At this level, students are introduced to Islam through the Shahaadah (testimony of faith). They learn appropriate care of the Qur'an and engage in memorization and recitation of soorahs from Soorat At-Teen to Soorat Al-Humazah. The life of Prophet Muhammad (s) is introduced. The children are taught the basics of cleanliness and ablution along with the proper performance of prayer. The course ends with lessons on personal hygiene, respect for parents, and respect for the property of others. 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.

• Designed for use at home and school, I Love Islam is an invaluable course for the young believers.
• The book has been designed to present the young children a comprehensive Islamic education, based on the Quran and Hadith.
• This book is ideal for children of five years and above and will act as a foundation on which to build a growing knowledge of Islam.
• With stories, prayers, puzzles and activities, this book makes the study of Islam an adventure.
• Colourful, child-friendly illustrations complement the text and bring the message vividly to life.

Level 1 in the I Love Islam series lays the foundations of the Islamic belief system for young learners in a colorful and age-appropriate manner. The key concept of tawheed is explained in simple language, drawing on the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Seerah, worship, and Islamic manners and etiquette are covered. Fun characters are introduced to students, inspiring them to learn important life lessons. With this series, students can enjoy the subject and learn lessons that will last a lifetime. The book also comes with a CD of Quran stories and nasheeds by Noorart to supplement lessons.

The I Love Islam series presents Islam to elementary school students in an exciting and creative manner. Textbooks and workbooks gradually introduce Muslim students to the essentials of their faith and bring to light historical and cultural aspects of Islam. Each book in the series is designed to emphasize aspects of Islam appropriate for that grade level.

More About the Series
This series covers grades one through twelve and includes a student textbook, a student workbook, and a teacher's edition. The series will cover many aspects of Islam, including the following:

• Iman
• Fiqh al-ibadat
• Fiqh al-mu'amalat
• Quran
• Hadeeth
• Seerah
• Islamic character education
• The Muslim world

Features of the Series

• Presented in the English language, so all students can relate to the material
• Uses a modern methodology to reach students
• Includes simple, but engaging stories
• Contains a variety of creative exercises

About the Companion CDs
Noorart, in conjunction with the Islamic Services Foundation, is pleased to offer three companion CDs with the textbooks. Each textbook contains one CD with selections from the following audio products:

• We Are Muslims 1 & 2
• Qur’an for Little Muslims 1 & 2
• We Love Muhammad, Part 1, Life in Mecca

The text and lyrics are available in the textbooks. The corresponding units and chapters are indicated at the beginning of each selection on the CD and notated in the books for easy reference by teachers and students.

The first level focuses on the five pillars of Islam, the practice of worship, and morality.

Early Islamic education plays a key role in building the foundations of correct belief, intellectual thought, and behavior of Muslim children in the West. This education is especially crucial to helping children understand Islam intelligently and positively as they learn to maintain an Islamic identity while facing everyday life challenges.

I Love My Religion is a modern curriculum for elementary-level students that helps children grow both mentally and linguistically as they learn new concepts. Students will enjoy completing the fun activities. Colorful illustrations not only peak the interest of students, but give directions for children who cannot read yet.

The purpose of this series of Islamic books is to provide young learners with an understanding of their faith according to their age level. The language of the texts, the size of the lettering, the style of graphics, and the types of exercises have all been designed to meet the age-appropriate standards for each level. In addition, the content of the text has been written according to a sequential pattern. For example, only certain information about Prophet Muhammad is included in the first level. More details are added at the second level to meet higher levels of student comprehension. This sequencing is a critical part of a strong educational program, which guides the student through a consistent learning process. Although a textbook series is essential for an Islamic Studies curriculum, it is imperative that educators use these books as a stepping stone for an active learning experience. Student retention of knowledge and love for this subject will depend upon the employment of many creative and exciting teaching techniques. Teachers may plan different projects around a particular unit. For example, when discussing "Show Kindness to Animals," students could paint their favorite animals, write a poem, or write a report on an endangered species. Islamic stories and other literature that emphasize moral values would also complement this program well. This series is intended for students who are 6 – 8 years of age. It can serve as a guideline for an Islamic Studies Program at a full-time or weekend school. Parents may also use this series at home. This Book Belongs to the Student where they will begin to learn more about themselves in relation to their family, their friends, their classmates, and most important of all, to Allah, the One and Only God. This is a book filled with wisdom and knowledge that you will need to lead a happy and loving life. It is a gift to you from your parents and teachers, those who love you and want the best for you. Now, it is time for you to receive this special knowledge that has been passed down throughout generations from the time of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, who lived over 1,425 years ago. You will learn and grow in ways that will be exciting. With this knowledge, you will become a part of the worldwide Muslim community.

Grade 1 covers a variety of topics, including Allah as the One, the Creator, and the Giver of Life; pillars of Islam; Iman; performance of wudo; prayer; several sections about the Prophet Mohammad (s); 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.

The Level 1 Islamic Studies book from Weekend Learning is for 5-7 year old children who can read short sentences and write short phrases. Ideally the book is for the 1st grade students. This is their first year in a formal Islamic class. The book uses easy to understand simple and child-friendly languages and sentences. The book has 28 lessons on Allah, the Qur’an, Islam, Rasulullah (S), the Hadith and Sunnah and 5-pillars of Islam and so forth. The idea is to cover the basics of Islam. For example, 6 lessons cover the concepts of 5-pillars, 5 lessons cover short introduction to 5 rasuls and nabis, 9 lessons cover Islamic values and morals.

Each lesson begins with a coloring page. The coloring time helps students settle down and be comfortable in the class before the lesson begins. Attention span of children is small; therefore, short paragraphs introduce two or three concepts. This is followed by in-class review section to allow for short break and reinforce learning. Some homework is included in the book, however schools and parents are encouraged to buy a separate workbook that has many more test questions and chapter-based activities.

Teachings of the Qur'an (textbooks and workbooks), Volumes I, II, III, represent the first systematic attempt to present the teachings of the Qur'an for elementary level children at their own level of understanding. The first in a series of straightforward, yet attractive books, this textbook brings the Qur'an and its teachings in to focus for young readers. Each lesson starts with a selected 'Ayah which gives the basic message of the Qur'an as covered in that lesson. It follows with transliteration, translation, and explanation. The first eight lessons discuss the external meaning of Bismillah, the importance of reading the Qur'an, and ways to recite the Qur'an properly and delightfully. The succeeding seven chapters deal with the Five 'Arkan (Pillars) of Islam in an explicit and straightforward manner. Each lesson is concluded with a summary of important points and a list of difficult words. The lesson is concluded with an appropriate selection of an 'Ayah or Haddith, which further explains the message of the lesson. A glossary of Arabic words provides the vocabulary of the Qur’anic text word for word, while a standard glossary is provided to define the difficult words. This volume covers in three sections the teachings of the Qur'an on

1. Foundations of Islamic 'Akhlaq
2. Right Actions and Wrong Actions

This series is written especially for children, but we are sure the adults will find it equally informative and beneficial.

Teachings of the Qur'an (textbooks and workbooks), Volumes I, II, III, represent the first systematic attempt to present the teachings of the Qur'an for elementary level children at their own level of understanding. This textbook is an irreplaceable source of information for young Muslims about those Qur'anic teachings connected with Akhlaq (character). Each lesson starts with a selected 'Ayah which gives the basic message of the Qur'an as covered in that lesson. It follows with transliteration, translation, and explanation. The seven lessons appearing in the first section deal with the meaning of Akhlaq, its sources and foundation, as well as the personal, family, and social responsibilities of a Muslim. Obligations towards parents are discussed comprehensively. Sections II and III deal with right actions; such as kind deeds, justice, trust, sadaqah, self-sacrifice… etc. Also dealt with are unethical actions, such as mischief, making fun of others, duplicity, etc. Each lesson begins with a quote from the Qur'an and this textbook may be used at the upper elementary level. Each lesson is concluded with a summary of important points and a list of difficult words. The lesson is concluded with an appropriate selection of an 'Ayah or Haddith, which further explains the message of the lesson. A glossary of Arabic words provides the vocabulary of the Qur’anic text word for word, while a standard glossary is provided to define the difficult words. Developed by a gifted classroom teacher, this workbook is an effective instrument for the study and comprehension of 33 important topics concerning the teachings of the Qur'an. Each lesson demonstrates a single essential moral value to the reader. The activities in the workbook assist students in comprehending each moral principle and then show how to put into action the value in their daily living. This indispensable workbook underpins the awareness of Qur'anic ethics through the use of a variety of instructional skills. Students will be able to fully exploit their understanding of what they have learned in the accompanying textbook. This series is written especially fir children, but we are sure the adults will find it equally informative and beneficial.

Teaching language is a critical tool in communication and ultimately in the development of knowledge. In our quest to provide our customers with quality materials, we are pleased to offer the Learn Arabic series. It employs modern methods of teaching foreign language to successfully teach the Arabic language to students in K-12th grade. This series was founded upon the following three fundamentals of teaching languages presented in an Islamic context:

1. Elements: sounds, letters, phrases, and pronunciation
2. Skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening
3. Linguistic Functions: introduction, greetings, description, requests, and apologies.

Series Contents:
The Learn Arabic series consists of textbooks, workbooks, and teacher’s manuals for levels K-12th grade. The textbooks aim to present basic elements of the Arabic language and their functions, while the activity books focus on enrichment material with special emphasis on writing. The teacher’s manuals offer tips on teaching Arabic efficiently with positive results.

Support Material:
Teachers will be pleased with the full array of support materials available, such as a collection of audio recordings, posters, and cards. These books also include ideas for additional activities, such as chants, competitions, and linguistic plays. All of these materials will help to make each lesson exciting and active for students.

Student Textbook:
The student textbooks are comprised of 24 units: 66 basic lessons of new material, plus an additional 6 units for revision. Each basic unit contains 4 lessons of new material, including dialogue text, expressions, and vocabulary, and communication exercises. These units contain conversations, pronunciations and expressions, grammatical structures, listening, reading, thinking, writing, and extra activities, such as selections of Qur’an, hadeeth and nasheed; where the teacher books include a midterm and final test. Answer keys can be found in the teacher's manuals.

Workbook:
The workbook simply enhances the material found within the student textbooks. They mainly concentrate on writing skills with some review of verbal skills. Each contains many different activities which can be done at school or at home, such as:

• coloring and painting pages
• word matches
• reading letters and sentences
• writing words, letters, and numbers
• and answering questions.

Some of the activities should be completed at home with a parent to strengthen the relationship between home and school.