Bachon ka Islami Encyclopedia

Bachon ka Islami Encyclopedia (بچوں کا اسلامی انسائیکلوپیڈیا) is the Urdu edition of Al-Arabee Ben Razzouq's children's Islamic encyclopedia, published in English by Darussalam as "A Concise Children's Encyclopedia of Islam." At 384 pages with full four-color illustration throughout, it's built as a reference a child can return to topic by topic rather than a single story to read once.

What it actually teaches

The book works through the basics of Islamic belief and practice in a child's language: who Allah is, what iman (faith) means, and what ihsan means, before moving into the acts of worship — wudu, azan, salah, sawm (fasting), zakah, and hajj — explained step by step rather than just named. Stories of the prophets and lessons on manners and moral conduct run alongside the belief and worship sections, so the book covers both what a child believes and how they're expected to behave.

Why the illustrated format matters here

This isn't a scaled-down adult textbook — the four-color illustrations and structured, encyclopedia-style layout are part of how the content is taught, breaking each concept into a short, visual entry rather than dense paragraphs. That's a deliberate design choice for the age group, and it's the main reason parents pick this over a plain-text Islamic studies book for younger children.

Specifications

• Author: Al-Arabee Ben Razzouq
• Language: Urdu
• Pages: 384
• Dimensions: 17 x 24 cm
• Binding: Hardcover
• Print: 4-color, illustrated
• Publisher: Darussalam
• ISBN: 9786035000215

Who this is for

Parents introducing foundational Islamic concepts at home, and mosque or school Islamic-studies classes that need one reference covering belief, worship, and character together rather than three separate books.

If English is a better fit for your child, A Concise Children's Encyclopedia of Islam is the same author's English edition of this same book. For a shorter, question-and-answer format on just the five pillars, Arkan-e-Islam for Kids (Q&A) is a lighter companion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What topics does this encyclopedia cover?

The basics of Islamic belief (Allah, iman, ihsan), the acts of worship (wudu, azan, salah, sawm, zakah, hajj), stories of the prophets, and lessons on manners and character — all explained for children.

Is this the same book as "A Concise Children's Encyclopedia of Islam"?

Yes — that's the English edition of this same book by Al-Arabee Ben Razzouq. This listing is the Urdu edition.

What age is this suitable for?

It's built for children old enough to read independently in Urdu or be guided through it by a parent or teacher — the illustrated, topic-by-topic format works for a range of ages within that.

What's the print quality like?

Hardcover, 384 pages, full four-color illustration throughout, 17 x 24 cm.

How long does delivery take?

Most orders arrive in 3–5 working days anywhere in Pakistan, with same-day dispatch from Lahore for orders placed before 1 PM.

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