Active Citizenship (ACP) >>

Active Citizenship Programme of Study (ACP) has been developed by Nasiha through a joint effort of many Imams and teachers. Islamic traditions related to values of citizenship were researched and analysed. The resources were then developed and a community consultation process resulted in amendments and futher enrichment. Nasiha ACP lessons are now often referred to as Islamic citizenship in the curriculum.

Active Citizenship teaching materials are aimed at improving life skills of young people and to give them a positive outlook on the importance of diversity, cohesion and a sense of common purpose. Lesson titles span from celebrated Islamic concepts and QCA citizenship subjects. The natural theme for the Nasiha ACP is to present an enriched Islamic perspective on citizenship values that are sourced from authentic Islamic traditions. The design of NCP lesson’s approach best conforms to the already prevailing culture of teaching pedagogy in Islamic faith centres where beginning a lesson or a discourse with a verse of the Quran, followed by Prophetic traditions is the norm.

ACP can be used as part of a supplementary school curriculum in mosques/madrassahs. In schools, the lessons can be an important tool for references when teaching citizenship or RE.