My Coach: Based on Surah Al-Kahf (v.60-82), TIBS Method

International volleyball player Meisam returns to his hometown to visit his high school coach. He recounts his youth and the impact his coach had on him, not just as an athlete but as a young man as well. He learns that we can’t always know the reason why we are afflicted with difficulties, but patience and trust in God can get us through them.

This book has been written using the TIBS (Teaching Islam Based on Stories) method, a new way to learn that emphasizes enjoyment for youth while indirectly teaching Islamic moral values and encouraging critical thinking. It can be read on its own for entertainment, or in a classroom environment with a teacher. With the help of the included teacher’s guide, readers will develop a deeper understanding of concepts addressed in Surah Al-Kahf (verses 60-82 ) and become more familiar with the Holy Quran, while also reading an enjoyable story.

This book has been written to appeal to children between the ages of 9 and 13 and will help make the concepts found in the Quran relevant to their own lives. TIBS was developed by Mrs. Fariba Kazemi in 2015 to be used to teach Islam to children and youth in Noor House, a Friday school in Toronto, Ontario. TIBS is designed to motivate curiosity, entertain, and foster the growth of wisdom and analytical skills in learners. TIBS aims to encourage a generation of smart, contemplative Muslims who are deeply fond of the Holy Quran.