Health and Wellness - from an Islamic Perspective, Level 1

Have you ever considered how to nurture your student's or child's faith in Islam through a health education curriculum? This series delves into the wisdom underlying Islamic practices and beliefs, showcasing how they are precisely formulated by the One, all-wise and all-knowing Creator. Since this book falls within the category of health education, it addresses important health topics while adopting an Islamic perspective. These topics are presented with a focus on their relevance, engaging pedagogy, and age-appropriateness.

The series offers insights and answers to numerous questions confronting Muslim youth residing in Western contexts, such as the United States. Moreover, it endeavors to provide solutions for the challenges that Muslim communities encounter in multicultural and multi-religious environments. Additionally, it serves to reaffirm fundamental Islamic concepts and their authentic purpose.

Level 1 presents topics suitable for the age group of 11 and above. The first unit, Social Health, deals with topics of navigating healthy relationships between Muslims, parents and children, and with non-Muslims. It also provides a road map for integrating youth with community engagement including helping those in need, understanding disabilities, and taking care of the environment. The second unit, Physical Health, connects healthy eating and exercise with verses from the Quran and ahadith as well as preventive measures of common lifestyle diseases.

• ISBN: 9781933269443
• Author Amber Khan
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Ages: High School
• Pages: 198
• Size: 11 X 8.5 Inches
• Year Published: 2023
• Publisher: Noorart