Description
Every journey of Islamic knowledge begins somewhere. For Muslim children entering Grade 1, that beginning should be nurturing, structured, and genuinely engaging - a first encounter with Islamic education that opens the door to a lifetime of learning and love for their faith. Nour Al-Islam Level 1 by Manarah Publishing is designed to be exactly that beginning.Part of the #1 AQI (Accredited Quranic and Islamic) curriculum series used in Islamic schools worldwide, Nour Al-Islam Level 1 is the Grade 1 Islamic studies textbook that gives six and seven-year-old Muslim children their first comprehensive, curriculum-based Islamic education. The textbook is structured around the core areas of Islamic knowledge that every Muslim child needs to encounter at this foundational stage:Aqidah (Islamic Creed): Grade 1 students are introduced to the most fundamental concepts of Islamic belief - the oneness of Allah (tawhid), the existence and nature of Allah as Creator and Sustainer, the meaning of the Shahadah and what it entails, and the foundational concept that a Muslim is someone who submits to Allah alone. These concepts are presented in age-appropriate language that young children can genuinely understand and internalize.Ibadat (Acts of Worship): the five pillars of Islam are introduced at a Grade 1 level, with particular focus on salah (prayer) - its importance, its times, and the basics of how to perform it - and on the meaning of Ramadan and fasting in a way accessible to young children. The textbook gives students a framework for understanding the acts of worship that will structure their lives as Muslims.Seerah (Prophetic Biography): Grade 1 students are introduced to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the one who brought Allah's message to humanity - his character, his role, and the love that every Muslim carries for him. Key moments from the early Seerah are presented in child-friendly narrative form.Akhlaq (Islamic Manners and Character): the foundational Islamic manners - greeting with salaam, speaking truthfully, being kind to parents and family, treating others with respect - are introduced and reinforced throughout the textbook, connecting Islamic values to the child's everyday experience.Quranic Connection: throughout the textbook, Quranic verses relevant to the topics being studied are introduced, giving Grade 1 students their first experience of connecting the Quran to their Islamic learning.The Nour Al-Islam curriculum is used in Islamic schools across the United States, Canada, Egypt, the UK, and many other countries. It is designed for classroom instruction but is equally suitable for homeschool families seeking a comprehensive, grade-levelled Islamic studies curriculum. Level 1 is the essential starting point for the complete Nour Al-Islam series (Pre-KG through Grade 6).
