Our core subjects are Qur’an, Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Al Barakah has its own curriculum that has been developed and implemented over many years. It is regularly reviewed and enhanced to meet the evolving needs of our students. This ensures a programme of learning that is authentic, tailored and firmly rooted in the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Qur’an, Arabic and Islamic Studies are taught from Class 1 through to Class 10. We also have a Reception Class, Youth Class (Class 11) and Adult Classes – please see the Classes page for more information.

Qur’an

At the heart of our Islamic teaching is a comprehensive Qur’an curriculum that instils both skill and love for the Book of Allah ﷻ. Each lesson combines reading and memorisation, helping students become confident reciters who value the Qur’an, Insha’Allah.

Qur’anic Reading Skills

  • Students learn to read Arabic with correct makhaarij (pronunciation from the correct articulation points).
  • As students progress, they are introduced to the rules of tajweed to enhance their recitation.
  • Students use Qur’an Companion (Books 1 and 2) – custom-built resources designed to guide them from learning the Arabic alphabet to achieving fluent Qur’anic reading with correct tajweed.

Hifdh (Memorisation)

Memorisation is emphasised from Class 1 through to Class 10. Students follow a structured memorisation path with regular revision and personal goal setting tracked through a Hidfh Log. 

We are pleased to have many experienced teachers, particularly members of our senior staff leading the Qur’an Department at Al Barakah. Their expertise, passion and commitment to Islamic education ensure our students receive the highest quality of Qur’anic instruction.

We aim to equip every student with the skill to read, the knowledge to recite beautifully, and a love for the Book of Allah ﷻ

Arabic

We offer a unique, in-house Arabic syllabus designed specifically for English-speaking students with reading, writing and comprehension skills taught progressively. Our aim is to enable students to gain a strong foundation in Arabic language and build a lifelong connection with the Qur’an.

Programme Highlights

  • Recognising and writing the various forms of Arabic letters
  • Comprehending Qur’anic Arabic through the frequent use of Qur’anic vocabulary
  • Translating and understanding selected Surahs from the Qur’an
  • Foundational Arabic grammar
  • Custom workbooks and structured lessons supporting our 10-year programme 

We teach Arabic not just as a language, but as a key to unlock the beauty and meaning of the Qur’an.

Islamic Studies

The Islamic Studies programme at Al Barakah is designed to provide students with authentic, practical knowledge of Islam, according to Ahlul Sunnah, firmly rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah. Our goal is to cultivate a love for Islam within all our students and empower them to apply Islamic teachings in their everyday lives.

Core Topics Covered Each Term

  • Aqeedah (Beliefs and Creed)
  • Morals and Manners (Adab and Akhlaaq)
  • Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Stories of the Prophets
  • Islamic History and Key Events
  • Fiqh (Practical Worship and Islamic Rulings)
  • Islamic Calendar and Celebrations (Ramadan, Hajj, Eid, etc.)

Each topic is explored in a structured and progressive curriculum, allowing students to deepen their understanding year after year, building knowledge step by step.

Our hope is that students leave Al Barakah not only with Islamic knowledge, but with the desire and ability to live by it and share it – benefitting themselves and their communities, insha’Allah.