First Step – Explore

Begin this step by immersing your students and captivating them with the world around them.

Second Step – Compare

Now, transition to the second dimension, where you’ll encourage your students to compare the explored phenomena to a man-made one for better comprehension.

Third Step – Question

In the third dimension, your role as a teacher transforms into that of a thought-provoking guide

Fourth Step – Connect

Step into the fourth dimension, where you’ll lead your students to the awe-inspiring revelation of the Creator in the explored topics.

Fifth Step - Appreciate

The fifth dimension is one of gratitude and reflection. Here, you’ll encourage your students to see beyond the surface and delve into the deeper meaning of the explored topics.

As they engage in this dimension, they’ll uncover moral lessons that invite them to utilize these gifts to their fullest potential, fostering a sense of purpose and virtue.

Character lessons

The 5D model goes beyond just academic learning; it emphasizes the development of moral, spiritual, and professional character traits. Rather than viewing science as an isolated discipline, students are encouraged to see it as a lens through which they can gain a more profound understanding of the world and themselves. Through this model, they can find meanings in the scientific study of the universe and derive character lessons to be a better person.

Qur’an and Hadith

Relevant verses enable learners to recognize overlapping messages and meanings in the Qur’an and the universe. Relevant Hadith reminds learners of the teachings of the Prophet (pbuh) as an all-encompassing role model.

Du’a

At the end of each topic in the 5D Thinking journey, we conclude with a special du’a, written like a poem. As learners perceive the fifth dimension of reality and see the signs of Allah, they feel His presence. This du’a is poetic to help express these feelings, making it easier for learners to remember.

Activities

This section offers a variety of activities for each of the 5 Dimensions, empowering educators to tailor them to their learners’ needs and capabilities. In every chapter, we include a hands-on in-class activity designed to engage students in practical learning. These activities are powerful analogical (compare) and critical (question) thinking tools, aligning perfectly with the 5D Thinking model. They offer a dynamic way to reinforce the concepts taught in each dimension, allowing students to apply and experience the lessons tangibly.

Think Thank Game

General Instructions

The Think Thank Game is a delightful and gratitude-filled activity designed to help learners appreciate the countless blessings of Allah. Played in groups of at least two, the game involves one player expressing their amazement for a specific aspect of the given topic following the prompt “SubhanAllah!” The player must complete ten rounds without any pauses or repetitions to win the game. This interactive activity fosters appreciation and a deeper understanding of the wonders surrounding us.

Example – Alhamdulillah for the Human Body:

Moderator: “SubhanAllah! (loudly and fast).”

“SubhanAllah for having unique fingerprints!”

“SubhanAllah for having different faces!”

“SubhanAllah for having different voices!”

“SubhanAllah for having unique smells!”

“SubhanAllah for having eyes with unique iris!”

“SubhanAllah for having one-of-a-kind ears!”

“SubhanAllah for having distinctive hair!”

“SubhanAllah for having unique handwriting!”

“SubhanAllah for having unique footprints!”

“SubhanAllah for having a unique tongue!