The purpose of this book is to set students on the road to learning Modern Standard Arabic by equipping them with all the skills they need to read and write vowelised Arabic texts. By the end of the book students should be able to:

• identify all the letters of the Arabic alphabet in their isolate and joined forms
• know the difference between the long and short vowel sounds and how to read them, including the diphthongs ay and ow
• read the tanween word endings
• understand the roles of sukoon and shadda
• read words containing a hamza, no matter its position within a word
• recognise the alif al-maqsura
• identify the sun and moon letters and understand their effect on the pronunciation of words defined by al-
• read fully vowelised Arabic text

Although this work is primarily intended for classroom use, it is also well-suited to self-taught learners. To this end, an audio CD recording of all the materials in the book will be made available to help foster good pronunciation. This workbook assumes no prior knowledge of Arabic whatsoever. Clear, simple explanations introduce each new topic, supported by a wealth of exercises and activities, thereby helping to reinforce the learning process and to ensure rapid progression. The use of colour coding to highlight each point under discussion, as well as the inclusion of quality colour illustrations, serve to enhance the learning experience. The materials included offer extensive reading and writing practice as well as the opportunity for dictation exercises as a means of monitoring the learners progress. By the end of the book, students should be sufficiently competent in reading and writing the Arabic script to be able to progress to part two of the series in which they will start to learn Arabic grammar and vocabulary; read and construct sentences with understanding; and begin speaking this important international language.

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.

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

Daily Lesson Manuals and Student Guides offer parents and students detailed guidance for these lesson plans which have been written by professional teachers with years of teaching experience in the classroom and in the home school environment. Each manual features:

• Recommended schedule
  
• Detailed instructions on how to use the daily lesson plans
  
• Warm-up suggestions
  
• Specific lesson assignments
  
• Relevant ayaat and ahadeeth (referances from the Qur’aan and sunnah)
  
• Lesson background information
  
• Teaching tips
  
• Enrichment activities
  
• Worksheets
  
• Grading sheets
  
• Arts & crafts activities
  
• Special projects
  
• Field trip suggestions
  
• Test Preparation and much more!

Islamic Studies and Arabic home school course recommended for first or second graders. Includes daily lesson plans, enrichment activities, grading sheets, field trip suggestions, teaching advice, and much more. This is part 1 of the 2 part lesson manual.

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.

GRADED STEPS IN QUR'AN READING is based on the 'Uthmani script used in the Madinah Mushaf or copy of the Qur'an. This script and the way in which the vowels and other signs are written make the art and science of reading the Qur'an clear and precise. The 'Uthmani script is used in Arabic-speaking countries and it is the standard used by many throughout the world. Graded Steps in Qur'an Reading is intended to make this script more accessible and easy to use. It is patterned on the widely used MELS Easy Steps in Qur'an Reading with its carefully graded sequence of Units. These Units cover letter recognition and the vowels, signs and rules of reading the Arabic script. In this book, they also cover the rules of Qur'anic recitation or tajwid. The entire Arabic text of this Students' Edition is recorded on CDs and audio tapes. Each Unit and each line of text is numbered to make it easy to follow the text and the recording. The recording can also be used with the Teacher's/Self-Study Edition. It is recommended that this manual be used with the two workbooks, Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting. These are part of the MELS Easy Steps in Arabic course, the main aim of which is to encourage the regular reading of the Qur'an from an early age and a love for and attachment to the Glorious Book. This is a concise, step-by-step manual for learning to read the Qur'anic script. It is intended for self-study and for use by teachers. The script used in this book is based on the Uthmani script and the way in which the vowels and other signs are written make the art and science of reading the Qur'an clear and precise. This book is recommended to be used with the two workbooks, Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting. Complete set of Graded Steps in Qur'an Reading and Arabic Handwriting Course with books, workbooks, CDs and other audiovisual aids for teaching/learning the reading of the Arabic script, rules of Qur'anic recitation based on the 'UTHMANI SCRIPT', and Arabic handwriting. You need to be able to read and write the Arabic script as a base for learning Arabic as a language and for further study of the Qur’an. The Arabic script is phonetically precise and easy to learn and teach. MELS books, charts and audio materials make this process easy and enjoyable. Reading the Qur’an beautifully is both science and art. For the reading of the Arabic script, there is the MELS Starter Pack which includes an Alphabet Poster with an accompanying Alphabet Flashcards Pack. For reading the Qur’an, we recommend Graded Steps in Qur’an Reading which uses the ‘Uthmani script of the Madinah Mushaf, beautifully written by the Damascene calligrapher, Othman Taha. There is a Teacher’s/Self-Study Edition with full explanatory notes in English and a Students’ Edition. Each Unit and each line of text is numbered. This makes it easy to follow recording and text and is particularly helpful for both classroom teaching and individual use. The text is recorded onto CDs. Each Unit is a separate track on the CDs. You can thus go to a Unit and repeat it as often as necessary. The Arabic script is a quintessential part of Islamic art. Learn the basics of calligraphy using the MELS Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting Workbooks. See how words are formed from individual letters, trace, copy, compose words and write from dictation. A Summary Chart shows the Arabic letters in all their forms, with Standard English equivalents and as they appear in words.

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.

It’s All About Islam:
It’s ALL About Islam – Level 6. The first book in our three-part Islamic Studies curriculum for the middle school grades, Level 6 introduces students to important themes appropriate for this grade. This level addresses the basic belief system of Islam, Islamic history and culture, geography, Muslim achievements and the Muslim experience in the West today. Each textbook features relevant topics presenting the Islamic worldview, thereby cultivating the relevance of Islam in the lives of young students. A detailed examination of Islamic history, the prophets, Islamic philosophy, the system of governance based on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, contemporary issues seen from the Islamic perspective, and notable men and women in Islam’s foundational history.

In addition, Level 6 contains special content on:

• the Golden Age of Islam .
• Islamic Art & Literature.

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.