The Guiding Light series has been designed to teach the essential aspects of Islamic beliefs and practices to children of primary school age. Areas explored include the core Islamic beliefs; the five pillars of Islam; the Sīrah (life of the Prophet) and early Islamic history; good manners and etiquette; moral training and guidance; and much more. Where appropriate, Qur’ānic passages and Aḥādīth are introduced to support the central theme of each lesson.
This book is the first in the series and is tailored towards children aged 7–9 who are confident readers. It teaches basic concepts such as: Who is Allāh (SWT)?; What is al-Islām?; Who is Prophet Muḥammad (ṢAAS)?; What is the shahādah?; and What is the Qur’ān? It also explores the concepts of cleanliness and how to perform wuḍū’; the adhān and iqāmah; and the movements and words that make up a rak‘ah (unit of prayer). The book culminates with a lesson on how to perform a complete act of ṣalāt.
Lessons are written in clear, simple English and are kept short to maintain interest. Most lessons are followed by a comprehension exercise and homework activities to encourage the pupils to revisit the materials they have been taught. Classroom discussion points are also included to invite the children to explore each chapter in greater depth and to think about how they can apply the lessons in their everyday lives. The passages of Arabic, where included, are furnished with a pronunciation guide to aid memorisation and correct recitation, alongside the English meaning to help foster a good understanding of what is being taught.
Series title: The Guiding Light
Main title: The Guiding Light: Book One
Sub title: An Introduction to Islam for Madrasas
Author: Dr. Imran H. Alawiye
ISBN: 9781911118206
Dimensions: 240 x 165 x 6 mm
Weight: 220 grams (0.22 kg)
No. of pages: 56
Binding: Paperback
First published: October 2024
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