Assignments

Lesson 2 Assignments Wealth Stewardship Essay: Write 500 words on the concept that “Wealth belongs to Allah.” How does this mindset change the way a person reacts to both financial success and financial loss? Personal Budget Audit: Review your spending for a week. Categorize it into “Necessities,” “Beneficial Luxuries,” and “Isrāf (Waste).” Write a 300-word reflection on how to align your budget better with Islamic values. Modern Financial Awareness: Research “Socially Responsible Investing” (SRI). Write 400 words comparing SRI principles with Islamic financial ethics (e.g., avoiding harmful industries like gambling or tobacco). The Debt Dilemma: Write 300 words on the Prophetic guidance regarding debt. Why is debt seen as a spiritual burden, and what are three steps someone can take to live a “debt-free” life? Circulation of Wealth: Write a 300-word reflection on why Zakat is called a “purification” of wealth. How does the regular distribution of wealth prevent social resentment and promote economic health?

Lesson 1 Assignments The Merchant’s Creed: Write a 400-word “Ethical Code of Conduct” for a modern business owner based on the principles of Amānah (Trust) and Sidq (Truthfulness). Gharar Analysis: Research a modern financial product (like certain types of insurance or complex derivatives). Write a 300-word analysis on whether it contains elements of Gharar (excessive uncertainty) and why Islam seeks to minimize this in contracts. Workplace Iḥsān: Write 300 words reflecting on your current job or studies. How would viewing your daily tasks as an Amānah (trust) change your productivity and attitude? Contract Design: Draft a simple one-page agreement for a freelance project (e.g., graphic design or tutoring). Ensure it meets the Islamic criteria of clarity in price, delivery, and mutual consent (350 words). Refuting Ihtikār: Write a 300-word essay on why hoarding essential goods (Ihtikār) to drive up prices is harmful to social harmony and why it is strictly forbidden in Islamic law.

Lesson 2 Assignments Dilemma Resolution Report: Find a modern ethical dilemma (e.g., an AI-related privacy issue or a difficult medical decision). Apply the “Lesser of Two Evils” or “Maqāṣid” framework to propose a solution. (500 words). Consulting the Heart: Write 300 words on the Hadith “Consult your heart, even if the people give you a fatwa.” What are the prerequisites for a heart to be a reliable guide? Grey Area Journal: Describe a time you faced a “grey area” where the rule wasn’t clear. How did you decide? Looking back, how would you apply the concept of Wara’ (precaution) to that situation? (350 words). Modern Challenges Essay: Identify one area where modern society’s values clash with Islamic ethics (e.g., consumerism). Write 400 words on how a Muslim can navigate this without isolating themselves from society. The Role of Shura: Write 300 words on why consulting others (Shura) is essential when facing complex moral dilemmas, and who the ideal “consultants” should be.

Lesson 1 Assignments Professional Ethics Case Study: Describe a scenario in your current or future career where someone might be tempted to act dishonestly (e.g., falsifying a report). Write a 450-word analysis using the concept of Amānah (Trust) to explain why a Muslim must choose integrity. Maqāṣid Application: Choose one of the five essentials (e.g., Preservation of Intellect). Write 350 words explaining how this principle guides choices regarding substances, media consumption, and education. Halāl Income Reflection: Research the Prophetic tradition regarding “The hand that works is beloved to Allah.” Write 300 words on how the way you earn money affects your spiritual state and the Barakah (blessing) in your life. Integrity Audit: List 5 daily choices (e.g., how you use office supplies, how you report your time). For each, write 50 words explaining the “Halal/Haram” aspect or the ethical standard involved. Accountability Essay: Write 300 words on the concept of Taklīf (Accountability). How does the belief that we will be questioned for our choices change your approach to “victimless” secrets?

Lesson 2 Assignments EQ Toolkit: Create a “Muslim EQ Toolkit.” List 5 emotions (e.g., Anger, Jealousy, Grief) and provide an Islamic remedy or management strategy for each (400 words total). Conflict Resolution Case Study: Describe a social conflict you observed (at work, school, or online). Write a 400-word analysis on how Islāḥ and Husn al-Dhann could have been applied to resolve it. The Neighborly Duty: Research three Hadiths regarding the rights of neighbors. Write a 300-word plan on how you can improve your relationship with your current neighbors. Anti-Ghibah Campaign: Design a “Social Media Protocol” for a group chat to prevent backbiting (Ghibah) and promote social harmony. Explain the rules in 350 words. Community Service Proposal: Write a 300-word proposal for a small project that would benefit your local neighborhood. How does this project fulfill the role of a Khalīfah?

Lesson 1 Assignments Family Rights Chart: Create a table listing the specific rights and responsibilities for a Parent, a Spouse, and a Child. Write a 400-word reflection on which of these is hardest to maintain in the modern world. Communication Script: Write a 300-word dialogue between a parent and a teenager about a disagreement (e.g., career choices). Use Islamic principles of “gentle speech” and “active listening” to show a healthy resolution. The Best Among You: Write a 450-word essay analyzing the Prophet’s ﷺ statement regarding being best to one’s family. Why is character at home the true test of a person’s faith? Silat al-Rahim Plan: Identify a family member you haven’t spoken to in a while. Write a 250-word plan for how to reach out to them in a way that aligns with Islamic etiquette. Amānah Analysis: Write 300 words on the concept of children being an “Amānah.” How does this perspective change the way a parent disciplines or teaches a child?

Lesson 2 Assignments Prophetic Persona Paper: Choose one specific trait of the Prophet ﷺ (e.g., his mercy toward his enemies). Write a 500-word essay on how implementing this trait today would change your local community. Etiquette Role-Play: Write a script for a modern scenario (e.g., a disagreement at work or a conflict with a neighbor). Show the difference between a “standard” reaction and an “Adab-driven” reaction (400 words). The Heaviest Deed: Research the Hadith about good character being the heaviest thing on the scales. Write 300 words reflecting on why Akhlāq is given more weight than many ritual acts. Social Media Adab: Create a “Code of Conduct” for a Muslim on social media based on Prophetic manners (e.g., honesty, avoiding gossip, humility). Explain each rule in 300 words total. Kindness Project: Perform one “Prophetic act of kindness” for someone who does not expect it (a stranger, a difficult relative). Write a 250-word reflection on their reaction and how it made you feel.

Lesson 1 Assignments Spiritual Diagnosis: Choose one common spiritual disease (e.g., envy or anger). Write a 400-word analysis on its “symptoms,” its impact on relationships, and two practical “remedies” from Islamic tradition. Muhāsabah Journal: For three nights, spend 10 minutes performing Muhāsabah (self-reflection). Write a 300-word summary of what you discovered about your heart’s reactions throughout the day. Tazkiyah Roadmap: Create a visual “Step-by-Step Guide to Purification” (Takhliyah vs. Tahliyah). Include 5 specific habits you want to remove and 5 you want to plant in their place (350 words). Qalb Saleem Analysis: Write 300 words explaining the concept of the “Sound Heart” (Qalb Saleem) based on Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26:88-89). Why is this the only “currency” that matters in the Hereafter? Desire Control Plan: Identify a modern “desire” (e.g., social media addiction, overspending). Write a 300-word discipline plan to gain control over this desire using Islamic principles.

Lesson 2 Assignments Sacred Schedule Design: Create a “Master Schedule” for your week where your work, study, and social life are built around the five prayer times. Write a 450-word justification for this structure. The Barakah Experiment: For one week, wake up for Fajr and stay awake to work/study for two hours. Keep a daily journal and write a 400-word summary comparing your productivity to weeks when you slept in. Consistency Project: Identify one small act of worship (e.g., reading 2 pages of Qur’an or 5 minutes of Dhikr). Commit to doing it at the same time every day for 10 days. Write a 300-word reflection on the power of Istiqāmah. Time Stewardship Essay: Write 350 words on why time is considered an Amānah (Trust) in Islam and how wasting time contradicts the role of a Khalīfah (Steward). Reset Analysis: Write 250 words on the psychological benefits of “checking out” of worldly work five times a day for prayer, and how this prevents burnout.

Lesson 1 Assignments Habit Transformation Log: Select three mundane habits (e.g., eating, exercise, studying). For each, write a 300-word reflection on how you can change your intention to turn these habits into ‘Ibadah. Iḥsān Case Study: Write 400 words on how the concept of Iḥsān (worshipping as if you see Allah) would change your approach to a difficult task or a toxic relationship. The Anatomy of Sincerity: Research the lives of the early righteous predecessors (Salaf) and find one story where they hid a good deed to protect their Ikhlāṣ. Summarize the story and list three lessons (350 words). Creative Reflection: Create a visual poster or a detailed written description illustrating the “Bird of Worship” (Love, Hope, and Fear) and how it applies to a specific act, like the morning prayer. Intention Audit: For 24 hours, pause before every major action and ask yourself: “Why am I doing this?” Record your findings and write a 200-word summary of what you learned about your motives.