• Surahs Al-Balad and Al-Fajr, inlcuding the explanation of key vocabulary and ideas.
• The importance of mercy and compassion between Muslims, knowing the importance of gatherings of Dhikr and their virtues, the necessity of positive thoughts between Muslims, being humble, keeping in touch with family and relatives in adulthood, and being modest.
• Some principles of faith and some ethical principles, such as believing in the unity of Allah (swt) and never associating others with Him, as well as the importance of charity and patience.
• Some important supplications, such as the supplication for one who shows kindness and the supplication for seeing the crescent.
• The rules and virtues of some acts of worship, such as Jumuah prayer, Umrah, zakah, fasting, Laylat Al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny), and congregational prayer.
• The story of Prophet Musa (pbuh), Prophet Isa (pbuh), and a short summary of the biography of Shaykh Ali at-Tantawi.

The beliefs section focuses on the wisdom behind the creation of humankind and jinn. The five pillars are included in this section and presented along with related proof from the Qur'an and the Sunnah. Learners are required to recite the entire 29th Juzu' and memorize Soorat Al-Mursalaat and Soorat Al-Insaan. The biography of the Prophet (s) focusing on the events leading up to the Hijrah constitutes the Seerah section. The biography of Abu-Bakr (ra) is discussed in this section as well. Salah and its prerequisites, pillars, obligatory acts, and all other relevant aspects represent the learning content for the Religious Observances learning area. The Morals and Manners section deals with the remembrances said when entering and leaving the masjid as well as those uttered after Salah. The material is presented, using a spiral approach, where students revisit each area and study it in greater depth each year. The Activity Book engages the student in additional activities on the same lessons dealt with in the Student's Textbook. The difference is that the activities in the Activity Book are more analysis - and - synthesis based, than simple recall type activities. There is also a more practical aspect aligned to activities in the Activity Book.

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.

These books were prepared by the International Curricula Organization (ICO) and have certain features, which distinguish them from any other textbooks:

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.

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.

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.

Designed to teach how to read the Quran correctly (in as little as 25 class hours), with its innovative method of reading the Quran making it accessible to all ages and backgrounds. In addition to gradually teaching students the correct pronunciation (tajweed) from the beginning of their Arabic learning journey.

• The 2020 edition of Bidaya is titled Main Book الكتاب الأساسي, whereas previous editions were titled Student's Textbook كتاب التلميذ.
• There are significant additions, including the addition of six pages to lessons one and two to help teach these two lessons.
• There are minor changes to pages 59, 67, and 68.
• Surat al-Saffatالصافات has been added to page 77.

1. Cognitive learning
2. Affective learning
3. Psychomotor learning