Birth to 2 Years
- Recite the Adhan and Iqamah in the child’s ears after birth.
- Play Quran recitation softly around the child to create familiarity.
- Say simple Arabic words like Alhamdulillah, Bismillah, and Allahu Akbar to introduce Islamic vocabulary.
- Practice gratitude and duas aloud to model the behaviour.
- Recite protective duas (e.g., Ayat al-Kursi, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas) before sleep.
- Recite nasheeds instead of nursery rhymes.
3 to 4 Years
- Teach simple duas like: Bismillah before eating, Alhamdulillah after eating, Bedtime and waking duas.
- Concept of God (Allah)
- Introduce Allah as the Creator of everything around them.
- Speak about Allah’s love and mercy.
- Gratitude and Manners
- Encourage saying Jazakallahu Khairan to express gratitude.
- Teach the Arabic alphabet
5 to 6 Years
- Learning Salah
- Teach the motions of salah step by step in a playful way.
- Memorize Surah Al-Fatihah and short surahs like Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas.
- Arabic Letters and Quran Basics
- Begin identifying simple Quranic words.
- Teach small duas for leaving the house, entering the bathroom, etc.
7 to 8 Years
- Encourage praying salah regularly with supervision.
- Teach Tashahhud and Durood.
- Start learning proper pronunciation (Tajweed).
- Recite and memorize more short surahs.
- Discuss simple stories from the Quran and Prophetic life to build love for Islam.
- Teach about angels, Jannah (Paradise), and good deeds.
- Reinforce gratitude through examples (e.g., thanking Allah for food, health, etc.).
9 to 10 Years
- Ensure the child prays five times daily with minimal reminders.
- Teach the significance of salah timings and cleanliness (wudu, ghusl).
- Transition to learning more complex Quranic verses with meaning.
- Discuss concepts of halal and haram.
- Teach the importance of intention (niyyah) in actions.
- Emphasize Allah’s attributes (Asma ul-Husna).
11 to 12 Years
- Encourage full independence in performing salah and wudu.
- Teach sunnah and nafl prayers.
- Continue memorizing longer surahs (e.g., Surah Yaseen or Al-Mulk).
- Teach reflection on Quranic verses and personal lessons.
- Teach the importance of zakat, charity, and helping others.
- Discuss fasting during Ramadan and its significance.
- Introduce duas from the Sunnah (e.g., seeking forgiveness, protection, etc.).
- Discuss accountability in the Hereafter and the role of good deeds.
- Explain the importance of Ihsan (excellence) in actions.