Academics
At NW Islamic School, our academic program integrates Qur’an, Sunnah, and character development to
nurture faith, understanding, and leadership. Students learn to recite and memorize selected surahs
with meaning, perform Ṣalāh correctly, and apply Islamic teachings in daily life. Each grade builds upon
the previous, deepening knowledge of the Qur’an, refining manners, and strengthening identity as
young Muslims living in Canada while developing leadership qualities that inspire responsibility,
confidence, and sincere service to their communities.









Qur’an & Ṣalāh Curriculum
NW Islamic School’s Qur’an and Ṣalāh curriculum is designed to help students connect deeply with the
words of Allah ﷻ and the practice of worship. From kindergarten through grade eight, students learn to
recite, memorize, and understand selected surahs, while applying their lessons to everyday life.
Each grade level builds progressively:
. Early grades focus on short surahs, daily duas, and the physical and spiritual aspects of prayer.
. Middle grades emphasize understanding the pillars and conditions of Ṣalāh, memorizing longer
surahs, and reflecting on their meanings.
. Upper grades explore the wisdom behind rulings, the etiquettes of worship, and the application
of Qur’anic teachings in reallife situations.
Through this approach, students develop not only accuracy in recitation and prayer but also a heartfelt
connection to Allah ﷻ and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The essentials of Ṣalāh, including:
How to perform the pillars (Arkān) of Ṣalāh
Correct prayer postures and movements
How to recognize and avoid common mistakes in prayer
First Kalimah (Kalimah Ṭayyibah)Memorization of selected surahs, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Surah al-Fatiha
Surah al-Ikhlas
Surah al-Kauthar
Surah al-AsrDaily Duas/ supplications
Dua for parents
Dua before; after eating
Dua before; after sleep
Dua for sneezing, its response, and Islamic manners related to sneezing and yawning
The essentials of Ṣalāh, including:
How to perform the pillars (Arkān) of Ṣalāh
Correct prayer postures and movements
How to recognize and avoid common mistakes in prayer
First Kalimah (Kalimah Ṭayyibah)
Memorization of selected surahs, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Surah al-Quraish
Surah al-Fil
Surah an-Nasr
Surah al-Masad
Daily Duas/ supplications
Dua for going out of the house
The dua that is very light on the tongue, heavy on the scales, and beloved to Allah the Most Merciful (سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ ،
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ)
The essentials of Ṣalāh, including:
How to perform the pillars (Arkān) of Ṣalāh
Correct prayer postures and movements
How to recognize and avoid common mistakes in prayer
Memorization of selected surahs, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Surah al-Kafiroon
Surah al-Ikhlaas
Surah al-Falaq
Surah an-Naas
Daily Duas/ supplications
Dua on hearing good news & bad news
Al Baqrah: 201 ( رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ)
The essentials of Ṣalāh, including:
Complete salat (Wudu, Adhan, Thana, Surah Fatihah, Rukoo’ jalsah, Tashahud, Durood e Ibrahmi)
Correct prayer postures and movements
How to recognize and avoid common mistakes in prayer
Memorization of selected surahs, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Aayt al Kursi
Revision of surah al-Ikhlaas
Revision of Surah al-Falaq
Revision of surah Surah an-Naas
Daily Duas/ supplications
Dua for parents
Al Baqrah: 201 ( رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ)
The essentials of Ṣalāh, including:
Complete salat (Praying on time, Wudu, Adhan/ replying adhan and making dua, Making rows, Thana, Surah
Fatihah, Rukoo’ & jalsah, Tashahud, Durood e Ibrahmi)
Correct prayer postures and movements
How to recognize and
avoid common
mistakes in prayer
Memorization of selected surahs, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Surah at-Takathur
Sūrah al-Māʿūn
Surah al-Qadr
Sūrah al-Inshirāḥ
Daily Duas/ supplications
Dua of Moosa AS
asking help in difficulty (Ta ha 25~28)
Dua of Adam AS asking forgiveness from Allah (رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنفُسَنَا وَإِن لَّمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ)
The essentials of Ṣalāh, including:
Who is required to perform Ṣalāh
The conditions (Shurūṭ) of Ṣalāh:
Islam
Sound mind and discernment
Ritual and physical purity
Proper covering of the ʿAwrah
Observing the prescribed prayer times
Intention (Niyyah)
The wisdom and importance of fulfilling these conditions; applying these rulings correctly in everyday situations
Memorization of selected surahs, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Surah at-Tin
Surah al-Humazah
Surah al-Qariah
Surah az-Zalzalah
Daily Duas/ supplications
Dua when looking into mirror. Islamic Guidelines for Appearance and Attire, with Special Focus on Social Media Influencee
Facing the Qiblah
The essentials of Ṣalāh, including:
Who is required to perform Ṣalāh
The conditions (Shurūṭ) of Ṣalāh:
Islam
Sound mind and discernment
Ritual and physical purity
Proper covering of the ʿAwrah
Observing the prescribed prayer times, prayer while travelling
Facing the Qiblah
Intention (Niyyah)
The wisdom and importance of fulfilling these conditions; applying these rulings correctly in everyday
situations
Memorization of selected surahs, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Surah ad-duha
Surah al-Inshirah (This surah has been taught in junior grades. May be some students have in the memory but teacher can
make a judgment based on majority + lessons from it surahs should be reiterated)
Surah az-Zalzalah (This surah has been taught in junior grades. May be some students have in the memory but teacher can
make a judgment based on majority + lessons from it surahs should be reiterated)
Daily Duas/ supplications
Dua to take Allah’s (SWT) refuge from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and
cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.
The essentials of Ṣalāh, including:
Who is required to perform Ṣalāh
The conditions (Shurūṭ) of Ṣalāh:
Islam
Sound mind and discernment
Ritual and physical purity
Proper covering of the ʿAwrah
Observing the prescribed prayer times, prayer while travelling
Facing the Qiblah
Intention (Niyyah)
The wisdom and importance of fulfilling these conditions; applying these rulings correctly in everyday situations
when & how to do sajda sahw
Memorization of selected surahs, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Surah Tin
Surah Al Aa’la
Surah Al Qariah
Daily Duas/ supplications
Dua seeking Allah’s protection from anxiety, sorrow, weakness, laziness, miserliness, cowardice, debt, and being
overpowered by others
Understanding the complete framework of Ṣalāh, including:
Who is required to perform Ṣalāh
Conditions (Shurūṭ) of Ṣalāh
Pillars (Arkān) of Ṣalāh
Obligatory acts (Wājibāt) of Ṣalāh
Sunnah acts of Ṣalāh
Understanding the wisdom behind these rulings and applying them correctly in everyday situations
Understanding when and how to perform Sajdah Sahw
Recognizing actions that affect the validity of Ṣalāh
Memorization of selected verses, understanding their meanings, and applying their teachings in daily life
Memorise 1st 10 ayat of surah Kahf
Daily Duas/ supplications
Dua for parents
