Nakhla Supplementary School @ Jalalia Jamme Masjeed 228 High St, Enfield, EN3 4EZ

Email: nakhla.enfield@gmail.com Telephone: 07843 11 11 32

Supplementary School

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It is an honour for us to take this opportunity to introduce our new Islamic supplementary school (Maktab)

at Jalalia Jamme Masjeed, Enfield. With Allah's help, we hope to work together with you to illuminate our

futures by improving our society at the same time as securing our seats in Paradise.

In this information pack you will find some important information and guidelines regarding your child's

education. Please take time to read it carefully and feel free to ask for clarification on the content.

Allah says in the Quran “A good word is like a good tree whose root is firm and whose branches are high

in the sky, yielding constant fruit by its Lord’s leave.” (Surah Ibrahim 14:24-25)

The Prophet said that the tree in question is the “Nakhla” (Arabic for date palm) and the scholars say

that a “good word” is referring to the Kalimah “laa ilaaha illallaah”.

In another hadith the Prophet compared a mu’min (believer in Allah) with the Nakhla (date palm) which

is always green and doesn’t lose its leaves.

Our goal at Nakhla is to make our students strong in their faith, character and actions like the Nakhla, at

the same time as us being a strong pillar of support for them throughout their l ives l ike the Nakhla.

Today's children are tomorrow's society.

Our children will be members and leaders of tomorrow's society, which we will also be a part of. We must

act now to build a harmonious, educated and God-fearing society.

Our children: our pension policy.

Our children are often exposed to selfish and individualistic ideals so it is important we nurture them to

become caring and responsible Muslims who will fulfil their duties towards their parent, their families,

society and Allah.

Good manners come from good company.

Children learn most of their manners and etiquettes from their surroundings, peers and elders. By having a

regular connection with the Masjid, they will be in the company of people they can learn good manners

and etiquette from. As well as learning from the teachers, they will have the chance to make good friends

who can help them in doing good for the rest of their lives.

The Masjid is our lighthouse.

The Prophet made the Masjid the centre of the society and made sure everybody ha d a strong

connection with it. The Masjid should be the spiritual and social hub of the Muslim community,

somewhere our children turn back to for guidance and support throughout their l ives. To build that

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connection, we must ensure our children frequently attend classes, Salah and other activities at the masjid

from a young age.

Parents are responsible for educating children to serve Allah.

On the Day of Judgement, we will be asked about our duties towards our children. The greatest of these

duties is to help them prepare for the hereafter. For this, we must invest time, money and effort. Allah is

the Most Grateful and the Most Merciful; any time, money and effort spent on our children's tarbiyah

(upbringing) will be given back to us in multiples in the hereafter, if not in this life as well.

Our ultimate goal is to bring Allah's servants close to Allah by connecting them to Him, the Masjid, the

Deen and the people of His Deen. We aim to do this by:

1. Giving each student the knowledge required to:

Recognise Allah.

Children should understand who Allah is and build a relationship with Him.

Understand the purpose of their life.

They will learn about key life-concepts such as responsibility, accountability and the hereafter.

Worship Allah as He commanded.

Children should know all the basic rulings of Islam and be able to worship him to the best of

their abilities.

Become responsible members of society.

It is essential that they are building their morals and characters; and becoming exemplary

sons/daughters, students, neighbours, members of society and ambassadors of the Deen of

Allah.

2. To give them moral and spiritual support throughout their lives.

The child's time in the Maktab should be the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the Masjid

and he/she should have somewhere to turn for support throughout his/her l ife.

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There are various programs available at Nakhla to choose from. Please choose whichever suits you and

your child best.

1. Weekday evenings

This programme is for children aged 6 onwards.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings 5-7pm.

Children will be taught Quran, Tajweed, Fiqh, Aqidah, History, Duʿās and Surahs through the Safar

Academy syllabus.

2. Weekend mornings

This programme is for children aged 6 onwards.

Saturday and Sunday 9:40am to 1pm

Children will be taught Quran, Tajweed, Fiqh, Aqidah, History, Duʿās and Surahs through the Safar

Academy syllabus.

3. Small children’s class

This programme is for children who are not yet able to attend the main classes above. It will be a

l ight and fun introduction to learning about Islam.

Sunday 9:40am to 1pm

4. Quran memorisation

This programme is specifically for children who are able to read the Qur’an correctly and fluently.

Class timings are longer than the above programmes and require a higher level of dedication and

patience. Classes are spread out over several mornings and evenings in the week.

Tuesday and Wednesday: 1 hour in the morning before school

Friday evening: 6-8pm

Saturday and Sunday: 9:40am to 1pm

The majority of the time will be spent memorising the Quran, but they will also continue to study

Tajweed, Fiqh, Aqidah, History and Du āʿs to higher level.

5. Teenage girls’ class

This is a special class for teenage girls focused on their needs and taught by a qualified female

teacher.

Timings to be confirmed

6. Adults Islamic studies

Friday evening: 6-8pm

Subjects taught will be Fiqh, Aqidah and History. Separate arrangements can be made for those

who wish to study Tajweed.

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At Nakhla we will be following the new Safar Academy Syllabus for Quran, memorisation and Islamic

studies. Our teachers are also trained by Safar Academy to deliver the content in the most effective

manner. Wherever needed we will use additional books and resources to support the children’s learning.

It is important to note that our focus is on quality and not quantity. For example, we will prioritise

students’ ability to recite correctly and fluently over completing the Qaidah or Quran quickly. Likewise, in

Islamic studies, we will prioritise students understanding and enjoying the subjects they are studying over

covering multiple topics in a short time. We understand that this is against the wish of many parents, but

this is philosophy of Nakhla and a conscious and calculated decision we have made.

Achieving the above mentioned goals is possible through us working together. There are many ingredients

to a good education and upbringing. These will be shared between us.

Nakhla will provide:

A comfortable, friendly and pleasant atmosphere

Trained, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers

A relevant and comprehensive syllabus

Parents will provide:

Everything else

This is not an overstatement as the parents' influence on their children is by far greater than any

teacher’s: our children will become what we bring them up to become. Some of the parents’ duties

have been outlined below.

Children see, children do

We must lead by example. If our children see we value and honour Islam and its teachings, they will grow

up to do the same, in shā Allāh.

Encouragement and support

Create a God-conscious and educational atmosphere in your home.

If you have more than one child, help them compete with each other and let those who haven’t

begun classes yet participate.

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When the child returns from Maktab ask them about their day. Specific questions like "Which Surah

did you memorise?" can be useful as well as general ones like "What did you learn?".

Reward them for their efforts and progress.

Be positive. Never portray religion, religious education or people of religion (teachers, Imams, etc.)

in a negative or scary manner.

Punctuality

Our time with the children is very limited and their progress will be greatly hindered if they are not present

and on time. Take a regular look at the "Daily duties" checklist and ensure everything runs smoothly and

efficiently.

Supervise homework

Make sure the child is working hard and completing any homework the teacher may set.

Join in the learning

Why not begin taking lessons yourself so it will become easy for you to participate in your child's learning.

Nakhla also offers classes for adults.

Attend parents' evenings

We will hold parents' evenings, in shā Allāh. For you and your child’s benefit, please try to ensure both

parents are able to attend. We will try our best to arrange them at times convenient to you.

Make Duʿā for your children

A parent's Duʿā for his/her children is guaranteed acceptance. We must ensure to take out time and beg

Allah's mercy for ourselves, our children and the whole Ummah.

Ensure your child has been to the toilet and performed Wudhu just before leaving for the masjid.

Ensure your child has all books and resources required for the day.

Ensure he/she is appropriately dressed for the house of Allah.

Arrive at least 5 minutes before the beginning of class.

Do not leave your child unattended at any time. You must ensure your child reaches the teacher

safely and is picked up from the exit of the Masjid at the end of class.

Keep your phone switched on throughout class time in case we need to contact you in an

emergency. Also, inform us of any irregular circumstances by contacting the school’s designated

number.

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The school is not responsible for supervising children who arrive more than 10 minutes early to the

Masjid.

Parents must arrive on time to collect their children at the end of classes.

Parents must inform the school of any absences in advance and discuss any planned absences with

the head or admin.

Once enrolled, the students should not join any clubs that will conflict with class timings or arrange

family visits and celebrations at that time. Students who do not attend regularly are subject to

having their seat reconsidered.

Students must be collected by a family member known to the staff. If somebody else is to collect

the child, parents must inform the school beforehand. Children old enough to go home themselves

can do so after explicit permission has been given by the parents to the school.

For any concerns or queries during or close to class times, please refer to the admin. Do not disturb

the teacher unless it is an emergency. The admin can arrange for you to speak to the teacher

outside of class time when there is a need.

As a matter of courtesy and efficiency, we will appreciate prompt responses and acknowledgments

for any communications we make. We hope you can expect the same from us in shā Allāh.

Students will be awarded merits for their hard work, achievements and good behaviour.

Periodically, outstanding students will be rewarded.

The students have a break between lessons as a reward for their good behaviour and efforts. In some

lessons students may be given a break within class time if they have worked exceptionally hard.

After exhausting all avenues of encouragement and motivation, the children may need to be disciplined.

Misbehaving students will be disciplined in the order below, except in exceptional circumstances.

1: He/she will receive a verbal warning.

2: He/she may lose previously earned merits.

3: He/she may lose part or all of his/her break.

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4: He/she will be kept in detention after school. Parents will be notified at the end of the week if their child

is to serve a detention the following week.

5: His/her parent will be asked to attend a meeting with the teacher and/or head to discuss any necessary

further action.

The school reserves the right to suspend or expel students in extreme circumstances.

Bullying and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated at all and will be dealt with sternly and promptly.

Students must wear loose clothing without distractive markings, pictures OR logos. Girls must cover their

hair properly and boys must have appropriate hairstyles. Students may be sent home to change their

clothing if they contravene the dress-code.

Children will be provided with essential resources. If a child fails to bring the correct materials, or ruins

them before or during Maktab, parents will have to pay for replacements. This is to ensure that the child

does not waste his/her learning-time due to not having the necessary materials.

Don’t forget to tell friends and neighbours about Nakhla and keep us in your Duʿās. We will appreciate any

feedback and support you can offer. We pray that Allah, the Almighty, accepts all of our efforts and grants

us all a place in Paradise. Aameen.

If you are interested and would like to enrol, please contact using the contact details on the front cover or

collect an application form from the Masjid or from Enfield Food Hall, 234 High Street,

Ponders End, EN3 4EZ.