Weekend Learning Islamic Studies

The Islamic Studies: Kindergarten book is for 4–5 year old children. Now a day, Kindergarten is like a new “first” grade—where children learn a lot, but with plenty of fun. The goal of kindergarten is to build good feelings about school and learning. Students begin with very basic curriculum. The book emphasizes the most important academic topic—developing literacy—reading and writing. Islamic Studies for Kindergarten begins by doing the same that a regular school does—building familiarity with various aspects of written and spoken words. The objective is to introduce the basics of Islam through many activities—writing, coloring, cutting, gluing, sorting, listening or sometimes simply playing. The Islamic Studies: Kindergarten book is a textbook and workbook—all under one cover. The book is a perfect tool to help children get the necessary foundation on Islam. The foundation begins with knowing about Allah—the Creator. The best way to know about the Creator is to look at His creations. After forming a children's concept of Allah, the book takes them to learning about Islam and Muslim. After finishing a few months of activities, the book takes the children to an early understanding of the 5-Pillars of Islam to help them progress though other areas of curriculum in the coming years. Islamic festivals, and stories of Nabi and Rasul are presented through concept-building exercises and interactive activities..

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The Level 1 Islamic Studies book from Weekend Learning is for 5-7 year old children who can read short sentences and write short phrases. Ideally the book is for the 1st grade students. This is their first year in a formal Islamic class. The book uses easy to understand simple and child-friendly languages and sentences. The book has 28 lessons on Allah, the Qur’an, Islam, Rasulullah (S), the Hadith and Sunnah and 5-pillars of Islam and so forth. The idea is to cover the basics of Islam. For example, 6 lessons cover the concepts of 5-pillars, 5 lessons cover short introduction to 5 rasuls and nabis, 9 lessons cover Islamic values and morals. Each lesson begins with a coloring page. The coloring time helps students settle down and be comfortable in the class before the lesson begins. Attention span of children is small; therefore, short paragraphs introduce two or three concepts. This is followed by in-class review section to allow for short break and reinforce learning. Some homework is included in the book, however schools and parents are encouraged to buy a separate workbook that has many more test questions and chapter-based activities.

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This revised edition is Ideally for 7-8-year old, second or third grade students. The children are in their second or third year in a formal Islamic class. This book builds on the knowledge base of the Level 1 book, with an additional emphasis while introducing the basics of Islam. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. Unit 1 focuses on the Creator and His message. This unit answers questions about Allāh, Islam, faith, and the Qur’ān. Unit 2 covers topics on our Ibadat-focusing on the five-pillars of Islam. Unit 3 covers the stories of some of the Messengers. Unit 4 covers some other topics about Islam that are relevant for students in this age group. An early undertanding of some of the basics of Islam is presented in this unit. Unit 5 describes proper adab and akhlaq learned from the Qur’ān and authentic sunnah of the Messenger (s). As with the Level 1 book, each lesson begins with a coloring page. The coloring time helps students settle down and be comfortable before the lesson begins. Attention span of children is small; therefore, short paragraphs introduce two or three concepts. This is followed by in-class review section to allow for short break and reinforce learning. Some homework is included in the book, however schools and parents are encouraged to buy a separate workbook that has many more test questions and chapter-based activities.

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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. All lessons in this book are thematically presented in distinct units. Topics in the Level 4 book are diverse and are presented with greater detail. 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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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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With the progress through Islamic Studies curriculum, students are now introduced to additional new topics with greater depth. The Level 6 book takes a break from the life of Rasulullah (S) in order to cover several important topics that have not been discussedpreviously. For example, topics such as the objective of the Qur’an, the Compilation of the Qur’an, the relationship of the Qur’an with previous books and the compilation of Hadith are covered. Morals and activities from the lives of Nuh (A), Dawud (A), and Sulaiman (A) are covered. The life and activities of Musa (A) are covered in several chapters. Lives and works of Khadijah, ‘A’ishah and Fatimah (ra) are includd in three chapters. Islamic Studies Level 6 book is for 10-13-year-old children who have completed Level 5 book from Weekend Learning Series or children who have acquired similar Islamic knowledge. Ideally, 6th-grade students should use this book. Homework becomes more intensive. Students are required to consult a translation of the Qur’ān to answer some of the homework. As with other Weekend Learning Islamic Studies books, homework is included. There is a workbook available to supplement the homework provided in this Level 6 textbook. The workbook has more test question and chapter-based activities.

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Islamic Studies - Student Workbook - Level 1 is designed to complement the revised and elarged Islamtic Studies textbook for this level. The workbook has large number of test questions to cover each lesson in a comprehensive manner. Each workbook has a large number of quizzes and activities. The workbooks will help students review key concepts in each lesson. Students will love the thought-provoking questions. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills. The workbooks are designed to complement the Weekend Learning Series of Islamic Studies textbooks. Large number of review questions and activities will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thought-provoking quizzes will help reinforce learning and build a meaningful integration of the materials in the textbook. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills and prepare students for advanced learning. The revised edition of Level 1 Islamic Studies book from Weekend Learning is for 5-7 year old children who can read short sentences and write short phrases. Ideally the book is for the 1st grade students. This is their first year in a formal Islamic class.

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Islamic Studies - Student Workbook - Level 2 is designed to complement the revised and enlarged Islamic Studies textbook for this level. The workbook has large number of test questions to cover each lesson in a comprehensive manner. Each workbook has a large number of quizzes and activities. The workbooks will help students review key concepts in each lesson. Students will love the thought-provoking questions. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills. The workbooks are designed to complement the Weekend Learning Series of Islamic Studies textbooks. Large number of review questions and activities will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thought-provoking quizzes will help reinforce learning and build a meaningful integration of the materials in the textbook. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills and prepare students for advanced learning. This revised edition is ideally for 7-8-year old, second or third grade students. The children are in their second or third year in a formal Islamic class. This book builds on the knowledge base of the Level 1 book, with an additional emphasis while introducing the basics of Islam.

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Islamic Studies - Student Workbook - Level 3 is designed to complement the revised and enlarged Islamic Studies textbook for this level. The workbook has large number of test questions to cover each lesson in a comprehensive manner. Each workbook has a large number of quizzes and activities. The workbooks will help students review key concepts in each lesson. Students will love the thought-provoking questions. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills. The workbooks are designed to complement the Weekend Learning Series of Islamic Studies textbooks. Large number of review questions and activities will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thought-provoking quizzes will help reinforce learning and build a meaningful integration of the materials in the textbook. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills and prepare students for advanced learning.

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Islamic Studies - Student Workbook - Level 4 is designed to complement the revised and enlarged Islamic Studies textbook for this level. The workbook has large number of test questions to cover each lesson in a comprehensive manner. Each workbook has a large number of quizzes and activities. The workbooks will help students review key concepts in each lesson. Students will love the thought-provoking questions. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills. The workbooks are designed to complement the Weekend Learning Series of Islamic Studies textbooks. Large number of review questions and activities will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thought-provoking quizzes will help reinforce learning and build a meaningful integration of the materials in the textbook. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills and prepare students for advanced learning. 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.

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Islamic Studies - Student Workbook - Level 5 is designed to complement the revised and enlarged Islamic Studies textbook for this level. The workbook has large number of test questions to cover each lesson in a comprehensive manner. Each workbook has a large number of quizzes and activities. The workbooks will help students review key concepts in each lesson. Students will love the thought-provoking questions. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills. The workbooks are designed to complement the Weekend Learning Series of Islamic Studies textbooks. Large number of review questions and activities will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thought-provoking quizzes will help reinforce learning and build a meaningful integration of the materials in the textbook. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills and prepare students for advanced learning. 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.

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Islamic Studies - Student Workbook - Level 6 is designed to complement the revised and enlarged Islamic Studies textbook for this level. The workbook has large number of test questions to cover each lesson in a comprehensive manner. Each workbook has a large number of quizzes and activities. The workbooks will help students review key concepts in each lesson. Students will love the thought-provoking questions. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills. The workbooks are designed to complement the Weekend Learning Series of Islamic Studies textbooks. Large number of review questions and activities will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. Thought-provoking quizzes will help reinforce learning and build a meaningful integration of the materials in the textbook. The workbooks will also enhance test taking skills and prepare students for advanced learning.

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The Annotated Teacher’s Edition corresponds to the revised and expanded edition of the Islamic Studies Level 1 book. This manual is the same edition as the student textbook, but it provides additional details, lesson plans, answers to homework, and teaching tips.

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The Annotated Teacher’s Edition corresponds to the revised and expanded edition of the Islamic Studies Level 2 book. This manual is the same edition as the student textbook, but it provides additional details, lesson plans, answers to homework, and teaching tips.

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The Annotated Teacher’s Edition corresponds to the revised and enlarged edition of the Islamic Studies Level 3 book. This manual is the same edition as the student textbook, but it provides additional details, lesson plans, answers to homework, and teaching tips.

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The Annotated Teacher’s Edition is corresponds to the revised and enlarged edition of the Islamic Studies Level 4. This manual is the same edition as the student textbook, but it provides additional details, lesson plans, answers to homework and teaching tips.

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The Annotated Teacher’s Edition is corresponds to the Islamic Studies Level 5. This manual 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 answers are provided. Additional ayat, meanings, and teaching ideas are incorporated. Homework assignments and answers are included. Additional question banks and answers are provided. Ready-made exam questions and answers are included. Each book includes a CD-ROM that contains PowerPoint slides and other teaching materials.

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The Annotated Teacher’s Edition is corresponds to the revised and enlarged edition of the Islamic Studies Level 6. This manual is the same edition as the student textbook, but it provides additional details, lesson plans, answers to homework and teaching tips.

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