Iraqi Baccalaureate Islamic study plan
Iraqi Baccalaureate Islamic · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Qur'an: recitation, memorization, and tafsir (exegesis) of prescribed surahs & Fiqh (jurisprudence): acts of worship (purification, prayer, zakat, fasting, hajj) and rulings
Recite from memory the full text of the first three prescribed surahs with tajwid rules of madd and ghunnah applied correctly
Write out from memory the full text of those three surahs in Uthmani script with correct diacritics and no more than two errors per page
Produce a verse-by-verse tafsir summary in your own words for each of those surahs, citing the occasions of revelation where known
Define the fiqh categories of purification (taharah) and list the conditions and nullifiers of wudu with the evidence for each
Solve fifteen wudu and ghusl scenario questions and record the ruling and the daleel for each
Your checkpoint
A handwritten recitation-and-memorization log covering three surahs plus a one-page taharah ruling sheet with evidence for each ruling
Qur'an: recitation, memorization, and tafsir (exegesis) of prescribed surahs & Fiqh (jurisprudence): acts of worship (purification, prayer, zakat, fasting, hajj) and rulings
Recite the next three prescribed surahs aloud from memory to a partner or recording and self-correct tajwid errors against a mushaf
Memorize the vocabulary of the tafsir of those surahs by writing the meaning of each key word in the margin of your copy
Explain the five daily prayers: their times, conditions, obligatory and sunnah acts, and the differences between them
Identify and correct the common mistakes in prayer (arkaan, wajibat, sunan) by categorizing twenty errors into the correct ruling category
Perform and describe the prayer of the traveler and the sick with their conditions
Your checkpoint
An audio recording of six surahs recited from memory plus a completed prayer-validity error-classification table
Qur'an: recitation, memorization, and tafsir (exegesis) of prescribed surahs & Hadith: classification, chains of transmission, and study of prescribed texts
Recite and memorize the remaining prescribed surahs and revise all previous ones in a single continuous sitting
Write a thematic tafsir essay linking the main themes of the prescribed surahs to their historical context of revelation
Define the hadith sciences terms: sanad, matn, mutawatir, ahad, sahih, hasan, da'if, and mawdu'
Classify twenty prescribed hadiths by their grade and justify each classification using the conditions of authenticity
Trace the chain of transmission of five prescribed hadiths and identify each narrator by name and generation
Your checkpoint
A complete recitation of all prescribed surahs from memory plus a hadith-classification chart of twenty narrations with justification
Hadith: classification, chains of transmission, and study of prescribed texts & Aqidah (Islamic creed): tawhid, pillars of faith, and refutation of deviant beliefs
Memorize the text and meaning of the prescribed hadith set and reproduce each hadith with its chain in writing
Explain the criteria scholars use to detect a defect (illah) or a hidden break in a chain
State the three categories of tawhid and give the Qur'anic evidence for each
List the six pillars of faith and explain what each one requires in belief and in action
Identify the major deviant beliefs and write a refutation of each using Qur'an, Sunnah, and reason
Your checkpoint
A written exam-style answer set covering hadith terminology and the pillars of faith, self-marked against the textbook
Aqidah (Islamic creed): tawhid, pillars of faith, and refutation of deviant beliefs & Fiqh (jurisprudence): acts of worship (purification, prayer, zakat, fasting, hajj) and rulings
Explain the names and attributes of Allah according to the methodology of the righteous predecessors and contrast it with the deviant approaches
Refute the claims of shirk, innovation, and denial of the divine decree with structured arguments
Calculate zakat on cash, gold, livestock, and trade goods using the nisab thresholds and the hawl condition
Explain the rulings of fasting: what invalidates it, the excuses that permit breaking it, and the make-up and expiation rules
Describe the rites of hajj and umrah in order and state the ruling for each major rite
Your checkpoint
A worked zakat calculation for three realistic household scenarios plus a one-page ordered summary of the hajj rites
Fiqh (jurisprudence): acts of worship (purification, prayer, zakat, fasting, hajj) and rulings & Seerah (biography of the Prophet) and Islamic history
Answer mixed fiqh questions on purification, prayer, zakat, fasting, and hajj under timed conditions and score above your target
Build a one-page evidence table linking each major fiqh ruling to its primary text
Outline the life of the Prophet in Makkah and Madinah with the key dates and events in sequence
Explain the significance of the major treaties, battles, and the farewell sermon in the development of the Muslim community
Summarize the main phases of Islamic history after the Prophet with their dates and defining features
Your checkpoint
A timed fiqh practice paper scored and corrected, plus a dated Seerah timeline covering the Makkan and Madinan periods
Akhlaq (Islamic ethics) and social conduct & Islamic culture: contemporary issues, comparative religion, and Islamic civilization
Define the core akhlaq concepts: sincerity, patience, gratitude, justice, and trustworthiness, with a text for each
Apply Islamic ethical rulings to five contemporary social situations such as social media conduct, family duties, and financial honesty
Compare Islamic teachings with the main tenets of another religion on a chosen topic and note the points of agreement and difference
Describe three contributions of Islamic civilization to science, law, or education with specific examples
Formulate a reasoned Islamic response to two contemporary issues using evidence and avoiding extremism
Your checkpoint
A short essay on one contemporary issue with an Islamic ethical argument and cited evidence
Qur'an: recitation, memorization, and tafsir (exegesis) of prescribed surahs & Hadith: classification, chains of transmission, and study of prescribed texts & Aqidah (Islamic creed): tawhid, pillars of faith, and refutation of deviant beliefs & Fiqh (jurisprudence): acts of worship (purification, prayer, zakat, fasting, hajj) and rulings & Seerah (biography of the Prophet) and Islamic history & Akhlaq (Islamic ethics) and social conduct & Islamic culture: contemporary issues, comparative religion, and Islamic civilization
Recite all prescribed surahs from memory in one sitting without prompting
Reproduce the prescribed hadith texts and their classifications without notes
Complete two full timed mock exams under exam conditions and record the score for each domain
Review every missed question and rewrite the correct answer with its evidence
Consolidate the weakest domain by redoing its practice questions until you reach your target score
Your checkpoint
Two completed and self-marked mock exams with a written error log and a final one-page revision sheet
Milestones
Week 2: Recite at least six prescribed surahs from memory with correct tajwid and score at least 80 percent on a self-made wudu and prayer rules quiz
Week 4: Reproduce the prescribed hadith set with chains and classifications from memory and answer all six pillars of faith questions with evidence
Week 6: Score at least 75 percent on a timed mixed fiqh paper and reproduce the Seerah timeline with dates without notes
Week 8: Score at least your target mark on two full mock exams with no domain below 70 percent