The global Muslim population continues to increase every year. With a tremendous influx of new converts in communities around the world and Islam under the microscope in media and politics, the need for a clear and comprehensive text that explores the faith—its history, philosophy, principals, laws, and practices—has never been more necessary than it is today.
What Islam is All About gives readers an insider’s look into the beliefs and practices of over a billion people across the globe. In publication for over 20 years, this newly revised and redesigned edition meets the needs of English-speaking readers everywhere, elucidating a beautiful and often misunderstood religion—helping new Muslims understand their faith in greater depth and assisting non-Muslims in understanding the fastest growing religion in the West. Carefully reviewed for religious, historical, cultural, and linguistic accuracy and authenticity, this text covers:
Islamic philosophy of the world and life within it.
Essential teachings of Islam.
The Islamic personality in family, business, and society.
Basic history of the Prophet Muhammad (s) and the rise of Islam.
History of the ancient prophets.
Study of the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
Islamic law and its application.
Contemporary issues and common misconceptions.
And so much more!
Ideal for new Muslims, long-time Muslims seeking to deepen or renew their knowledge, and anyone interested in knowing more about Islam, you will not find a more complete, compelling, or accessible presentation of the Islamic faith in literature today. If there is only one contemporary book that you read to learn everything you need to know about Islam, What Islam is All About is it!
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Understand Islam, yourself and the world you live in.
MELS (Muslim Education and Literary Services)
High School
English
9780948196256
Abdul Wahid Hamid
Islam the Natural Way helps young adults answer many of the questions they have about Islam, and guides the readers to approach the world with an Islamic worldview. It deals with such topics as God and creation, human history, freedom and responsibility, good and evil, personal development, work and leisure, the family and social relationships, sex and sex education, attitudes to other faiths, and global issues such as war and violence, ecology and the environment, and human destiny. This book is for anyone who asks ultimate questions like who am I? Where do we all go from here? What is the purpose of life? It explains the wisdom of Islamic rules and rituals; it’s an excellent book for families to read together and for parents to help explain the wisdom of Islam to their children. This is essentially a personal book - for you and your family, for a friend or a neighbor, or anyone you care for. This book is used in homes and in classrooms, at high schools and universities, in hospitals and prisons, in training courses for youth and social workers. Islam the Natural Way is now recognized as a standard introduction to Islam. It was first translated into Albanian by Imam Vehbi Ismail in Detroit, Michigan and translations have been published or are in preparation in various languages including Bassanski, Dutch, French, Hungarian, German, Turkish, Spanish, Urdu and Zulu.
The present series covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafseer, hadeeth, tawheed, fiqh, seerah, and general etiquette relating to different areas and situations.
Darrussalam
High School
English
9786035001304
Maulvi Abdul Aziz
Salient Features of Grade 10:
Allah’s ultimate power
The creation of humans
Materialistic ideologies
Patience and prayer
Marriage, divorce, and its laws
The funeral prayer
Night of power
Stories of the prophets Adam and Esa
Life of the Prophet (pbuh) in seven parts
Stories of the companions Ali and Uthman
The four Imams
Islam and science
Importance of sunnah
Taraweeh and i’tikaf
The present series covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafseer, hadeeth, tawheed, fiqh, seerah, and general etiquette relating to different areas and situations. Every effort has been made to ensure that the material presented in the series is authentic, and most of the terms are presented in their original Arabic script, along with the transliteration and the translation of their meanings. This also applies to supplications which have to be memorized in their Arabic version.
The aim here is to help the reader read the original text and understand its meaning. Each lesson is followed by exercises with questions about the lesson. One striking feature in the series is the colorful artwork used; it certainly appeals to children and is bound to attract young readers' attention, stimulate them, amuse them, and educate them.
The series aims to acquaint students with every aspect of the teachings of Islam: beliefs, practices, and moral conduct. The series, with its unique features, certainly fills a gap in this area which has long been neglected.
This textbook has been designed to provide high school-level students as well as general adult readers with a general introduction to Hadith Sciences.
IQRA
High School
English
5800123474468
Dr. Abidullah Ghazi
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.
The present series covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafseer, hadith, tawheed, fiqh, seerah, and general etiquette relating to different areas and situations.
Darrussalam
High School
English
9786035001304
Maulvi Abdul Aziz
Salient Features of Grade 10
Allah’s Ultimate Power
Man’s Creation
Materialistic ideologies
Patience and Prayer
Marriage, Divorce, and its Laws
The Funeral Prayer
Night of Power
Stories of the Prophets: Aadam and Easaa
Life of the Prophet (PBUH) – 7 Parts
Stories of the Companions: Ali and Uthmaan
The Four Imaams
Islam and Science
Importance of Sunnah
Taraawih and I’tikaf
The present series covers all areas of Islamic studies: tafseer, hadith,
tawheed, fiqh, seerah, and general etiquette relating to different
areas and situations. Every effort has been made to ensure that the material presented in the series is authentic, and most of the terms are presented in their original Arabic script, along with the transliteration and the translation of their meanings. This also applies to supplications which have to be memorized in their Arabic version. The aim here is to help the reader read the original text and understand its meaning. Each lesson is followed by exercises covering questions about the lesson. One striking feature in the series is the colorful artwork used in it that certainly appeals to children. This is certainly bound to attract the young readers' attention, stimulate them, amuse them as well as educate them. The series aims to acquaint the student with the teachings of Islam in every aspect: beliefs, practices and moral conduct. The series, with its unique features, certainly fills a gap in this area which has long been partially neglected.
A well-designed curriculum serving the mission of Islamic schools to teach and transmit a common set of beliefs, values and norms.
ICO - International Curricula Organization
High School
English
9786038070055
Team of Authors
There are five content areas:
‘Aqeedah (Islamic doctrine)
The Glorious Qur’an and its sciences
Seerah (biography of the Prophet (s) and Islamic History
‘Ibadat (Worship)
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:
Our curricula meet the needs of the target audience for integrated, coherent, and appropriate curricula.
They were prepared according to scientific bases, assimilating the most recent educational and psychological theories.
They were prepared by special educationists who are experienced in designing curricula and who are familiar with the needs of the target group.
They employed the most recent techniques and educational aids.
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:
The textbooks have been designed in accordance with the international quality standards in all aspects: colors, paper, size, illustration, and printing.
They have been furnished with the appropriate illustrations and pictures which match the students’ educational stage and environment.
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:
Reinforce the proper linguistic basis of the non-Arabic speaking students.
They build the students’ linguistic dictionary according to their environmental needs.
Provide non-Arabic speaking students with a good deal of Islamic vocabulary.
Identify the correct articulation of the different sounds through the study of the Glorious Qur’an.
Enable the students to evade making mistakes when reciting the Glorious Qur’an through employing the rules of the Arabic language.
Provide an integrated curriculum with well-prepared scientific content and vocabulary.
Take into consideration the students’ individual mental differences and their diverse linguistic skills.
Consider the students’ different cultures.
Develop the students’ creativity and mental faculties.
Third: The Educational Content Features:
Reinforce the principle of forgiveness and the etiquette of disagreement with others.
Develop the spirituality, morality, and values of the students.
Help students have good and balanced personalities.
Develop the students’ pride in their Muslim identity.
Help the caller to Islam to develop a balanced personality that reflects the moderation of Islam.
Speaks to youth in the language and concepts they understand.
International Islamic Publishing House
High School
English
CBISBPSET
Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Prolific writer and scholar Bilal Philips presents this set of three volumes dedicated to the understanding of tawheed, tafseer, hadeeth and fiqh for older students. Each volumes 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.
This covers in short chapters topics such as sincerity in worship, maintaining ties of kinship, teaching children, thankfulness, modesty etc.
UK Islamic Academy
High School
Arabic
9781872531441
Sayyed 'Abdul Hayy Al-Hasani
"A short volume pact with empowering Islamic examples of personal development in every aspect of daily life. It covers in short chapters topics such as sincerity in worship, maintaining ties of kinship, teaching children, thankfulness, modesty etc. It focuses on morality, manners and in this way it serves both as an excellent foundation not only for further study of the great works of hadith, but also as a guide to the Islamic way of life thus reviving the importance of Islamic moral conduct. It covers over 45 short chapters such as sincerity in worship, maintaining ties of kinship, teaching children, thankfulness, modesty etc. It focuses on morality, manners and in this way it serves both as an excellent foundation not only for further study of the great works of hadith, but also as a guide to the Islamic way of life thus reviving the importance of Islamic moral conduct in the English Language.
Additionally, anyone new to the science of hadith may be overawed by its sheer volume and complexity. Tahdhib al-Akhlaq: A Hadith Guide for Personal and Social Conduct, is a gentle introduction that takes over 500 Ahadith from the six authentic collections predominantly from Bukhari and Muslim and arranges them into an easily understood and accessible subject matter.
Its unique style of inter-twining each subject matter with the appropriate verses of the Qur’an at the beginning of each chapter followed by carefully selected hadiths makes it fascinating to read, – a truly scholarly work made accessible to the general reader."
For the first time, the Islamic Sciences are put forth in a developed and methodical manner in a series produced and overseen by capable and respected authors and scholars.
Dar Al-Manhal
High School
Arabic
CBSOISET
Ishaq Al-Farhan and others
For the first time, the Islamic Sciences are put forth in a developed and methodical manner in a series produced and overseen by capable and respected authors and scholars. Enhanced by beautiful, expressive drawings which facilitate the teaching process, and even enable students to learn on their own. The series represents an important step in the field of Islamic studies.
A key feature of the series is that the teacher can choose the appropriate level for students' abilities, reading comprehension, and understanding.
Step-by-step manual for learning to read the Arabic of the Qur'an.
MELS (Muslim Education and Literary Services)
Middle School
Arabic and English
CBGSQRSET
Team of Authors
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. Recommended to be used with the two workbooks, Easy Steps in Arabic Handwriting.
Lessons cover lively character building themes extracted from the Qur’an, Hadeeth, faith, Seerah and other authentic sources.
Islamic Services Foundation (ISF)
Middle School
English
9781933301426
Nabil Sadoun, Ed.D and Majida Salem
Learning Islam 3 is for students in eighth grade. It is best for students who studied Islamic Studies using Learning Islam 1 and 2 in grades 6 and 7 and the I Love Islam series in grades 1–5.
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 six units and around forty chapters and lessons.
The titles of the units are Allah Controls the World: Belief in al-Qadar; Portraits of Faith: The Stories of Zakariyya, Yahya, Maryam, and ‘Isa; Beautiful Worship: The Rules of Siyam and Hajj; Islam Prevails over Arabia; as-Sunnah: The Other Divine Revelation; and Leading a Pure Life Style.
Each chapter includes 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 Hadeeth from the Prophet. Additionally, the Faith in Action sections encourage students to put what they learn in each chapter into action.
Pictures, illustrations, and a brilliant layout design make studying Islam an exciting endeavor for students in this age group. The review sections encourage students to consolidate their knowledge and to analyze and discuss concepts.
Language: English, Also available as (Urdu, Arabic)
Code: 807341222258
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