From the rich, Islamic heritage, true and inspiring stories highlighting aspects of the lives of 60 Companions including outstanding women. This is one of two books that provides a lively introduction to early Muslim history and inspiring models for Muslim values, attitudes and behavior. Here the trials and triumphs of the early Muslims as individual men and women are well-portrayed. Their various paths to Islam - sometimes direct, sometimes long and tortuous, their devotion to the noble Prophet (s), their hope in God and in the life to come, their endeavors in peace and in times of hardship and struggle - all serve to cast them in a heroic mold. The Sahabah or Companions of the Prophet (s) helped to lay the foundations of a new world order and it is fitting that they should be more widely known. This is the first of two books based on the original Arabic sources and written in a style that is lively and often gripping. These two books are based on original Arabic sources and contemporary writings on early Muslim history.

From the rich, Islamic heritage, true and inspiring stories highlighting aspects of the lives of 60 Companions including outstanding women. This is one of two books that provides a lively introduction to early Muslim history and inspiring models for Muslim values, attitudes and behavior. Here the trials and triumphs of the early Muslims as individual men and women are well-portrayed. Their various paths to Islam - sometimes direct, sometimes long and tortuous, their devotion to the noble Prophet (s), their hope in God and in the life to come, their endeavors in peace and in times of hardship and struggle - all serve to cast them in a heroic mold. The Sahabah or Companions of the Prophet (s) helped to lay the foundations of a new world order and it is fitting that they should be more widely known. This is the second of two books based on the original Arabic sources and written in a style that is lively and often gripping. These two books are based on original Arabic sources and contemporary writings on early Muslim history.

This textbook has been written for the Junior High level. The History of the al-Khilafah ar-Rashidah deals with one of the most important periods of Islamic History. Following the Sunnah, this period established the principles of Shura (Consultation), responsible government, rule of law, the welfare system and human rights. The age of the 'Righteous" Caliphs represents an age who is principles embody the archetypical Islamic State. Yet this period also saw the Fitnah, a vile splitting up of the Muslim community. This textbook attempts to make this very complex situation understandable to the adolescent reader. Twenty-six lessons cover major events that characterized the period of each of the four Rightly Guided Khalifahs, including Abu Bakr As-Saddiq, 'Umar ibn Al Khattab, Uthman ibn 'Affan and Ali ibn Abu Talib (ra). Features:

1. Introduction
2. Words and terms to remember Review
3. Brief, concise lessons summarize the rule of each Khalifah
4. Modern methodology

The accompanying workbook is designed to reinforce the material covered in the twenty-six lessons of the companion textbook. Our workbooks are an integral part of IQRA's comprehensive program of Islamic education along with their accompanying textbooks. This workbook has been written for the Junior High level. The History of the al-Khilafah ar-Rashidah deals with one of the most important periods of Islamic History.Following the Sunnah, this period established the principles of Shura (Consultation), responsible government, rule of law, the welfare system and human rights. The age of the 'Righteous" Caliphs represents an age who is principles embody the archetypical Islamic State. Yet this period also saw the Fitnah, a vile splitting up of the Muslim community. This workbook attempts to make this very complex situation understandable to the adolescent reader. Twenty-six lessons cover major events that characterized the period of each of the four Rightly Guided Khalifahs, including Abu Bakr As-Saddiq, 'Umar ibn Al Khattab, Uthman ibn 'Affan and Ali ibn Abu Talib (ra). Features:

1. Introduction
2. Words and terms to remember Review
3. Brief, concise lessons summarize the rule of each Khalifah
4. Modern methodology

These are stories of the Mothers of the Believers and 16 other Sahabyat who had been given the good news of the paradise in this world by Prophet Muhammad (S). There are good examples in the lifestyle of the Mothers of the believers and women Companions especially for the Muslim women. It is necessary for all of us to study the Sirah of these noble and fortunate women. Besides the Mothers of the believers, the compiler of the book has included the description of those sixteen women who had been given the good News of the Paradise in this world by the Prophet Muhammad (S). Although the original book is in the Urdu language but the efforts of the translator had made it more beneficial for the readers. Verily, the Muslims (those who submit to Allah in Islam) men and women, the believers men and women (who believe in Islamic Monotheism), the men and the women who are obedient (to Allah), the men and women who are truthful (in their speech and deeds), the men and the women who are patient (in performing all the duties which Allah has ordered and in abstaining from all that Allah has forbidden), the men and the women who are humble (before their Lord - Allah), the men and the women who give Sadaqat (i.e. Zakat and alms), the men and the women who observe Saum (fast) (the obligatory fasting during the month of Ramadan, and the optional Nawafil fasting), the men and the women who guard their chastity (from illegal sexual acts) and the men and the women who remember Allah much with their hearts and tongues. Allah has prepared for them forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise). (33:35) This book is about the life stories of the Mothers of the believers and sixteen Prophet's women Companions. They were those pure and virtuous women of Islam who were honored during the very lifetime of the Prophet with the prediction that they would live forever in Paradise in the Hereafter. All the Mothers of the believers were of very noble character and conduct and pleased Allah so much that He sent special greeting for Khadijah (R) 'Aishah (R) , had a brilliant mind and a remarkable memory, and had the distinction of being the source of many Ahadith because of her long association with the Prophet. Her knowledge of the many branches of religion like Tafsir, Haddith, Fiqh and Shari'ah, her wisdom in interpretation, her mastery of the teachings of the Prophet - all these qualities made her one of the most remarkable personalities of the time. Female Companions were very active in religion as well as in politics and business. They were so courageous in the battlefield that their services like giving medical aid to the soldiers, nursing the wounded on the battlefields, and providing food and water to the wounded and thirsty can be found in history. They spread the message of Islam and it is proved by many of the instances that converted many of the disbelievers to Islam. There are many more stories likes this that will encourage our Islamic sisters to get more knowledge about such great women. I hope that they will study this book thoroughly and try their best to follow these noble women of Islam.

This level tells the story of Maryam as she lived with the People of Israel and gave birth to the Prophet Esa (peace be upon him). The fourth level is suitable for 10 year old children and those who are more proficient readers.