Level 1 — A first short lesson
Opening, choosing a topic and closing a short lesson in a calm style.
Opening a short lesson after the Fajr prayer in a calm manner.
Choosing a simple, daily topic that benefits the congregation.
Ending the lesson with a short, appropriate supplication.
Level 2 — Explaining a simple topic clearly
Explaining hadiths, verses and stories simply and clearly.
Explaining a short Hadith of the Prophet with simplicity and clarity.
Explaining the meaning of a Quranic verse without compromising its accuracy.
Sharing a short story that reinforces the lesson's main idea.
Level 3 — Linking the lesson to worshippers' daily lives
Linking the lesson to modern challenges and encouraging engagement.
Connecting the lesson topic to a real challenge faced by the congregants in their lives.
Linking a religious lesson to a contemporary issue relevant to youth.
Encouraging light interaction from the congregation during the lesson.
Level 4 — Handling a question or objection after the lesson
Responding to precise jurisprudence objections and questions knowledgeably and calmly.
A congregant questions the usefulness of the short lesson.
A congregant asks you a complex jurisprudential question.
A congregant goes off on a tangent during the discussion.
Level 5 — Giving a powerful lesson in very limited time
Brevity, adaptability and real impact in a short time.
Delivering a powerful lesson in a very short time, not exceeding five minutes.
A congregant asks to change the lesson topic at the last minute.
Ending a lesson that leaves a real impact on the audience.