Introduction One of the defining values of Islamic education should include the principles and values of Islam with a focus on human values in discussion, tolerance, moderation, peace and volunteering. Many schools are often challenged to find suitable Islamic books that ideally meet these values. We encourage you to explore the Weekend Learning series of Islamic Studies books and other supplementary books. These books very closely meet and exceed the broad objectives of the valued defined above. Weekend Learning Publishers is one of the major providers of Islamic books in the world. The books are based on Sunni Islam. From the time of our first publication in 2007, our books have been adopted by more than 1,500 schools all over the world. With nearly a million copies sold all over the world, our books are clearly most sought after Islamic Studies series today. We encourage you to explore our flagship series—the Islamic Studies textbooks. The books have vast range of topics, reviewed by several scholars and approved by large number of schools. Teachers find materials helpful for their classes. The chapters are presented in distinct units, and they are arranged thematically. This makes the series of books resourceful, informative, and inspirational. The lessons will benefit students, empower teachers, and significantly improve learning Islam. Weekend Learning Publishers is committed to providing the finest books on Islam to benefit a new generation of students all over the world. 1
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IntroductionOne of the defining values of Islamic education should include the principles and values of Islam with a focus on human values in discussion, tolerance, moderation, peace and volunteering.
Many schools are often challenged to find suitable Islamic books that ideally meet these values.
We encourage you to explore the Weekend Learning series of Islamic Studies books and other supplementary books. These books very closely meet and exceed the broad objectives of the valued defined above.
Weekend Learning Publishers is one of the major providers of Islamic books in the world. The books are based on Sunni Islam. From the time of our first publication in 2007, our books have been adopted by more than 1,500 schools all over the world. With nearly a million copies sold all over the world, our books are clearly most sought after Islamic Studies series today.
We encourage you to explore our flagship series—the Islamic Studies textbooks. The books have vast range of topics, reviewed by several scholars and approved by large number of schools. Teachers find materials helpful for their classes. The chapters are presented in distinct units, and they are arranged thematically. This makes the series of books resourceful, informative, and inspirational. The lessons will benefit students, empower teachers, and significantly improve learning Islam.
Weekend Learning Publishers is committed to providing the finest books on Islam to benefit a new generation of students all over the world.
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All books published by Weekend Learning Publishers focus on establishing a connection between deen and dunya, with teachings drawn from the Qur’ān and Sunnah. The Islamic Studies series is no exception. Providing a clear understanding of the teachings of the Creator and His Messenger is the cornerstone of all Islamic Studies books. This series of textbooks aims to create a society well grounded in the spiritual and ethical call of Islam.
A good textbook would fail to deliver without a curriculum to back up the book. Similarly, a good curriculum would be useless without textbooks or lessons to accompany the curriculum. We do not want your Islamic Studies program to suffer for the lack of a meaningful curriculum. A curriculum is like radar or a compass; without radar or a compass, the ship sails aimlessly.
With the Weekend Learning series of Islamic Studies books, you will find a curriculum and topics in the books that support the curriculum. The curriculum includes topics based on the Qur’ān, Hadith, nabis and rasuls, aqidah, fiqh, seerah, Islamic history, past communities, companions, ideology, ethics, and so forth. Many topics of contemporary interest are covered, such as dating, male-female relationships, Muslim American identity, Islam in the workplace, racism, and Islamic finance.The lessons in the curriculum are presented in a logical, systematic manner to suit the teaching needs of Islamic schools. Topics have been selected based on age, grade, and students’ learning level.
All topics are based on general Sunni principles and interpretations. The lessons are true to the teachings of Islam. If a fact cannot be verified by the Qur’ān or Sunnah, it has been excluded. The teachings of many historical incidents involving nabis and rasūls are carefully presented by eliminating biblical bias and remaining true to the Qur’ān. Students will gain an enlightened and proper understanding of what the messengers did and did not do. All lessons in the Weekend Learning series were reviewed and approved by in-house and national and international authorities.
Books from the Weekend Learning series will help make teaching productive and resourceful. All lessons are presented in distinct units, and they are arranged thematically. This will help teachers focus on the theme of a unit and make teaching easier and rewarding.
Most teachers in Sunday schools are volunteers. Many do not have formal teaching experience. They do not have time to prepare lesson plans or research topics before each class. The chapters in the textbooks are designed specifically for the learning needs of each grade level. There is no need for teachers to tone down a lesson or otherwise alter it in order to make it relevant to the class. We have already done the work for them. Each chapter is structured, resourceful, and easy to teach. The length and depth of each lesson is age- and grade-appropriate. All lessons are tailored for classes 50 to 60 minutes in length.
Annotated Teacher’s Edition Weekend Learning Publishers offers additional resources for teachers. Annotated Teacher’s Editions of Islamic Studies book will help guide teachers with planning and organizing lessons. In higher-grade levels, lessons are increasingly complex, requiring additional information and preparation for teachers.
Teacher’s Editions provide explanations of key concepts in addition to relevant āyat, meanings and teaching ideas. Exam questions and homework solutions are also included. Teacher’s Editions are available for Islamic Studies books—from Level 1 to Level 10.
Major themes in the books
The Weekend Learning series covers an unparalleled range of topics enjoyed by teachers and students alike. Major themes in the books include:
Religion of Islam ■ Allāh—the Creator The Qur’ān and Hadīth ■ Aqidah of Islam Divine books ■ Five-Pillars of Islam and their importance ■ Short biographies of 19 nabis and rasuls ■ Entire biography of Rasūlullāh Key events during the Makkah and Madinah periods ■ Lives and achievements of the four Khalifahs ■ Role of important women in Islam Biographies of some of the companions Selected stories from the Qur’ān ■ Principles of tahdhib ■ Islamic akhlaq ■ Steps of Salat ■ Fiqh of Salat ■ Islamic empires Contemporary issues ■ Interfaith topics
Homework is necessary to ensure student learning is reinforced. Therefore, homework assignments are included at the end of each chapter. Teacher can assign the homework to be completed in the textbook itself, or provide printed copies to students. The handouts can be printed from a USB flash drive. All the homework assignments, exam questions, and many other resources are included on the flash drive. All files on the flash drive are in PDF format and MS-Word format. One flash drive contains the necessary materials for all Islamic Studies lessons.
For details, see page 38.
Homework is included in the textbooks at the end of each lesson. These homework assignments should suffice for most schools. However, additional workbooks are available for each level of Islamic Studies books. Each student workbook contains many quizzes and activities that are not included in the textbook. These review questions and exercises will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. They will also assist with the meaningful integration of the material in the textbooks. The workbooks will also enhance students’ test-taking skills and prepare them for advanced learning.
For details, see pages 32–33.
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Islamic Studies Curriculum
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The Islamic Studies: Kindergarten book is intended for children ages 4–5. Today, Kindergarten is like the new “first” grade—where children learn a lot but also have fun. The goal of kindergarten is to encourage and build good feelings about school and learning. Students begin with a very basic curriculum. The book emphasizes the most important academic activity—developing literacy through reading and writing.
Islamic Studies for Kindergarten begins by building familiarity with key written and spoken words. The objective is to introduce the basic ideas of Islam through various activities—writing, coloring, cutting, gluing, sorting, listening, singing, and sometimes simply playing.
The Level 1 book is intended for children ages 5–8 who can read short sentences and write short phrases. This is their first year in a formal Islamic class. Typically, these students are in first or second grade.
All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. The Level 1 book introduces students to the fundamentals of Islam. These students have very little or no knowledge about Allah, Islam, the Qur’an, and the Messenger. The lessons in this book attempt to walk students through the basics of Islam. Assuming students have no prior knowledge, the book takes the first step toward formal curriculum-based learning. The goal here is to keep it simple and enjoyable, yet informative. Each chapter provides the Islamic foundation appropriate for this age group. The concepts learned in this book will be covered in greater detail in future grade levels.
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Content of Level 1 Unit 1: Aqaid: Our Belief Allah: Our Creator Islam Our Faith Nabi Muhammad The Qur’anUnit 2: Knowing Allah Allah Loves Us Remembering Allah Allah Rewards UsUnit 3: Our Ibadat Five Pillars of Islam Shahadah: The First Pillar Salat: The Second Pillar Zakat: The Third Pillar Fasting: The Fourth Pillar Hajj: The Fifth PillarUnit 4: Messengers of Allah Adam (A): The First Nabi Nuh (A): Saved From the Great Flood Ibrahim (A): Never Listen to Shaitan Musa (A): Challenging A Bad Ruler Isa (A): A Great Nabi of AllahUnit 5: Other Basics of Islam Angels: They Always Work for Allah Shaitan: Our Enemy Makkah and Madinah Eid: Two FestivalsUnit 6: Akhlaq and Adab in lslam Good Manners Kindness and Sharing Respect Forgiveness Thanking Allah
For Level 1, most homework assignments in Lessons 1–15 require drawing a circle around the correct answer. Minimal writing is required.
A variety of homework assignments are provided.The time commitment is 10–15 minutes.
Children have short attention spans. Brief paragraphs introduce two or three simple concepts.
Each lesson begins with a coloring page. Students will spend about five minutes coloring the picture.
In-class work is provided for a short break and to reinforce learning.
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The Level 2 book is intended for children ages 6–8 who have completed the Level 1 book from Weekend Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam. This is their first or second year in a formal Islamic class.
The Level 2 book continues to introduce some of the fundamental concepts of Islam. For some students, this is their first year in an Islamic school. This book covers topics on Allah, Nabi Muhammad, our ibadat and other themes. Learning about Allah and Nabi Muhammad is a life-long process that cannot be completed in one or two grades. From a young age, children should learn about Islamic adab and akhlaq. These topics will continue to be covered in future grades. A brief history of some of the messengers of Allah is also included. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units.
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Content of Level 2 Unit 1: The Creator—His Message Allah: Our Creator How Does Allah Create? Allah: What Does He Do? What Allah Does Not Do The Qur’an Hadith and SunnahUnit 2: Our Ibadat Shahadah: The First Pillar Salah: The Second Pillar Zakah: The Third Pillar Sawm: The Fourth Pillar Hajj: The Fifth Pillar Wudu: Keeping Our Bodies CleanUnit 3: Messengers of Allah Ibrahim (A): A Friend of Allah Yaqub (A) and Yusuf (A) Musa (A) and Harun (A) Yunus (A) Nabi Muhammad Unit 4: Learning About Islam Obey Allah, Obey Rasul Day of Judgment—the Hereafter Our Masjid Common Islamic Phrases Food that We May EatUnit 5: Akhlaq and Adab in lslam Truthfulness Kindness Respect Responsibility Obedience Cleanliness Honesty
Key words to learn are presented in bold and a different color.
Children in have short attention spans. Brief paragraphs introduce two or three simple concepts. This will enable them remember the concepts.
Each chapter is followed by a two- to-three-page homework. The time commitment for assignment is 10–15 minutes.
Children have short attention spans. Brief paragraphs introduce two or three simple concepts.
At the end of each chapter, a list of words learned in the chapter are compiled for quick review.
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The Level 3 book is intended for children ages 7–10 who have completed the Level 2 book from Weekend Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam. This is their second or third year in a formal Islamic class.
The Level 3 book further develops the basic concepts learned previously. Students will learn why we worship and the reasons for worshipping in prescribed formats. Students will also learn the qualities of our Imān and some of the duties Allāh wants us to perform in addition to our ritual duties. The life of Nabi Muhammad is divided into Makkah and Madinah periods to provide additional details. A brief history of some of the messengers of Allah is also included. Topics on Islamic adab and akhlaq continue to be covered in this grade. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units.
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Content of Level 3Unit 1: Knowing About Allah Who is Allāh? What Allāh Is and Is Not Allāh: The Most Merciful Allāh: The Best Judge What Does Allāh Want Us to Do?Unit 2: Teachings of Islam We Are Muslims: We Have ‘Imān Belief in the Qur’ān Belief in the Messengers Hadīth and Sunnah Jinn Muslims in North America The Right Path: The Straight PathUnit 3: Nabi Muhammad Kindness of Rasūlullāh How Rasūlullāh Treated Others Our Relationship with RasūlullāhUnit 4: Messengers of Allah Ismā‘īl (A) and Ishāq (A) Shu‘aib (A): A Nabi of Allāh Dāwūd (A): A Nabi of Allāh ‘Isā (A): A Nabi of AllāhUnit 5: Learning About lslam The Ka‘bah Masjid an-Nabawi: The Nabi’s Masjid Bilāl ibn Rabāh Zaid ibh HārithahUnit 6: Akhlaq and Adab in lslam Ways To Be a Good Person Kindness: A Virtue of Believers Forgiveness: A Good Quality Good Deeds: A Duty Upon Us Perseverance: Never Give Up Punctuality: Doing Things on Time
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3Concepts and ideas previously learned are now reinforced with greater detail.
The Right amount of material is covered in one class period.
In-class work is provided for a short break and to reinforce learning.
Distinct paragraph headings explain one or two concepts.
Key words to learn are presented in bold and different color.
Children have short attention spans. Brief paragraphs introduce two or three simple concepts.
Several lessons have short ayat or other Arabic phrases. While reading the lesson, students are encouraged to read these ayat.
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The Level 4 book is intended for children ages 8–11 who have completed the Level 3 book from Weekend Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam. This is their third or fourth year in a formal Islamic class.
Topics in the Level 4 book are diverse and are presented with greater detail. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. Learning about Allāh remains an important focus of the entire series, as well as the life of Nabi Muhammad. The unit on how Islam changed Arabia takes a closer look at the life of Nabi Muhammad before and after receiving divine revelations. With the ritual duties becoming obligatory to students in this age group, several topics on the Fiqh of salāt are introduced. The lives of the four Khalīfas are covered in greater detail in order to explain their contributions to Islam. Several moral-building lessons are also included.
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Unit 1: Knowing the Creator Rewards of Allāh: Everybody Receives Them
Discipline of Allāh Names of Allāh Books of AllāhUnit 2: How Islam Changed Arabia Pre-Islamic Arabia The Year of the Elephant Early Life of Muhammad Life Before Becoming a Nabi First Revelation Makkah Period Hijrat to Madīnah Madīnah PeriodUnit 3: Rightly Guided Khalīfah Abū Bakr (r): The First Khalifah ‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb (r) ‘Uthmān ibn ‘Affān (r) ‘Ali ibn Abū Tālib (r)Unit 4: The Messengers of Allāh Hūd (A): Struggle to Guide People Sālih (A): To Guide the Misguided Mūsā (A): His Life and Actions Sulaimān (A): A King and Servant of AllahUnit 5: Fiqh of Salāt Preparation for Salāt Requirements of Salāt Mubtilāt us-Salāt How to Pray Behind an ImāmUnit 6: General Islamic Topics Compilers of Hadīth Shaitān’s Mode of Operation Day of Judgment Eid: Its Significance Truthfulness: A Quality of Muslims Perseverance: Keep on Trying
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4The right amount of material is covered in one class period.
Historical perspectives are clearly mentioned to establish connections between the past and the present.
Key words to learn are presented in bold and a different color.
Concept building and review questions are presented in each chapter to reinforce learning.
Short paragraphs with distinct headings guide concept development.
Rasūlullāh’s biography is extensively covered throughout the series of books. Important events are discussed in greater detail.
Topics on how Islam changed the social and religious conditions in Arabia are included throughout the series.
Maps and time lines are included as needed to enhance learning
Important facts and interesting snippets are highlighted in textboxes for quick review and topic-related learning.
Most of the lessons have short ayat or other Arabic phrases. This encourages students to read the ayat and establish a connection with the Qur’an.
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The Level 5 book is intended for children ages 9–12 who have completed the Level 4 book from Weekend Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam.
All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. The first few chapters in the Level 5 book focus on the Creator and His message. Chapter 2 explains why we should worship Allāh. Chapter 4 discusses uniform activities of the messengers, and dispels many of the misconceptions about them. Unit 2 provides details about the important battles and their impact on the history of early Islam. Unit 3 offers history of some of the messengers, particularly focusing on the morals to be learned from the messengers’ lives. Some age-appropriate ethical issues are also discussed. Unit 5 teaches students to take a close look at some Islamic values and teachings, and encourages them to adopt these values.
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Content of Level 5Unit 1: The Creator and His Message Tawhīd, Kāfir, Kufr, Shirk and Nifāq Why Should We Worship Allāh? Revelation of the Qur’ān Characteristics of the MessengersUnit 2: The Battles, Developments Pledges of ‘Aqabah The Battle of Badr The Battle of Uhud The Battle of the Trench The Treaty of Hudaibiyah Liberation of MakkahUnit 3: The Messengers of Allāh Adam (A): The Creation of Mankind Ibrāhīm (A) Debate With Polytheists Ibrāhīm (A): Plan Against Idols Luqmān (A): A Wise Man’s Lifelong Teachings Yūsuf (A): His Childhood Yūsuf (A): His Righteousness Yūsuf (A): Dream Comes True Ayyūb (A): Patience and Perseverance Zakariyyāh (A), Yahyā (A)Unit 4: Islam in the World Major Masājid in the WorldUnit 5: Islamic Values, Teachings Upholding Truth: A Duty for All Believers Responsibility and Punctuality My Mind My Body Kindness and Forgiveness The Middle Path: Ways to Avoid Two Extremes Salāt: Its Significance Sawm: Its Significance Zakāt and Sadaqah: Similarities and Differences
Lessons and topics are written in age-appropriate language to help students understand and learn important historical events.
Clear explanations are provided about historical events. In this case, the lesson explains the background of the battle.
Every chapter has in-class review questions and Points to Ponder. The review questions help reinforce material learned. The Points to Ponder encourages students to think critically and reflect on a particular issue related to the chapter.
Key words to learn are presented in bold and a different color.
The right amount of material is covered in one class period.
Homework is included at the end of each chapter.
Short paragraphs with distinct headings guide concept development.
Most of the lessons have a few relevant ayat. This encourage students to read the ayat and establish a connection with the Qur’an.
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The Level 6 book is intended for children ages 10–12 who have completed the Level 5 book from Weekend Learning.
Like the other books in this series, the Level 6 book also contains vast range of topics. It begins with several lessons on the Creator, His promise, His books, and His teachings. Unit 4 covers the lives and mission of several nabis. The greatest legacy one can pass on to the next generation is the legacy of faith and character. Character building and understanding of human interactions are the themes in units 3, 7 and 8. Unit 5 introduces topics related to three illustrious women of Islam. Unit 6 covers topics on the invisible. A thorough understanding of rūh, nafs, angels, jinn, and shaitān is necessary to gain comprehensive knowledge of Islam. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units.
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Content of Level 6 Unit 1: The Creator–His Message Attributes of Allāh The Promise of Allāh Unit 2: The Qur’ān and Hadith Objective of the Qur'an? Compilation of the Qur’ān Previous Books and the Qur’ān Compilation of HadīthUnit 3: Fundamentals of Deen The Importance of Shahādah Khushū in Salāt Taqwā: A Quality of BelieversUnit 4: Messengers of Allāh Nūh (A) Tālūt, Jālūt, and Dāwūd (A) Dāwūd (A) and Sulaimān (A) Mūsā (A) and Fir‘awn Mūsā (A) and Khidir ‘Isā (A) and Maryam (ra)Unit 5: Women of Islam Khadījah (ra) ‘A’ishah (ra) Fātimah (ra) Some Prominent MuslimahsUnit 6: Knowledge Enrichment Al-Qiyāmah: The Awakening Rūh and Nafs The Angels and Jinn Shaitān: The Invisible EnemyUnit 7: The Current Society My Friend Is Muslim Now Friendship: How to Choose a Friend? Muslims Around the World People of Other FaithUnit 8: Developing Islamic Values Greed and Dishonesty Avoiding Extravagance
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Most of the lessons have a few relevant ayat. This encourage students to read the ayat and establish a connection with the Qur’an.
Brief paragraphs introduce two or three basic concepts and explain them in simple language.
Short paragraphs with distinct headings guide concept development.
Most lessons have Points to Ponder that encourage students think critically and reflect on a particular issue related to the chapter.
Lessons and topics are written in age-appropriate language to help students understand and learn important historical events.
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The Level 7 book is intended for students ages 12–15 who are able to understand abstract concepts and who can read Arabic without difficulty.
All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. Unit 1 focuses on the Creator and His religion. This unit answers questions about Allāh, Islam, faith, and the Qur’ān. As in other levels, the stories of some of the Messengers are discussed in Unit 2. A few other fascinating stories from the Qur’ān are presented in Unit 3. Unit 4 discusses the life and contributions of two companions who shaped the early history of Islam. Several diverse topics to enrich students’ knowledge are discussed in Unit 5. Unit 6 describes several moral and ethical issues addressed in the Qur’ān. Proper adab and akhlaq learned from the Qur’ān is the best.
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Content of Level 7 Unit 1: The Creator Why Islam? What is Islam? Belief in Allāh The Qur’ān: Its Qualitative Names Istighfar: Seeking Forgiveness of Allāh Allāh: Angry or Kind? Unit 2: Stories of the Messengers Ādam (A): Trial of the Messenger Life of Ibrāhīm (A) Sacrifice of Ibrāhīm (A) Lūt (A): Message for Modern Societies Yūsuf (A)—The Will to Overcome TemptationUnit 3: Stories from the Qur’ān Companions of the Cave Dhul Qurnain: Journey of a King Effective Debate and Negotiation Styles in the Qur’ānUnit 4: Two Companions Abū Sufyān (r) Khālid Ibn Walīd (r)Unit 5: Knowledge Enrichment The Character of the Messengers Rasūlullāh’s Marriages Lailatul Qadr Fasting During Ramadan My Family Is Muslim Now Science in the Qur’ān Lessons from Past CivilizationsUnit 6: Teachings of the Qur’ān Amr Bil Ma‘rūf Guard Your Tongue Islamic Greetings How to Achieve Success Permitted and Prohibited Types of Behavior Allāh Loves
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Short paragraphs with distinct headings introduce two or three simple concepts.
Many of the lessons have a few relevant ayat. This encourages students to read the ayat and establish a connection with the Qur’an.
Qur’ānic principles are clearly presented and explained.
The lessons in higher levels promote the application of knowledge. This is achieved through carefully selected topics. Critical thinking is encouraged. All lessons teach Islamic beliefs and interpretations based on the Qur’ān and authentic Hadith.
Chapters do not simply narrate a historical event; they highlight the underlying reasons and explains the causes.
Most lessons have Points to Ponder that encourage students think critically and reflect on a particular issue related to the chapter.
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The Level 8 book is intended for students ages 13–16 who are able to understand abstract concepts and social responsibility.
All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. Unit 1 begins with several lessons on the Creator and His message. Along with explaining the Sunan of Allāh, the unit analyzes several Qur’ānic verses. Nabi Muhammad and the challenges he faced in Madinah are the subjects of units 2 and 3. Units 4 and 5 provide the ideal Islamic ethical framework. This framework describes the foundation of the best kind of Islamic society. Certain moral and ethical standards must be followed when a person interacts with family members, neighbors, or friends. Students are taught to be honest and forthright in private and public life. Unit 6 offers a few topics on how certain political matters affected Islam after the death of Nabi Muhammad.
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Content of Level 8 Unit 1: Knowing the Creator Divine Names Sunan of Allāh Objectives of the Qur’ān Sūrah Hujurat: Its Teachings True Piety: Analysis of Verse 2:177 Ayātul QursiUnit 2: The Messenger of Allāh The Person Muhammad Farewell Pilgrimage Finality of Prophethood Hadīth: Collection and Classification Unit 3: Challenges in Madīnah Hypocrites Banu Qaynuka: Threat Within Madinah Banu Nadir: Treachery Within Madinah Banu Qurayzah Mission to TabūkUnit 4: Islamic Ethical Framework Friends and Friendship Friendship With Non-Muslims Dating in Islam Hold Firmly the Rope of Allāh Elements of a Bad LifeUnit 5: Islamic Values, Teachings Duties Toward Parents Hope, Hopefulness, Hopelessness Trials in Life Permitted and Prohibited Food Performance of Hajj Parables in the Qur’ānUnit 6: Islam After the Rasūl Early History of Shī‘ah Muslims Ummayad Dynasty Abbasid Dynasty
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Important facts and interesting snippets are highlighted in textboxes for quick review topic-related and learning.
Many of the chapters encourage students to uphold social and moral responsibilities. The chapters do not use a lecturing tone; they employ sensible examples to promote voluntary compliance.
Many of the lessons have a few relevant ayat. This encourages students to read the ayat and establish a connection with the Qur’an.
Homework is included at the end of each lesson. The time requirement for homework is about 10 minutes.
The lessons in higher levels promote the application of knowledge. This is achieved through carefully selected topics. Critical thinking is encouraged. All lessons teach Islamic beliefs and interpretations based on the Qur’ān and authentic Hadith.
Qur’ānic principles are clearly presented and explained.
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The Level 9 book is intended for students ages 14–17 who have completed the Level 8 book from Weekend Learning. These students are mature, able to understand abstract concepts, and able to critically analyze difficult subjects.
All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. Unit 1 offers several topics to encourage students to ponder the message of the Qur’ān. This encouragement continues in Unit 2, where students will explore the Qur’āninc perspective on certain issues. Certain moral and ethical standards must be followed when a person interacts with family members, neighbors or friends. Unit 3 explains some of these ethical standards. Several discussions on the life of Nabi Muhammad are presented in unit 4. Unit 5 presents several diverse topics on Islam, to enable and encourage students to widen the scope of their learning.
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Content of Level 9 Unit 1: A Reflection on the Divine Signs of Allāh in Nature Pondering the Qur’ān Preservation and Compilation of the Qur’ān Ibadat—Easy Ways to Do ItUnit 2: An Islamic Perspective Why Human Beings Are Superior Is Islam a Violent Religion? Shariah Justice in IslamUnit 3: Ethical Standards in Islam Peer Pressure Choices We Make Islamic Perspective on Dating Indecency Alcohol and Gambling Permitted and Prohibited Food Food of the People of the Book Family ValuesUnit 4: Essays on Rasulullah Khadījah (ra) Rasūlullāh’s Multiple Marriages Marriage to Zainab (ra) The Prophet: A Great Army General Prophecy of Muhammad in the Bible Allegations Against RasūlullāhUnit 5: A Reflection on Islam God’s Chosen People Mūsā’s (A) Personality Essentials of Salat Life Cycle of Truth How Ramadan Makes Us Better Muslims in North America
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The lessons in higher levels promote the application of knowledge. This is achieved through carefully selected topics. Critical thinking is encouraged. All lessons teach Islamic beliefs and interpretations based on the Qur’ān and authentic Hadith.
Many of the chapters encourage students to uphold social and moral responsibilities. The chapters do not use a lecturing tone; they employ sensible examples to promote voluntary compliance.
Abundant citations of Qur’ānic ayat are included. These citations allow students cross-reference ayat with the source.
Qur’ānic principles are clearly presented and explained.
Chapters do not simply narrate a Qur’ānic story; they highlight the underlying moral.
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The Level 10 book is intended for students ages 14–17 who have completed the Level 9 book from Weekend Learning. These students are mature, able to understand abstract concepts, and able to critically analyze difficult subjects.
All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. In addition to chapters about knowing the Creator, the book presents selected topics on interfaith studies, Islamic finance, and marriage and family in Islam. Unit 5 discusses the important fundamentals of Islamic investment and faith-based wealth building. At this age, many students begin to look for summer jobs or other part-time employment. As they begin to earn money and plan for a future career, they will learn how to mange their earning and spending.
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Content of Level 10 Unit 1: Knowing the Creator Understanding the Word “Allāh” Al-Fātihah: An Analysis of Its Message Al-Fātihah vs The Lord’s Prayer Muhkam and Mutashābihat Āyāt Al-‘Asr: The Formula of Success Qur’ānic CalligraphyUnit 2: Interfaith Studies The Bible and the Qur’ān The Ten Commandments and Islam Interfaith DialogueUnit 3: Marriage and Family The Status of Women in Islam Marriage to Non-Muslims Marrying Four Women Difficult Questions on Marriage A Muslim FamilyUnit 4: General Islamic Topics Who are the Khalīfah on Earth? False Piety Superstition Do Not Transgress Limits Secular and Religious Duties Islamic Views on RacismUnit 5: Principles of Finance in Islam Public Finance in Early Islam Wealth in The Qur'ān Islamic Investment Language of Investment Faith-Based Wealth Building Managing Earning and Spending Leading an Interest-Free LifeUnit 6: Islam and the World Islamic Architecture Islam in Spain and Portugal
Islamic Studies: Level 10Revised and Enlarged Edition
The lessons in higher levels promote the application of knowledge. This is achieved through carefully selected topics. Critical thinking is encouraged. All lessons teach Islamic belief and interpretation based on the Qur’ān and authentic Hadith.
Abundant citations of Qur’ānic ayat are included. These citations allow students to cross-reference ayat with the source.
Teachers may use the Qur’ānic citations to encourage students to undertake additional scholastic study or to explore additional resources.
Islamic viewpoints on various topics are clearly explained in order to provide students authentic Islamic perspectives.
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The Level 11–12 book is intended for students ages 14–17 who have completed the Level 9 or 10 book from Weekend Learning. These students are mature, able to understand abstract concepts, and able to critically analyze difficult subjects.
All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. The chapters in Unit 1 offers a critical consideration of Muslim beliefs and explain the rationale behind these beliefs. Units 2 3, and 4 present selected topics on morals, impulse, importance of trusting Allāh, and what it takes to be a true believer. Several critical concepts are analyzed in unit 5. Unit 6 discusses topics on faith-based wealth building to encourage students to manage their finances as they begin to earn money and plan for a future career.
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Content of Level 11-12 Unit 1: Understanding Our Belief Islam Muslim Shahādah Belief in Allāh Belief in the Angels Belief in the Revealed Books Belief in the Messengers Belief in the HereafterUnit 2: The “Driver” Within Us Life’s Ultimate Purpose Wealth Is the “Driver” The “Driver” Within UsUnit 3: A Heart for Allāh When Allāh Seems Distant Tawakkul: Trust in Allāh Du‘ā: How Does Allāh Respond? A Heart for AllāhUnit 4: Controlling Our Thoughts Controlling Your Thoughts Maintaining a Relationship The Power of Forgiveness Reading the Qur’ān Afraid to Think, Forbidden to AskUnit 5: A Review of Key Concepts Lower Your Gaze ‘Ā’ishah (ra): The Child Bride “Strike” in Sūrah An-Nisā’ The Myth About the Satanic Verse How Jesus Became Christ Rūh and NafsUnit 6: Faith-Based Wealth Building Taking Financial Control Early Fundamental of Finance Islamic Investment
Islamic Studies: Level 11–12Revised and Enlarged Edition
Islamic viewpoints on various topics are clearly explained in order to provide students authentic Islamic perspectives.
Abundant citations of Qur’ānic ayat are included. These citations allow students to in cross-reference ayat with the source.
What is life’s ultimate purpose? What drives us? Why do we trust in God? These and several other thought-provoking topics are discussed in this book.
The lessons promote application of core Islamic knowledge. This is achieved through carefully selected topics. Critical thinking is encouraged. All lessons teach Islamic beliefs and interpretations based on the Qur’ān and authentic Hadith.
Lessons and topics are appropriate for mature students who can analyze complex issues.
These workbooks are designed to complement the Islamic Studies textbooks. A large number of review questions and activities will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thought-provoking quizzes and exercises will help reinforce learning and assist with the meaningful integration of the material in the textbooks. The workbooks will also enhance studetns’ test taking skills and prepare them for advanced learning.
Un ensemble distinctif de livres d’études islamiques
French editions
ProgrammeLes livrets de la collection “Etudes islamiques” publiés par les éditions Weekend Learning constituent ensemble un programme complet correspondant à douze années d’apprentissage. Le programme couvre de larges aspects de l’islam, en se fondant sur l’étude du Quran et des vrais hadiths. Certains sujets sont abordés de façon systématique pour répondre aux besoins pédagogiques d’un enseignement islamique dispensé le week-end. Les thèmes sont choisis en fonction de l’âge, de la classe et du niveau d’apprentissage des élèves. Certains sont abordés plusieurs fois, à des âges et à des niveaux différents, pour apporter une perspective nouvelle, des détails ou pour insister sur des points précis. Les enseignants et les directeurs d’école apprécieront la cohésion et la cohérence du programme. Les enseignants sauront toujours exactement ce que les élèves ont appris d’année en année, ainsi qu’au terme du programme.
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Comprehensive Resource Package for Enrichment and Reinforcement
As students advance to higher levels, the lessons become increasingly detailed. Many chapters discuss complex issues that may require additional explanation. Often teachers require additional resources to plan and organize a class. Teachers need to prepare lessons for the class, but time may not permit them to perform all the necessary research and collect all the available tools. This is where the Annotated Teacher’s Edition will become a valuable resource.
For lower-level books, the lessons are simple and abridged. However, even then, the lower level lessons require some explanations and teaching tips. These explanations and tips are not included in the textbook. If teachers have these resources handy, they will feel empowered and enjoy teaching. For these reasons, the Annotated Teacher’s Edition will be immensely beneficial and is a must for teachers in Level 1 to Level 4 classes.
At Weekend Learning, we want to make teaching to be enriching, rewarding, and effective. The Annotated Teacher’s Editions of the Islamic Studies books provide exactly what teachers need—explanations, strategies, resources, activities, and teaching tips.
An Annotated Teacher’s Edition is the same edition as the student textbook, but it provides additional details, answers, and teaching tips.
• Additional explanations of key concepts are provided, eliminating the need for further research. • Focus questions and anticipated student questions and responses are included. • Additional āyat, meanings, and teaching ideas are incorporated.• Homework assignments and answers are provided.• Additional question banks and answers are included. • Ready-made exam questions and answers are provided. • Each book includes a CD-ROM containing PowerPoint slides and other teaching materials.
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• This two-volume biography of Rasūlullāh are designed for students in full-time and weekend Islamic schools.
• The experiences and events of Rasūlullāh’s life are explained in a manner to build the moral and spiritual character of students.
• The books do not simply narrate the events, but they promote personal reflection so students might internalize the morals of actions of Rasūlullāh and the divinely planned events that affected Rasūlullāh’s (S) life.
• Each chapter helps students understand the divine wisdom behind many of the events.
• The use of timelines, maps, chapter notes, and simple graphics aid in concept building.
• Each chapter is divided into short sections with distinct sub-headings for easy comprehension.
• Each chapter is a separate lesson, therefore, it is ideal for one class period. • The sequential development of events and the connections between them
are maintained from lesson to lesson. • End-of-chapter questions and question banks help to reinforce learning.
A Journey Beyond the StoriesTo the divine wisdom behind the events
These books not only narrate the stories but also encourage critical thinking and personal reflection on the life of Rasūlullāh. The chapters provide a refreshing and honest explanation of the challenges and struggles in Rasūlullāh’s life. All of these events happened in accordance with divine providence allowing us to fully appreciate the Divine. Examples from the book include:
Makkah Period Madinah Period
These questions and many others are answered in the books.
• Allāh could have made Abdullāh, Aminah and ‘Abd al-Muttalib live longer so that Muhammad would not become an orphan. What is the divine wisdom behind these tragedies in Rasūlullāh’s life?
• Allāh could have defeated Abrahah using the Quraish, but it did not happen that way. Why did the Quraish not fight Abrahah? What is the divine wisdom in destroying Abrahah in such an unprecedented way?
• Why did Abū Tālib protect his nephew Muhammad, knowing full well that his nephew was working against his own pagan religious beliefs?
• Allāh could have made Abū Tālib accept Islam. Even Khosrow or Heraclius, to name a few rulers, could have accepted Islam. What is the divine wisdom behind them not accepting Islam even after receiving the invitation?
• Rasūlullāh (S) prayed to Allāh to make either Abū Jahl or ‘Umar al Khattāb accept Islam. Abū Jahl did not accept Islam, but ‘Umar al Khattāb accepted Islam. Why?
• Rasūlullāh (S) sent certain Muslims to Abyssinia—apparently to avoid oppression—but the group did not include members that were severely oppressed. What is the divine wisdom behind this act?
• The permission to fight was given after the Muslims arrived in Madīnah. Why was permission not given during the Makkan period when the Muslims were severely oppressed?
• In the Battle of Badr, the Muslims achieved a massive victory. But in the Battle of Uhud, the story was quite different. Why did Allāh make the Muslims suffer in the Battle of Uhud?
• The siege on Madīnah during the Battle of the Trench lasted nearly 25 days. Eventually the enemies were destroyed without the Muslims having to fight an actual battle. Why did Allāh make the siege last so long? What lesson can we learn from this battle?
• Abdullah Ibn Ubayy worked all his life to destroy Islam. On several occasions, ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattāb wanted to kill him. Even Ubayy’s son sought Rasūlullāh’s permission to kill his own father. However, Rasūlullāh did not give his permission. Why not?
• The slander against ‘Ā’ishah continued unabated for nearly a month, causing distress to Rasūlullāh and his family. A divine revelation declaring ‘Ā’ishah’s innocence was sent after one month. Why did Allāh delay sending the revelation?
• The Expedition to Tabūk ended without a battle. Allāh could have informed Rasūlullāh (S) that the Byzantines would not show up for battle. This would have saved the Muslims from tremendous distress during their journey in the hot summer months. What was the divine wisdom behind this expedition?
Table of ContentsLife of Rasūlullāh (S): Makkah Period
1. Teachings of Hijrah 15
2. Politics of Madīnah 21
3. Settlement in Madīnah 27
4. Th e Constitution of Madīnah 32
5. Th e Permission to Fight 36
6. Th e Battle of Badr 44
7. Th e Prisoners of War 52
8. Banu Qaynuqā 58
9. Th e Battle of Uhud 64
10. Th e Lessons of Uhud 71
11. Treachery of Arab Tribes 77
12. Treachery of Banu Nadīr 81
13. Other Notable Accounts 88
14. Marriage to Zaynab 93
15. Invasion of Banū Mustaliq 99
16. Th e Battle of Th e Trench 106
Table of Contents 17. Banu Qurayzah 114
18. Hudaybiyah Treaty 121
19. Campaign of Khaybar 129
20. Invitation to Emperors 134
21. ‘Umrah: Return to Makkah 140
22. Campaign of Mu’tah 145
23. Liberation of Makkah 150
24. Battle of Hunayn 158
25. Th e Expedition of Tabūk 165
26. Farewell Pilgrimage 171
27. Th e Last Few Days 176
APPENDICES
1. Army General 183
2. Marriages of Rasūlullāh (S) 187
1. History of Makkah 11
2. Pre-Islamic Arabia 19
3. Th e Lineage 25
4. Th e Ransom of Abdullāh 30
5. Th e Year of the Elephant 34
6. Birth and Caretakers 40
7. Natural Orientation 46
8. Life Before the Divine Mission 51
9. Marriage to Khadījah (ra) 55
10. Adoption of Zayd 59
11. Family and Children 65
12. Th e First Revelations 70
13. Th e Call to Join Islam 75
14. Th e Early Believers 81
15. Quraish Hostilities 86
16. Under Abū Tālib’s Protection 92
Table of ContentsA sample lesson is provided in the next page.
17. Th e Allegations 97
18. Hamzah Accepts Islam 103
19. Migration to Abyssinia 108
20. Facing Emperor Negus 113
21. False Verse on Idols 118
22. ‘Umar Accepts Islam 125
23. Social Boycott 131
24. Th e Year of Grief 137
25. Preaching in Tā’if 141
26. Other Notable Incidents 146
27. Pledges of ‘Aqabah 152
28. Hijrat to Madīnah 159
29. Th e Strategic Relocation 165
Bibliography
Index
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Each chapter highlights the divine wisdom behind a particular event. The explanations of divine wisdom encourages critical thinking and helps readers understand many of the events.
Sample Lesson from Life of Rasūlullāh: Makkah Period Book
The timeline pointing out the year in which the particular event happened.
The use of timeline provides perspective on historical events in relation to Rasūlullāh’s lifetime .
Abundant chapter notes aid in concept building.
Short sections include distinct headings for easy comprehension.
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Abundant chapter notes aid in concept building.
Allāh could have made Abdullāh, Aminah, and ‘Abd al-Muttalib live longer so that Muhammad (S) would not become an orphan. The divine wisdom behind these tragedies in Rasūlullāh’s life is explained to encourage critical thinking.
Sample Lesson from Life of Rasūlullāh (S): Makkah Period Book
End-of-chapter review questions help reinforce learning.
Qur’ānic studies is an integral part of all Islamic schools—both full-time or weekend schools. Islamic schools devote considerable time to helping students memorize short sūrahs, understand the meanings, and perfect the recitations.
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• Attractive layout of Arabic āyāt enables students to memorize the sūrah and understand its meaning.
• Memorization of surahs is not enough; understanding the meaning is also required. Therefore, authentic explanations are provided for all levels of learning.
• Short passages are presented in each chapter to help students connect the message of the sūrah to their daily lives.
• Word-by-word translation of all the sūrahs serve as an ideal tool for building a Qur’ānic vocabulary.
• Meanings of selected words from each sūrah and additional words from the same root word improve vocabulary.
• End-of-chapter review questions are designed to reinforce learning.
Juz ‘Amma for School Students is a student-friendly, resourceful presentation of the 30th part of the Qur’ān including many special features that make it an ideal book for any school.
• A single volume contains all the sūrahs in Juz ‘Amma. The single-volume book saves money for schools and students.
• Arabic text, transliterations and translations are placed side by side, making it an ideal book for students.
• Not interested in the transliteration of Arabic āyāt? No problem. Another version of the same book is available without transliteration.
• Large and crisp Arabic text is ideal for all students—beginners or skilled readers.
• Arabic āyāt are color-coded with tajweed guides, making the book suitable for applying tajweed rules.
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Transliteration to help new learners
21 Du‘ā for ChildrenAllāh says He always listens to good prayers made by everyone. He listens to the prayers made by believers and sinners. Have you taught enough du‘ā to your students? During good times and bad times in their lives, students need to know who to rely on for help and guidance, and what to say in their du‘ā. The best prayers are those taught by Allāh in the Qur’ān and those taught by our Nabi. This booklet contains 21 du‘ā from the Qur’ān. We can always pray to Allāh using our own words. However, it is immensely better if we pray to Allāh using the exact words of the Qur’ān.
The samples below are excerpts from 21 Du‘ā for Children. Each du‘ā includes its meaning, transliteration, and significance.
In order to recite the Qur’ān, students first need to learn the Arabic alphabet and recitation skills. Our Arabic studies books provide the practical solution to acquiring the necessary skills to recite the Qur’ān.
When schools select the right books to introduce students to learning Arabic recitation techniques, their mission becomes easier. After years of field study, the team of educators at Weekend Learning Publishers has produced a number of books to help students acquire the necessary skills to recite the Qur’ān.
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• Plenty of exercise pages for year-long learning• Letters are placed on a grid of colored lines
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This book provides time-tested methodologies of learning the Arabic alphabet. The materials are presented in a sequential manner to ensure that children acquire the necessary tools to begin reading the Qur’ān. The book contains 29 lessons, which is ideal for any full-time and Sunday school classes. • Letters in their isolated and joined forms• Short vowels: fatha, kasra, and damma• Nunnation or tanween and sukoon• Huroof Maddah and other long vowels• Shaddah• Selected Qur’ānic words, phrases, and verses• 99 names of Allāh and some short sūrahs
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Pre-School and Kindergarten BooksExplorative | Exciting | Hands-on | Fun-filled
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This workbook is designed to help young students practice writing Arabic letters. The book includes its own write-erase pen. Any other write-erase pen will work equally well. The book contains glossy art paper throughout, allowing many months of writing and erasing until letter quality is achieved. Evidently, students need to practice strokes, curves, and dots of the letters, and this workbook provides the right medium to practice endlessly.
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■ Includes its own write-erase pen, ■ Teaches basic hand coordination skills ■ Promotes letter recognition ■ Allows repeated writing and erasing ■ Provides multiple common words associated with each letter
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A new series of Islamic Studies books Because you deserve books that deliver
2020 The unprecedented success of the Weekend Learning Series of Islamic Studies books created demand for a similar series for full-time Islamic schools.
To be published in 2020
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Other Islamic BooksInformative | Motivating | Resourceful
• Ideal for third-grade to eighth-grade students• Review of actual Islamic school curriculum using fun,
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This book describes one phase in the life of Musa (A)—when he ran away from Egypt to Madyan. Several fascinating, life-changing events took place while he was in Madyan. This colorful book narrates the incidents that took place while Musa (A) was in Madyan.
Very early in Yusuf’s (A) childhood, some thrilling and suspenseful events happened in his life. Young readers will find these stories fascinating and the events will surely trigger their imagination.
As the title indicates, this book narrates the story of Adam (A) in the Garden. His forgetting Allah’s command and falling prey to Shaitan is beautifully explained.
This book presents the story of Salih (A) and his interaction with his people. Allah sent a camel as a sign, but they harmed the camel. This book narrates the story for young readers.
Stories of the Messengers of AllahAll books come with large, captivating illustrations. Printed on glossy art paper.
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Refreshing and Inspiring Qur’an Storiesfor children ages 4 to 9
This book on the life of Musa (A) narrates the account of the Israelites building a golden calf to worship. The story introduces young readers to the historic events of the Israelite nation.
This book on the life of Musa (A) describes a period when Musa’s (A) mother put infant Musa (A) in a basket on a river to save him. This suspenseful event in Musa’s (A) life is narrated beautifully in the Qur’an. This book introduces young readers to the inspiring childhood of this illustrious nabi.
This book narrates the story of Ibrahim (A) and his arguments against idol worshipping—about the sun, the moon and stars, an argument with his father, and the dramatic event in a temple.
This delightful collection is designed to introduce young children to the abiding stories of the Qur’an. The stories are narrated in a manner that allows children to can enjoy and learn. Each page is beautifully illustrated to complement the events of the story. Young readers can read these stories by themselves. Parents can read them as bedtime stories. These books can be the first stepping stones to creating interest in children about the Qur’an. The lasting values derived from these books can be the best gifts you could give to your child. Remember to give these books as birthday gifts or Eid gifts to your friends and family.
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• Content divided into Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Levels—suitable for ages 6 to 18
• Easy to teach, easy to read, easy to learn. This quiz book is like no other. Extra challenges are provided with advanced trivia questions.
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• Contains over 1,700 questions • Over 100 different topics—testing every area of Islamic
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Quiz Book on Islam: For All Levels of Expertise
the Qur’ānThe Muslim world is increasingly confronted with the issues of right and wrong in Islam. All the prohibitions and wrongs are stated using action verve, requiring believers to pay attention to them and to guard against committing them.
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Stories of the Messengers of AllāhAdam (A) in the Garden $ 5.00 $ 2.50Salih (A) and the Camel $ 5.00 $ 2.50Ibrāhīm (A) and the Idols $ 5.00 $ 2.50Yūsuf (A) and His Childhood $ 5.00 $ 2.50Mūsā (A) and His Childhood $ 5.00 $ 2.50Mūsā (A) in Madyan $ 5.00 $ 2.50Mūsā (A) and the Golden Calf $ 5.00 $ 2.50
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