This is the long awaited work on the history of Muslim civilization, written by the scholars who have an insider’s insight into the tradition and culture of Muslim people. This work is a concise introduction to the vast panorama of Muslim Civilization. The first volume (in the series of three) covers the period of Late Antiquity to the collapse of Umayyad rule. Instructors will be able to effortlessly utilize the book’s 50+ lessons, taking advantage of complete vocabulary listings as well as review questions supplied at the end of each. Special boxed sections provide informative glimpse at contemporary reports and primary source material. A chronological timeline of Muslim history, genealogical charts of major figures and a glossary of Islamic terms complete this educational work. The history of any given people is not only a record of its past but also a mirror of its present and a window to its future. Every society must learn from its past and work out a plan for its future. Muslim history, in many ways, is like any other, with its own fair share of villains and champions, its moments of grandeur and tranquility and its moments of failure and disappointments. But in one way it is special to itself for it is the history of the continual opportunities, offered to every man, woman and child, of realizing themselves and of coming closer to their Creator. The record of Muslim civilization is in fact the history of many different cultures and civilizations that shared one central quality; they kept alive the faith of Islam and kept alive the vision of the perfect society, which existed only once but remained an ideal for all generations. These civilizations kept alive a model of a perfect life, the model of a most generous and spiritual people, a model for each life as it comes and goes. A History of Muslim Civilization is a unique textbook written specially for the younger generations of Western-born Muslims and all those interested in learning about the History of Muslims from a Muslim perspective. This volume is the first one in the series of three. It deals with a past which can easily be divided into three parts:

1. The world before the mission of Prophet Muhammad.
2. The 1ife and teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
3. Muslim civilization after the demise of Prophet Muhammad until the collapse of the Umayyad. regime.

This textbook has been designed to provide high school-level students as well as general adult readers with a general introduction to Hadith Sciences (‘Ulum ul-Hadith).

This textbook will give students a foundational background to comprehend this oftentimes intricate and multifaceted aspect of Islamic Studies.

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

This textbook is part of our senior-level Qur'anic Studies program, a program that aims to present the message of the Qur'an in a methodical and systematic manner. In this book each ruku' (section) is treated as a separate lesson. The original Arabic text and two translations (Yusuf Ali and Pickthall - both revised and rendered into modern English) are utilized. The original commentary of the verses of the Qur'an by Yusuf Ali is also included with each lesson as well as a complete glossary of the Arabic text.
A Study of Juz' One: Alif Lam Mim is a textbook in the IQRA' Program of Islamic Studies at the senior level and is also a Qur'anic reading book for the general public. This publication follows the same organization and methodology as used in IQRA's now well-established textbooks The Qur'an Juz' 'Amma: 30, Part I and II and Seven Surahs. With the publication of A Study of Juz' One: Alif Lam Mim, IQRA' Foundation is taking an ambitious step towards serializing the meaning and message of the Qur'an by publishing one Juz' every two months. They hope to complete the Qur'an in five years. This serialization will enable our students and readers to study the Qur'an in the two major translations of 'Abdullah Yusuf 'Ali and Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthal, which have been rendered into modem English, and then follow it word for word. This textbook covers Surat Al-Fatiha and Surat Al-Baqarah through verse 141.

Juz' Three: Tilka Ar-Rusul covers Surat Al-Baqarah verses 253-286 & Surat Aali-'Imran verses 1-91. It’s a textbook in the IQRA' Program of Islamic Studies at the senior level and is also a Qur'anic reading book for the general public. IQRA' has so far published eight textbooks in this series. The series aims at presenting the message of the Qur'an in a systematic way. Every juz' treats each ruku' (section) as a separate lesson. It provides Arabic text, two translations (A.Y.Ali and M.M. Pickthal, revised and rendered into modern English). Commentary of Abdullah Yusuf Ali has been included and revised, abridged, and rendered into simple English and complete vocabulary of Arabic text.

The "Islamic Studies" series of books by the prolific writer and scholar Dr. Bilal Philips are part of a meticulously written series intended to guide young Muslims in a manner that helps them acquire a thorough practical and spiritual foundation. This series have been generally acknowledged as an excellent introduction set to the principles of the Islamic faith, with core sciences discussed and explored, for both the new Muslim as well as the "old" Muslim wishing to brush up on the fundamentals. The series equip the young believer with reliable information, based purely on the Qur'an and Sunnah, about the tenets of Islam as well as introduce him to some of the fundamental fields of learning, like the sciences of 'Aqidah, haddith, Tafsir, and Fiqh. These volumes dedicated to the understanding of Tawhid, Tafsir, Haddith and Fiqh for older students where each volume 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. The third in a series of 4 primarily books designed for high school (secondary) school students (ages 12-18) and to identify and build Islamic character, Islamic Studies Book 3, delves deeply into important details related to Tawheed (Islamic monotheism) and the pillars of prayer and fasting. The chapters about the Qur'an, specifically, impart upon the reader vital information that plants in the heart of the reader a newfound admiration and appreciation for the miracle and authenticity of the Noble Qur'an. Finally, this third book does also focus on four areas of Islamic knowledge: Aqidah, Tafsir, Haddith and Fiqh and is presented in simple language. It is also suitable for new-Muslims and adults seeking an easy explanation of the basic areas of Islamic disciplines. All texts are supported by evidence from the Quran and authentic haddith.