CEP First Grade AM

First Quarter Study Guide

Lesson 7 : Allah is the Creator
Allah made everything
Allah is 'al-Khaliq' - The Creator
Lesson 6: Allah is One
Allah is the greatest, He is 'al-Ahad', The One. There is no one like Allah
Allah doesn't have any kids or partners
We believe in Allah
We thank Allah and love Allah
Surah Ikhlas
Allah is One (Al-Ahad),
Allah is the Eternal (As-Samad he will always live) and does not need families, food, and shelter like people
Allah was not born and did not give birth
Allah can't be compared to anything or anyone.

Lesson 9: Allah is Kind and Merciful

Allah loves us, he is kind to us
He gave us our families, food, and water to grow
He made a beautiful world for us
We should take care of everything he gave us and thank him by saying 'Alhamdulillah
We can always ask Allah for help by making dua
Surah Fatihah
Allah is the Lord Of the Universe
Allah is the most kind to all creation (Ar- Rehman) and especially kind Muslims (Ar-Raheem)
Allah is the Master (al-Malik) of the day of judgment
Allah is the only one we worship and the only one we ask for help
We ask Allah to guide us to the straight path
We ask Allah to show us the path of those He likes, not the path of those who don't listen to Him.
Lesson 1: We are Muslims
I am a Muslim. Allah made me. He also made all the people, the entire universe, and everything on earth
We say Shahadah: "Allah is the only God" and "Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah"
We believe in The Angels, books, prophets, and Akhirah
We pray, share, fast, and go to Hajj for Allah

Lesson 5: We are Good People

Muslims do good things
We are kind to people and animals
We share and help
We try not to fight or get angry
Lesson 2: We say Good Words

When we meet a Muslim we say "Assalamu Alaikum", "peace be upon you"

We thank Allah by saying "Alhamdulillah", "All praise is for Allah"
We say "Bismillah", "In the name of Allah" when we begin something
Lesson 28: Ismail and His Family
We can love and take care of our family by listening, helping, and doing things together.
Lesson 14: Our Duties
Islam is our religion
Allah is our God and we pray only to Him
We love Allah and do all these things to make Allah happy with us
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Shahadah Believing, to believe in one Allah with all your heart always.
Salah Praying, to stay close to Allah five times a day
Zakah Sharing, to share with others for Allah
Sawm Fasting, to give up food and drink for Allah during Ramadan each year
Hajj - Travelling to Mecca during the month of dhul-Hajj once in a lifetime.
Lesson 15: We Pray

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What is the Muslim prayer called?

Which pillar is Salah?
Who do we pray to?
Why do we pray to Allah? To become better Muslims, worship Allah, get closer to Allah, to obey Allah, to remember
Allah, Thank Allah, and ask Allah for help and forgiveness.
5. How many times a day do we pray?
6. What are names and timings [position of the sun] of our prayers?
Lesson 18: Places We Pray
We pray anywhere its clean
1. What is the best place to pray?
2. What are some other places we can pray?
Lesson 16: Making Wudu
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What is the first thing we need to do before salah?

We begin with the niyyah (plan to do something) by reciting the Shahadah
We say Bismillah
Wash our hands 3x up to the wrists, in between fingers
Wash mouth 3x
Wash inside of nose 3x
Wash face 3x from forehead to chin
Wash right arm and elbow 3x
Wash left arm and elbow 3x
Wipe head and hair with wet hands
Wipe ears and neck with wet hands
Wash right foot and ankle

13. Wash left foot and ankle

14. At the end make dua
Lesson 17: Adab (Manners) of Salah
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Clean and covered bodies

Facing Qiblah, following Imam
Pray in a clean space
Praying in Jamaah (together) has lots of rewards
Be respectful to Allah and fellow Muslims
Stand in a straight line
Stand still and do not move around
Look down
Keep quiet and do not laugh and talk
Read softly and do not disturb others
Follow the Imam and do not rush
Lesson 24: Hajj to Makkah
During the month of Hajj we visit the Kabah (House of Allah) because we love Him and he told us to visit once in
our lives
We can go to Hajj if we are healthy and have enough money
People come from all over the world to the city of Makkah
Lesson 25: Getting Ready for Hajj
We clean ourselves before Hajj
We take a shower and make Wudu
We put on special white clothes called Ihram
Men wear two pieces of white cloth
Women cover all of their body except their hair
We say Talibiyah "Labbaika Allahumma Labbaik", "I am here O Allah, I am here"

We praise and thank Allah, ask him to help us and forgive us

Who can for Hajj
What are the two things Muslims need to go on the Hajj journey?
How many times does a Muslim need to complete the Hajj?
Getting ready for Hajj
1. Why do we wear an Ihram?
Significance of Hajj
1. Who built the house of Allah?
2. How did Hajjar feel when she was left in the desert with her baby?
3. What was the special water Allah gave Hajjar and baby Ismail?
4. How do human beings apologize for mistakes? Who can forgive us?
5. Why dont we listen to shaitan?
6. What does it mean to sacrifice something?
7. What is the celebration at the end of Hajj?

HAJJ JOURNEY
This material will not be on the test. Instead, students can make a simple small poster, book, or PowerPoint slide
Due on exam day, 10/30/16.
Hajj steps
1 - Meeqat - Talbiyah Let Allah know youre here to serve him. Here we come Allah here we come, no partner do you
have. All praise to you, the universe is yours.
2 - Tawaf walk in a circle around the Kaaba seven times, who built this house of Allah?
3 - Sai Run between Safa and Marwa like Hajra did, all alone in the desert trying to find water for her thirsty baby Ismail.
Look! A spring gushes, zam zam she says, zam zam, stop!
4 - Mina Go to Mina, setup a tent, pray to Allah, read Quran. What do you need in a tent? Sleep in a tent.
5 - Arafah Climb rocks, reach the Mount of Mercy. Make dua to Allah, thank Allah, say sorry for your mistakes.
6 - Muzdalifah and Jamarah collect pebbles and take them to Mina. Throw pebbles as the three shaitans, tell them we
dont listen to you we only listen to Allah.
7 - Udhiya Now its time to sacrifice [give up] something we love to Allah just like Prophet Ibrahim (as) offered to give
up his son, baby Ismail. We will sacrifice a lamb, cow, or camel. Who should we share the meat with?
8 - Now weve almost completed our Hajj. Time to get a haircut! How much hair should boys cut off, how about girls?
9 - Hajj is complete, now lets celebrate Eid al-Adha with family and friends!