The Islamic Foundation of North America, In Conjunction with Noorart, presents Learning about Islam, a Textbook of Islamic Studies. Perfect for student of Religion in grades 4-6, this textbook covers all the major themes of this Belief system including doctrines, the History of Prophet Muhammad, the Quran, Prophets revered in Islam, Muslim history, art and civilization, literature, the five pillars of the faith and every life in Islam. Beautiful text and engaging graphics make learning about Islam engrossing for young students. This textbook is part of the reading for comprehension series of Islamic studies primes and is sure to challenge and engage students with age appropriate material and imaginative exercises. Designed for use in parochial schools, weekend schools and home setting, this book will enrich the knowledge of both young and old alike.

• Islamic beliefs and practices
• Qur'an and Haddith
• Sirah of Prophet Muhammad (s)
• Caliphate
• Islamic history
• Islamic art, poetry and literature
• Famous Muslim personalities

This book has been developed for high school students. It brings out the personality of the Prophet (s) with the aim of encouraging students to follow his righteous paradigm. The Prophet's (s) pre-Hijra biography is comprehensively described with constant reference to primary source material. The spotlight of this work is in its presentation of the Messenger of God as being the archetypal "Perfect Man". It is to be used in conjunction with companion workbook. This last in the series of books on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (s) is developed with a vision of bringing the personality of Rasulullah (s) so close to the school students that they will follow his example. Our hope is that when students are faced with difficult choices, they will search for the answers from the seerah, his Sunnah, and hadeeths of Rasulullah (s) and choose to do what Rasulullah (s) would have done in that situation, inshaAllah.
The life of Rasulullah (s) in Makkah is described in detail with constant reference to the Qur'an. The emphasis is on presenting Rasulullah (s) as the model human being created by Allah. The workbook is an integral part of the curriculum. Teachers find the workbook extremely helpful during teaching in the classroom.

It’s All About Islam:
It’s ALL About Islam – Level 6. The first book in our three-part Islamic Studies curriculum for the middle school grades, Level 6 introduces students to important themes appropriate for this grade. This level addresses the basic belief system of Islam, Islamic history and culture, geography, Muslim achievements and the Muslim experience in the West today. Each textbook features relevant topics presenting the Islamic worldview, thereby cultivating the relevance of Islam in the lives of young students. A detailed examination of Islamic history, the prophets, Islamic philosophy, the system of governance based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, contemporary issues seen from the Islamic perspective, and notable men and women in Islam’s foundational history.

In addition, Level 6 contains special content on:

• the Golden Age of Islam .
• Islamic Art & Literature.

Islamic 'Aqidah and Fiqh the textbook by Hajiyah B. Aisha Lemu in the 1980s, offers a new approach to the teaching of Islamic Studies, especially for younger students. It offers authentic information on Islamic 'Aqidah and Fiqh in simple English, combining the spirit of the teachings of Islam with their moral and social values. This work handles Islamic belief ('Aqidah) by covering the articles of faith in detail and presenting the Fiqh involving the Five Pillars of Islam. Issues of common concern, such as honest business and marriage and divorce are discussed in detail. Given that the original textbook was written primarily for West African audiences, it covered only the Maliki School of Thought. Moreover, the author has used her wealth of knowledge of other subjects in putting facts across to the students effectively. She has also employed rational arguments in helping the reader to understand the lessons thoroughly. IQRA' International Educational Foundation has this revised and expanded edition of very popular textbook. They thoroughly revised the series to cover all major schools of Fiqh, which increases the effectiveness of this book for use, especially in Muslim institutions of the West, where we have students of all madhahib studying, learning and growing up together. However, IQRA' has here fully revised the work to cover other schools of Sunni Fiqh and all 5 schools of Islamic jurisprudence. Sister Lemu has made a great contribution towards the effective dissemination of the knowledge of Islam, especially among the young ones. I recommend this textbook for use in schools. I also recommend it to the older reader who may wish to acquaint himself with the basic teachings of Islamic 'Aqidah and Fiqh.

Grade 7 covers a variety of topics, including Surat an-Naba’; Prophet Yusuf; Keeping promises; the two Eid prayers; Islam and the world sciences; and more. This book also contains fun activities and review sections.

Given the dire need for English Islamic studies material in schools, Darussalam has endeavored to publish an Islamic Studies series covering all grades from grades 1 through 12. This series covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafsir, ahaddith, tawheed, fiqh, sirah, and general etiquette relating to different areas and situations. Given the importance of Islamic knowledge, every effort has been made to ensure that the material presented in the series is authentic. Also, given the importance of Arabic Islamic terms, most are presented in their original Arabic script, transliteration, and translation. This also applies to supplications which must be memorized in their Arabic version. The aim is to help the students read the original text and understand its meaning. Each lesson is followed by exercises with questions about the lesson.

One striking feature of this series is the use of colorful artwork. It is appealing to students and teachers. This is certainly bound to attract young readers' attention, stimulate them, amuse them, and most importantly to educate them.

This series aims to acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect: beliefs, practices, and moral conduct. Its unique features fill a gap in the area of English Islamic curriculums, which has long been neglected.

The present breathtaking work was initiated by an expert in the field of education, Molvi Abdul Aziz, who held different posts in the field, including that of senior administrative officer in the Department of Private Education, Ministry of Education, Dubai from 1982 to 2002.

There are five content areas in the book:

1. ‘Aqeedah (Islamic doctrine)
2. The Glorious Qur’an and its sciences
3. Seerah (biography of the Prophet) and Islamic History
4. ‘Ibaadaat (Worship and Rituals)
5. Morals and manners

The material is presented using a spiral approach, where students revisit each area and study it in greater depth each year.
The Student’s Textbook contains the subject text of the lessons, exercises as well as activities.

The ICO project is a distinguished one because:

1. Our curricula meet the needs of the target audience for integrated, coherent, and appropriate curricula.
2. They were prepared according to scientific bases, assimilating the most recent educational and psychological theories.
3. They were prepared by special educationists who are experienced in designing curricula and who are familiar with the needs of the target group.
4. They employed the most recent techniques and educational aids.
5. They went through many quality control processes, which were carried out by specialized committees, and they were enhanced by teachers who evaluated the curricula before releasing them.

The Features and Characteristics of the Textbooks:

These books were prepared by the International Curricula Organization (ICO) and have certain features, which distinguish them from any other textbooks:

First: The Technical Features:

1. The textbooks have been designed in accordance with the international quality standards in all aspects: colors, paper, size, illustration, and printing.
2. They have been furnished with the appropriate illustrations and pictures which match the students’ educational stage and environment.
3. The texts have been distributed and organized in a way that makes the text stand out, paying special attention to the font type and size, and the spaces; and colors were chosen carefully to appeal to the target audience.

Second: The Instructional and Linguistic Features:

1. Reinforce the proper linguistic basis of the non-Arabic speaking students.
2. They build the students’ linguistic dictionary according to their environmental needs.
3. Provide non-Arabic speaking students with a good deal of Islamic vocabulary.
4. Identify the correct articulation of the different sounds through the study of the Glorious Qur’an.
5. Enable the students to evade making mistakes when reciting the Glorious Qur’an through employing the rules of the Arabic language.
6. Provide an integrated curriculum with well-prepared scientific content and vocabulary.
7. Take into consideration the students’ individual mental differences and their diverse linguistic skills.
8. Consider the students’ different cultures.
9. Develop the students’ creativity and mental faculties.

Third: The Educational Content Features:

1. Reinforce the principle of forgiveness and the etiquette of disagreement with others.
2. Develop the spirituality, morality, and values of the students.
3. Help students have good and balanced personalities.
4. Develop the students’ pride in their Muslim identity.
5. Help the caller to Islam to develop a balanced personality that reflects the moderation of Islam.

System Requirements for CD-ROM:

• Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

Islamic Studies - Student Workbook - Level 7 is designed to complement the revised and enlarged Islamic Studies textbook for this level. The workbook has large number of test questions to cover each lesson in a comprehensive manner.

• Each workbook has a large number of quizzes and activities.
• The workbooks will help students review key concepts in each lesson.
• Students will love the thought-provoking questions.
• The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills.

The workbooks are designed to complement the Weekend Learning Series of Islamic Studies textbooks. Large number of review questions and activities will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thought-provoking quizzes will help reinforce learning and build a meaningful integration of the materials in the textbook. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills and prepare students for advanced learning.

The Level 7 book is intended for children ages 12–15 who have completed the Level 4 book from Weekend Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam.

Each level in this curriculum begins with topics on Allah, the Qur’an, the Prophet (s), ahadith, or sunnah. The early levels emphasize the five pillars, while later levels contain more detailed studies.
In each level, several lessons are devoted to Islamic values to help children develop a sound understanding of Islamic manners, values, and morals. The lessons are designed so that teachers will have a clear path of instruction and can be covered within a 50-60 minute period. Emphasis on each lesson ensures valuable class time is not wasted.
Weekend Learning Series features a variety of activities, including word matching and scrambles, fill-in-the-blanks, and more. Teachers will appreciate lesson objectives at the beginning of each chapter, built-in homework sections, and vocabulary words at the end of each chapter.
Topics for level 7 include the names of the Qur’an, seeking forgiveness and protection, physical and spiritual purification, guard your tongue, and more. By this level a summarized biography of the Prophet (s) is completed with an understanding of events that shaped his life and early Islam. Students will then have studied biographies of most of the prominent prophets at least once.

This edition of the Juz Tabarak is a user-friendly presentation of the 29* Juz of the Al-Qur'an. The book contains large, clear color-coded Arabic text and translation.
Each surah starts with a short introduction. The surah is followed by explanation ofthe ayat based on authentic commentary. A 'Words to Know' section provides root and derivatives of several key words used in the surah. This is further elaborated into a word-to- word meaning of the entire surah. Each chapter ends with some teachings in the surah that readers can apply in their everyday lives. A short question section reinforces the materials learned.

This 176 page full-color books is for weekend and fulltime Islamic schools. Students who are in 6-10 grade will benefit most from this textbook. Many biographies of Raulullah (S) are available in almost every language in the world. Most of these are very detailed, analytical, and scholarly in nature. Only a few are written with the perspective of students in Islamic schools. Despite the lack of meaningful biographies for schools, a detailed study of Rasulullah’s (S) life has always been an important part of the curriculum in many schools whether they are part-time Sunday schools or full-time private schools.

Outstanding features of this book:

• The book emphasizes that Rasulullah (S) was, by all means, a human being. Only a human being can be a role model for another human being.
• The life and examples of Rasulullah (S) are explained in a manner that builds moral and spiritual character of students.
• The book do not simply narrates stories, but promotes a personal reflection in order to internalize the morals of the events.
• Each chapter helps understand the divine wisdom behind many of the events.
• Extensive use of time-line, maps and side-notes aids in concept building.
• Each chapter is divided in short segments with distinct sub-headers for easy reading.
• From chapter to chapter sequential development of events and connections between them are maintained.