Being Muslim is written for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. It presents a readable explanation of the most complex and emotion-laden issues of our troubled times. The varying branches of Islam are analyzed and their history outlined - but the focus is on the present. In speaking about and crossing political, cultural and religious divisions, this book offers a unique perspective, forged in Canada, a country where people from everywhere on earth have found a way to live in peace. Terrorism. Wars. Jihad. Hijab. Polygamy. Muhammad's many wives. Muslim prayer. Female circumcision. Honor killings. Sharia. Stoning. Status of Muslim women. All these topics and more are tackled in this fascinating and informative book for young adult readers. "[The Groundwork Guides] are excellent books, mandatory for school libraries and the increasing body of young people prepared to take ownership of the situations and problems previous generations have left them." - Globe and Mail Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

The I Wonder About Islam series give young readers answers to the BIG questions they have about Islam in brilliant little books. Written in a friendly and accessible style for today's youth, these are essential companions for questioning young minds.

This book is a form of guidance for the youth of today, a guide for their everyday lives, as well as being a compilation of useful information that is related to the various forms of worship with informative explanations given in an understandable manner. It has been prepared with color illustrations about every stage of performing various acts of worship, in particular, the rituals of purification and daily prayers. Aiming to meet the practical needs of English speaking readers for their daily worship, this guide is one that is essential for every Muslim young person.

Ages 6 to 8 years. Step-by-step illustrated guide to performing ablution and the daily prayers. This new book for young children will show them how to prepare for the state of worship. They will learn exactly what to do to conduct Kalba; what positions to adopt for prayer; and how to participate in daily secular activities and stay true to Islam.

Doubt and suspicion have existed all along and they will continue to exist. But these days, generating doubts and suspicions about faith is like a contagious disease, and right and wrong seem to have swapped roles. Questions and arguments such as, "Who created God? Is punishment by eternal hell-fire justifiable when the human lifespan is so short? Does God need our prayers? Why did God create Satan?" now inhabit the homes and lives of every one of us today. In this work, Abdullah Aymaz answers the most commonly asked questions about matters of faith in a succinct and clear way. The author tries to address the intellect, the heart, and the soul of his readers in order to alleviate modern doubts and suspicions.

The third book in the series that answers some of the cunning questions children ask about God (Allah). The "I Wonder About Islam" series includes the following titles: I Wonder about Allah (Book One) I Wonder about Allah (Book Two) I Wonder about the Qur'an I Wonder about Angels I Wonder about Heaven I Wonder about Destiny