An Introduction to Islamiyat—History, Beliefs, and Practices is a new textbook for the Cambridge O Level Islamiyat 2058 and IGCSE Islamiyat 0493 syllabuses , Papers 1 and 2.

The book’s content, divided into Part One and Part Two, follows the sequence of the syllabus topics of Papers 1 and 2, respectively, and has been developed to meet the teaching and assessment requirements at this level. The objective is to provide students the opportunity to prepare for success in the examinations as well as to know more about the subject.

The explanations and purpose of the selected Quranic passages and Ahadith, and the early history of Islam are presented in an interesting and appealing style. Images and maps have been used appropriately to support the text.

A Revision Guide by the same author supports the textbook topic by topic, albeit briefly, focusing only on the main features. Questions from past papers are given at the end of each chapter of the Revision Guide for examination practice.

An Introduction to Islamiyat History, Beliefs, and Practices by Nighat Farooq Bajwa has been developed specifically to meet the requirements of the Cambridge International Examinations O Level and IGCSE syllabuses, 2058 and 0493, Papers 1 and 2. The objective of this textbook is to give students of all abilities the chance to study the subject in the detail that would help them to achieve desirable grades and to kindle in them an interest to engage with the subject. The textbook is divided into two parts. Part One focuses on the units of study for Paper One and Part Two, likewise, covers the units of study for Paper Two. A brief introduction is given at the start of every chapter to explain its objectives. The units in both parts systematically cover all the areas of study given in the syllabus. The endeavor is to make the material required for a sound study of this subject available to them within the scope of the syllabus, in a way that they would find engaging and which in turn would lead to a better understanding of Islam, its origins, and its appeal.

Introduction to Islamiyat History, Beliefs, and Practices is accompanied by a Student Revision Guide that covers all the areas of study, but focuses mainly on key elements. Practice Questions, taken from past papers, are given at the end of each chapter in the Revision Guide, along with information regarding what students will be tested on and how, a checklist to use throughout the year as a revision tool, and a list of command words/ phrases used in examination questions.