Quran - Grade VIII
Quran - Grade VIII
Kalma:
● 1st till 6th Kalma (Revision)
Nazra: Para 21 and 22
Qawaid:
● Rules of ()الم
September ● Rules of Raa ()را
Hifz Surahs
● Surah Qadar and Surah Humaiza
Hifz Surahs
● Surah Duha and Surah Nashra
Hifz Surahs
● Surah Feel to Surah Kaferoon
August
Nazra: Para 19 and 20
Qawaid: Huroof e Mustaliya (Heavy Words), Huroof e Maddah, Huroof e leen
Kalma: 1st till 6th Kalma (Revision)
Surah Al Namal
● In this Surah the holy phrase
● Narrate the story of Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S).
“Bismillah-hir-Rahman-nir-Rahim” is
repeated two times, one of them is in the
beginning of the Surah and the other one is
in verse No. 30 at the onset of Hazrat
Sulaiman’s (A.S) letter to Sheba, the Queen
of Yemen.
● The verses of this holy Surah is about Hazrat
Sulaiman’s (A.S) speaking with the birds, such
as hoopoe and some insects like ants, and
the attendance of some Jinns in the army
and court of Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S).
Surah Qasas
● This is 28 surah of Holy Quan with 88 verses,
● Describe the struggle of Hazrat Mosa (A.S)
describing in detail the struggle of Hazrat
against the wrong doers.
Mosa (A.S) against the wrongdoers such as
Firon and Qaron.
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Surah Ankaboot
● Overall this surah is meant to strengthen ● State the example of Ankaboot (The
believers in their dedication to the right path. Spider) given in Surah.
Qawaid:
Huroof e Mustalia/Heavy Letters ● List the soft letters.
● There are seven letters that are heavy. ● Differentiate between soft and hard
● These heavy letters are: letters.
خصضطظغق ● List Huroof e Mustalia.
● The collection of these seven heavy letters is ● Give the collection of letters of Huroof e
َ َُّخص
ض ْغطٍ قِظ Mustalia.
Huroof e Maddah
● Maddah means to lengthen the sound of
Harakat. ● List Huroof e Maddah.
● There are three Huroof e Maddah. ● Discuss the method to deliver Huroof e
Alif Maddah: When zabar comes before Alif Maddah.
not before Hamza.
Wao Maddah: When paish comes before
wao.
Yaa Maddah: When zair comes before Yaa.
● Maddah should be prolonged equal to the
duration of one Alif.
● The duration of one Alif is the time required
to open a close finger.
Huroof-e-Leen (Short Vowel Sound)
● These are soft vowel sound letters.
● They are pronounced quickly in a soft tone. ● Give the meaning of Leen.
● There are two Huroof e Leen ● List Huroof-e-Leen.
● Wao Leen: It is made when zabar comes ● Explain the method to pronounce Huroof
before Wao. e Leen.
● Yaa Leen: It is made when zabar comes
before Yaa.
● The Six Kalmas are a very important part of a ● Memorize and revise 6 Kalmas.
Muslim's belief. They practice these beliefs ● Highlight the spiritual benefits of reciting
and incorporate the basic principles in their kalmas.
lives.
● However, it is important for all Muslims
everywhere to understand the 6 Kalmas as
they teach the most basic and fundamental
truths in Islam.
● These are six Islamic phrases (prayers) often
recited by Muslims. The phrases are taken in
part from hadiths.
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September
Nazra: Para 21 and 22
Qawaid: Rules of ()الم, Rules of Raa ()را
Hifz Surahs: Surah Qadar and Surah Humaiza
Surah Luqman
The content of Surah Luqman can be summarized ● List the wise advices of Hazrat Luqman to
briefly in the following instances: his son.
● The content of Surah Luqman can be
summarized briefly in the following
instances:
Surah Saba
● This Surah has been revealed at Mecca, like
other Meccan surahs, most expressions of it
are about ideological issues, and the Origin
and the End (Hereafter) in particular.
● In the story of Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S) and his
encounter with the people of Saba, a part of
the Divine bounties and the end of the
thankful believers and disbelievers are
pointed out.
Surah Fatir
● ‘Fatir’ is one of the attributes of Allah and it
means ‘the Originator’.
● Like other Meccan Surahs, the main axis of
the discussion in this Surah is about Origin,
Resurrection, and struggle against
polytheism.
Qawaid
Rules to pronounce Raa
⮚ The states in which the letter Raa is ● Discuss the rules to pronounce Laam
pronounced deeply: deeply and lightly.
● When the Raa has a Zabar or a Paish. ● Explain the rule to pronounce Raa deeply
● When the Raa has two Zabar or two Paish. and lightly.
● When the Raa has a KharaZabar or an Ulta
Paish.
● When the letter before a RaaSakinah has a
Zabar or a Paish.
⮚ The states in which the letter Raa is
pronounced lightly:
● When there is Zer (normal form) or two Zer
under the Raa.
● When there is an Asli Zer (original Zer) before
the Raa Sakinah in the same word.
October
Nazra: Para 23 and 24
Qawaid: Gunnah in Noon & Meem Mushasddat, Rules of Noon Sakin & Tanveen
Hifz Surahs: Surah Duha and Surah Nashra
Surah Sa’faat
● This Surah is the first Surah of the Holy
Qur’an which begins with an oath. Like most
of other Meccan Surahs, many of the verses
of this Surah are also about Origin and
Resurrection accompanied with some
warnings and admonitions.
Surah Su’ad
● The verses of this Surah are about the ● List the oaths which are taken in the
continuation of the current of prophethood beginning of the surah.
during the length of history and the ● Narrate the event of creation of man
opposition of the polytheists and pagans along with the dialogues of Allah and
against the belief of Unity and Resurrection. Iblees (Satan).
● In Surah As-Saffat, the names of some Divine
prophets such as: Hazrat Noah (A.S), Hazrat
Ibrahim (A.S), Hazrat Lut (A.S), Hazrat Mosa
(A.S), Hazrat Haroon (A.S), Hazrat Ilyas (A.S)
and Hazrat Younus (A.S) are mentioned.
● The ending part of this holy Surah refers to
the event of the creation of man, the angels’
prostration unto Adam and the disobedience
of Satan in order that the believers recognize
the innate greatness of man with Allah and
that they avoid following Satan.
Surah Zumur
● The word “Zumur” indicates “groups”. The
Chapter mainly focuses on the Unity of the
Creator, Lordship, and worshiping Him,
particularly sincere worshiping and humble
veneration of Him.
● The presence of people on the Day of
Judgment and them being judged on the
basis of the records of their deeds and the
testimony of the witnesses.
Surah Momin
● There are seven consecutive Qur’anic Verses ● State the distinctive virtues of Surah
opening with Ha Mim; the Chapter in Momin.
question is the first one in the series termed
as Hawamim and the rest are: Fussilat, Shura,
Zukhruf, Dukhan, Jathiya, and Ahqaf.
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Qaida of Izhar
● Pronounce clear “n” sound on Noon Saakin
and Tanveen without Gunnah in case of
appearing Huroof-e-Halqi after them.
● There are six Huroof-e-Halqi
()ء ہ ع ح غ خ
Qaida of Idgham
● Idgham means to merge the “n” sound of the
Noon Sakin or Tanveen with any of the six
letters of یرملون
● There are six Huroof-e-yarmaloon
()ی ر م ل و ن.
Qaida of Iqlaab
● If “( ”بBaa) appears after the Noon Saakin or
Tanween, Iqlaab will take place. Iqlaab
means to change the sound of “n” of Noon
Saakin or tanween into a hidden meem.
Qaida of Ikhfa
● Ikfah is going to hide “n” sound if any of
fifteen letters of Huroof e Ikhfa appears after
Noon Saakin or Tanveen.
January
Nazra: Para 25 and 26
Qawaid: Rules of Meem Sakin
Method of Namaz including duas (Revision) Tasahhud, Darood sharif, Dua after Darood, Dua e
Qunoot.
Hifz Surahs: Surah Feel to Surah Kaferoon
Surah Zukhruf
● The title of the Chapter derives from
Verse 35 in which the word zukhruf (“gold, ● Search the attribute of Allah mentioned in
silver; adornments”) is attested. the Surah.
● Main issues discussed in the Chapter
include: the Holy Qur’an and
prophethood; opponents’ reaction against
prophets; arguments substantiating Divine
Unity, struggles against polytheism; partial
narration of the legends of prophets; and
a depiction of the Hereafter.
Surah Dukhan
● The word Dukhan (“smoke”) is attested
twice in the Holy Qur’an.
● Most of the issues mentioned in the
Chapter concern the Greatness of the ● Give the meaning of Dukhan.
Qur’an; it Revelation on the Night of ● Discuss on the main subjects described in this
Decree; Unity; disbelievers’ fate; the story Surah.
of prophet Moses (as), Children of Israel,
and Pharaoh; usefulness of creation; and
the creation of the heavens and the earth.
Surah Jasiyah
● Allah Almighty is described as the
Omnipotent (al-’Aziz) and the Wise
(al-Hakim) in the opening and closing
Verses of the Chapter.
● The subject matter of the Chapter ● Elaborate Allah’s attributes Al Aziz and Al
includes the Greatness of the Qur’an, Hakim.
arguments substantiating Divine Unity,
refutation of materialistic views, history of
some ancient peoples, warning to the
astray, encouragement to forgiveness, and
allusions to the depictions of resurrection.
Surah Ahqaaf
● The word Ahqaf is used in the sense of
curved sand hills piled up due to the ● Explain the meaning of Ahqaf and connect it
action of the wind. The land of the people with the real live example
of ‘Ad was covered by sand hills, hence ● Describe the Treaty of Hudaibiyah as the
the designation of Ahqaf.
turning point of Islam.
● The Chapter is the last one among the
seven Chapters beginning with detached ● Narrate the incident of Pledge of Pleasure
or abbreviated letters HM followed by the “Bait e Ridhwan”.
revelation and significance of the Qur’an. ● Discuss the conquest of Makkah as the
manifest victory of Muslims.
Surah Muhammad
● The dominant theme of the Chapter is
Jihad.
● The main subject matter concerns
believers and disbelievers, comparing the
twain in this world and the world to come,
and the hypocrites’ sabotage in Medina.
Mention is also made of issues regarding
the captivity and freedom of the prisoners
of war, call to spend money in Allah’s
Cause, and forbidding obsequiousness
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Surah Fatah
● The Chapter in question mainly treats of
the glad tidings as to the conquest of
Mecca and the issues pertained to the
Treaty of Hudaybiyya, pledge of pleasure
(Bait al-Ridhwan), hypocrites’ sabotage,
turning one’s back to jihad, and finally
mention is made of the Noble Prophet’s
(PBUH) Companions.
Surah Hujurat
● The Arabic word hujurat is the plural form
of hujra (“room”).
● The chapter contains etiquette and norms
to be observed in the Muslim community,
including the proper conduct towards the
Islamic prophet, Muhammad, an
injunction against acting on news without
verification, a call for peace and
reconciliation, as well injunctions against
defamation, suspicion, and backbiting.
● The chapter also declares a universal
brotherhood among Muslims.
Surah Qaaf
● The Chapter opens with the opponents’
denial of resurrection and proceeds with
making mention of the examples of
resurrection in nature and creation.
Surah Zariyat
● The Chapter opening and closing with a
treatment of Resurrection deals mainly
with Divine Unity, Divine Manifestations in
the world of existence, the story of angels
● Research on the examples of resurrection
receiving Hazrat Ibraham’s (AS) hospitality
found in nature and creation.
and bearing to him the glad tidings of a
child to be born to him, warning against
destruction of the people of Lot (AS).
Qawaid:
Rules of Meem Saakin ● State Ikhfa Shafawi and Izhar Shafawi.
● There are two rules related to Meem
Saakin.
1) Ikhfa Shafawi
Whenever there is a Meem Saakin
● List the letters of Izhar e Shafawi.
followed by a Baa, ikhfa will be done. The
sound of the meem will not be completely
pronounced, and the sound will be
lengthened.
2) Izhar Shafawi
If there is any other letter other than
● Find different examples of Izhar e Shafawi
meem that appears after Meem Sakin, the
and Ikhfa e Shafawi from the Holy Quran.
meem will be pronounced completely,
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ِ اب ال َّن
ار َ س َن ًۃ َّوفِی ااْل ٰ خ َِر ِۃ َح
َ س َن ًۃ َّوقِ َنا َع َذ َ اَل ّل ُھ َّم َر َّب َنا ٰا ِت َنا فِی ال ُّد ْن َیا َح ● Memorize Dua e Qunoot.
Dua e Qunoot ● Highlight the spiritual benefits of reciting Dua
● Dua e Qunoot is the soul of Witr Namaz e Qunoot.
(Salah) which is prayed in Isha prayer,
without this Dua Witr Salah cannot be
fully completed.
● In the third Rak’ah of the best prayers, the
prayer that is to be recited by the
takeover once combining the saura with
the Fatiha. This prayer contains several
vital pleas to Allah.
Hifz Surahs: Surah Feel to Surah Kaferoon. ● Memorize Surah Feel and Surh Kaferoon.
● Discuss the importance of both Surahs.
February
Nazra: Para 27 and 28
Qawaid: Types of Maddat
Hifz Surahs: Surah Nasar to Surah Naas
Surah Najam
● The Chapter deals with polytheists'
superstitious and idolatrous customs and
rituals and worshipping angels and the
same is condemned herein.
● It also discusses the states of the virtuous
and the evil people the standard of which
is remembrance of the Resurrection Day
and Divine Reward and Recompense.
Surah Qamar
● The preceding Chapter ended with the
question of Resurrection and the blessed
Chapter opens with the same.
● The Chapter mainly treats of Resurrection,
Prophethood, and an account of Prophets'
opponents. The accounts of five peoples,
namely those of Hazrat Noah (AS), ‘Ad,
Thamud, Hazrat Lot (AS), and Pharoah are
being referred to in this Chapter.
Surah Waqia’h
● The majority of the blessed Verses of the
Chapter of Resurrection, its qualities and
happenings, and division of mankind into
peoples of Hell and Paradise on that Day.
Thus, recitation of the Chapter is
awakening.
Surah Hadeed
● The opening Verses present twenty Divine
Attributes. Then, the Chapter proceeds
with the grandeur of the Holy Qur’an, the
states of believers and hypocrites on the
Day of Resurrection, accounts of former
nations, spending in the Cause of Allah for
the establishment of social justice, critique
of monasticism, and social seclusion.
Surah Mujadilah
● The blessed Chapter treats of the law of
zihar, a kind of divorce in pre-Islamic times;
positive and negative aspects of ● Explain the concept of Zihar.
whispering; greeting with those entering a ● Discuss the rules of salutation in gathering.
meeting; distinction of the party of God ● State the etiquettes of meeting.
and that of Satan.
Surah Hashr
● The blessed Chapter opens and closes with
the glorification of God Almighty by all the
world of existence.
● The blessed Chapter mainly treats of
hypocrites' collaboration with Medinan
Jews against the Muslims, though the Holy
Qur’an says that their stratagems lead to
nothing but their humiliation and defeat.
Surah Mumtahinah
● The blessed Chapter treats of love for Allah
Almighty and forbidding believers from
befriending His enemies. Muslims are also
enjoined to regard Prophet Ibrahim (AS) as
a model.
Surah Saf
● The blessed Chapter mainly treats of the ● Describe the spiritual and social benefits of
superiority of the Islamic faith over other the congregation for Friday Prayers.
Divine religions and the obligation of jihad
in Allah’s Cause and supporting Allah’s
Messengers.
Surah Jumuah
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Surah Munafiqoon
● The hypocrites’ characteristics are not only
treated in this Chapter, but also make
references to their psychological and
behavioral qualities.
Surah Tagabun
● The Arabic word Tagabun denotes mutual
defraud and gaining personal benefits. The
point is that on the Day of Resurrection,
everyone aims to save oneself and put the
blame on others.
● The blessed Chapter opens with Divine
Unity and proceeds with warning people
against watching their deeds and
according attention to the Day of
Resurrection and closes with urging people
to expend in Allah’s Cause and turn away
from mundane attachments.
Surah Talaq
● The first seven Verses treat of divorce and
the related rulings. ● Compare and contrast the character traits
● The second section deals with the fate of of the wives of: Hazrat Noah (AS) and
those who disobeyed Divine Command Hazrat Lot (AS), Pharaoh and Hazrat
and thereby suffered the consequence of Marium (AS).
their disobedient as well as that of those
who obeyed the Prophets and did
righteous good deeds and were thereby
reward by Divine Bounties.
Surah Tahrim
● The opening Verses treat of the Noble
Prophet’s mistreatment by some of his
wives and the following Verses, addressed
to the believers, enjoin them to take
precaution as to treating and fostering
their families so that Hellfire may not be in
store for them.
● The blessed Chapter proceeds to make
references to women’s merits and
demerits and thereby depicts the women
possessing such traits. The wives of Hazrat
Noah (AS) and Hazrat Lot (AS) are
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March
Nazra: Para 29 and Revision of Para 30
Daily Supplications: Dua e Kahtm ul Quran
Revision for Quran External Exam
Surah Nouh
● The blessed Chapter depicts the ongoing
struggle of the Truth against Falsehood and
treats of the stratagems to be employed by
the followers of Truth. ● Narrate the story of Hazrat Nouh (AS).
Surah Jinn
● The blessed Chapter mainly treats of
invisible creatures, the jinn, their belief in
the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Holy
Qur’an, and Resurrection, and the groups of
believers and disbelievers amongst them.
● The closing Verses concern the knowledge ● Compare and contrast the similarity in
of the unseen unknown to all beings character traits of human and Jinns.
besides God Almighty.
Surah Muzammil
● The majority of the blessed Verses of the
Chapter in question indicate that when the
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had declared
his Prophetic call, his opponents rose to
confront and belie him. Thus, the Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) was divinely
commanded to show tolerance to them. ● Give the spiritual benefits of Surah
Surah Mudassir Muzammil.
● This Chapter mainly focuses on calling
● Develop awareness about the importance
people to turn toward the origin and the
return, confrontation with polytheism, and of first five verses of Surah Muzammil to
warning the beliers against Divine torment. the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in the early
Surah Qiyamah period of Prophethood.
● The blessed Chapter opens with an
enumeration of the harsh and frightening
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Surah Dahr
● This Surah presents a deep, varied and
comprehensive theme which can be
divided into five sections:
● Man's creation from a drop of mingled
sperm; his guidance and his free-will.
● The reward offered to the Righteous.
● The merits which cause one to deserve the
rewards.
● The importance of The Qur'an, the manner
of conducting its principles and the ● Debate on the different stages of the
demanding road of self-perfection. human creation.
● The dominance of Allah’s Will (even though
man has limited free-will).
Surah Mursalat
● The text of this Surah refers to the horrors
of the Hereafter for those who reject the
Truth.
● In the second stage, we learn about the
woeful story of the sinners of past
generations.
● In the third stage, it lets us know a little
about the creation’s specialties.
● In the fourth stage, we are informed of
some divine Blessings on the Earth. ● Discuss about the divine blessings for
● In the fifth stage, there are some messages humans on earth.
in which the rejecters are warned of their
painful penalty.
Revision of Para 30.
Dua e Khatm ul Quran ● Memorize Dua e Khatm ul Quran.
● Khatm al-Qur'an means to recite the Holy ● Develop awareness about the meaning of
Qur'an from beginning to the end, however, supplication recited after Khatm ul Quran.
the supplications of Khatm al-Qur'an is
recited at the end of recitation of complete
Quran.
Revision for the Quran External Exam