Health and Wellness: From an Islamic Perspective - Level 4

Have you ever considered how to nurture your students’ or children’s faith in Islam through a health education curriculum? This series delves into the wisdom underlying Islamic practices and beliefs, showcasing how they are precisely formulated by the One, All-Wise and All-Knowing Creator. Since this book falls within the category of health education, it addresses important health topics while adopting an Islamic perspective. These topics are presented with a focus on their relevance, engaging pedagogy, and age appropriateness.   

The series offers insights and answers to numerous questions confronting Muslim youth residing in Western contexts, such as the United States. Moreover, it endeavors to provide solutions for the challenges that Muslim communities encounter in multicultural and multi-religious environments. Additionally, it serves to reaffirm fundamental Islamic concepts and their authentic purpose.   

Level 5 presents topics designed for students aged 14 and older. The units Reproductive and Sexual Health address challenging subjects that are particularly relevant to this generation, including gender and sexual identity, as well as the mental, physical, social, and spiritual consequences of premarital relations. These units also raise awareness about sexual consent and the importance of advocating for survivors of sexual violence   

Discussed topics:  
UNIT A – SOCIAL HEALTH  
Chapter 1: WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS  
Section 1: Spiritual Rights  
Section 2: Economic Rights  
Section 3: Social Rights  
Section 4: Educational Rights  
Section 5: Legal Rights  
Section 6: Political Rights  

UNIT B – PHYSICAL HEALTH  
Chapter 2: INTOXICANTS  
Section 1: Alcohol  
Section 2: Ruling of Alcohol in Islam  
Section 3: Nicotine  
Section 4: Recreational Drugs  

UNIT C - MENTAL HEALTH  
Chapter 3: MENTAL HEALTH & ILLNESS  
Section 1: Types of Mental Illnesses  
Section 2: The Stigma of Poor Mental Health & Illness  
Section 3: Seeking Treatment  
Section 4: Dealing with Suicidal Ideation  

UNIT D - SPIRITUAL HEALTH 
Chapter 4: ALLAH ABOVE ALL ELSE  
Section 1: Allah Above Desires  
Section 2: Allah Above Family Influence  
Section 3: Allah Above Cultural Influence  

Please note that the topics are presented in an age-appropriate manner. Teachers are also advised to review the rest of the levels in the series, as these topics are discussed in greater depth to provide a more comprehensive understanding of each subject.  

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