Hifz is not compulsory, but is a valuable option for those who wish to avail it. At Scholastic, students of Hifz continue with Math and English classes along with their classmates who are not doing Hifz. An effort is made to create an environment so that the children’s interest is developed to read, comprehend and memorize the divine book of Allah (SWT).
The objectives of the Hifz program at Scholastic Ibne Umar are:
- development of love and respect for the Book of Allah in the hearts of the students
- provide an opportunity to the students to strive for: ‘read and be elevated in ranks…’
- develop capability for reading the Book of Allah in Qayam-ul-Lail (Tahajjud)
Hifz requires a strong commitment. Students who choose Hifz:
- stay back after school for about an hour every day
- have to come on Saturdays
- have shorter summer vacations