What should I teach after Textbook 6?
After completing Textbook 6, move to Textbook 7, the first book in the Safar secondary syllabus. Textbook 7 and its accompanying Workbook 7 are available now from safarpublications.org. Textbook 8 and Workbook 8 follow after that. Each textbook is taught over two academic years, making the full secondary series a four-year programme.
What does the secondary syllabus cover?
The secondary series is written for ages 11 and above and goes well beyond knowledge transmission. Both books are designed as life guides, helping young Muslims navigate faith, identity and modern life with confidence. Key areas covered across the series include:
- Essential knowledge, beliefs (ʿaqīdah) and fiqh
- Qur'anic teachings and sīrah
- Islamic history including a fold-out timeline (Textbook 8)
- Contemporary issues including technology, modernity and social ethics
- Adolescence, personal health, money and life skills
- Spiritual and moral development (tazkiyah)
- Step-by-step guidance for Ṣalāh, Hajj and Umrah
- Muslim contributions to civilisation and Islam and science
- Vocabulary and keyword lists to build Arabic and English literacy
The books are printed in full colour with bespoke illustrations and infographics throughout. They are widely used by adult learners and halaqah groups as well as in formal classroom settings. The national curriculum has been consulted throughout, with natural overlap with RE, SRE and humanities subjects.
Who are the books suitable for?
Textbook 7 is for ages 11 and above. Textbook 8 is for ages 13 and above. Both books work equally well in institutes, home settings, youth clubs and informal study groups, they are not written exclusively for a classroom audience. Parents and homeschoolers will find the content accessible and self-explanatory without needing a teaching background.
What support is available for teachers and educators?
- Free on-demand training for Textbook 7 is available at training.safarpublications.org. All Safar training courses are fully online and self-paced, you progress through each module at your own pace using bookmarked video chapters, making them accessible for educators anywhere in the world.
- Teacher's Guides with lesson plans and differentiated outcomes are available to purchase and are useful for both classroom teachers and home educators planning their year.
- Ready-made lesson activities and revision guides are available in the free Teachers Toolbox.
Is Journey2Jannah available for the secondary series?
Journey2Jannah currently covers the primary syllabus (Textbooks 1 to 6). Secondary content is not yet available on the platform. You can find out more and start a free 14-day trial at safarpublications.org/journey2jannah.
You can find out more about the full secondary syllabus at safarpublications.org/secondary-curriculum.