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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There are five content areas in the book:

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

The “Learning Islam 2” is planned for students in seventh grade or equivalent setting.
It is best for students who studied Islamic Studies through “Learning Islam 1” in sixth grade and “I Love Islam” series in their primary years 1st to 5th. This volume contains lessons that cover lively character building themes extracted from the Qur’an, Hadeeth, faith, Seerah and other authentic sources. The Islamic themes and concepts are presented in an exciting and creative manner. The book includes five units and around forty chapters and lessons.

The units’ titles are:

1. Allah’s Message and Messengers
2. Journey to the Hereafter
3. Islam Prevails over Arabia
4. Muslim Life Style
5. Zakah and Charity.

Each chapter includes the outlines, relevant Islamic vocabulary, succinct and objective material, and relevant stories. To make the material meaningful and action oriented, the themes of the book are supported by highlighted passages from the Qur’an and relevant Hadeeth of the Prophet. Additionally, the “Faith in Action” sections encourage students to put what they learn in every chapter into actions. Pictures, illustrations and brilliant layout design makes 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.

Collection of some of the most touching sayings of the Messenger of Allah (s) to instruct young Muslims in the virtuous manners and ethics related to social interaction in Islam. 40 Hadeeth for Islamic Schools provides important guidelines from the Sunnah on honorable social relations and the principles behind them, with valuable commentary and explanation.

Not only will teachers and students benefit from the inclusion of this book in the curriculum of their Islamic schools, but every Muslim can gain knowledge and important insight from it as well. The book covers many subjects, such as:

• Aqidah (belief)
• Ibadaat (worship)
• Akhlaaq (behavior)
• Mu'amalaat (dealing with each other)

Includes Arabic and English texts.

The Noticeable Characteristics of Grade 8

1. The Pillars of Faith
2. The Pillars of Islam
3. Aayat al-Birr
4. Luqman’s advice to his son
5. The Light Verses
6. Sujood at-Tilawah
7. Stories of the Prophets: Moosa
8. Life of the Prophet – 6 Parts
9. Stories of the Companions
10. Islam and Science
11. Drinks and Drugs
12. A great emphasis has been placed on values like Keeping Promises, Playing Fair, Patience, and Backbiting

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: tafseer, hadeeth, tawheed, fiqh, seerah, 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 curricula, which has long been neglected.

Come to Success through Living Eman... This dynamic textbook focuses the reader's attention on the necessity to bridge the gap between an intellectual grasp and the practical application of Eman in one's daily life. By exploring the promises of success that Allah SWT has made to believers in His Glorious Qur'an and through the Sunnah of the Prophet, we can begin to see clearly the star of transformation leading to that true and ultimate success - in this life and in the Hereafter. The reader is shown the importance of formulating and purifying intention: performing a basic regimen of moral and spiritual practice… practice… practice; seeking knowledge as a lifelong devotion reflecting on meaning, purpose and benefit; practicing patience and perseverance (sabr) as an indispensable step on the path to success; and most importantly, praying to Allah SWT for His guidance, help and mercy. The requirements of Eman as supplications through worship, vicegerency and morality are looked d closely so that one can see worship as a reality broad as life itself and the virtual joy of living Eman! Vicegerency is shown to have as foundation self-governance, without which the individual is abased, the family is dysfunctional, and communities are corrupt. And Islamic morality is examined and shown to be a perfect code for the art and science of being truly human, a morality which reaches to the very nucleus of our beings and engenders the fulfilling of our Covenant with Allah SWT.
Come to Success through Living Ewan - Part I

• explores both the outward aspects and the inner dimensions of Eman
• presents a defining statement and picture of true and ultimate success
• demonstrates the importance of reflection as daily habit
• shows the benefit and joy of living a life of balance and moderation
• clears up common points of ideological confusion
• inspires you to discover the joy of living Eman and give this most precious gift to your children

Who con benefit from this book?

• families
• teachers and their students in Islamic schools (7th grade and up)
• men and women who are incarcerated
• study circles
• those who want to bring about positive change in their lives
• Muslims who feel that their practice of Islam is habitual, ritualistic or dogmatic
• Muslims who want to experience the joy of living Eman
• those who want to focus more attention on the meaning, purpose and benefit of Eman
• new Muslims
• young, adults and those who are single
• those who are curious/interested in understanding Islam in a deeper way
• Muslims who want to reinvigorate their faith

The Arabic language, our mother language, is the language of connecting and communicating between grandparents and grandchildren, old and new, tradition and modernity. For this reasons, it must be given the importance it deserves. It must be cared for, loved with devotion, and looked after like a mother cares for her child, or as a farmer protects his field.
Language is not a goal, but a tool to transfer feelings and thoughts between people. Thus, it is not an object, but a living entity that evolves, just like thoughts and feelings change from generation to generation.
The Arabic language has the ability to adjust and develop because of its structure and multiple features such as carving, shaping, painting, and metaphor. What’s more, it has evolved and succeeded in fostering communication between people. It is a social agent that cannot be underestimated.
People who have the ability to influence their listeners are those that have mastered the skills of writing and speaking. To be an effective speaker or writer among people, one must learn how to develop good rhetoric expression models.
While we may take for granted that lingual creativity is a talent or gift from Allah, we cannot forget that training and culture are the indispensable basis for nurturing and promoting creativity. Therefore, we put this three-part educational book Al-Muin - Composition and Writing into the hands of our dear readers, hoping to achieve this desired goal.

General Writing Instructions

1. Read the subject carefully, at least twice. Underline the words or sentences that represent the main ideas of the subject.
2. Ask yourself, "What did they ask me to write?"
3. Beware of straying off subject.
4. Think before you write.
5. Have a plan for your subject.
6. Start with a small focused introduction.
7. Finish your subject one passage at a time, following the plan you have created.
8. Take advantage of fluent expressions and quote suitable proverbs.
9. Conclude the subject with a focused sentence that best summarizes your chosen subject.
10. Don't neglect punctuation marks.
11. Correct all grammatical and spelling errors.
12. Reread what you have written to ensure you have thoroughly covered the subject.
13. Finally, copy your subject.

This unique series is designed for students 9–14 years old to develop their various skills in the Arabic language.

This book consists of 108 pages, divided into 15 chapters. It focuses on developing students' aesthetic appreciation of various types of texts, such as stories, poems, proverbs, and other styles of literature. This text addresses the following important skills:

• Critical thinking skills
• Analyzing a text
• Classification of various types of literature
• Drawing conclusions
• Making comparisons
• Identifying differences in the texts

This book includes exercises and activities that help students develop an aesthetic appreciation of different types of Arabic literature and also aims to instill a love of the Arabic language and encourage them to use Arabic regularly and in various situations.

This book is appropriate for developing an aesthetic appreciation of various types of literature for students who are non-native speakers but have completed advanced levels of studying Arabic as second language. It is also intended for students in Arab countries, and it takes into account the mainstream Arabic curriculums adopted by educational systems in various countries.

This book was developed by a team of educators and academic professionals including academic counselors, distinguished university professors, and highly qualified experts in education curriculums.

This book is derived from the original al-Qa’idah al-Baghdadiyyah. It uses a graded technique for children and beginners, and it first teaches the alphabet, then words, then sentences arranged methodically.

This method differs from other methods that begin with sentences and moves on to words and then letters. Children younger than six years old are expected to begin repeating sentences after their teachers. It is easy for them to confuse short vowels (fatha, damma, and kasra), long vowels (alif, waw, and yaa), tanween, sukun, shadda, tarqeeq and tafkheem, and definite and indefinite nouns.

This edition is unique in that it presents a large amount of vocabulary and exercises for each lesson. It also introduces new phonetic rules with exercises. These exercises deal with the definite article, sun and moon letters, and other useful concepts.

The objectives for teaching the Arabic language in the first part of the intermediate level are as follows:

1. Assist the student with the art of conversation, using classic simplified standard Arabic as the method of expression. Additionally, provide students with the ability to learn and speak Arabic fluently with confidence.
   
2. In "Reading and Archives,” enable students to read texts completely and accurately, emulating the teacher's method of reading. Furthermore, correct any errors students may have in understanding and reading the different texts.
   
3. Allow the student in "Grammar and Dictation" to gradually learn the basic language order while observing dictation and grammar rules. Also, learn to write connected sentences composed of simple texts that illustrate the vocabulary and rules taught.
   
4. Permit the student in “Verbal and Written Expression" to practice verbal expression techniques in order to vary individual style and technique. Teach the student to use acquired expressions and enhance those expressions using personal observations through individual and team activities. Finally, to analyze a text to gain understanding, and the ability to explain, summarize and remark upon it.

This series consists of 9 levels, each level consisting of a student's textbook, workbook, and a teacher book.