The purpose of this series of Islamic books is to provide young learners with an understanding of their faith according to their age level. The language of the texts, the size of the lettering, the style of graphics, and the types of exercises have all been designed to meet the age-appropriate standards for each level. In addition, the content of the text has been written according to a sequential pattern. For example, only certain information about Prophet Muhammad is included in the first level. More details are added at the second level to meet higher levels of student comprehension. This sequencing is a critical part of a strong educational program, which guides the student through a consistent learning process. Although a textbook series is essential for an Islamic Studies curriculum, it is imperative that educators use these books as a stepping stone for an active learning experience. Student retention of knowledge and love for this subject will depend upon the employment of many creative and exciting teaching techniques. Teachers may plan different projects around a particular unit. For example, when discussing "Show Kindness to Animals," students could paint their favorite animals, write a poem, or write a report on an endangered species. Islamic stories and other literature that emphasize moral values would also complement this program well. This series is intended for students who are 6 – 8 years of age. It can serve as a guideline for an Islamic Studies Program at a full-time or weekend school. Parents may also use this series at home. This Book Belongs to the Student where they will begin to learn more about themselves in relation to their family, their friends, their classmates, and most important of all, to Allah, the One and Only God. This is a book filled with wisdom and knowledge that you will need to lead a happy and loving life. It is a gift to you from your parents and teachers, those who love you and want the best for you. Now, it is time for you to receive this special knowledge that has been passed down throughout generations from the time of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, who lived over 1,425 years ago. You will learn and grow in ways that will be exciting. With this knowledge, you will become a part of the worldwide Muslim community.

This course has been designed to present the young students comprehensive Islamic education, comprising general Islamic knowledge based on the Quran and Hadeeth. 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.

All lessons in this book are thematically presented in distinct units. Topics in the Level 3 book are diverse and are presented with greater detail. Learning about our Creator remains an important focus of the entire series. Five lessons in Unit 1 is devoted to knowing our Creator. Unit 2 covers some of the important topics about our faith. Two chapters in this unit discusses two items of our faith in detail. These are our belief in the Qur'an and our belief in the Messengers. Unit 3 is about Nabi Muhammad (S), particularly reflecting on the kindness of our Nabi. Unit 4 covers life and activities of five past messengers. Unit 5 has four lessons on Islam in general. The final unit has several topics on aqidah and akhlaq in Islam.

By Level 3, students are expected to have attained the basics of Islam. They are led through more detailed lessons about Islamic principles and character building themes taken from Quran, hadeeth, and seerah. The lessons are presented as stories, related in a captivating and exciting narrative style. Activities and questions are designed to nurture comprehension and analytical skills. Colorful illustrations and graphics inspire students to learn, love, and live Islam. The book also comes with a CD of Quranic stories and nasheeds by Noorart.

The I Love Islam series presents Islam to elementary school students in an exciting and creative manner. Textbooks and workbooks gradually introduce Muslim students to the essentials of their faith and bring to light historical and cultural aspects of Islam. Each book in the series is designed to emphasize aspects of Islam appropriate for that grade level.

More About the Series
This series covers grades one through twelve and includes a student textbook, a student workbook, and a teacher's edition. The series will cover many aspects of Islam, including the following:

• Iman
• Fiqh al-ibadat
• Fiqh al-mu'amalat
• Quran
• Hadeeth
• Seerah
• Islamic character education
• The Muslim world

Features of the Series

• Presented in the English language, so all students can relate to the material
• Uses a modern methodology to reach students
• Includes simple, but engaging stories
• Contains a variety of creative exercises

About the Companion CDs
Noorart, in conjunction with the Islamic Services Foundation, is pleased to offer three companion CDs with the textbooks. Each textbook contains one CD with selections from the following audio products:

• We Are Muslims 1 & 2
• Qur’an for Little Muslims 1 & 2
• We Love Muhammad, Part 1, Life in Mecca

The text and lyrics are available in the textbooks. The corresponding units and chapters are indicated at the beginning of each selection on the CD and notated in the books for easy reference by teachers and students.

At this level, the manifestation of the Greatness of Allah in and through the creation and the importance of ihsaan are emphasized. Qur'anic studies include the memorization and recitation of Soorat An-Naba' through Soorat Al-Inshiqaaq, together with basic explanations of these soorahs. Students are introduced to narratives of Prophet Muhammad (s). The worship section deals with the adhaan, obligatory times of prayer and the importance of performing salaah with congregation. Proper care of the masjid and other public property is stressed. The grade concludes with lessons on the importance of developing good manners towards one's neighbors and others. 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.

This Arabic Conversation book is an invaluable guide to modern spoken Arabic. It has been specially designed for tourists, business travelers, and students who wish to acquire a certain amount of proficiency in spoken Arabic in a short span of time. The book is aimed at imparting basic communicative skills in spoken Arabic. This book is intended to serve the need of those whose aim is to speak Arabic fluently and confidently in a short period of time. The book covers a wide range of topics from airport to hotel, from eating to clothing, from restaurant to shopping, and many more. All expressions in the book have been given to modern standard Arabic. To help those who can't read Arabic, we have especially transcribed the Arabic text into English. This Arabic phrase book will provide the learners with basic and working knowledge of the Arabic language and enable them to understand and communicate Arabic in an excellent manner.

The Perfecting the Pillars 8 book series teaches students about the first two pillars of Islam: the shahaadah (witnessing to the oneness of Allah) and salaah. The other three pillars of Islam will be covered in the remaining 6 books of the series which are currently under development.

The lessons in this series are based on short stories that make learning the facts of the topic more enjoyable. The stories feature young children that the student can identify with and take place in different countries (i.e. America, Saudi Arabia, Egypt) to give students a world view of Islam. The stories also feature different economic and social environments to allow students to see different family structures and situations (i.e. nuclear family, orphans, needy people, widows, and interracial families).

Each book features:

• Qur’an and Hadith references
  
• Highlighted vocabulary
  
• Review section at the end of each lesson
  
• Illustrations (no animals or human beings)
  
• Glossary of Arabic terms

This book explains the first 20 of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Asmaa' Ul-Husnaa) for children using short stories featuring a young orphan boy named Ibraheem and his grandmother, Imaan. (Names 21-40 are taught in Ibraheem & Imaan Part II, and names 41-99 are taught in the Khadijah & Khaalid Part I and Part II.)

The Perfecting the Pillars 8 book series teaches students about the first two pillars of Islam: shahaadah (witnessing to the oneness of Allah) and salaah. The other three pillars of Islam will be covered in the remaining 6 books of the series which are currently under development.

The lessons in this series are based on short stories that make learning the facts of the topic more enjoyable. The stories feature young children that the student can identify with and take place in different countries (i.e. America, Saudi Arabia, Egypt) to give students a world view of Islam. The stories also feature different economic and social environments to allow students to see different family structures and situations (i.e. nuclear family, orphans, needy people, widows, and interracial families).

Each book features:

• Qur’an and Hadith references
  
• Highlighted vocabulary
  
• Review section at the end of each lesson
  
• Illustrations (no animals or human beings)
  
• Glossary of Arabic terms

This book explains number 41-70 of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah (Asmaa' Ul-Husnaa) for children using short stories featuring sister and brother, Khadijah & Khaalid. (Names 1-40 are covered in Ibraheem & Imaan Part I and Part II, and names 71-99 are covered in Khaalid & Khadijah Part II.)

"The Opening Chapter" book contains simplified tafseer of Suratul-Faatiha for children.

The Mini Tafseer Book series is designed to help parents teach their children the tafseer (exegesis or explanation) of the surahs (chapters of the Qur’an) studied in the Ad-Duha Institute Islamic Studies and Arabic program. Each book in the series covers one surah (chapter) and features:

• Special facts about the surah that make it unique
• Arabic text of the entire surah
• Transliteration of every ayah (verse) to assist non-Arabic speakers in correct pronunciation
• English translation of every ayah
• Simplified tafseer for every ayah, based on the classic tafseer of Ibn Kathir
• Highlighted Arabic vocabulary tied into the Ad-Duha Arabic Exercise Books (to assist with comprehension)
• One sentence summary of what the surah is about
• Review section at the end of each book
• Original illustrations to help students remember the topics covered in the surah
• Coloring pages in every book to make learning fun!

The content of this series has been based on the Tafseer of Ibn Kathir and the Abdullah Yusuf Ali translation of the Qur’an.

We Are Muslims: Grade 1 is designed to be used in conjunction with the Aqîdah, Fiqh & Akhlâq syllabus for first grade. This textbook acquaints young students with the basic beliefs and teachings of Islam in a simple, yet engaging manner. These lessons are arranged in a sequential manner in order to facilitate the student learning experience. This textbook lays the foundation for further study in subsequent textbooks.

This is the first textbook written to introduce the basics of Islamic 'Aqidah, Akhlaq, Fiqh, and Tawhid in a structured manner for beginning readers. The topics are selected keeping in mind the interests and abilities of six and seven year old children. Beautiful illustrations and an attractive design keep young readers interested throughout the book.
The accompanying workbook is designed to reinforce the material covered in the text while also providing practice in critical thinking skills.