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Journey through the modern era with this engaging unit on the Global Ummah, designed to help young learners understand how Muslims and the wider world have changed since the fall of the Ottoman Empire. This book provides a clear and accessible overview of major events, key leaders, technological innovations and global developments that have shaped the 20th and 21st centuries.
Students will begin by exploring the early 20th century, including the Balfour Declaration, the Great Depression and innovations like the automobile and radio. They will learn about influential leaders such as Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin and Emperor Hirohito, and examine the impact of World War II, including the atomic bombs and the reshaping of Europe.
The book also covers major changes in the Muslim world and beyond, including the partition of India and Pakistan, the Arab-Israeli conflict and Palestinian displacement, the Cold War and its proxy wars and the rise of Pan-Arabism. Children will gain insight into the discovery of oil, the growth of modern economic hubs like Dubai and Doha, the Iranian Revolution and the influence of 20th-century Islamic scholars.
Technological advancements such as the television, the internet, mobile phones, AI and renewable energy are explored to show how they have transformed daily life and global connectivity. The book also addresses 21st-century events, including 9/11, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Arab Spring, the expansion of Makkah and Madinah and the global impact of COVID-19.
With maps, timelines, illustrations and interactive activities, this unit helps children see the big picture of history, politics, technology and faith. By the end, learners will understand how the Global Ummah has interacted with, adapted to and contributed to the modern world, inshaAllah, gaining both historical knowledge and a sense of their place in a connected global community.
With this ready‑to‑use curriculum, you can simply open and begin, confident you’re covering topics with trustworthy, reliable sources. Download sample pages to see what’s included in each book, including a closer look at Book 2: Prophets of Allah.
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