This course is designed to help young girls to develop good character through guided discussions, practical exercises, and role modeling. Students will explore personal values, responsibilities, and community engagement, all within the framework of Islamic teachings. Each module builds upon the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Module 1: Introduction and Behaviour Guidelines
- Course Introduction: Overview of the course aims, objectives, and weekly activities. Introduction to materials needed, such as a journal and course PDF.
- Discussion: Role Models:
- Identifying and understanding the qualities of trustworthy role models.
- Exploring the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as the ultimate role model.
- Distinguishing between role models to emulate and those to respect (elders, parents, teachers).
Module 2: Personal Identity and Values
- Review: Key learnings and homework.
- Discussion: Identity as a Young Muslimah:
- Exploring personal roles at home and in the community.
- Defining and eliciting personal values.
- Aligning personal values with those of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
- Identifying and overcoming obstacles to value alignment.
Module 3: Developing Good Character
- Review: Key learnings from the previous module.
- Discussion: Importance of Good Character:
- Understanding the significance of good character in Islam.
- Reviewing two hadith about character.
- Providing examples of good character and discussing its impact on daily life and relationships.
- Transitioning into adulthood with a focus on character improvement.
- Enhancing character through service to the Prophet’s (ﷺ) mission and values.
Module 4: Personal Service
- Review: Key learnings from the previous module.
- Discussion: Personal Service:
- Defining personal service as ibadat (personal worship) and fulfilling Allah’s commandments.
- Group work: Developing a chart on key responsibilities, relationships, ideal character, and paths to excellence in personal service.
Module 5: Service in the Home
- Review: Key learnings from the previous module.
- Discussion: Service in the Home:
- Exploring the components of serving within the home.
- Group work: Developing a chart on key responsibilities, relationships, ideal character, and paths to excellence in serving in the home.
Module 6: Community Service
- Review: Key learnings from the previous module.
- Discussion: Service in the Community:
- Defining what service in the community entails.
- Group work: Developing a chart on key responsibilities, relationships, ideal character, and paths to excellence in community service.
This structured and supportive program will help young girls build a strong foundation of character, preparing them for personal, familial, and community responsibilities in alignment with Islamic values.