Islamic Studies Level 2

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Islamic Studies - Level 2, New,
Fourth Edition, 2014 Reprint.
*[A4+] Large Paperback - 160 pages,
Compiled by Mansur Ahmad and Husain A. Nuri,
Part of the 'Weekend Learning Series.'

Description :

The Level 2 Islamic Studies book from Weekend Learning is suitable for 7- 8 year old, Second or Third grade students. The children ideally 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.

The book uses easy to understand simple and child-friendly languages and sentences. The book has 28 lessons. As with the 'Level 1' book, this book also begins with a few topics on Allah, the Qur’an, Islam, RasullAllah, salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, the Hadith and Sunnah. The concept of the 5 Pillars of Islam is reintroduced with additional details. Early understanding of the 5-Pillars will help children progress though other areas of curriculum in the coming years. Students will learn about four Rightly Guided Khalifas, short history of 6 Prophets, Islamic values and morals, Day of Judgment, Muslims from different nations and so forth.

Each lesson begins with a colouring page. The colouring 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. Homework is included in the book, thus eliminating the necessity to buy another homework book.

Table of Contents :

---Preface,
---How to Use this book effectively; Instructions for Teachers & Parents,
------Homework,
------Teaching Respect,
------Suggestions.

---[1]. Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, : Our Creator
---[2]. Blessings of Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala,
---[3]. The Qur'an,
---[4]. Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,
---[5]. Hadith and Sunnah,

---[6]. The Five Pillars of Islam,
---[7]. Shahadah : The First Pillar,
---[8]. Salah : The Second Pillar,
---[9]. Fasting : The Third Pillar,
---[10]. Zakat : The Fourth Pillar,
---[11]. Hajj : The Fifth Pillar,
---[12]. Wudu : Keeping our bodies clean,

---[13]. The Four Khalifa's,
---[14]. Ibrahim, alayhi salam: A Friend of Allah,
---[15]. Yaqub, alayhi salam, and Yusuf, alayhi salam,
---[16]. Musa, alayhi salam, and Harun, alayhi salam,
---[17]. Yunus, alayhi salam,

---[18]. Angels : Our Helpers,
---[19]. Food that we may eat,

---[20]. Truthfulness,
---[21]. Kindness,
---[22]. Respect,
---[23]. Responsibility,
---[24]. Obedience,
---[25]. Cleanliness,
---[26]. Honesty,

---[27]. Day of Judgement and the Hereafter,
---[28]. Muslims from different nations.

Appendix:
---The Steps of Salah,
------The physical preparation for Salah,
------Description for Salah with 2 rakat (cycles),
---------Steps 1 - 16,
------How to pray 3 Raka'ats (Maghrib),
------How to pray 4 Raka'ats (Dhur, 'Asr and 'Isha),

---Outline of Curriculum, Grades 1,2,3,
---Outline of Curriculum, Grades 4,5,6,
---Outline of Curriculum, Grades 7,8,9,
---Outline of Curriculum, Grades 10,11 and 12.

'The Islamic Studies books' from Weekend Learning Publishers are based on a comprehensive 10-year curriculum. The curriculum covers broad aspects of Islam based on the Qur’an and authentic Hadith. The lessons in the curriculum are presented in a logical, systematic manner to suit the teaching needs of a weekend Islamic school or home school. Topics are selected based on age, grade and the learning level of each grade.