A lively, interactive and practical class for girls aged 13-16. This class provides an opportunity to learn the Deen, discuss daily challenges, and build lasting friendships in an informal learning environment!
Students will cover topics such as Quran, Aqidah (faith), Fiqh (rules of life and worship), Contemporary Issues, and Life Skills through a mix of inspiring presentations, lively discussions, energizing games and creative skill-building activities.
Enroll your teenager in this life-changing and inspiring program today!
Teacher: Sr. Shehnaz Toorawa
Course duration: October 2, 2011- April 29, 2012
Schedule: Sundays 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Understanding Islam Academy
Unit 2 – 2570 Haines Road
Mississauga, ON L4Y 4A3
Age: 13 – 16
Prerequisite: none
Course fee: $100 for 7 months per student
(or per module as listed below)
Administration / Registration contact: info@uia.ca or 905-232-3511 / 1-877-994-3292
Course Description:
Students will cover topics such as Quran, Aqidah (faith), Fiqh (rules of life & worshsip), Social Issues, and Life Skills through a mix of inspiring presentations, lively discussions, energizing games and creative skill-building activities.
Module 1: Let’s Talk Quran (Fee: $15)
Oct 2 – 30, 2011 (no class Oct 9th)
Oct 2: Who am I? The Muslim Identity
Oct 16: Who is Satan? A Story Sampler from the Quran
Oct 23: What is this book? An Introduction to Quran
Oct 30: Just a book? The Power of Quran
Module 2: Let’s Talk Faith (Fee: $15)
Nov 13 – Dec 4, 2011
Nov 13: Who is God? Understanding Tawheed
Nov 20: Is this Real? Aspects of Belief
Nov 27: Who do I turn to? The Power of Dua
Dec 4: Just a Sunnah? Understanding Hadith and Sunnah
Module 3: Let’s Talk “What’s On Your Mind?” (Fee: $30)
Dec 11 – 18 and Jan 8 – Feb 12, 2012
Dec 11: My Changing Body and Mind: Puberty Explained
Dec 18: Games Day
Jan 8: “He’s just a friend!”: Gender Interaction in Islam
Jan 15: Cover-up: Hijab Explained
Jan 22: Cool or Fool? Facing up to Peer Pressure
Jan 29: Enough Stuff: Combating Consumer Culture
Feb 5: Where’s the Fun? Entertainment in Islam
Feb 12: Muslims in the Media: Tackling Stereotypes
Module 4: Let’s Talk Worship (Fee: $15)
Feb 19 – Mar 11, 2012
Feb 19: Fiqh of Wudu
Feb 26: Fiqh of Salah
Mar 4 : Power of Salah
Mar 11: Fiqh of Fasting
Module 5: Let’s Talk Life (Fee: $30)
Mar 18 – Apr 22, 2012 (Dates dependent on availability of guest speakers)
Workshops presented by experts on topics such as Nutrition, Self Defense, First Aid, Starting a Business, Leadership, Goal Setting, etc.
Apr 29 – Talent Show and Farewell Party
Course Material:
No specific course materials required.
About the Instructor:
Shehnaz Toorawa is a teacher with a degree in education from the University of Toronto. She also holds a degree in Islamic Studies from the American Open University. She has been involved in various educational initiatives in the Toronto community.
