Elementary School

The mission of the Islamic Studies program of the BIAE is to awaken in our new Muslim generation a love and understanding of ALLAH, His messengers and Islam. This love and understanding will be the foundation of their intellectual, emotional and spiritual life, providing thereby a sound basis for rational and reflective understanding of the people and the world around them. It aims to nurture an identity in each child as a confident and faithful American Muslim who understands his/her pivotal role as a contributing member of the Muslim community as well as of society at large. Upon elementary graduation from elementary school, students should be able to:

• Recognize the basic beliefs of Islam: ( Shahadah and Tawheed, The Angels, The books, The Messengers, and the Day of Judgment).
• Explain and be able to practice the basic worshiping rituals / Ibadat (Salat/Prayer, Zakat/Poor Due, Sawm/Fasting, Hajj/Pilgrimage).
• Practice cleanliness in general and be able to make Wudu.
• Be able to perform Salat in Arabic with understanding.
• Recognize the pivotal role of the Quran in the lives of Muslims and humanity at large.
• Know important parts of the sirah of Prophet Muhammad and recognize his significance to Muslims and the world.
• Be able to recite, understand, and analyze simple verses and/or suras of the Quran.
• Memorize some important chapters and selected verses from the Quran.
• Be familiar with the sayings of Prophet Muhammad and memorize about twenty essential hadith.
• Know the early Muslims and the early history of Islam.
• Learn why and how to apply essential values (Responsibility, Honesty, Justice, Courage, Commitment, Respect, Appreciation, Generosity, Kindness, and Self-Discipline).
• Know about other prophets and analyze their stories for important lessons.
• Appreciate and emulate the virtuous character of the Prophet in their lives.
• Be familiar with and memorize some daily Du’aa (supplications) and Adhkar (Device supplications).
• Recognize and practice basic Islamic etiquettes (Bismillah, Alahmdulillah, Eating habits, respect for others, Islamic greeting and response, etc.).