How Beautiful is Islam - Level 3 - ما أحلى الإسلام

The Islam is Beautiful book for Grade 3 has 64 pages and 28 lessons. The lessons deal with different subjects, such as some manners and supplications that students can use in everyday life. It also offers accurate information about fasting, praying, and zakah, and guides children to positive behaviors in their contemporary life. The book also introduces of some of the prophets, honorable companions, and famous figures from Islamic history. The following topics are included in this level:

• Surahs al-Layl and at-Tariq, with an explanation of the meanings of some of the words and phrases while enlightening children on the general meanings and the main topics that the two surahs deal with.
• Some habits and manners, such as encouraging them to be careful about what they say, saying only good things, loving their friends for the sake of Allah, spending time performing good and useful actions, keeping promises, knowing the manners of paying visits, applying the manners of a student, and being thankful to Allah for His many blessings.
• The importance of being proud of their religion and working hard to achieve paradise so they can enjoy its bliss.
• Some basic principles of the pillars of Islam, such as what annuls a fast, some easy rules about zakah, the main elements of Hajj, and the virtues of Witr prayer.
• What children should say when they hear the adhan or when they hear thunder, in addition to explaining the meanings of these supplications.
• The stories of Prophets Ayyub, Ibrahim, and Ismail (peace be upon them), as well as the stories of the Companions Fatima al-Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet (peace be upon her), Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, and the famous judge Shurayh.
• Three easy nasheeds (songs). They emphasize the kindness of Allah toward his creation, his guidance, and his forgiveness of them. They explain the virtue of brotherhood and the benefits that result from it.

This book focuses on the necessity of Muslim children investing their time and not wasting it. Time is precious and must be invested in performing benevolent and useful actions. All the lessons in this book are accompanied by interesting drawings and a variety of activities that engage children and allow them to learn easily and effectively. The various activities that follow each lesson help reinforce the material.