Good & Bad

 “Good & Bad,”gives learners the opportunity to explore the concepts of good and bad, right and wrong and how these are part of being human as Allah has blessed us with the ability to choose to do the right thing and love goodness. They learn about how important it is to nurture their own unique shakhṣiyyah through the framework of Islamic akhlāq (ethical character traits; moral attributes). The theme emphasises the distinction between external behaviour and internal dispositions, qualities and character, encouraging students to reflect on how their beliefs and characteristics shape their actions. They discover how and why loving good and hating bad is an essential part of our character as Muslims.  Foundational Islamic teachings that  embed a deep understanding of good and bad, and right and wrong, as moral concepts that shape the lives of Muslim are drawn upon. These include the six pillars of īmān, and the five pillars of Islam, which collectively strengthen one’s connection to Allah. Learners begin to understand ihsān by reflecting on their own behaviour through the lens of niyyah (intention) and sincerity (Ikhlās), highlighting the internal moral dimensions of all ‘good’ and ‘right’ actions. The importance of recognising that Allah created us all with different dispositions and qualities as a blessing which means we all have a unique shakhṣiyyah,  is enhanced through developing learners’ understanding of the blessings of  good character (akhlāq). This is underscored by studying the Prophet’s (saw) example, promoting fadāil (virtues) like kindness, honesty, patience, and charity and appreciating that these will manifest in different ways for each of us and at different times. This thematic journey cultivates in learners a holistic understanding of themselves as shakhs, individuals born with unique characteristics, who through spiritual and moral growth and communal responsibility develop their own unique Islamic characters. In the final week of the theme, learners have the opportunity to lead their own ḥalaqah, sharing their own reflections, and reflecting on themes from the unit that caught their interest.

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