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.

Jeunesse Sans Frontiere introduces Arabic for Youth in the highly successful Al-Habib Affas series. This modern curriculum will take non-speakers of Arabic on a journey of learning from the basics to a level equivalent with native speakers by consolidating and broadening their range of language skills. The classic Arabic language is presented clearly and inclusively to meet the needs of learners living in the west. The Al-Habib Affas series consists of three systematic divisions: reading, conversation, and Arab culture.

1. Reading: Reading skills are developed by close examination of authentic reading passages and regular vocabulary exercises focused on word building techniques. The Al-Habib Affas series includes classical Arabic excerpts without the distractions of spoken dialects.
2. Conversation: A careful balance of authentic and scripted listening materials builds conversational skills with native Arabic speakers.
3. Arab Culture: Al-Habib Affas students are presented with Arabic and Western culture patterns to further understand the role of this timeless language.

Each section has specific objectives enabling the learner to generate language accurately in a variety of syntactical structures, ranging from typical exercises to practical conversations. This curriculum also develops fluency by communication, discovery, realization, and finally application. The Al-Habib Affas series helps Arabic learners confidently deal with different types of writing, listening, reading, and spoken text.
This series comes in 4 levels and contains: textbook, workbook, and teacher guide.

Salient Features of Grade 11
Grade Eleven is designed to meet the need of students preparing for IGCSE/GCE International Examination in the subject of Islamiat.
 
This Grade 11 textbook (for the eleventh grade level) is part of the Islamic Studies Series which covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafseer, hadeeth, 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 students. This is certainly bound to attract the young readers' attention, stimulate them, amuse them as well as educate them.
This series aims to acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect: beliefs, practices and moral conduct. With its unique features it will certainly fill a gap in this area which has long been partially neglected.

This book consists of three chapters. The first chapter talks about the standards in general; the second chapter explains the standards in detail—the standards of Arabic language arts which were written by Dr. Hanada Taha. The third chapter includes learning objectives for each grade level. Each learning objective includes an appendix for visual words, evaluation standards, and grammar, morphology, and dictational concepts according to Dr. Hanada Taha’s standards.

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 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 foot notes of sayings, narrations, events, or ahaddith related to the lesson theme which enriches students’ knowledge
• Provides only Al-Sahih ahaddith, plus mentions the group of ahadith reporters and the history behind each Sarah’s revelation

Vol. 10: Surahs Al-Mujadilah, Al-Hashr, Al-Mumtahanah, As-Saff, Al-Jumu'ah, Al-Munafiqoon, At-Taghabun, At-Talaq, At-Tahrim, Al-Mulk, Al-Qalam, Al-Haaqqah, Al-Ma'arij, Nooh, Al-Jinn, Al-Muzzammil, Al-Muddaththir, Al-Qiyamah, Al-Insan, Al-Mursalat, An-Naba', An-Nazi'at, Abasa, At-Takwir, Al-Infitar, Al-Mutaffifin, Al-Inshiqaq, Al-Burooj, At-Tariq, Al-'A'ala, Al-Ghashiya, Al-Fajr, Al-Balad, Ash-Shams, Al-Layl, Ad-Dhuha, As-Sharh, At-Tin, Al-'alaq, Al-Qadr, Al-Bayyinah, Az-Zalzalah, Al-'adiyat, Al-Qari'ah, At-Takathur, Al-Asr, Al-Humazah, Al-Fil, Quraish, Al-Ma'un, Al-Kauther, Al-Kafiroon, An-Nasr, Al-Masad, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas

This is a current expanded, revised edition of the author's original work. This book presents a detailed explanation of the classical Islamic concept of God's unity as it relates to faith and acts of religious devotion. It also discusses the major areas within which the Islamic unitarian belief (tawheed) is either nullified or compromised by idolatrous concepts collectively called shirk. The uniqueness of this work lies not only in its thorough treatment of the subject in a fluid and uncomplicated English style, but is also unique in its modern presentation of classical theological issues. True faith of a standard acceptable to Allah has to be based on tawhid free from shirk, as stated in the Qur'an and ahaddith and outlined in detail in the preceding chapters. Anything less than that represents an aspect of idolatry and or disbelief, regardless of how firmly those who join partners with God profess their faith in Him or how skillfully they rationalize their unsanctioned practices. Allah's unity must he maintained spiritually, intellectually, and practically in all facets of human life within which the pleasure of God is sought. Monotheism, as brought by the Prophets of God, was not merely a theory to be philosophically appreciated or emotionally championed, but a pragmatic blueprint for human existence in submission to the will of Almighty God, Allah. The significance of this fact lies in the purpose of man's creation. Allah said: "I only created the jinn and man for my worship" (Qur'an 51: 56). The creation of man is itself a manifestation of Allah's perfect attributes. He is the Creator (al-Khaliq), and thus man was brought into existence from non-existence. He is the Most Merciful (ar-Rahman), and thus the pleasures of this world were granted to him. He is the Most Wise (al-Hakeem), and thus He prohibited the substances and acts which are harmful to man while allowing those which are not. He is the Most Forgiving (al-Ghafoor), and thus He pardons those who turn to Him in sincere repentance. Abu Ayyub and Abu Hurayrah both reported that the Prophet (s) said: "If you did not commit sins, Allah would have swept you out of existence and replaced you by another people who would commit sins, ask Allah's forgiveness, and He would pardon them." Similarly all of the other divine attributes are manifest in man's creation by God's will. On the other hand, man's worship of God is for his own benefit, as Allah is in no need of man's worship. In the worship of God man realizes both his material and spiritual potential for all aspects of goodness and thereby earns for himself the everlasting abode of bliss at the end of this brief earthly journey. Consequently, the Godly way of life, Islam, provides a means of turning each and every human act, no matter how insignificant or mundane it may seem, into an act of worship. As long as the following two basic conditions are fulfilled:

1. The act must be consciously done for the pleasure of God alone and,
2. To be done according to the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (s) man's whole life can enter completely into the service of Allah, as He prescribed.

"Say: 'Truly, my prayer my sacrifice, my life and my death are all for Allah, Lord of all the worlds'” (Qur'an 6: 162). Such a state can only be attained through the knowledge of tawhid and its careful, conscious implementation according to the methodology taught by the final Prophet of God, Muhammad Ibn 'Abdullah (s). Thus, it is the duty of every sincere believer in God to put aside his or her cultural experiences and emotional ties to family, tribe or nation, and acquire a working knowledge of tawhid, the foundation of faith. For it is only in the application of that knowledge that man may achieve salvation.

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.

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.

This is the second book from the Noon wal-Qalam series. The first part in the series deals with Arabic phonics and written aspects of the language. This book complements the first part of the series, following the same methodology but concentrating on listening and conversation skills.

This book’s curriculum is derived from a study of language structure. It illustrates that language is a single structure system, and that separating it into branches is impossible. Thus, separating linguistic skills from their main structure and concentrating on specific skills is not the most effective method for teaching language. Although this book reinforces listening and conversation skills, it also illustrates the relationship between listening and conversation in terms of grammar, structure, and multiple attributes that the Arabic language system is based on.

Additionally, "Function and Context" connections are made apparent by selecting vital contexts the student is exposed to during the initial phrase of learning Arabic, such as: taking the bus to commute from home to the university, shopping, and eating. The concept of "context" can be demonstrated in ways such as using proper words for the proper concept in greetings, and constant idioms that people use in their dialogue. Examples are: "Sabah al-khair” (good morning), “Assalamu alaikum” (peace be upon you), etc. This concept supports using synonyms, translating Arabic into Arabic, to prevent the speaker from using “a middle language” while learning.

The author utilized the concept of separating linguistic sentences to make it easier for the student, and thus, save time and energy. This book does not only concentrate on language itself, but touches on cultural attributes the language possesses, such as Middle Eastern food. Furthermore, this book and the entire series have the characteristics of using “diacritical marks" to learn these marks and improve student language skills. Finally, this is an excellent tool for self-learning, as it uses exciting learning measures in a systematic approach.

Companion CD:
The CD covers the same content of the book which uses short and simple lessons and dialogues in the Arabic language. It covers all the basics, with plenty of repetition and practice; it utilizes the book’s same texts, images and colors. The interactive application included is a useful and interesting self-study tool.

CD requirements:

• Works on all windows versions which are Arabic-enabled; but best for Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7.
• The Audio files (it’s MP3 path) can be played via RealPlayer and Windows Media Player

How to use:
After inserting the CD, the application displaying book lessons can be started directly from the CD by clicking on “1.00arabic” The second option is to install this application through the setup icon and follow the instructions during setup.