The long-awaited Islamic Studies kindergarten curriculum is here! Allah and Our World is bursting with songs, stories and illustrations that will delight and captivate students and teachers alike.

Students are introduced to Allah as The Creator. Through stories, songs, Quranic ayaat, lessons from the sunnah and seerah, and engaging activities, students learn about the might and majesty of Allah and how to worship Him though attention to His creation. So begins the child's knowledge and awareness of Allah (taqwa). Students then explore their relationship with Allah throughout the units and their additional relationships with family, community and the world with age appropriate examples from the Qur'an and examples of Prophet Muhammad(s) .

Allah and Our World comes complete with everything teachers and parents need, from lesson plans and supplemental resources to accompanying CD-Rom containing Qur’anic recitation, narrated stories, songs and full color 'must have' Teacher Edition, companion to the Student Book.

Features:

• Islamic:
  • 'Ibadah.
  • Pillars of Islam.
  • Qur'an.
  • Hadith.
  • Sunnah.
  • Seerah.
  • 99 Names of Allah.
  
  
• Educational:
  • Current Core Curriculum standards.
  • Critical thinking questions and extension activities.
  • Cognitive learning.
  • Abstract thinking.
  • Reasoning.
  • Problem solving.
  • Decision making.
  • Role play.
  
  
  
• CD-Rom (Smart Board Compatible), it includes:
  
  1. Ebook: 10 vibrantly illustrated and narrated stories
     
     
     
  
  
  
  2. MP3: 20 new and favorite songs + 10 short Qur'anic Suwar and Ayat
     
     
     
  
  
  
  3. Teacher Book: +400 color pages in PDF format (also available in book format)
  
  

Islamic Fun books are designed to help children learn more about Islam in a creative and interesting manner. The books contain imaginative and interesting activities and illustrations to attract the attention of young children. Parents and teachers will find such books useful in teaching today's children about Islamic beliefs and practices.
My Ramadan Fun Book is for ages 7-10, and has activities on the following themes:

• Significance of the month of Ramadan
  
• Fasting and its benefits
  
• Recitation of the Holy Qur'an
  
• Respecting the Masjid
  
• Hunger around the world
  
• Plus word searches, crosswords and other puzzles.

The book attempts to instill a love and understanding of the Qur'an—the Book of Allah.

Noor lives in a country near the Arabian (Persian) Gulf. She’s looking forward to the festival known as Girgian that comes in the middle of the holy month of Ramadan. These middle days are known as “the three whites,” because they include the day of the full moon and day before and after. It’s when children, dressed in traditional clothes, go from house to house collecting treats from their neighbors. From the moment that Noor sees the full moon rising, signaling the coming of Girgian, she and her brothers, Dan and Sam, prepare for the fun. Dan swings his special Ramadan lantern, singing, “Girgian! O Girgian! Candy! O Candy!” Sam bangs on his drum. Noor tries on her fancy dress. Together, Noor and her brothers decorate the bags they will carry to collect the candies. But along with the fun, Noor remembers the true meaning of Ramadan: spending time with family and sharing with those less fortunate. Maha Addasi’s bright and happy story, richly illustrated by Ned Gannon, captures the merriment of a festive holiday and the greatest joy of all the joy of giving.

The sighting of the moon's first crescent begins the month of Ramadan for Muslims all over the world. This vibrantly illustrated story invites children to experience the traditions of the month through the eyes of a seven-year-old Pakistani-American girl named Yasmeen, who watches each night as the moon grows and shrinks and finally disappears. When the moon's first crescent reappears, it's time to celebrate "The Night of the Moon" and the gift-giving holiday of Eid—when Yasmeen has a wonderful gift in store! With lush illustrations that evoke Islamic art, this beautiful story of growing awareness offers a window into modern Muslim-American culture—and into the ancient roots that its traditions have grown from.
Hena Khan is a Pakistani Muslim-American who has written numerous books for children. She lives in Rockville, Maryland.

Reviews:
"A new moon is in the sky, and Yasmeen, identified on the jacket as a seven-year-old Pakistani-American, knows that it is time for the holidays of Ramadan and Eid. As Khan (How to Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say, and Get What You Want) and Paschkis (Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal) follow Yasmeen through all the festivities (a family backyard barbecue, a visit to a mosque, a henna hand-painting), they portray Muslims as another vibrant thread in the great American tapestry, emphasizing the bonds of family, community and spirituality rather than details of a particular belief system (for example, Yasmeen's mother explains that the customary fasting "helps me remember to be grateful for the food I have and to be more patient"). Paschkis, borrowing from the arabesque motifs and jeweled colors of Islamic art, portrays the Muslim community as warm, welcoming and multi-ethnic (for non-Muslim youngsters, the idea that Islam is practiced by many different kinds of people may be revelatory). Sweet and visually striking, this is a good choice both for children who celebrate these holidays and for others seeking a bridge to their culture. Ages 4-8." Publishers Weekly 7/7/2008

"Yasmeen's mother points out the little sliver of the crescent moon to remind her of the new month that means Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim year. As Yasmeen moves through the month and the moon waxes and wanes, she learns the lessons of the celebration. Khan deftly weaves information about the culinary and cultural traditions of Ramadan and Eid with the little girl's love of her family and growing understanding of her role in the outside world. The gentle and reflective text reflects the simple arc of the month; it's Paschkis's stunning gouache paintings that make this book so memorable. Deep, saturated blues and greens remind readers that Ramadan is a celebration that takes place after sunset. When the Night of the Moon celebration occurs indoors at the community center, the reds and oranges burst with happiness. Specialized vocabulary is signaled in the text with an Arabic-flavored display type that leads readers to the terms' definitions in the back and complements the framed panels bordered with Eastern motifs. Warm, lovely, homey. (Author’s note) (Picture book. 4-8)" Kirkus Reviews 8/15/2008

Full color booklet, great for kids, explaining different fundamentals of Islam. Include such topics as:

• In the Beginning
• The First Man and Woman
• Allah's Best Friend
• We Believe in Angels
• Belief in the Prophets
• How the Quran Came to Us
• The Handwriting of the Quran
• The Pillars of Faith
• The Prayer to Allah, the Merciful
• Let's Make a Visit to the Mosque
• Belief in One God
• The Throne of the Merciful
• The Holy Kabah
• What is a Muslim Prayer Like?

Everyone loved We Are Muslims so much they begged for more! We Are Muslims 2 features more great songs in the style of the original but goes into more detail about each pillar of Islam. Great when your little ones are too big for Barney but still like to sing! These great songs travel well, too. Got a cranky little one in the back seat? Pop in this tape and they magically settle down.

Featuring:

1. Pillars of Islam (Lyrics)
2. Salah (Lyrics)
3. Thikr (Lyrics)
4. Ramadan (Lyrics)
5. Eid Mubarak (Lyrics)
6. Birthday (Lyrics)
7. Bismillah (Lyrics)
8. Shaitan (Lyrics)
9. Dua (Lyrics)
10. Zakat (Lyrics)
11. Only One (Lyrics)

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Songs have a powerful influence on the way we think. Sadly, most of the entertainment we find in our culture guides us towards escapism, rather than inspiring us to celebrate Allah's signs and hopefully carry on with life's tests and trials. For this reason, many of us, especially our children, need an alternative to the aggressive and immodest styles of music which dominate the current airwaves and television music stations. A Whisper of Peace is that welcomed alternative. This recording is a beautiful collection of songs by Canadian Muslim artist and educator Dawud Wharnsby Ali. An expression of his love for Qur'anic teachings, these vibrant songs help listeners feel the gentle beauty of Islam, and understand simple purity of faith. They are sure to re-awaken the natural inclination towards God in all of us!
Beyond offering great entertainment through Wharnsby Ali's strong and insprational voice, A Whisper of Peace also allows the listener to learn more about different aspects of Islam, like prayer, Eid and Hajj, in a simple and fun manner. All tracks have been produced utilizing only simple hand-drums and vocals. Some examples include:

1. Takbir (Days of Eid): Wharnsby Ali cheerfully shares the joy of the days of Eid, along with the praise of Allah that forms part of the holiday's practices. This is sure to put you and your children in the Eid mood. Play it while you're driving to Eid prayer, on the day of your Eid party or in preparing for the holiday.
2. Here We Come: Wharnsby, himself a Hajji, enthusiastically shares the joy of Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah. A delightful song to play when teaching your kids about this journey of a lifetime and during a class presentation about Hajj or on Eid-ul-Adha to remember those making the pilgrimage at that time.
3. Animals Love to Hear Qur'an: a fun little song which your kids can sing along to in their car on the way to the zoo, or to school. It's almost sure to become their favorite, and will also inspire them to practice their recitation of Qur'an!

This album is a wonderful gift for children, who learn many of their ideas and values through songs. It also makes a nice addition to the audio collection of anyone looking for a halal and fun alternative to current mainstream entertainment.

Features:

1. 8 songs
2. Topics of songs include Eid, Hajj, Bismillah 
3. Debut recording of Muslim artist Dawud Wharnsby Ali 
4. Best known recording by Wharnsby Ali

Track List:

1. The Opening / Bismillah
   
2. Azan / Qad Qamatis Salah
   
3. Takbir (Days of Eid)
4. Whisper of Peace
5. Al Khaliq
6. Here We Come
7. Animals Love Qur’an
8. The Prophet

Katz (My First Kwanzaa) adds to her canon of picture books about multicultural celebrations with this upbeat and informative work. A boy narrator shares with readers what it is like for him and his family to observe the holy month of Ramadan, an important element of their religion, Islam.
She describes various faith traditions and practices such as fasting between sunup and sundown, praying in the mosque and, eventually, marking the end of Ramadan with the celebration of a three-day festival called Eid al-Fitr.

It's Eid, and Aneesa should be happy. But her parents are thousands of miles away in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage.
To cheer her up, her grandmother gives her a gift of beautiful clothes from Pakistan, one outfit for each of the three days of Eid. She even prepares lamb korma, Aneesa's favorite dinner, which they will enjoy when they return from prayers.
At the prayer hall, Aneesa meets two sisters who are not dressed in new clothes for the holiday. Aneesa discovers that the girls are refugees. With their father, they have fled from their war-torn country. Aneesa can't stop thinking about the girls and what Eid must be like for them.
That's when Aneesa comes up with a plan to help the girls celebrate Eid and make it the best Eid holiday ever.