GRADED STEPS IN QUR'AN READING is based on the 'Uthmani script used in the Madinah Mushaf or copy of the Qur'an. This script and the way in which the vowels and other signs are written make the art and science of reading the Qur'an clear and precise. The 'Uthmani script is used in Arabic-speaking countries and it is the standard used by many throughout the world. Graded Steps in Qur'an Reading is intended to make this script more accessible and easy to use. It is patterned on the widely used MELS Easy Steps in Qur'an Reading with its carefully graded sequence of Units. These Units cover letter recognition and the vowels, signs and rules of reading the Arabic script. In this book, they also cover the rules of Qur'anic recitation or tajwid. The entire Arabic text of this Students' Edition is recorded on CDs and audio tapes. Each Unit and each line of text is numbered to make it easy to follow the text and the recording. The recording can also be used with the Teacher's/Self-Study Edition. It is recommended that this manual be used with the two workbooks, Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting. These are part of the MELS Easy Steps in Arabic course, the main aim of which is to encourage the regular reading of the Qur'an from an early age and a love for and attachment to the Glorious Book. This is a concise, step-by-step manual for learning to read the Qur'anic script. It is intended for self-study and for use by teachers. The script used in this book is based on the Uthmani script and the way in which the vowels and other signs are written make the art and science of reading the Qur'an clear and precise. This book is recommended to be used with the two workbooks, Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting. Complete set of Graded Steps in Qur'an Reading and Arabic Handwriting Course with books, workbooks, CDs and other audiovisual aids for teaching/learning the reading of the Arabic script, rules of Qur'anic recitation based on the 'UTHMANI SCRIPT', and Arabic handwriting. You need to be able to read and write the Arabic script as a base for learning Arabic as a language and for further study of the Qur’an. The Arabic script is phonetically precise and easy to learn and teach. MELS books, charts and audio materials make this process easy and enjoyable. Reading the Qur’an beautifully is both science and art. For the reading of the Arabic script, there is the MELS Starter Pack which includes an Alphabet Poster with an accompanying Alphabet Flashcards Pack. For reading the Qur’an, we recommend Graded Steps in Qur’an Reading which uses the ‘Uthmani script of the Madinah Mushaf, beautifully written by the Damascene calligrapher, Othman Taha. There is a Teacher’s/Self-Study Edition with full explanatory notes in English and a Students’ Edition. Each Unit and each line of text is numbered. This makes it easy to follow recording and text and is particularly helpful for both classroom teaching and individual use. The text is recorded onto CDs. Each Unit is a separate track on the CDs. You can thus go to a Unit and repeat it as often as necessary. The Arabic script is a quintessential part of Islamic art. Learn the basics of calligraphy using the MELS Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting Workbooks. See how words are formed from individual letters, trace, copy, compose words and write from dictation. A Summary Chart shows the Arabic letters in all their forms, with Standard English equivalents and as they appear in words.

This course has been designed to present the young students comprehensive Islamic education, comprising general Islamic knowledge based on the Quran and Haddith. Instead of teaching moral principles directly, they are taught through themes chosen from the Quran and other Islamic sources. A major portion of the course comprises the text of the Quran, which is followed by exercises to test the depth of understanding of the students. Though basically intended for use as a school text book, it is also an ideal tool for home schooling involving both the parents and the children. Through this way children will not only learn the ethical values conveyed by the message of Islam but will also be stimulated to want to know more about Islamic teachings when they grow up.
Features:

• A focus on learning through communication.
• Development of critical thinking skills.
• Discusses the culture of the language in an attractive and objective way.
• Presents real-life situation lessons.
• Islamic themes.

Salient Features of Grade 10

1. Allah’s Ultimate Power
2. Man’s Creation
3. Materialistic ideologies
4. Patience and Prayer
5. Marriage, Divorce, and its Laws
6. The Funeral Prayer
7. Night of Power
8. Stories of the Prophets: Aadam and Easaa
9. Life of the Prophet (PBUH) – 7 Parts
10. Stories of the Companions: Ali and Uthmaan
11. The Four Imaams
12. Islam and Science
13. Importance of Sunnah
14. Taraawih and I’tikaf

The present series covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafseer, hadith, tawheed, fiqh, seerah, and general etiquette relating to different areas and situations. Every effort has been made to ensure that the material presented in the series is authentic, and most of the terms are presented in their original Arabic script, along with the transliteration and the translation of their meanings. This also applies to supplications which have to be memorized in their Arabic version.
The aim here is to help the reader read the original text and understand its meaning. Each lesson is followed by exercises covering questions about the lesson.
One striking feature in the series is the colorful artwork used in it that certainly appeals to children. This is certainly bound to attract the young readers' attention, stimulate them, amuse them as well as educate them.
The series aims to acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect: beliefs, practices and moral conduct. The series, with its unique features, certainly fills a gap in this area which has long been partially neglected.

There are five content areas:

1. ‘Aqeedah (Islamic doctrine)
2. The Glorious Qur’an and its sciences
3. Seerah (biography of the Prophet (s) and Islamic History
4. ‘Ibadat (Worship)
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

Prolific writer and scholar Bilal Philips presents this set of three volumes dedicated to the understanding of tawheed, tafseer, hadeeth and fiqh for older students. Each volumes consists of number of lessons and tests. Dr. Bilal draws the student's attention to the world around him and compares and contrasts the wisdom of Allah with what is currently enacted or believed in today's society.
An excellent curriculum which speaks to youth in the language and concepts they understand.

Juz' Three: Tilka Ar-Rusul covers Surat Al-Baqarah verses 253-286 & Surat Aali-'Imran verses 1-91. It’s a textbook in the IQRA' Program of Islamic Studies at the senior level and is also a Qur'anic reading book for the general public. IQRA' has so far published eight textbooks in this series. The series aims at presenting the message of the Qur'an in a systematic way. Every juz' treats each ruku' (section) as a separate lesson. It provides Arabic text, two translations (A.Y.Ali and M.M. Pickthal, revised and rendered into modern English). Commentary of Abdullah Yusuf Ali has been included and revised, abridged, and rendered into simple English and complete vocabulary of Arabic text.

Now available in MP3 format, this Audio On the Go CD contains all of the audio featured in the second edition DVDs for Al-Kitaab Part One. While the audio on this CD is not new or different from the audio featured on the DVDs bound in to each book, the MP3 format allows for easy portability. Files can be transferred to an MP3 device, played on a computer, or played on some home or portable CD players.
These easy-to-use audio files are ideal for:

1. Students who want extra practice.
2. Teachers who want to play the audio in class.
3. Language labs.

The Living Islam series provides a rich Islamic studies course specifically designed for high school students. It provides the opportunity to thoroughly explore the practical application of Islam in everyday life. The series comprises four textbooks covering four courses of Islamic studies: two to be studied each academic year.

The Messenger of Allah (s) was sent to guide humanity to the Creator. His message is open for all to understand and follow. Through this series of four books, high school students will learn this message on their own level, helping them incorporate the message of Islam in their own life. Give this series as a gift or simply as an addition to your child’s library.

A Hadith Guide for Personal and Social Conduct, is a gentle introduction that takes over 500 ahadith from the six authentic collections predominantly from Bukhari and Muslim and arranges them into an easily understood and accessible subject matter.
Its unique style of inter-twining each subject matter with the appropriate verses of the Qur'an at the beginning of each chapter followed by carefully selected hadiths makes it fascinating to read, a truly scholarly work made accessible to the general reader.