MUSLIM CHILDREN OF NORTH AMERICA

Department Of ICNA Sisters wing
PLANNING 2008-2009

“GOAL”

“Our goal is to seek the pleasure of Allah (swt) by providing our Muslim Children between the ages 5-15 in North America, the knowledge necessary to live as a Practicing Muslims in accordance with Quran and Sirah and to give them necessary tools to transform the society positively with in which they reside Insha’Allah”.
“VISION”
Our aim is to increase the leadership skills among MCNA members inshaAllah in the year 2008-2010 in every major city where ICNA is established. And will try our best to introduce new units, as well to set good examples among the people we live and our children have to work in future.
“OBJECTIVE”
Our Objective is to produce LEADERS OF ISLAM for future.
In 2008-2009 Expected to raise at least 2 MCNA Leaders from each MCNA unit for future leadership.
In 2009-2010 expected to gain 5 MCNA Leaders in each MCNA unit.
NOTE: Criteria to judge the kids for leadership skills will be mailed to teachers by May 2008 InshaALlah.
“FOCAL POINTS FOR 2008”

 MCNA Teacher Training:
For Tarbiyah of Teachers it is suggested to give them some short books to read (as a gift).
Books will be provided by markaz to each city inshaAllah.
Books are:
- Worker’s Manual. (By icna sisterswing)
- Guidelines for Islamic Workers.
- Let us be Muslims.
- Towards Understanding Islam.
 MCNA Leadership:
ONLINE Book club for MCNA Future Leaders:
From each MCNA unit at least 2 leaders name should come up and send to mcnanl@yahoo.com by July 15 2008. InshaAllah there will be arranged online book club for Future leaders.
We need suggestion for selected books to be discussed with kids.
Organization: (Tanzeem)

In-charge: Munazza Sohail. (Mid west)
Assistant: Sabeeha Hussain. (Chicago)
Secretary: Asfa Kashif. (Chicago)
Members: Razina Syed (TX), Pani Shaikh (LA), Munazza Ahmed (NY), Zahida Rasheed (East Region), Shealla (West Region).

Units: Total existing number of units = 24
MCNA Members= 650
Closed last year = 3 in cities, 1 in region.
Added last year = 4
New Units will open this year = 4
Record:
• Contact information of Committee Members,
• Contact information of City & Regional Nazimaat, Unit Coordinators, teachers and students.
• Report forms.
• Annual planning of last 2 years.
• Annual reports of last 2 years.
• Minutes of the meetings.
• Soft copies of COMPANION.
• Record of all MCNA income & expenses (companion, convention etc.).
• Number of students.
• Number of units.
• Coordination with Baitulmaal.
COMPANION IN 2008:

1st issue – MARCH
2nd issue – JUNE
3rd issue – SEPTEMBER
4th issue – DECEMBER
“ONGOING PROGRAM”
• Reading Quran with meaning and explanation (tafseer).
• Memorization of Surrahs, Duas, Tasbeehat with meaning.
• Salah (meaning, preparation, details, perform, and salah on special occasions)
• Social Values like Ma’ruf and Munkar.
• Declaration of Faith (shahadah).
• Islamic History.
• Islamic personalities as a role model.
• Sirrah of Prophet Mohammed (SA).
• Islamic Characteristics (self esteem, strength in faith, Islamic identity, and leadership skills).
• Conventions.
• Libraries (in local units).
• Leadership training.
• Buddy System.
• Writing Competition.

Unit & Self Evaluation
It is proved by the Quranic studies that self-evaluation (Ahtesaab) is essential. It tells exactly what an individual is doing and what is needed to improve. Both members and organizations need to be evaluated for their own performance, task and accomplishments throughout the year.
With blessing of Allah (swt) we were able to have tele conference meeting with MCNA teachers and coordinators which helped to build a good relationship between team and cities and helped out a lot to understand the system. Insha’Allah we look forward to continue the same pattern next year.
Report system:
• Student report form.
• Units report form.
• Parent evaluation form.
• Attendance Sheet.
• Central dept’s report:
All report form can be seen on our web page (www.icnasisterswing.net)

MCNA Meetings:
Committee Meeting Alternate Friday 11:00est-12:30est Conference room 712 451 6000 pw 78726
Online Teachers Meeting Feb, May, Aug, Nov. 12:00est-2:00 est. Pal talk, live to learn
One on One con. call Mar, April, Nov, Dec. Conference room 712 451 6000 pw 78726

In Person Meetings:
Encourage Quarterly Parent Teacher Conference in all units.
Encourage MCNA mother’s involvement, suggestion and ideas.
Tarbiyah:

Tarbiyah of MCNA Central Team: (In charge will be responsible)
Keep Check on team Members
• Work as a team.
• Regular Tazkeer in Meetings.
• Role in units and subunits.
• Islamic Characteristic.
• Enrolled in ICNA Tarbiah Classes

Individual check:
• Unit Buddy system.
• Personal Report.
• ICNA syllabus follow-up.
• Personal Haya matters.
• Namaz.

Tarbiyah of Teachers: (Each Team member is responsible for her unit and the teachers provided for city).

Keep check that teachers are:
• Attending the Classes,
• Role in units and sub- units,
• Regular Tazkeer in monthly meetings.
• Provide in person and online teachers training session.

Individual check:
• Unit Buddy system
• Report
• ICNA syllabus follow-up.
• Personal Haya matters,
• Namaz
For Tarbiah of Teachers it is suggested to give them some short books to read (as a gift).
Books will be provided by markaz to each city inshaAllah.


TEACHERS TRAINING SESSION.

1: Feb 19, 2008 @12:00-2:00pm est., Pal talk.

2: May


3: August


4: November ORGANIZATIOANAL VISITS:
1: Tarbiyah seminar workshop in all the central & local TS and also by local MCNA In charge.
2: In person trips.
Midwest Munazza Sohail.
Chicago & glen Ellyn  Sabeeha
Aurora  Asfa
NY & NJ Erum
Dallas/Houston Razina
LA  Faiza Moriz
OC  Pani sheikh
West coast Pani
East coast
3: Buddies/Individual contacts with the in charges and teachers of buddy cities.






















Tarbiyah of MCNA Members: (teachers and Coordinators are responsible)

• Buddy system.
• Report form.
• Reading habit.
• Writing skills.
• Personal Haya matters.
• MCNA role in community.
Leader Ship Training:
Evaluation of selected children for leadership…….. One on one basis.

Dawah
Tools used for MCNA:
• Syllabus
• MCNA and Mothers.
• Web page
• Online teachers training
• Companion
• Online book Club.
• Library in local units
• Convention
• To introduce the methodology of MCNA which is derived from the Sunnah of prophet Mohammad (saw) each unit should arrange some special events according to their own ease and comfort especially in summer.
Below are some suggestions:
 Picnics,
 Quizzes,
 Research and presentations on different famous Islamic Personalities, Countries, Muslim inventors, Historians and Scholars,
 Skits with pros and cons on different topics like Haya, importance of our time, etc.
 Competitions(writing, Quran memorization, Presentation, Debates)
 One Day with MCNA (Tarbiyah seminar, Leadership training camp).
 Community Service to visit Senior Citizen old homes, hospitals, Libraries.
 Introduction and purpose of MCNA must be presented to students.
 Introduction of MCNA Membersazi by presenting these 4 points in very effective and interesting way.
4 points of Member Sazi:
1: Meaning of Kalima Shahadat.
2: Purpose of our life.
3: Our Responsibility.
4: Importance of working together.

Ramadan/Hajj PROGRAMS:
In each unit it is recommended to perform program On Ramadan, Hajj, and Eid Milan parties.
Division of Work:


SUB COMMITTE MEMBERS
Companion Munazza
Web Page Munazza, Asfa
Lesson Plan Sabeeha, Razina
Online Program/Teacher Training Asfa , Pani
Circulars(Hajj, Ramadan, Eid, Dua Manners) Sabeeha, Munazza Ahmed
To collect the information from cities Zahida Rasheed
Convention


MCNA SYLLABUS

LEVEL 1 (5, 6 years)

I Year II Year Recommended Books
Surahs Fatiha, Kafirun, Lahab, Nasr, Ikhlas, Falaq, Naas. Revise previous surahs, Kauther, Ma'un, Quraish, and Feel. - Short Surahs and the workbooks by Abdullah Ghazi (Vol.1).
- The Holy Quran for school children (Juz Amma) by Yahiya Emerick.
- Juzz Amma 30. Junior level, Vol. 1. (Iqra Publications).
Ayatul kursi, Last rukoo of Sura Albaqara (Amanar rasoolu).
Tajweed Vowels, Recognizing and connecting the letters, correct pronounciation of Makharij (hurufe halaqi), Rules of Madd, Writing letters. Revision of previous lessons, Reading and writing of connected letters, shaddah, Ghunna and Khalkhala - The Holy Quran for Juz Amma, with color coded Tajweed rules in English. (Islamic book Services).
- Easy Tajweed.
- Tajweed for Beginners.
- Quran Made Easy with Tajweed.

Seerat Names of 6 Prophets (Adam, Dawood, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Prophet pbuh) and their books. Names of 6 Prophets (Adam, Dawood, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Prophet pbuh), their books and their brief stories. - Prophets of Allah Vol 1By Suhaib Hamid Ghazi.
Salah Names and timings of Salah, # of rakahs, Steps of wudu and Salah. Memorize Azan, Sana, and Encourage to pray 3 Salahs. Salah Packet by MCNA.
www.icnasisterswing.net/mcna
Dua' 3 Kalimas,Eating, sleeping, waking up, Stepping out, Stepping in etc. 5 Kalimas, 3 Rabbanas. - Our Book of Dua by Fadel Abdullah.
- The Book of Masnoon Duas Volume I. Publisher Shariyah Board of America
Hadiths 4 Hadiths from the book. Lesson and implementation. 8 Hadiths from the book. - Teachings of Our Prophet (SAW). Elementary Level. By Abdullah Ghazi & Tasneem Ghazi.
- Book of Hadith by Mohd. Mazhar Hussaini.

Theme Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai. Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai. Packets Will be provided by MCNA




LEVEL 2 (7, 8 years)

I Year II Year Recommended Books
Surahs Revise previous 10 surahs and Ayatul kursi, Amanar rasoolu.memorize meaning of the surahs. Revision of previous 10 surahs, Ayatul kursi, Amanar rasoolu. Memorize 5 new surahs. - Short Surrahs and the workbooks by Abidullah Ghazi (Vol.2).
- The Holy Quran for school children (Juz Amma) by Yahiha Emerick.
- Juzz Amma 30.Junior Level,
- Vol.1. (Iqra Publications).
Tajweed Revision of previous lessons, Rules of Makharij, Rules of laam, Raa and Hurufe leen. Revision of previous lessons, Rules of waqf and Ibtida. - The Holy Quran for Juz Amma, with color coded Tajweed rules in English. (Islamic book Services).
- Easy Tajweed.
- Tajweed for Beginners.
- Quran Made Easy with Tajweed.

Seerat Names of all Prophets (Adam-Mohammed pbuh) and their brief stories. Makkah Period.
Madinah Period.
Khulafe-e- Rashideen (introduction). - Prophets of Allah by Suhaib Hamid Ghazi.
- Mercy to Mankind (Makkan, Madina Period).

Salah Rules and regulations of Azan and Salah, memorize Tashaddud and Darood, Encourage to pray all 5 Salahs on time. Revise the previous lessons, Importance of Jumma and khutba. Discuss the tips and problems for Salah. Encourage to pray all 5 Salahs on time. Salah Packet by MCNA.
www.icnasisterswing.net/mcna
Dua' Revise the previous lessons, 3 more Rabbanas with meaning Revise the previous lessons, asking dua' and forgiveness from Allah in English. Total 6 Rabbanas. - Our Book of Dua by Fadel Abdullah.
- The Book of Masnoon Duas Volume I. Publisher Shariyah Board of America.
- Rabbana Packet by MCNA
Hadiths 10 Hadiths from the book. 15 Hadiths from the book. - Teachings of Our Prophet (SAW). Elementary Level. By Abdullah Ghazi & Tasneem Ghazi.
- Book of Hadith by Mohd. Mazhar Hussaini.

Theme Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai. Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai. Packets Will be provided by MCNA


LEVEL 3 (9, 10 years)


I Year II Year Recommended Books
Surahs Revise the previous 15 surahs, Ayatul kursi, and Amanar rasoolu.
Memorize meaning of the Surahs. Revise the previous 15 surahs, Ayatul kursi, and Amanar rasoolu.
Memorize 5 new surahs with meaning. - Short Surahs and the workbook by A Ghazi
- The Holy Quran for school children (Amma) by Yahya Emerick,
- Juzz Amma 30.
Tajweed Rules of noon sakin and tanween (Ikhfa, Idgham, Izhar, Qalb). Review of all rules and Practice recitation - The Holy Quran for Juz Amma, with color coded Tajweed rules in English. (Islamic book Services).
- Easy Tajweed.
- Tajweed for Beginners.
- Quran Made Easy with Tajweed.

Seerat Revision of Makkah Period.
Madina Period Revision of Makkah and Madina period.
Khulafe Rashideen in detail. - Our Prophet (saw) by Abidullah Ghazi & Tasneema Ghazi.
- History of Khulafa e Rashideen by Dr. Abdullah Ahsan.
Salah Importance and steps of Salah. Encourage to pray all 5 Salahs on time. Importance and steps of Nafl Salah. Encourage to pray all 5 Salahs on time. Salah Packet by MCNA
www.icnasisterswing.net/mcna
Dua' Revise the previous lessons, 10 Rabbanas Revise the previous lessons, 12 Rabbanas. - Our Book of Dua by Fadel Abdullah.
- The Book of Masnoon Duas Volume I. Publisher Shariyah Board of America.
- Rabbana Packet by MCNA
Hadiths 20 Hadiths from the book. 25 Hadiths from the book. - Teachings of Our Prophet (SAW). Elementary Level. By Abdullah Ghazi & Tasneem Ghazi.
- Book of Hadith by Mohd. Mazhar Hussaini.

Theme Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai. Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai. Packets Will be provided by MCNA






LEVEL 4 (11, 12 years)


I Year II Year Recommended Books
Surahs Revision of previous 20 surahs, Ayatul kursi, Amanar rasoolu. Memorize 5 new surahs with meaning. Lesson and implementation. Revision of previous 25 surahs, Ayatul kursi, Amanar rasoolu. Memorize 5 new surahs with meaning - Short Surahs and the workbook by A Ghazi
- The Holy Quran for school children (Amma) by Yahya Emerick,
- Juzz Amma 30.
Tajweed Review of all rules and Practice recitation. Importance of learning Tajweed. Review of all rules and Practice recitation with good Qirat. - The Holy Quran for Juz Amma, with color coded Tajweed rules in English. (Islamic book Services).
- Easy Tajweed.
- Tajweed for Beginners.
- Quran Made Easy with Tajweed.

Seerat Revision of Makkah and Madina period.
Sahabas of Prophet pbuh (Ashra Mubashra). Revise the stories of all Prophets.
Wives and daughters of Prophet pbuh. - Those Promised Paradise Vol. 1 by Noura Durkee.
- Heroes of Islam.
Salah Review previous lessons. Khushu in Salah. Encourage to pray all 5 Salahs on time. Review previous lessons, punishment for missing Salah. Encourage to pray all 5 Salahs and Tahajjud on time. Salah Packet by MCNA
www.icnasisterswing.net/mcna
Dua' Revise the previous lessons, 15 Rabbanas. Revise the previous lessons - Our Book of Dua by Fadel Abdullah.
- The Book of Masnoon Duas Volume I. Publisher Shariyah Board of America.
- Rabbana Packet by MCNA
Hadiths 20 Hadiths from the book. 20 Hadiths from the book. - Teachings of Our Prophet (SAW). Elementary Level. By Abdullah Ghazi & Tasneem Ghazi.
- Book of Hadith by Mohd. Mazhar Hussaini.

Theme Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai. Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai. Packets Will be provided by MCNA






LEVEL 5 (13, 14, 15 years)


Recommended Books
Surahs Yaseen, Mulk, Rahman, Waqia with meaning and explanation
Tajweed
All rules and practice recitation with good Qirat


Seerat 1:ISLAM - Beliefs and Teachings by Ghulam Sarwar
2:The Sealed Nectar by Saifur Rahman al-Mubarakpuri
3:The Great Women Of Islam- Mahmood Ahmad Ghadanfar
Salah Salah Packet By MCNA
www.icnasisterswing.net/mcna
Dua' 25 Rabbana (DUA Packet by MCNA)
Hadiths Teachings of Prophet - 25 Hadith
Theme - Believe on kalima tawheed/Love for Islam and people/ Haya/Best Dai.