Curriculum:

  1. Qur’an Memorization – Central focus.

  2. Arabic Language – For understanding Islamic texts.

  3. Hadith (Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad)

  4. Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)

  5. Tawheed (Monotheism)

  6. Akhlaq (Moral Education)

  7. History of Islam

Instructional Methods:

  • Memorization (Hifz) – Repeating verses until mastery.

  • Recitation (Tajweed) – Accurate pronunciation of the Qur’an.

  • Teacher-learner oral transmission – Mallam dictates; student repeats.

  • Rote Learning – Repetition and copying on slates (Allo/Qalam).

  • Moral Modeling – Teachers live exemplary lives as role models.

Levels:

  • Makarantar Allo – Elementary, focused on memorization.

  • Makarantar Ilmi – Advanced, focused on Islamic law, theology, and leadership.

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