It’s All About Islam Series:
It’s ALL About Islam is an English-language, three-part- Islamic Studies series designed for middle-school students (grades 6—8) in the West. The culturally-relevant teaching methods featured throughout the books in the series differ from the more traditional approaches used in many non-Western Muslim societies.
It’s ALL About Islam takes a contemporary approach to teaching Islamic Studies that reflect life in today’s world. The textbooks in this series offer rich discussion about Islamic beliefs, history, culture, geography, science, law, and Muslim achievements. Each thematic concept is explored within the context of the Muslim experience in the West. The series has been carefully developed in cooperation with educational specialists. Islamic scholars have authenticated the content to ensure its consistency with the Quran and Sunnah. This series is suitable for Muslim full-time and weekend schools, homeschoolers, and anyone interested in knowing more about Islam.

It’s ALL About Islam features:

• Vivid, full-color design.
• Lesson Units: Thinking to Learn, Vocabulary Words, Skill Builders, Questions and Review Exercises.
• Engaging dialogue and narrative storytelling.
• Highlighted Vocabulary Words (285 words) in Arabic with English meaning that includes a glossary for easy reference and study. Plus, free access to audio-recordings on our website for all of the Arabic words.
• Reference citations of Qur’an (over 300 ayaat) and Ahadith (more than 45 Hadith) in Arabic with English meaning. Plus, free access to audio-recordings on our website of the Qur’anic ayaat and Ahadith.
• Extensive resource listing of enrichment materials.

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Building on the success of the elementary level series I Love Islam, this series offers an Islamic Studies course for Grades 6, 7 and 8, or comparable educational levels in informal educational settings. Fully colored pictures, illustrations and brilliant layout designs make studying Islam an exciting endeavor for students of this age group. The review sections encourage students to consolidate their knowledge and to analyze and discuss concepts.

Follow this link for your elementary school students!

A well-designed curriculum serving the mission of Islamic schools to teach and transmit a common set of beliefs, values and norms - with an emphasis on boosting the level of communication between adults and young people. Muslims worldwide share a common set of values based upon the Qur’an and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (s). The material aims to help students develop spiritually and morally, take pride in being Muslims, and achieve balanced personalities that reflect the moderation of Islam. Finally, the content of this series is presented in a spiral approach, whereby students revisit each area of study and examine it in greater depth each year. Age-appropriate illustrations and pictures throughout the series help solidify important concepts.

Features:

1. Integrated review units
2. Additional practice materials
3. A framework for instruction in Islamic studies
4. Assistance in learning the correct practice of Islam
5. Islamic teachings impart key beliefs, norms and values
6. Moral guidance for students living in the West

ICO project is a distinguished one because:

1. Our curricula meet the needs of the target group 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 educators 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
They were prepared by the International Curricula Organization (ICO), which distinguish them from any other textbook:

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 type stand out, paying special attention to the font type and size, and the spaces; and colors were chosen carefully to appeal to the target stage.

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 articulations 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.

The curriculum will evantually contain grades from Elementary - High, currently you are in Middle and High School section; follow this link for your Elementary school students!

This is a twelve-part series takes students from the basics of Islam to more advanced topics, including references from the Qur’an, seerah of the Prophet (s), and hadeeth. Each level begins with a presentation of Islamic beliefs based on age-appropriate and graded material. Some topics are covered in multiple levels for added perspective, details, and emphasis. In each book, however, several lessons are devoted to Islamic morals, manners, and values. Each lesson can be covered in a 50-60 minute class making this series a perfect tool for teachers seeking concise, well-organized material of interest and relevance to their students.

The Annotated five Teacher’s Editions (levels from 5 to 9) are the same editions as the student textbooks’ related levels, but they provide additional details, answers and teaching tips, as follows:

1. Additional explanations of key concepts are provided, eliminating the need for further research.
2. Focus questions and anticipated student questions and answers are provided.
3. Additional ayat, meanings, and teaching ideas are incorporated.
4. Homework assignments and answers are included.
5. Additional question banks and answers are provided.
6. Ready-made exam questions and answers are included.
7. Each book includes a CD-ROM that contains PowerPoint slides and other teaching materials.

Features:

1. Coloring pages
2. Challenging exercises
3. Vast array of Islamic topics
4. Purpose-driven lessons
5. Illustrations throughout the series
6. Simple words and large, easy-to-read font
7. Recommended for weekend schools

Understanding the importance of the curriculum in building the learner’s personality within aspects of human growth (physical, cognitive, emotional, and motor development), a thorough development process for the curriculum of the permanent Qur’anic centers took place.

Regarding the number of notes and remarks in teachers’ questionnaires, a curriculum development process became essential to encounter the need of a curriculum which sustains modern development, considers the circumstances our boys and girls are living in, regards their actual needs, and harmonizes with the goals system which the society tries to achieve.

The curriculum of the Permanent Qur’anic centers includes three levels for males and females. Each level is divided into two semesters. Most of the concentration is placed on the Holy Qur’an (tilawa, tafseer, hifth). The curriculum does not overlook the importance of the various Islamic studies but it contains a group of lessons that enrich the learners’ experiences in Islamic studies topics that concern them.

The Islamic Education Series contains seven books for teaching Islam in schools or at home. This series covers all areas of Islamic studies, including Tafsir, Hadith, Tawheed, Fiqh, Sirah, and general etiquette relating to different areas and situations. Most of the terms are presented in their original Arabic script along with a transliteration and translation of their meanings. This also applies to supplications which have to be memorized in their Arabic version. Additionally, the colorful artwork used will certainly appeal to young students.

Features:

1. Acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect
2. Easy-to-understand text
3. English with selections in Arabic
4. Review sections
5. Modern, thought-provoking design

This book is a useful curriculum for schools teaching the interpretation of the whole Qur’an. The authors followed one systematic, closed, and gradual method while they interpreted the Qur’an. Here are some points that were followed:

• Clear and simple sentences appropriate to students’ ages and levels
• Each lesson begins with new and previous vocabulary words that students need to know while learning the meanings of the Qur’an
• Brief introductions explains general ideas for each surah
• Interpretation for each surah in direct language
• Provides a connection between previous surahs and upcoming ones
• Provides one interpretation that most interpreters agree on with careful avoidance of weak and multi-interpretations
• Follows the predecessor method while interpreting Allah’s character verses
• Provides several enrichment activities that aim to stimulate students while searching and thinking of surahs’ meanings; thus, these activities keep information fresh in the minds of students while they discuss the results with teachers
• Provides each surah with significant lessons for teachers to bridge the connection between each theme and its related verse. This is useful to guide students and deepen their Islamic morals
• Each lesson ends with multiple questions which aim to evaluate student comprehension
• Provides footnotes of sayings, narrations, events, or hadeeth related to the lesson theme which enriches students’ knowledge
• Provides only Sahih hadeeth, plus mentions the group of hadeeth reporters and the history behind each surah’s revelation

Vol. 1 covers Surat Al-Faatihah and Al-Baqarah.
Vol. 2 covers Surat Aali-Imraan and An-Nisaa.
Vol. 3 covers Surat Al-Maa'idah, Al-An’am and Al-A’raf.
Vol. 4 covers Surat Al-Anfal, At-Tawbah, Yûnus and Hûd.
Vol. 5 covers Surat Yûsuf, Ar-Ra'd, Ibraaheem, Al-Hijr, An-Nahl and Al-Isra.
Vol. 6 covers Surat Al-Kahf, Maryam, Taha, Al-Anbiyaa', Al-Hajj, Al-Mu'minoon and An-Noor.
Vol. 7 covers Surat Al-Furqaan, Ash-Shuara, An-Naml, Al-Qasas, Al-Ankaboot, Ar-Room, Luqman and As-Sajdah.
Vol. 8 covers Surat Al-Ahzaab, Saba'a, Faatir, Ya-seen, As-Saaffat, Saad, Az-Zumar, Ghaafir and Fussilaat
Vol. 9 covers Surat Ash-Shoora, Az-Zughruf, Ad-Dukhaan, Aj-Jathiya, Al-Ahqaaf, Muhammad, Al-Fath, Al-Hujuraat, Qaaf, Adh-Dhaariyaat, At-Toor, An-Najm, Al-Qamar, Ar-Rahman, Al-Waqi'ah and Al-Hadeed
Vol. 10 covers Surat Al-Mujaddilah, Al-Hashr, Al-Mumtahanah, As-Saff, Al-Jumu'ah, Al-Munafiqoon, At-Taghaaboon, At-Talaaq, At-Tahreem, Al-Mulk, Al-Qalam, Al-Haaqqah, Al-Ma'arij, Nooh, Al-Jinn, Al-Muzzammil, Al-Muddaththir, Al-Qiyaamah, Al-Insaan, Al-Mursalaat, An-Naba', An-Naaziaat, Abasa, At-Takweer, Al-Infitaar, Al-Mutaffifeen, Al-Inshiqaaq, Al-Burooj, At-Taariq, Al-'A'laa, Al-Ghaashiya, Al-Fajr, Al-Balad, Ash-Shams, Al-Layl, Ad-Dhuha, As-Sharh, At-Teen, Al-'Alaq, Al-Qadr, Al-Bayyinah, Az-Zalzalah, Al-'Aadiyaat, Al-Qaari'ah, At-Takaathur, Al-Asr, Al-Humazah, Al-Feel, Quraish, Al-Ma'oon, Al-Kawthar, Al-Kaafiroon, An-Nasr, Al-Masad, Al-Ikhlaas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas.