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At Safar Academy we use our own unique qaʿidah compiled by our Development Team which is now taught in many madrassahs across the UK. This qaʿidah draws from numerous other qaʿidahs from around the world and contains many new, innovative features based on years of collective experience gained by teaching students at Safar Academy. In this abridged version of our complete qaʿidah we have kept most of the unique strengths of the complete qaʿidah and presented it in a shorter and smaller size. Unique Features We found that most other qaʿidahs do not have any chaptering or breakdown of learning objectives. The students, and sometimes teachers, progress from one exercise to another without realizing what the goals behind them were. This lack of breakdown of objective is also unhealthy for the student’s morale as they have no short-term targets to work toward and can lose motivation. Therefore, the Safar Qaʿidah has been divided into several sections with each being called a level. In each level, a new skill or topic will be introduced and covered. The level system has proved to be very effective in motivating students. In selecting examples for each exercise, certain considerations have been taken, like not allowing too many examples to follow a single vocal pattern. This is to avoid students guessing the pronunciation of an example based on the last one, when they are supposed to work out each example separately. We have also tried to make sure that not a single example contains any elements that they have not yet covered. For example, no examples will have fathas until fatha has been formerly introduced. Likewise, examples containing ikhfa have been left out until the student has learned about ikhfa, and so on. We then arranged the examples in each exercise so they progress from the easiest to the most difficult, taking into consideration the number of letters or words in the examples as well as the weight and difficulty of the letters. A complete overview of the Qaʿidah and the Learn to Read series can be found here. The differences between the Abridged Qaʿidah and the Complete Qaʿidah can be viewed here. Quranic Examples The words in the Quran are Allah’s (swt) words. This not only makes their recitation more rewarding in the hereafter, but we also believe they have a positive impact on the student’s learning and progress; Allah (swt) said, "We have made the Quran easy to remember" (54:40). In most other qaʿidahs, we found that many words had crept in which were not found in the Quran. This is by no means incorrect, but the words of the Quran will always hold superiority. Some qaʿidahs have tried to use examples only from the Quran but have either not found enough examples for the students to master the level, or they have had to make slight alterations to the writing to make it fit the level. For example, sometimes people have written a standing kasrah instead of a ya, or taken a word written together in the Quran and omitted part of it. We were not content with all of the above mentioned, so we carried out a comprehensive survey of the Quran, to the best of our abilities, combining direct human efforts and modern technological aids, to find ample examples from the Quran for each level. Occasionally, we have removed the waw of from the beginning of some individual words, but have not made any other changes to the text. Complete Syllabus Reciting the Quran correctly involves many elements that are beyond the remit of a qaʿidah: students require much practice to build their fluency, as well as time to learn and implement the complex rules of tajweed. At Safar, we have kept the qaʿidah as an independent publication at the same time as integrating it into to a comprehensive syllabus that takes a student from his introduction to the sounds of Arabic letters, all the way through to expert recitation. By doing this, teachers, parents, and students are able to keep a holistic view of progress and ensure no aspect is neglected. Complete and Logical sequence The ability to recite the Quran is dependent on several individual skills: for example, the ability to recognize joined letters, the ability to regulate the length of each vowel, and so on. In our analysis of other available qaʿidahs, we noticed that most of them contain gaps where certain key elements have not been covered formally and students are expected to guess or understand themselves. Sometimes, the logical sequence of this learning has also been ignored with some elements being presented in inappropriate places. Sometimes, examples contain concepts and elements which have not yet introduced to the students causing confusion and obstacles for the students. To solve this, each level in the Safar Qaʿidah is a gradual and logical progression from the previous one. An effort has been made to fill any gaps in that exist in other qaʿidahs, as well as trying to not allow any elements not yet formally covered into the examples. To add to this, students are given mixed exercises at the end of each level, to revise and recap everything they have learned previously.

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Arabic Handwriting is part of the Safar Learn Arabic Series. The aim of the book is to strengthen children’s familiarity with elementary Arabic penmanship by teaching them to write letters and words. This is the first book in the Safar Learn Arabic Series, wherein students learn to write and study verses of the Quran and ahadith of the Prophet (s). The book can also be used as an aid to the Safar Qaʿidah, whereby writing the Arabic script will help students learn and read the Qaʿidah fluently. The Arabic language is an essential part of a Muslim’s life. For centuries, the recitation of the Qurʾan has been the primary goal for Muslims around the world and not much emphasis has been given on understanding and writing Arabic. The Safar Learn Arabic Series has been designed to fill this gap and help young Muslims better appreciate the sources of Islam: the Qurʾan and Sunnah. This will, in turn, positively build and shape their character and Muslim identity (tarbiyah) inshaAllah.

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The Safar Complete Qaʿidah is vastly different from other qaʿidahs available: it is a product of over a decade of consultation and teaching experience. It contains 13 progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning. Each level ensures a gradual and logical progression that fills the gaps which exist in many other qaʿidahs. Explanatory graphics and supplementary exercises have also been included, providing a comprehensive approach to learning to read the Quran. There are only Quranic examples in this qāʿidah, and the script has been imported directly from the Madinah Quran, which is used worldwide. We have done this because computer fonts and alternative calligraphers do not prepare students well enough to read the hand-written Quranic script. The Qaʿidah forms part of the Safar Learn to Read Series, a comprehensive curriculum including the Safar Juzʾ ʿAmma and the Safar Rules of Tajwīd book. 13 progressive levels Learning objectives and checklist Unique marking code Homework diary Teacher/Parent Friendly Original Quranic script This teacher- and parent-friendly qa'idah has been tried and tested over several years at Safar Academy and is part of a comprehensive series.

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The Safar Qa'idah is vastly different from other qa'idahs available; it is the product of consultation and experience of teachers that spreads over a decade. The qa'idah has been designed with 13 progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning. Each level ensures a gradual and logical progression that fills the gaps which exist in many contemporary qa'idahs. Graphics and many supplementary exercises have been included, which are necessary for students to gain a complete approach to reading the Quran. The words of this qa'idah are only those that appear in the Quran. Computer fonts and alternative calligraphies do not prepare students well enough to read the Quranic script. For this reason, the script of this Qa'idah has been imported directly from the 13-line Qur'an which is widely used in many countries. The qa'idahs unique marking code, diary, and checklist are elements that have been designed to keep track of students' progress and to enhance the communication between students, parents, and teachers. This qa'idah forms part of the comprehensive Safar tajwid curriculum, which is outlined in other Safar publications, relating to the I Can Read Qur'an series.

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The Safar Learn by Heart series is a set of concise but comprehensive books that help students memorize surahs and duʿaʾs taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It was the sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ to remain in Allah’s remembrance throughout the entire day, and this series has been designed to enable students to revive this blessed sunnah. From morning until evening and from one Islamic occasion to another, the series teaches authentic duʿaʾs along with their English translation and the virtues of many du'a's in a way that is easy to understand. A unique aspect of this book is that it contains virtues – like those mentioned by the prophet ﷺ for reading the various duʿaʾs. Many other duʿaʾ books do not include this. It is this aspect that played a major role in motivating previous generations to keep this Sunnah alive and ongoing. The series has been divided into several levels and targets of facilitate gradual learning and the tracker at the back will help to keep a record of progress. The surahs and duʿaʾs have been arranged in an order that fits in with the memorisation requirements for various Safar Islamic Studies and Arabic books. This work is part of a comprehensive curriculum. What is the difference between the Madinah script and the South Asian script? The two scripts are written by different calligraphers who have different writing styles. There are also technical differences which have been addressed in the Qaidahs, teaching users how to effectively read the Quran in the relevant script. The South Asian script is usually found in the 13 line Mushafs/Qurans which are more commonly used in the indo-pak and South African regions. The Madinah script which is sometimes known as the Uthmani script is usually found in the 15 line Mushafs/Qurans and is more commonly used in Madinah and other Arab regions.

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The Safar Learn by Heart series is a set of concise but comprehensive books that help students memorize surahs and duas taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saaws). It was the Sunnah of the Prophet (saaws) to remain in Allah's remembrance throughout the entire day and this series has been designed to enable students to revive this blessed Sunnah. From morning until evening and from one Islamic occasion to another, the series teaches authentic duas along with their English translation in an easy to understand way. A unique aspect of this book is that it contains virtues like those mentioned by the Prophet (saaws) for reading the various duas. Many other dua books do not include this. It is this aspect that played a major role in motivating previous generations to keep this Sunnah alive. The series has been divided into several levels and targets to facilitate gradual learning and the tracker at the back will help to keep a record of progress. The surahs and duas have been arranged in an order that fits in with the memorization requirements for various Safar Islamic Studies and Arabic books. This work is part of a comprehensive curriculum composed of four interlinked parts, the other three being Tajwid, Islamic Studies and Arabic. The Safar Learn by Heart series aims to revive the often neglected sunnah of the Prophet of remaining in Allah’s remembrance. This unique dua book has a very clear layout which aids in memorization. The benefits that are mentioned after the duas encourage students to remember and continue reciting these duas at their given times. What is the difference between the Madinah script and the South Asian script? The two scripts are written by different calligraphers who have different writing styles. There are also technical differences which have been addressed in the Qaidahs, teaching users how to effectively read the Quran in the relevant script. The South Asian script is usually found in the 13 line Mushafs/Qurans which are more commonly used in the indo-pak and South African regions. The Madinah script which is sometimes known as the Uthmani script is usually found in the 15 line Mushafs/Qurans and is more commonly used in Madinah and other Arab regions.

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The Safar Learn by Heart series is a set of concise but comprehensive books that help students memorize surahs and duʿaʾs taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It was the sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ to remain in Allah’s remembrance throughout the entire day, and this series has been designed to enable students to revive this blessed sunnah. From morning until evening and from one Islamic occasion to another, the series teaches authentic duʿaʾs along with their English translation and the virtues of many du'a's in a way that is easy to understand. A unique aspect of this book is that it contains virtues – like those mentioned by the prophet ﷺ for reading the various duʿaʾs. Many other duʿaʾ books do not include this. It is this aspect that played a major role in motivating previous generations to keep this Sunnah alive and ongoing. The series has been divided into several levels and targets of facilitate gradual learning and the tracker at the back will help to keep a record of progress. The surahs and duʿaʾs have been arranged in an order that fits in with the memorisation requirements for various Safar Islamic Studies and Arabic books. This work is part of a comprehensive curriculum. What is the difference between the Madinah script and the South Asian script? The two scripts are written by different calligraphers who have different writing styles. There are also technical differences which have been addressed in the Qaidahs, teaching users how to effectively read the Quran in the relevant script. The South Asian script is usually found in the 13 line Mushafs/Qurans which are more commonly used in the indo-pak and South African regions. The Madinah script which is sometimes known as the Uthmani script is usually found in the 15 line Mushafs/Qurans and is more commonly used in Madinah and other Arab regions.

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The Safar Learn by Heart series is a set of concise but comprehensive books that help students memorize surahs and duas taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (saaws). It was the Sunnah of the Prophet (saaws) to remain in Allah's remembrance throughout the entire day and this series has been designed to enable students to revive this blessed Sunnah. From morning until evening and from one Islamic occasion to another, the series teaches authentic duas along with their English translation in an easy to understand way. A unique aspect of this book is that it contains virtues like those mentioned by the Prophet (saaws) for reading the various duas. Many other dua books do not include this. It is this aspect that played a major role in motivating previous generations to keep this Sunnah alive. The series has been divided into several levels and targets to facilitate gradual learning and the tracker at the back will help to keep a record of progress. The surahs and duas have been arranged in an order that fits in with the memorization requirements for various Safar Islamic Studies and Arabic books. This work is part of a comprehensive curriculum composed of four interlinked parts, the other three being Tajwid, Islamic Studies and Arabic. The Safar Learn by Heart series aims to revive the often neglected sunnah of the Prophet of remaining in Allah’s remembrance. This unique dua book has a very clear layout which aids in memorization. The benefits that are mentioned after the duas encourage students to remember and continue reciting these duas at their given times. What is the difference between the Madinah script and the South Asian script? The two scripts are written by different calligraphers who have different writing styles. There are also technical differences which have been addressed in the Qaidahs, teaching users how to effectively read the Quran in the relevant script. The South Asian script is usually found in the 13 line Mushafs/Qurans which are more commonly used in the indo-pak and South African regions. The Madinah script which is sometimes known as the Uthmani script is usually found in the 15 line Mushafs/Qurans and is more commonly used in Madinah and other Arab regions.

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The Safar Juz’ ‘Amma is part of the Safar Learn to Read series. It should be read after completing the Safar Qaʿidah, which consists of 13 progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning. While reading the Safar Juz’ ‘Amma, students will enhance their application of the 13 levels covered in the Safar Qaʿidah, building on fluency and the ability to read longer passages in a single breath. This book can also be covered in conjunction with the Safar Tajwid book—a sequel to the Safar Qaʿidah. Unlike other contemporary Juz’ ‘Ammas, this book has been published with the surahs in the correct Quranic order, to help students to remember the sequence of surahs for correct salah performance. Its script has been imported directly from the popular 13-line Quran that is used throughout the world. The text is not color-coded for tajwid rules, so that students will be able to read black and white Qurans without such aids. The Safar Juz’ ‘Amma’s unique marking code, diary, and checklist are elements that have been designed to keep track of a student’s progress and to enhance the communication between students, parents, and teachers.

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The Safar Juz’ ‘Amma is a part of the Safar Learn to Read series. It should be read after completing the Safar Qaʿidah, which consists of 13 progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning. While reading the Safar Juz’ ‘Amma, students will enhance their application of the 13 levels covered in the Safar Qaʿidah, building on fluency and the ability to read longer passages in a single breath. This book can also be covered in conjunction with the Safar Tajwīd book – a sequel to the Safar Qaʿidah. Unlike other contemporary Juz’ ‘Ammas, this book has been published with the sūrahs in the correct Qurʾānic order, to help students to remember the sequence of sūrahs for correct Ṣalah performance. Its script has been imported directly from the popular 13-line Qurʾān that is used throughout the world. The text is not colour-coded for tajwīd rules, so that students are able to read black and white Qurʾāns without such aids. The Safar Juz’ ‘Amma’s unique marking code, diary and checklist are elements that have been designed to keep track of a student’s progress and to enhance the communication between the student, their parents and the teacher. This Hardback edition of the Juz’ ‘Amma has the extra benefits of a much more durable cover and also a beautiful red bookmark ribbon. Key Features: World popular 13 line Qurʾānic Script Correct sūrah sequence A unique marking code Student Diary NEW durable Cover (hardback edition) NEW bookmark ribbon (hardback edition)

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Rules of Tajwid is the sequel to the Safar Qaʿidah and part of the comprehensive Safar Learn to Read Series. This book consists of seven progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning, which follow on from the 13 levels of the Safar Qaʿidah. It may be taught alongside Safar Juz ʿAmma or while a student starts to read the Quran. While reading the book, students will master the application of tajwid in the passages of the Quran that are to be read to the teacher. This book is the product of teaching tajwid for several years at Safar Academy and will help students to gradually reach a proficient level of Quran recitation. The script has been imported directly from the Madinah Quran, which is used worldwide. The text is not color-coded with tajwid rules, so that students are able to read black and white Qurans without such aids. It includes a unique marking code, diary, and checklist, designed to keep track of students’ progress and enhance communication between students, parents, and teachers.

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Rules of Tajwid is a sequel to the Safar Qa'idah and part of the comprehensive Safar Learn to Read series. This book consists of seven progressive levels, each targeting a unique feature of learning, which follow on from the 13 levels of the Safar Qa'idah. It may be taught alongside Safar Juz Amma or while a student starts to read the Quran. While reading the book, students will master the application of tajwid in the passages of the Quran that are to be read to the teacher. This book is the product of teaching tajwid for several years at Safar Academy and will help students gradually reach a proficient level of Quran recitation. The script has been imported directly from the 13-line Quran, which is written with clarity and available worldwide. The text is not color-coded with tajwid rules, so that students are able to read black and white Qurans without such aids. It includes a unique marking code, diary, and checklist which are elements that have been designed to keep track of students' progress and to enhance the communication between students, parents, and teachers.

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The third edition of the Safar Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children's essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good character, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from the Quran and ahadith, this new edition has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in this book, including Quranic stories, Islamic tenets (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). Year 3 revises and builds on core knowledge from the previous books, covers new ground, and prepares children to build on this through the use of the rest of the books in the series. The series has been printed with illustrations and in full color. The overall curriculum is composed of four parts which cross-link with each other: Islamic studies, tajweed, memorization, and Arabic. Features: The book follows a unit-based structure, featuring units such as Essential Knowledge, Essential Beliefs, Fiqh (rituals and rulings), Islamic History, Contemporary Issues, Islam and the Social World, and Spiritual and Moral development. The national curriculum has been thoroughly consulted in order to ensure the content in our books is relevant, appropriate, and meaningful to young Muslims and teachers today. This includes consideration of subjects such as RE (Religious Education), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education), the humanities, objectives such as SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), life skills, and citizenship skills. Detailed and authentic content will allow students to fulfil their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding, and embodying the Quran, Sunnah, and the rich Muslim scholarly tradition. With ample focus on spiritual and personal development, learners using this syllabus can grow to make moral choices and decisions as confident Muslims living in a globalized and modern world. The books showcase bespoke illustrations and infographics, making the design creative, engaging, and complementary to the Islamic content and values of the book. Keywords and vocabulary lists help with overall Arabic and English literacy of students. As with all our publications, the books are tried and tested by teachers and students.

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The third edition of the Safar Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children's essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good character, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from the Quran and ahadith, this new edition has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in this book, including Quranic stories, Islamic tenets (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). Year 1 revises and builds on core knowledge from the previous books, covers new ground, and prepares children to build on this through the use of the rest of the books in the series. The series has been printed with illustrations and in full color. The overall curriculum is composed of four parts which cross-link with each other: Islamic studies, tajweed, memorization, and Arabic. Features: The book follows a unit-based structure, featuring units such as Essential Knowledge, Essential Beliefs, Fiqh (rituals and rulings), Islamic History, Contemporary Issues, Islam and the Social World, and Spiritual and Moral development. The national curriculum has been thoroughly consulted in order to ensure the content in our books is relevant, appropriate, and meaningful to young Muslims and teachers today. This includes consideration of subjects such as RE (Religious Education), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education), the humanities, objectives such as SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), life skills, and citizenship skills. Detailed and authentic content will allow students to fulfil their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding, and embodying the Quran, Sunnah, and the rich Muslim scholarly tradition. With ample focus on spiritual and personal development, learners using this syllabus can grow to make moral choices and decisions as confident Muslims living in a globalized and modern world. The books showcase bespoke illustrations and infographics, making the design creative, engaging, and complementary to the Islamic content and values of the book. Keywords and vocabulary lists help with overall Arabic and English literacy of students. As with all our publications, the books are tried and tested by teachers and students.

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The third edition of the Safar Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children's essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good character, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from the Quran and ahadith, this new edition has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in this book: Quranic stories, Islamic tenets (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), and major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (s), as well as personal development in an age-appropriate manner. Year 2 revises and builds on core knowledge from previous books, covers new ground, and prepares children to build on this knowledge through the rest of the books in the series. The series has been printed with illustrations and in full-color. The overall curriculum is composed of four parts that cross-link with each other: Islamic studies, tajweed, memorization, and Arabic. Features: The book follows a unit-based structure, featuring units such as Essential Knowledge, Essential Beliefs, Fiqh (rituals and rulings), Islamic History, Contemporary Issues, Islam and the Social World, and Spiritual and Moral Development. The national curriculum has been thoroughly consulted in order to ensure the content in our books is relevant, appropriate, and meaningful to young Muslims and teachers today. This includes consideration of subjects such as RE (Religious Education), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education), the humanities, as well as objectives such as SMSC (spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development), life skills, and citizenship skills. Detailed and authentic content will allow learners to fulfill their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding, and embodying the Quran, Sunnah, and the rich Muslim scholarly tradition. With ample focus on spiritual and personal development, students using this syllabus can make moral choices as confident Muslims living in a globalized and modern world. The books showcase bespoke illustrations and infographics, making the design creative, engaging, and complementary to the Islamic content and values of the book. They feature keywords and vocabulary lists which help overall with the Arabic and English literacy of students.

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The Safar Learn about Islam Series aims to build a child’s essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good character, and instil God consciousness. With extensive references from the Qur’an and Sunnah, the books are comprehensive and reliable. Content is also presented in an age-appropriate manner to ensure it is relevant for today’s learners. Furthermore, vivid design and illustration ensure the books are also enjoyable for young learners. Elements from all core subjects are covered in the textbooks: Qur’anic stories and history; Islamic beliefs (‘aqidah); religious rulings and rituals (fiqh); major episodes from the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sirah); as well as key areas of social, personal and spiritual development (tarbiyah) The series has been printed with illustrations and in full color. The overall curriculum is composed of four parts which cross-link with each other: Islamic studies, tajweed, memorization, and Arabic. Features: The book follows a unit-based structure, featuring units such as Essential Knowledge, Essential Beliefs, Fiqh (rituals and rulings), Islamic History, Contemporary Issues, Islam and the Social World, and Spiritual and Moral development. The national curriculum has been thoroughly consulted in order to ensure the content in our books is relevant, appropriate, and meaningful to young Muslims and teachers today. This includes consideration of subjects such as RE (Religious Education), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education), the humanities, objectives such as SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), life skills, and citizenship skills. Detailed and authentic content will allow students to fulfil their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding, and embodying the Quran, Sunnah, and the rich Muslim scholarly tradition. With ample focus on spiritual and personal development, learners using this syllabus can grow to make moral choices and decisions as confident Muslims living in a globalized and modern world. The books showcase bespoke illustrations and infographics, making the design creative, engaging, and complementary to the Islamic content and values of the book. Keywords and vocabulary lists help with overall Arabic and English literacy of students. As with all our publications, the books are tried and tested by teachers and students.

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The third edition of the Safar Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children's essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good character, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from the Quran and ahadith, this new edition has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in this book, including Quranic stories, Islamic tenets (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). Year 5 revises and builds on core knowledge from the previous books, covers new ground, and prepares children to build on this through the use of the rest of the books in the series. The series has been printed with illustrations and in full color. The overall curriculum is composed of four parts which cross-link with each other: Islamic studies, tajweed, memorization, and Arabic. Features: The book follows a unit-based structure, featuring units such as Essential Knowledge, Essential Beliefs, Fiqh (rituals and rulings), Islamic History, Contemporary Issues, Islam and the Social World, and Spiritual and Moral development. The national curriculum has been thoroughly consulted in order to ensure the content in our books is relevant, appropriate, and meaningful to young Muslims and teachers today. This includes consideration of subjects such as RE (Religious Education), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education), the humanities, objectives such as SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), life skills, and citizenship skills. Detailed and authentic content will allow students to fulfil their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding, and embodying the Quran, Sunnah, and the rich Muslim scholarly tradition. With ample focus on spiritual and personal development, learners using this syllabus can grow to make moral choices and decisions as confident Muslims living in a globalized and modern world. The books showcase bespoke illustrations and infographics, making the design creative, engaging, and complementary to the Islamic content and values of the book. Keywords and vocabulary lists help with overall Arabic and English literacy of students. As with all our publications, the books are tried and tested by teachers and students.

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The third edition of the Safar Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children's essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good character, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from the Quran and ahadith, this new edition has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in this book, including Quranic stories, Islamic tenets (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). Year 6 revises and builds on core knowledge from the previous books, covers new ground, and prepares children to build on this through the use of the rest of the books in the series. The series has been printed with illustrations and in full color. The overall curriculum is composed of four parts which cross-link with each other: Islamic studies, tajweed, memorization, and Arabic. Features: The book follows a unit-based structure, featuring units such as Essential Knowledge, Essential Beliefs, Fiqh (rituals and rulings), Islamic History, Contemporary Issues, Islam and the Social World, and Spiritual and Moral development. The national curriculum has been thoroughly consulted in order to ensure the content in our books is relevant, appropriate, and meaningful to young Muslims and teachers today. This includes consideration of subjects such as RE (Religious Education), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education), the humanities, objectives such as SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), life skills, and citizenship skills. Detailed and authentic content will allow students to fulfil their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding, and embodying the Quran, Sunnah, and the rich Muslim scholarly tradition. With ample focus on spiritual and personal development, learners using this syllabus can grow to make moral choices and decisions as confident Muslims living in a globalized and modern world. The books showcase bespoke illustrations and infographics, making the design creative, engaging, and complementary to the Islamic content and values of the book. Keywords and vocabulary lists help with overall Arabic and English literacy of students. As with all our publications, the books are tried and tested by teachers and students.

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The secondary syllabus is written for ages 11 and above. It is designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and tools to develop a deep-rooted love and relationship with Islam. The content not only contains information but has advice and practical tips relevant to young Muslims. This will enable them to increase their knowledge, deal with emotional and mental issues faced during adolescence, and strengthen their life skills, confidence, and Islamic practice. The series allows learners to fulfil their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding, and embodying the Quran and Sunnah. And with ample focus on spiritual and personal development, learners can grow to make moral choices as confident Muslims living in a modern world. Features: The book follows a unit-based structure, featuring units such as Essential Knowledge, Essential Beliefs, Fiqh (rituals and rulings), Islamic History, Contemporary Issues, Islam and the Social World, and Spiritual and Moral development. The national curriculum has been thoroughly consulted in order to ensure the content in our books is relevant, appropriate, and meaningful to young Muslims and teachers today. This includes consideration of subjects such as RE (Religious Education), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education), the humanities, objectives such as SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development), life skills, and citizenship skills. Detailed and authentic content will allow students to fulfil their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding, and embodying the Quran, Sunnah, and the rich Muslim scholarly tradition. With ample focus on spiritual and personal development, learners using this syllabus can grow to make moral choices and decisions as confident Muslims living in a globalized and modern world. The books showcase bespoke illustrations and infographics, making the design creative, engaging, and complementary to the Islamic content and values of the book. Keywords and vocabulary lists help with overall Arabic and English literacy of students. As with all our publications, the books are tried and tested by teachers and students.

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More than a textbook This set of books continues to deliver our aim and ambition to ensure our books are not just perfect for use in the classroom, but they are also life guides for Muslims growing up today. Our secondary series fulfils a purpose beyond the classroom; the books may be used by advanced learners, home schoolers, youth clubs, informal study groups, ḥalaqahs and independent readers and adult learners. A learning tool fit for today’s learners The secondary series has been developed with a wide frame of reference in mind. This includes consideration of subjects taught in state schools, such as Religious Education (RE), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education) and humanities, current political and cultural trends, and contemporary socio-economic issues and contexts. This makes this textbook not only relevant to the experiences of young Muslims today, but also a guide to thinking about and developing a good understanding of the world and actively engaging with complex questions and issues they face growing up. There is a wide range of new content in this book which we know our readers and teacher will love and appreciate. Examples include: An expanded and comprehensive unit on Islamic beliefs that also covers contemporary questions and issues such as belief in God in the modern world and understanding divine justice in a world that is often fractured, unstable and complicated. A complete new feature on Muslim history with a unique fold-out map and timeline. This not only provides information on the rich cultural and religious history of Muslim civilisations, but also brings to light insights to more recent events, such as Muslim migration to Europe and America. An expanded unit on personal and spiritual development that covers spiritual purification (from a knowledge-based and practical perspective) as well as a creative and functionally designed feature on the beauty of the Prophet ﷺ. Keywords and vocabulary lists help with overall Arabic and English literacy skills of students, ensuring we introduce a rich variety of vocabulary with clear and simple definitions. The textbook actively engages issues related to contemporary society, identity and modernity across all the chapters. This will equip Muslim students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills they need to navigate the moral and ethical maze of a postmodern secular world, and do so with confidence, integrity and flair. As a continuing feature of all our books, we have ensured chapters contain interesting supplementary information, case studies, connected learning and thought provoking facts to enhance the learning experience of both the student and the teacher.

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The Safar Academy Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children`s essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good manners, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from Quran and ahadith, the new edition of the textbook has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in the textbooks: Quranic stories, Islamic tenets of faith (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). The workbook is designed to complement the overall teaching methodology and aims to revise and test core knowledge through standard level questions, as well as to allow children to creatively engage with taught material through advanced level questions.

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The Safar Academy Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children`s essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good manners, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from Quran and ahadith, the new edition of the textbook has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in the textbooks: Quranic stories, Islamic tenets of faith (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). The workbook is designed to complement the overall teaching methodology and aims to revise and test core knowledge through standard level questions, as well as to allow children to creatively engage with taught material through advanced level questions.

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The Safar Academy Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children`s essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good manners, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from Quran and ahadith, the new edition of the textbook has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in the textbooks: Quranic stories, Islamic tenets of faith (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). The workbook is designed to complement the overall teaching methodology and aims to revise and test core knowledge through standard level questions, as well as to allow children to creatively engage with taught material through advanced level questions.

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The Safar Academy Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children`s essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good manners, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from Quran and ahadith, the new edition of the textbook has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in the textbooks: Quranic stories, Islamic tenets of faith (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). The workbook is designed to complement the overall teaching methodology and aims to revise and test core knowledge through standard level questions, as well as to allow children to creatively engage with taught material through advanced level questions.

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The Safar Academy Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children`s essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good manners, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from Quran and ahadith, the new edition of the textbook has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in the textbooks: Quranic stories, Islamic tenets of faith (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). The workbook is designed to complement the overall teaching methodology and aims to revise and test core knowledge through standard level questions, as well as to allow children to creatively engage with taught material through advanced level questions.

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The Safar Academy Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children`s essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good manners, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from Quran and ahadith, the new edition of the textbook has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in the textbooks: Quranic stories, Islamic tenets of faith (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). The workbook is designed to complement the overall teaching methodology and aims to revise and test core knowledge through standard level questions, as well as to allow children to creatively engage with taught material through advanced level questions.

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The Safar Academy Islamic Studies series aims to cumulatively build children`s essential Islamic knowledge, cultivate good manners, and instill God-consciousness. With extensive references from Quran and ahadith, the new edition of the textbook has been developed to ensure that it is enjoyable for children as well as comprehensive and reliable. Elements from all core subjects are covered in the textbooks: Quranic stories, Islamic tenets of faith (aqeedah), religious rulings (fiqh), major episodes from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), and personal development (in an age-appropriate manner). The workbook is designed to complement the overall teaching methodology and aims to revise and test core knowledge through standard level questions, as well as to allow children to creatively engage with taught material through advanced level questions.

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Safar Islamic Studies Textbook and Workbook 8 are written for ages 13 and above. They are designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and tools to develop a deep-rooted love and bond with Islām. The series teaches students to fulfil their religious rites and duties in an informed manner through learning, understanding and embodying the Qurʾān and Sunnah. This workbook accompanies the textbook and has been designed to do more; it contains extended activities, questions to develop thinking and connection, as well as wider reading and learning material, thereby taking a considered and thorough approach to the development of learners. Features: Functional design Printed in full colour, Workbook 8 is designed to be creative, purposeful and clutter-free. Creative questions designed to strengthen thinking skills The questions have been designed to do more than simply test the fact retention of students. The workbook has extended activities, advanced questions as well as project and research ideas. Bringing learning to life The workbook allows students to relate their learning to real-world scenarios and issues. Additionally, the questions have been designed to develop analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as help develop an excellent understanding of how the learning links to wider issues. Keywords and literacy skills Keywords and vocabulary lists in the textbook help with the Arabic and English literacy skills of students. The workbook questions also allow students to use their literacy and numeracy skills, as well as creatively engage with the textbook lessons. A complete learning journey Both the textbook and workbook tie in with our Learn by Heart Series and build on the primary syllabus (Textbooks 1-6) and Textbook 7 from the secondary syllabus.

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Lesson planning is a vital component of the teaching and learning process. Sufficient classroom planning will keep teachers organized as well as on track while teaching, therefore allowing teachers to teach more and help students reach their learning objectives more easily. Lesson planning also ensures that there is a coherent framework for smooth and efficient teaching, as well as giving a sense of direction in relation to the overall syllabus. This guide maps the structure and content of a course. It sets out how class activities, assessment strategies, and resources will be used to ensure that the learning aims and objectives of the course are met successfully. The Safar Teacher‘s Guide serves as a working document to be used by teachers as a foundation for lesson planning. Our suggestions and ideas can be used and adapted by the teacher when thinking about the aims and delivery of a lesson. We actively encourage teachers to use these ideas and adapt their teaching to the needs of their children. To this end, we suggest teachers make their own notes in the schemes of work regarding activities that worked or did not work and provide this feedback to us. We also encourage teachers to be creative and share as many activity ideas as they can with us, in order to improve overall teaching and learning. Safar Schemes of Work (SoW) covers all teaching aspects and textbook material in a detailed manner for both Key Stage 1 and 2. From suggesting learning objectives, differentiated learning outcomes to detailed explanations of activities. Using the SoW is the easiest, time-efficient and the most effective way of planning and teaching the Safar Islamic Studies primary series syllabus. Safar Schemes of Work contain brief details about the contents of the lessons to act as a quick snapshot of what is to be covered. Also, to ensure that the syllabus is taught in a holistic manner, we have included links to previous learning activities/experiences where a subject or theme is revisited or extended, which is vital in facilitating students to consolidate their knowledge and learn coherently rather than simply learn through a fragmentary manner. Using the textbooks, workbooks and schemes of work, the teacher is able to ensure that teaching is dynamic, focused and clearly thought out; thus ensuring that the learning experience for the child is maximized as much as possible as well as coherent, reinforced and systematic. Developed with both teacher and student input, Safar Schemes of Work employ not only tried and tested methods but also utilize theoretical frameworks such as Bloom’s taxonomy of learning objectives whilst keeping in mind activities suited to all three main types of learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

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Lesson planning is a vital component of the teaching and learning process. Sufficient classroom planning will keep teachers organized as well as on track while teaching, therefore allowing teachers to teach more and help students reach their learning objectives more easily. Lesson planning also ensures that there is a coherent framework for smooth and efficient teaching, as well as giving a sense of direction in relation to the overall syllabus. This guide maps the structure and content of a course. It sets out how class activities, assessment strategies, and resources will be used to ensure that the learning aims and objectives of the course are met successfully. The Safar Teacher‘s Guide serves as a working document to be used by teachers as a foundation for lesson planning. Our suggestions and ideas can be used and adapted by the teacher when thinking about the aims and delivery of a lesson. We actively encourage teachers to use these ideas and adapt their teaching to the needs of their children. To this end, we suggest teachers make their own notes in the schemes of work regarding activities that worked or did not work and provide this feedback to us. We also encourage teachers to be creative and share as many activity ideas as they can with us, in order to improve overall teaching and learning. Safar Schemes of Work (SoW) covers all teaching aspects and textbook material in a detailed manner for both Key Stage 1 and 2. From suggesting learning objectives, differentiated learning outcomes to detailed explanations of activities. Using the SoW is the easiest, time-efficient and the most effective way of planning and teaching the Safar Islamic Studies primary series syllabus. Safar Schemes of Work contain brief details about the contents of the lessons to act as a quick snapshot of what is to be covered. Also, to ensure that the syllabus is taught in a holistic manner, we have included links to previous learning activities/experiences where a subject or theme is revisited or extended, which is vital in facilitating students to consolidate their knowledge and learn coherently rather than simply learn through a fragmentary manner. Using the textbooks, workbooks and schemes of work, the teacher is able to ensure that teaching is dynamic, focused and clearly thought out; thus ensuring that the learning experience for the child is maximized as much as possible as well as coherent, reinforced and systematic. Developed with both teacher and student input, Safar Schemes of Work employ not only tried and tested methods but also utilize theoretical frameworks such as Bloom’s taxonomy of learning objectives whilst keeping in mind activities suited to all three main types of learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

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Lesson planning is a vital component of the teaching and learning process. Sufficient classroom planning will keep teachers organized as well as on track while teaching, therefore allowing teachers to teach more and help students reach their learning objectives more easily. Lesson planning also ensures that there is a coherent framework for smooth and efficient teaching, as well as giving a sense of direction in relation to the overall syllabus. This guide maps the structure and content of a course. It sets out how class activities, assessment strategies, and resources will be used to ensure that the learning aims and objectives of the course are met successfully. The Safar Teacher‘s Guide serves as a working document to be used by teachers as a foundation for lesson planning. Our suggestions and ideas can be used and adapted by the teacher when thinking about the aims and delivery of a lesson. We actively encourage teachers to use these ideas and adapt their teaching to the needs of their children. To this end, we suggest teachers make their own notes in the schemes of work regarding activities that worked or did not work and provide this feedback to us. We also encourage teachers to be creative and share as many activity ideas as they can with us, in order to improve overall teaching and learning. Safar Schemes of Work (SoW) covers all teaching aspects and textbook material in a detailed manner for both Key Stage 1 and 2. From suggesting learning objectives, differentiated learning outcomes to detailed explanations of activities. Using the SoW is the easiest, time-efficient and the most effective way of planning and teaching the Safar Islamic Studies primary series syllabus. Safar Schemes of Work contain brief details about the contents of the lessons to act as a quick snapshot of what is to be covered. Also, to ensure that the syllabus is taught in a holistic manner, we have included links to previous learning activities/experiences where a subject or theme is revisited or extended, which is vital in facilitating students to consolidate their knowledge and learn coherently rather than simply learn through a fragmentary manner. Using the textbooks, workbooks and schemes of work, the teacher is able to ensure that teaching is dynamic, focused and clearly thought out; thus ensuring that the learning experience for the child is maximized as much as possible as well as coherent, reinforced and systematic. Developed with both teacher and student input, Safar Schemes of Work employ not only tried and tested methods but also utilize theoretical frameworks such as Bloom’s taxonomy of learning objectives whilst keeping in mind activities suited to all three main types of learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

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Lesson planning is a vital component of the teaching and learning process. Sufficient classroom planning will keep teachers organized as well as on track while teaching, therefore allowing teachers to teach more and help students reach their learning objectives more easily. Lesson planning also ensures that there is a coherent framework for smooth and efficient teaching, as well as giving a sense of direction in relation to the overall syllabus. This guide maps the structure and content of a course. It sets out how class activities, assessment strategies, and resources will be used to ensure that the learning aims and objectives of the course are met successfully. The Safar Teacher‘s Guide serves as a working document to be used by teachers as a foundation for lesson planning. Our suggestions and ideas can be used and adapted by the teacher when thinking about the aims and delivery of a lesson. We actively encourage teachers to use these ideas and adapt their teaching to the needs of their children. To this end, we suggest teachers make their own notes in the schemes of work regarding activities that worked or did not work and provide this feedback to us. We also encourage teachers to be creative and share as many activity ideas as they can with us, in order to improve overall teaching and learning.

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Lesson planning is a vital component of the teaching and learning process. Sufficient classroom planning will keep teachers organized as well as on track while teaching, therefore allowing teachers to teach more and help students reach their learning objectives more easily. Lesson planning also ensures that there is a coherent framework for smooth and efficient teaching, as well as giving a sense of direction in relation to the overall syllabus. This guide maps the structure and content of a course. It sets out how class activities, assessment strategies, and resources will be used to ensure that the learning aims and objectives of the course are met successfully. The Safar Teacher‘s Guide serves as a working document to be used by teachers as a foundation for lesson planning. Our suggestions and ideas can be used and adapted by the teacher when thinking about the aims and delivery of a lesson. We actively encourage teachers to use these ideas and adapt their teaching to the needs of their children. To this end, we suggest teachers make their own notes in the schemes of work regarding activities that worked or did not work and provide this feedback to us. We also encourage teachers to be creative and share as many activity ideas as they can with us, in order to improve overall teaching and learning. Safar Schemes of Work (SoW) covers all teaching aspects and textbook material in a detailed manner for both Key Stage 1 and 2. From suggesting learning objectives, differentiated learning outcomes to detailed explanations of activities. Using the SoW is the easiest, time-efficient and the most effective way of planning and teaching the Safar Islamic Studies primary series syllabus. Safar Schemes of Work contain brief details about the contents of the lessons to act as a quick snapshot of what is to be covered. Also, to ensure that the syllabus is taught in a holistic manner, we have included links to previous learning activities/experiences where a subject or theme is revisited or extended, which is vital in facilitating students to consolidate their knowledge and learn coherently rather than simply learn through a fragmentary manner. Using the textbooks, workbooks and schemes of work, the teacher is able to ensure that teaching is dynamic, focused and clearly thought out; thus ensuring that the learning experience for the child is maximized as much as possible as well as coherent, reinforced and systematic. Developed with both teacher and student input, Safar Schemes of Work employ not only tried and tested methods but also utilize theoretical frameworks such as Bloom’s taxonomy of learning objectives whilst keeping in mind activities suited to all three main types of learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

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Lesson planning is a vital component of the teaching and learning process. Sufficient classroom planning will keep teachers organized as well as on track while teaching, therefore allowing teachers to teach more and help students reach their learning objectives more easily. Lesson planning also ensures that there is a coherent framework for smooth and efficient teaching, as well as giving a sense of direction in relation to the overall syllabus. This guide maps the structure and content of a course. It sets out how class activities, assessment strategies, and resources will be used to ensure that the learning aims and objectives of the course are met successfully. The Safar Teacher‘s Guide serves as a working document to be used by teachers as a foundation for lesson planning. Our suggestions and ideas can be used and adapted by the teacher when thinking about the aims and delivery of a lesson. We actively encourage teachers to use these ideas and adapt their teaching to the needs of their children. To this end, we suggest teachers make their own notes in the schemes of work regarding activities that worked or did not work and provide this feedback to us. We also encourage teachers to be creative and share as many activity ideas as they can with us, in order to improve overall teaching and learning. Safar Schemes of Work (SoW) covers all teaching aspects and textbook material in a detailed manner for both Key Stage 1 and 2. From suggesting learning objectives, differentiated learning outcomes to detailed explanations of activities. Using the SoW is the easiest, time-efficient and the most effective way of planning and teaching the Safar Islamic Studies primary series syllabus. Safar Schemes of Work contain brief details about the contents of the lessons to act as a quick snapshot of what is to be covered. Also, to ensure that the syllabus is taught in a holistic manner, we have included links to previous learning activities/experiences where a subject or theme is revisited or extended, which is vital in facilitating students to consolidate their knowledge and learn coherently rather than simply learn through a fragmentary manner. Using the textbooks, workbooks and schemes of work, the teacher is able to ensure that teaching is dynamic, focused and clearly thought out; thus ensuring that the learning experience for the child is maximized as much as possible as well as coherent, reinforced and systematic. Developed with both teacher and student input, Safar Schemes of Work employ not only tried and tested methods but also utilize theoretical frameworks such as Bloom’s taxonomy of learning objectives whilst keeping in mind activities suited to all three main types of learners: visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

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Lesson planning is a vital component of the teaching and learning process. Sufficient classroom planning will keep teachers organized as well as on track while teaching, therefore allowing teachers to teach more and help students reach their learning objectives more easily. Lesson planning also ensures that there is a coherent framework for smooth and efficient teaching, as well as giving a sense of direction in relation to the overall syllabus. This guide maps the structure and content of a course. It sets out how class activities, assessment strategies, and resources will be used to ensure that the learning aims and objectives of the course are met successfully. The Safar Teacher‘s Guide serves as a working document to be used by teachers as a foundation for lesson planning. Our suggestions and ideas can be used and adapted by the teacher when thinking about the aims and delivery of a lesson. We actively encourage teachers to use these ideas and adapt their teaching to the needs of their children. To this end, we suggest teachers make their own notes in the schemes of work regarding activities that worked or did not work and provide this feedback to us. We also encourage teachers to be creative and share as many activity ideas as they can with us, in order to improve overall teaching and learning.

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