The IQRA’ Arabic Reader 2 textbook has been designed according the concept of mahâwir or “field of activities” which fall under two or three interrelated units dealing with topics related to the daily life and interests of students. Within each unit are seven to eight “'to the point” lessons dealing with conversational Arabic, reading, vocabulary and linguistic structures, applied grammar, spelling and dictation, review and reinforcement and finally cultural enrichment. In addition each textbook contains a supplement of 4 to 5 units focusing on Islamic themes
