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These are the books required for studying the GCSE
course
in Religious Studies (Islam):
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'Examining Religions: Islam' - Heinemann Ltd, 1989. Illustrated introduction to Islam, suitable for any person interested in studying the life of the Prophet, and the faith and practices of Islam. In 76 work-units, it also covers moral and ethical issues, and the early history of Islam, the Sunni-Shi'ite split, and Sufism. Specifically,
a textbook for all GCSE courses in Religious Studies - Islam. Has been on the
recommended list of textbooks for many years, and is widely used in schools
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GCSE Islam – the Do-it-Yourself Guide, IPCI
2004. (First produced by Goodword Books, This fully illustrated coursebook contains the 76 work units that accompany the Heinemann textbook featured above, plus full information about the course, advice on how to proceed, tafsir sections on the relevant selected Qur’anic passages, ‘high-flier’ sections of information on tricky subjects such as arguments for the existence of God, creation/evolution, the problem of evil and suffering, difficult social issues such as abortion, euthanasia, drugs, etc. It also includes the full syllabus and specimen examination papers. ISBN: 1902480058 Available from IPCI – Islamic Vision, Email: info@islamicvision.co.uk |
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'Islam: A Dictionary' - IPCI, 2006. A basic dictionary of Islamic terms, clearly explained. This dictionary replaces the GCSE dictionary of Islam published by Stanley Thornes, now out of print. It is not compulsory for GCSE students, but highly useful. ISBN 0 7487 2560 1. 117pp. |
The
following texts might also be
useful for GCSE students:
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'The Beloved Prophet' , Able Publishing,
1999, A workbook on the life of our Prophet, including comprehension questions, things to do, etc. Many photographs. A new way of getting to know the Prophet, his family, his companions, and his life story. Also available from Sr. Ruqaiyyah ISBN 0 907616 49.6. 60pp. |
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'Teach Yourself: Islam' -
Hodder and The well-known Teach Yourself series. Not a GCSE book, but a useful read for any person seeking a clear, concise and straightforward introduction to Islam. Widely used by students, social workers, the police, local officers, etc. Many b/w photographs. Fully updated to include modern political and social issues and controversies. ISBN 0 340 92813 1. 332pp. |
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'Need to Know? Islam’ – (Understand the religion behind the headlines) - HarperCollins, 2008. Not a GCSE book, but an introduction to Islam, featuring colour photographs throughout. A readable overview for anyone who wants to understand what Islam is and what it means today. The chapters include an account of the life of the Prophet Muhammad, and explanations of the Qur’an, what Muslims believe, what Muslims do, where Muslims worship, Islamic Law, the Islamic Worldview, the History of Islam, Islamic Heritage and Issues for Today. Glossary and full index. ISBN: 978-0-00-727877-0. 192pp. |
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'Moral Issues in Six Religions' - Heinemann Ltd, 1991. A textbook for students written by six authors, outlining the main moral issues facing believers of six major world religions, including Islam. The Islam section was written by Sr. Ruqaiyyah. The book deals with all topical moral issues through the eyes of adherents of the six different faiths. ISBN 0 435 30299 X. 242pp.
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