Assignments

Lesson 2 Assignment “The Heart-Purification Journal” Identify the Trigger: List three times in the last week you felt a “pinch” of jealousy or a “surge” of pride. Reverse Action: For the person you were jealous of: Perform a secret act of kindness for them or mention their virtues to others. For the prideful moment: Perform a task that is “beneath” your perceived status (e.g., cleaning a public space or serving food). Analysis (450 words): Describe the “physical” sensation of suppressing jealousy or pride. Why is it harder than physical labor? How does it feel to intentionally bless someone you were competing with?

Lesson 1 Assignment “The Silence & Substitution Challenge” The 24-Hour Fast: Commit to a “Speech Fast” for 24 hours. You can speak for necessity, work, and prayer, but you must abstain from any opinionated talk about other people. The Substitution Rule: If you find yourself about to say something negative about someone, you must immediately say three positive things about them instead. Reflection (500 words): How many times did you almost “trip up”? What does this tell you about your daily speech habits? How did the people around you react to your silence or your sudden positivity?

Lesson 2 Assignment “The Tech-Spirituality Calibration” The ‘Sacred Hour’ Challenge: For the next three days, do not touch your phone for the first hour after waking up and the last hour before sleeping. Use this time for Adhkār, reflection, or family conversation. App Audit: Identify one app that consistently leaves you feeling drained, envious, or distracted from your prayers. Delete it for 48 hours. Synthesis Essay (500 words): How does constant connectivity affect your “Khushu” (concentration) in prayer? Propose a “Digital Guardrail” plan to protect your spiritual focus in a 24/7 connected world.

Lesson 1 Assignment “The Digital Trace Audit” Activity (450 words): Scroll back through your last 30 comments or posts on any platform. Evaluate them through the lens of: “If this was presented to me on the Day of Judgment, would I be proud or embarrassed?” Identify any instances of sarcasm, vanity, or unverified information. The ‘Delete’ Protocol: Delete three pieces of digital content you have posted or shared that do not reflect high Adab. Reflection: Describe how the realization that your “digital footprint” is a spiritual record changes your urge to “comment” on trending controversies.

Lesson 2 Assignment “The Public Persona Reflection” Social Media Audit: Review your public digital presence (posts, comments, or profile). Does it reflect Waqār? If a stranger saw only your online interactions, what would they conclude about the ethics of Islam? Representation Essay (500 words): Describe a time you had to represent a group (school, family, or faith) in a high-pressure public situation. How did the awareness of being an “ambassador” affect your speech and body language? Conflict Simulation: Write a short dialogue of how to respond to a public insult using the “Say Peace” (Qālu Salāmā) protocol while still maintaining personal dignity.

Lesson 1 Assignment “The Professional Integrity Audit” Workplace Scenario (450 words): Imagine you are a manager and a team member makes a costly mistake that no one else noticed. Using the principles of Amānah and Itqān, draft a response that balances professional accountability with the Prophetic virtue of Rifq (gentleness). Itqān Practice: Choose one professional or academic task you usually rush through (e.g., a specific homework assignment or a chore). Perform it with absolute Itqān, paying attention to every detail. Analysis: Document how focusing on “excellence as worship” changed your internal motivation versus just “getting it done.”

Lesson 2 Assignment “The Anger Management Blueprint” Trigger Mapping: Identify three things at home that typically make you lose your cool (e.g., being interrupted, chores, being teased). Strategy Implementation: The next time one of these happens, consciously use the Prophetic First Aid Kit (Silence + Physical Change). Analysis (450 words): Compare your usual reaction to this new, regulated response. What did you feel in your heart afterward? Was the outcome more or less productive for the household?

Lesson 1 Assignment “The 48-Hour Domestic Reset” The ‘Best Behavior’ Challenge: For 48 hours, treat every member of your family with the same level of politeness and respect you would give to a highly respected guest or teacher. Service Task: Perform two “invisible chores” (tasks no one asked you to do) and do not mention that you did them. Reflection (500 words): Describe the internal difficulty of maintaining “public-level” manners in a private space. How did your family members react? Did the atmosphere of the house change?

Lesson 2 Assignment “The Harmonizer’s Case Study” Identify a current or past conflict you observed (or were part of) in your school, family, or friend group. Diagnosis (450 words): Identify which “Social Toxins” (e.g., suspicion, tale-bearing, or harsh speech) contributed to the escalation. Prophetic Solution: Apply the “Mirror Principle” and the “3-Day Limit” concept. How could these have been used to de-escalate the situation? Active Reconciliation: Write a draft of a “reconciliation letter” or a “Salam-initiating” speech that uses Prophetic etiquette to restore harmony.

Lesson 1 Assignment “The Circle Service Project” Identify one person from each of the three circles: a parent, an elder (or teacher), and a neighbor. Action Plan: Perform one specific act of “Excellence” (Iḥsān) for each. Parent: A task they usually do themselves. Elder/Teacher: A gesture of appreciation or an inquiry into their well-being. Neighbor: Sharing food or offering assistance. Written Report (500 words): Document the reactions you received. Contrast the feeling of fulfilling a “duty” vs. seeking “spiritual proximity” through these acts. How did these small actions shift the atmosphere of your relationships?