The Shama’il Programme
The Shamā’il introduces children to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in a way that helps them to know him, love him and develop a meaningful connection with him.
Rather than learning only the events of the Sīrah, children become familiar with his blessed appearance, noble character, habits, worship, clothing, food, home and everyday life. Through study, practical activities, storytelling and reflection, the programme seeks ultimately to nurture a deep and lasting love for the Prophet ﷺ, for loving him, following him and taking him as our example are central to our faith.
Proposed Course Overview
The following outline is indicative and may be adapted where required.
Lessons 1–2: Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
The importance of loving and following the Prophet ﷺ
His blessed lineage
The light and special qualities of the Prophet ﷺ
Activities including intentions, a lineage tree, ḥilyah descriptions and an interactive quiz
Lesson 3: Blessed Hair, Clothing and Personal Belongings
The blessed hair and Seal of Prophethood
His clothing, sandals, khuff, ring, kohl and personal belongings
Hands-on exploration of replicas and an ʿaqīq ring activity
Lesson 4: Armour, Sitting and Resting
The Prophet’s ﷺ sword, armour, helmet, bow and other belongings
His manner of walking, sitting and resting
Creative activities, archery and a Sunnah-inspired pillow activity
Lessons 5–6: Food and Drink
The foods and drinks enjoyed by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
Bread, tharīd, fruits and traditional foods
Sunnah etiquettes of eating and drinking
Duʿās before and after eating
Preparing and tasting talbīnah and practising the Sunnah together
Lesson 7: Blessed Speech
The speech and laughter of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
Poetry, storytelling and communication
His manner of sleeping
Sīrah storytelling, poetry and interactive activities
Lesson 8: Worship and Devotion
The worship of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
Voluntary prayer, Ṣalāt al-Ḍuḥā, fasting and devotion
Recitation and reflection
Students practise voluntary prayer, make individual and collective duʿā, and create duʿā cards
Lesson 9: Humility and Modesty
The noble character, humility and modesty of the Prophet ﷺ
Understanding inward and outward modesty
Recognising and avoiding arrogance
Interactive activities exploring humility and character
Lesson 10: Blessed Names and Simple Living
The blessed names of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
His age and stages of life
His home, bedroom, kitchen, bedding and simple lifestyle
Exploring the Sunnah home and learning his blessed names through recitation and calligraphy
Lesson 11: Passing, Legacy and Connection
The passing and burial of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
The grief of the Companions
His continuing legacy and our connection to him ﷺ
Ṣalawāt, dreams of the Prophet ﷺ, duʿā and a creative reflection activity centred on hopes such as visiting Madinah
Lessons 12–13: Revision and Consolidation
Review of the key themes, teachings and activities covered throughout the programme
Interactive revision and preparation for the final showcase
Lessons 14–15: Shama’il Showcase and Completion
Students prepare and present what they have learned to parents and guests
Completion ceremony, certificates and duʿā
Teaching
The programme is delivered by qualified and highly experienced female teachers who combine structured learning with interactive, age-appropriate activities designed to make the Shamā’il meaningful and memorable for children.
Location
Sakina House
59 Bridgeman Place, Bolton, BL2 1DW