All links for Google Classroom, absence forms, and other resources should be requested directly from the class admin during class or through the Q&A channels. The teacher/professor is not responsible for technical matters, and asking her about these links or forms may distract from the lesson.

Please note:

• Do not ask the teacher about Google Classroom links, absence forms, or other administrative resources.
• The teacher may not know why you cannot upload assignments or why certain technical issues occur on Google Classroom.
• The admin is your point of contact for all technical issues, links, and forms.
• Be courteous and patient when requesting resources; the admin will respond as soon as possible.

Following this ensures that the class runs smoothly and the teacher can focus on teaching.

There are 4 subjects offered in Safeerah al Islam Academy: Arabic, Islamic Studies, Tajweed, and Qur’an. Each subject is divided into levels from beginner to advanced.

Qur’an is mandatory for all students and takes place 4 days a week, from Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Each class lasts 1 hour, divided into groups (B1, B2, etc.).

Tajweed levels include Nuraniyya (2 times a week, 2 hours each) and Tajweed L1-L4 (1 hour weekly). Arabic classes are twice a week, 2 hours each. Islamic Studies covers Aqeedah, Fiqh, Tafseer, Hadeeth, and Seerah (1 hour each day).

Class timings vary from 4 AM Makkah to 2 AM Quran, depending on the group.

Other classes have morning and evening group

If you miss a class, fill the appropriate absence form for that day. Quran and Nuraniyya/Tajweed/Arabic have separate forms. Islamic Studies does not require an absence form.

If entering a class late (>15 minutes) or leaving early (<30 minutes), follow the same absence protocol.

Access the Google Form links via Q&A or student reminder groups. Select the class you missed, fill your name, email, group, level, date, and reason for absence, then submit.

Ensure all information is accurate before submission.

1. Attend the Quran class first for at least 30 minutes to ensure attendance.
2. Other classes typically last 2 hours; request permission from the Ustadha/Admin to attend the other class.
3. If late (>15 minutes), submit an absence form for the second class.
4. Do not interrupt ongoing classes; leave a brief chat message instead.

Be considerate of fellow students and instructors to maintain a smooth learning experience.

You may change groups at the beginning of the semester if space allows. After classes start, group changes are usually final.

Attempt to attend all classes. Attendance contributes to your final exam score. Self-learning cannot replace teacher-led classes.

You may attend another class as a listener, but it will not count as your attendance. Indicate that you are observing the class.

Attendance is taken by the class admin, 15 minutes after the class start time. To ensure your attendance is taken, please add your name (as written on your registration form) to the chat box after the recording has started and the title of the class has been posted (for recorded classes). Note that putting your name in the chat box before the teacher arrives or before the recording starts/title is posted will NOT be counted.

We encourage active participation in classes, as it enhances learning and understanding. Our marking scheme reflects this:

• Active Participant: Contributing to discussions, asking questions, and engaging with the material will earn you the highest marks for attendance and participation.
• Absent with Form Submission: Submitting an absence form will earn you the minimum marks for attendance.
• Listener: Attending classes and listening to the lectures, but not actively participating, will earn you moderate marks.

To be eligible for the exam, you must have:

• Actively participated in classes more frequently than attending as a listener or submitting absence forms.
• Demonstrated a reasonable level of engagement and contribution throughout the course.

Please note that simply attending classes or submitting absence forms is not sufficient to meet the exam eligibility criteria. We expect students to engage actively with the course material and participate meaningfully in classes.

In addition to learning new parts of the Quran, students are expected to review and recite previously learned sections. This will help reinforce memorization and improve recitation skills.

Quran lessons will be assessed through:

• Recitation of new parts learned
• Memorization and recitation of previously learned sections
• Participation and engagement in Quran lessons

The Quran exam will test students' ability to:

• Recite new parts learned during the course
• Recite and memorize previously learned sections
• Apply proper tajweed rules during recitation

Don't worry! Our teachers are here to support you. If you're struggling with memorization or recitation, please reach out to your Admin for guidance and additional support.

The live Arabic classes, Nuraniyya/Tajweed, and Islamic Studies are all recorded and will be uploaded to the Google Classroom within 48 hours of the class for viewing by those who missed the class or for revision.

The only class that is not recorded is Qur’an because that is an individual student-teacher interaction with corrections.

The source books and recordings of past classes are available on the Google Classroom under the classwork link. Just click on the book or recording you want to view.

Remember that even when viewing recorded videos, you must follow the rule of wearing head/earphones if there are adult males in the vicinity.

Students will receive email invitations for their Google Classrooms in their registered emails. They should accept the invite to join the class.

Note that invites only work for the person it is sent to. Under no circumstances should links be shared, even with other fellow students. All links should only be obtained by the student herself for her own use.

If any student has a challenge with joining a Google Classroom, notify the relevant admin, or post it in the Q&A of the Telegram group for assistance.

QURAN

• 📘 Quran Score:
• Reading 50%
• Memorizing 30%
• Attendance 20%
• ‼️ Student must attend 70% of live lessons to be allowed to take final exam
• Passing grades: Reading 45+, Memorizing 25+, Attendance 14+
• WARNING: If you have ANY of those below you will fail and have to repeat same class.

NURANIYYA / BEGINNER Level TAJWEED

• 📘 Nuraniyya / Tajweed Score:
• Exam 80%
• Attendance 20%
• ‼️ Student must attend 50% of live lessons to be allowed to take final exam
• Passing grades: Tajweed (Exam 40+, Attendance 10+), Nuraniyya (Exam 70+, Attendance 10+)
• WARNING: If you have ANY of those below you will fail and have to repeat same class

ARABIC

• 📘 Arabic Score:
• Exam 40%
• Oral/Dictation 30%
• Homework 20%
• Attendance 10%
• ‼️ Student must attend 50% of live lessons to be allowed to take final exam
• Passing grades: Exam 25+, Oral and Dictation 15+, Homework and Participation 10+, Attendance 5+
• WARNING: If you have ANY of those below you will fail and have to repeat same class

ISLAMIC STUDIES

• 📘 Islamic Studies Score:
• Seerah 20%
• Aqeedah 20%
• Tafseer 20%
• Fiqh 20%
• Hadeeth 20%
• ‼️ All subjects combined together total 100%
• Passing grades: Exam score 9+ per subject, and must pass all subjects

• Use formal/registered names only (not kunyah/nicknames).
• Channel requests through the Q&A using the format: Registered name, registered email address, request. Avoid reaching out to any admin personally.
• Always mute your microphone in class and keep your video/camera switched off. Preferably set your mic to enter the class on mute and video to off.
• Participate/ask/answer questions/posts in Zoom class by raising your hand and waiting to be acknowledged before unmuting your mic and speaking.
• No males are allowed in any of the channels in this group. Use headphones when joining class in a setting where males are present.
• Remember to change your Zoom name to your registered name. Any sister entering with a kunyah, unregistered, or male name will be put in the waiting room. After 3 times, she will be removed if she continues entering with an unregistered name.
• Set your Google Classroom name to your registered name so the teacher can give marks to the correct person.

Limit your interactions with admin to the Q&A group as they are volunteers with other responsibilities. They will respond as soon as possible.

Before requesting admin assistance, check the chats and FAQs to see if your question has already been answered.

If you still need help, use the following format for your request:

• Name: (as appears on the Safeerah Registration form)
• Email:
• Request:

Please be courteous in your request and allow 24 hours for admins to respond before repeating it.

• Download the App: Install Telegram from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
• Open the App: Launch Telegram and tap on "Start Messaging."
• Enter Your Phone Number: Input your phone number. You will receive a verification code via SMS.
• Enter the Code: Type the code to verify your number.
• Set Up Your Profile: Add your name and a profile picture if you like. You’re now ready to use Telegram!

• Start a New Chat: Tap the pencil icon (iOS) or the message icon (Android) usually located at the bottom right.
• Select a Contact: Choose a contact from your contact list, or use the search bar to find them by username or phone number.
• Type and Send: Type your message in the chat window and press the send button.

• Open the Chat: Go to the chat where the media was shared.
• Access Media, Files, and Links:
  • iOS: Tap the contact’s name or group name at the top to open the chat info screen. You’ll see sections for "Media," "Files," and "Links."
  • Android: Tap the three dots in the top right corner, then select "Media," "Files," or "Links."

• Via Invite Link: Click on an invite link sent by someone. You’ll be prompted to join the group or channel.
• Search for Groups/Channels: Tap the Search Bar at the top of the main screen, enter keywords, type the name or topic of the group or channel you’re looking for, select it from the search results, and tap "Join."

• For Individual Chats: Open the chat, tap the contact’s or group’s name at the top, select "Notifications" (iOS) or "Mute" (Android) to toggle notifications on or off.
• Global Settings: Go to "Settings" (gear icon at the bottom), tap "Notifications and Sounds," and customize notifications for private chats, group chats, and channels.

• To Delete a Message: Long press the message you want to delete, tap "Delete" from the options, choose "Delete for me" or "Delete for everyone" if you have permission, and confirm deletion.

• Go to Settings, tap the gear icon, tap "Privacy and Security," scroll down, select "Log Out," and confirm your decision to log out.

• To Change Profile Picture: Go to "Settings," tap your profile picture or the placeholder, select "Set Profile Photo," and choose a photo from your gallery or take a new one.
• To Change Username: Go to "Settings," tap your current username, enter a new username, check availability, and save changes.

There are videos available on using Zoom classes, Telegram, and Google Classroom that accompany this FAQ for further guidance.