Syllabus

2015 Local, Regional & National Atfalul Ahmadiyya USA Ijtema Syllabus
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SYLLABUS FOR ATFAL EDUCATIONAL COMPETITIONS AT 2015 LOCAL, REGIONAL& NATIONAL IJTEMA
SITARA Atfal: Ages 7-8 years
HILAL Atfal: Ages 9-10 years
QAMAR Atfal: Ages 11-12 years
BADAR Atfal: Ages 13-15 years
Competitions Requiring Qualification: Recitation of the Holy Qur’an, Memorization of the Holy Qur’an (Qamar & Badar), Speech,
Urdu Poem, and Team Trivia
Open Competitions:Essay, Prayers, Adhan (for 9 and under) & Spelling Bee (Sitara and Hilal)
The Top 3 finalists per age group for each region qualify from the respective regional Ijtema. Names of Regional Winners MUST be
submitted by May 31st, 2015 via email to atfaltaleem@atfalusa.org. Any Tifl who did not qualify through the Regional Ijtema’s, will not
be allowed to compete in competitions requiring qualifications.
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS
SITARA ATFAL (Ages 7 – 8)
Syllabus Item
Recitation of The Holy Qur’an(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Last 4 Chapters (Random portion(s) or Chapters will be asked)
Memorization of The Holy Qur’an(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Last 4 Chapters
Urdu Poem (Prepare the First Two couplets of One of below)(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Kabi Nusrat Nahin Milti Dar-e-Maula Say Gandon Ko
WoPeshwaHamara
Nau-ne Hay laanay Jamaat
Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as) (Couplets 1 – 4)
(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Memorization of Prayers (Open Competition)
All prayers in Sitara Atfal Syllabus (http://taleem.atfalusa.org)
English Speech (Prepare a 3-Minute speech on a Topic) (Qualifying Atfal Only)
Importance of Prayers
Think before you speak
Respect for Elders
Essay Competition (Pick one of the Topics below – Max 700 Words)
How to be a good Ahmadi kid
How I am going to encourage my fellow Atfal to participate in Atfal activities.
* Submit Essay with Tifl Name, Majlis, Age to atfaltaleem@mkausa.org by the deadline.
Resources
The Holy Qur’an
The Holy Qur’an
Dur-e-Sameen
Dur-e-Sameen
Kalam-e-Mahmood
Al-Qaseedah
Syllabus (Arabic Only)
Hadith
Hadith
Hadith
Deadline: May 31, 2015
HILAL ATFAL (Ages 9 – 10)
Syllabus Item
Recitation of The Holy Qur’an(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Last 10Chapters (Random portion(s) or Chapters will be asked)
Memorization of The Holy Qur’an(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Last 10Chapters
Urdu Poem (Prepare the First Two couplets of One of below)(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Islam Se Na Bahgo Rahe Huda Yahi Hai
Hamd-o-Sanaa Ussi Ko, Jo Zaat Jaawe Daani(Also known as ‘MahmoodKeeAmeen’)
Meri Raat Din Bas Yehi Ik Sada Hai
http://taleem.atfalusa.org
Resources
The Holy Qur’an
The Holy Qur’an
Dur-e-Sameen
Dur-e-Sameen
Kalam-e-Mahmood
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Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as) (Couplets 5 – 8)
(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Memorization of Prayers (Open Competition)
All prayers in Hilal Atfal Syllabus (http://taleem.atfalusa.org)
English Speech (Prepare a 3-Minute speech on a Topic) (Qualifying Atfal Only)
High Status of Mothers in Islam
Love for the Holy Prophet (saw)
Seeking of Knowledge
Essay Competition (Pick one of the Topics below – Max 700 Words)
Respecting Elders
How I am going to encourage my fellow Atfal to participate in Atfal activities.
* Submit Essay with Tifl Name, Majlis, Age to atfaltaleem@mkausa.org by the deadline.
Al-Qaseedah
Syllabus (Arabic Only)
Hadith
Hadith
Hadith
Deadline: May 31, 2015
QAMAR ATFAL (11-12)
Syllabus Item
Recitation of The Holy Qur’an(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Chapter 2: Verses 255-258&285-287 (Random portion(s) will be asked)
Memorization of The Holy Qur’an(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Last 15 Chapters (Arabic Only – Random verses will be asked)
Ayat-ul-Qursi (Chapter 2, Verse 256)
Chapter 2: Verses 1 – 8 (Arabic Only - Random verses will be asked)
Urdu Poem (Prepare the First Two couplets of One of below) (Qualifying Atfal Only)
Noor-e-Furqaan Hai Jo Sab Nooro-on Se Ajlaa Nikla
Muhammad (saw) Par Hamaari Jaan Fida Hai
Do Ghari Sabr Say Kam Lo Sathio
Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as} (Couplets 9 – 12)
(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Memorization of Prayers (Open Competition)
All prayers in Qamar Atfal Syllabus (http://taleem.atfalusa.org)
English Speech (Prepare a 3-Minute speech on a Topic) (Qualifying Atfal Only)
Against Backbiting
Love of One’s Country is Part of Faith
Persistence in Prayer
Essay Competition (Max 700 Words)
Importance of Jihad bil-Qalam (Jihad of the Pen)
How I am going to encourage my fellow Atfal to participate in Atfal activities.
* Submit Essay with Tifl Name, Majlis, Age to atfaltaleem@mkausa.org by the deadline.
Resources
The Holy Qur’an
The Holy Qur’an
The Holy Qur’an
The Holy Qur’an
Dur-e-Sameen
Kalam-e-Mahmood
Kalam-e-Tahir
Syllabus (Arabic Only)
Hadith
Hadith
Hadith
Deadline: May 31, 2015
BADAR ATFAL (13-15)
Syllabus Item
Recitation of The Holy Qur’an(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Chapter 18: Verses 1-13&103-111 (Random portion(s) will be asked)
Memorization of The Holy Qur’an(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Chapters: 87-88, 91, 93-95, 97, 99-102 (Arabic Only)
Chapter 2:1-17, 2:285-287 (Arabic Only - Random verses will be asked)
Urdu Poem (Prepare the First Two couplets of One of below) (Qualifying Atfal Only)
Har Taraf Fikr Ko Daura Ke Thakhaaya Hum Ne
Dushman Ko Zulm Ki Bharchi Se
http://taleem.atfalusa.org
Resources/Comments
The Holy Qur’an
The Holy Qur’an
The Holy Qur’an
Dur-e-Sameen
Kalam-e-Mahmood
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Gulshan Mein Phool Baaghon Mein Phal, Aapke Leye
Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as} (Couplets 12 – 15)
(Qualifying Atfal Only)
Memorization of Prayers (Open Competition)
All prayers in Badar Atfal Syllabus – Page 2 (http://taleem.atfalusa.org)
English Speech (Prepare a 3-Minute speech on a Topic) (Qualifying Atfal Only)
Criteria of a True Muslim
Learning and Teaching of the Holy Qur’an
Control Over Anger
Essay Competition (Max 700 Words)
Seeking Absolute Justice and Peace in the World
How I am going to encourage my fellow Atfal to participate in Atfal activities.
* Submit Essay with Tifl Name, Majlis, Age to atfaltaleem@mkausa.org by the deadline.
Kalam-e-Tahir
Al-Qaseedah
Syllabus (Arabic Only)
Hadith
Hadith
Hadith
Deadline: May 31, 2015
OTHER COMPETITIONS
Syllabus Item
Adhan Competition(Open to ALL ages 9 & Under)
Spelling Bee (Sitara and Hilal Only) - Separate Open Competition
Team Trivia (Only ONE Qualified Teams from a Region – 6 Atfal
http://taleem.atfalusa.org
Qualifier
Open
Open
Regional Qualifiers
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