Understanding the importance of a curriculum as a thorough development process for the Permanent Qur’anic Centers Curriculum took place in building the learner’s personality in regards to aspects of human growth (physical, cognitive, emotional, and motor development).

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 brings harmony to the goals system which a society tries to achieve. This was achieved due to a high number of notes and remarks in teachers’ questionnaires.

The Permanent Qur’anic Centers Curriculum includes three levels for males and females. Each level is divided into two semesters. A lot of emphasis is placed on the Holy Qur’an (tilaawa, tafseer, and hifz). The curriculum does not overlook the importance of the various Islamic studies. It contains a group of lessons which enrich the learners’ experiences in Islamic studies topics which concern them.

The third level of the Permanent Qur’anic Centers Curriculum addresses the following soorahs to teach tilawa, tajweed, and hifz: Al-Mu’minoon, An-Nour, Al-Furqaan, Ash-Shu’ara’, An-Naml, Al-Qasas, and Al-‘Ankaboot. Tafseer lessons are covered in the following soorahs: Ash-Shoorah, Az-Zukhruf, and Ad-Dukhkhaan. In addition, it includes various topics in Aqidah, Fiqh, Qur’anic science, Thought and Civilization, The Biography of Prophet Muhammad (s), Manners, and Hadeeth.

Miracles of the Holy Qur'an is one of the knowledge subjects that has been embraced by scientists then and now. They have researched and written books and created opinions and schools. In compiling the subjects of this book, we wanted to stress a few important points to students such as:

1. Introducing the concept of miracles and the benefits of learning about it.
   
2. Summarizing the history and subjects of miracles.
   
3. Avoiding strange sayings and text that do not benefit students at this age.
   
4. Discussing famous miracles, enriched by examples and evidence, and the interpretation given by old and new scientists.

In this book, we adopted the school of thinking in which followers believe miracles have many faces, and the most important is regulation. In addition to the scientific and legislative miracles, the psychological miracles are also simplified and presented to students.
This complete Islamic learning series of specialized subjects is directed to children 6 to 16 years of age. It uses a methodical style in presenting and connecting the subject’s information, and includes all Islamic teachings from the Prophet's biography, stories from the Qur'an, and stories of the companions and followers. In addition to learning the Qur'an and Al Hadeeth Al Nabawi Al Shareef doctrine, each book contains twenty different titles written by the top scientists and educational experts in the various Islamic learning fields.
The learning materials included in each book are reinforced by attractive colors and expressive drawings, designed to excite the reader and hold their attention. Each lesson also ends with a number of activities and different questions. This series can be taught in the private schools of Islamic communities, in summer clubs, and in centers for memorizing the Holy Qur'an.

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

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