Safar Islamic Studies Textbook 8

This set of books continues to deliver our aim and ambition to ensure our books are not just perfect for use in the classroom, but they are also life guides for Muslims growing up today. Our secondary series fulfills a purpose beyond the classroom; the books may be used by advanced learners, homeschoolers, youth clubs, informal study groups, ḥalaqahs, and independent readers and adult learners.

A learning tool fit for today’s learners

The secondary series has been developed with a wide frame of reference in mind. This includes consideration of subjects taught in state schools, such as Religious Education (RE), SRE (Sex and Relationship Education) and humanities, current political and cultural trends, and contemporary socio-economic issues and contexts.

This makes this textbook not only relevant to the experiences of young Muslims today but also a guide to thinking about and developing a good understanding of the world and actively engaging with complex questions and issues they face growing up. There is a wide range of new content in this book that we know our readers and teacher will love and appreciate. Examples include:

An expanded and comprehensive unit on Islamic beliefs that also covers contemporary questions and issues such as belief in God in the modern world and understanding divine justice in a world that is often fractured, unstable and complicated.

A completely new feature on Muslim history with a unique fold-out map and timeline. This not only provides information on the rich cultural and religious history of Muslim civilizations but also brings to light insights into more recent events, such as Muslim migration to Europe and America.

An expanded unit on personal and spiritual development that covers spiritual purification (from a knowledge-based and practical perspective) as well as a creative and functionally designed feature on the beauty of the Prophet ﷺ.

Keywords and vocabulary lists help with the overall Arabic and English literacy skills of students, ensuring we introduce a rich variety of vocabulary with clear and simple definitions.

The textbook actively engages issues related to contemporary society, identity, and modernity across all the chapters. This will equip Muslim students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills they need to navigate the moral and ethical maze of a postmodern secular world and do so with confidence, integrity, and flair.

As a continuing feature of all our books, we have ensured chapters contain interesting supplementary information, case studies, connected learning, and thought-provoking facts to enhance the learning experience of both the student and the teacher.