Our first 3 books are now available as PDFs and pre-orders!
Islamic English ELA Primer for KG and Grade 1
Islamic English Reader: Rabbani (Tafsir, Quran, 99 Names, Aqidah)
Islamic English ELA Primer for KG and Grade 1
Islamic English Reader: Rabbani (Tafsir, Quran, 99 Names, Aqidah)
Our first 3 books are now available as PDFs or pre-orders!
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Where Phonics Meets Faith

World’s First Islamic ELA Program 

Nurture your child’s intellect and faith simultaneously. Discover a holistic approach to education that blends English Language Arts and Islamic instruction.

What is Swords & Butterflies?

Explore the journey behind our innovative Islamic ELA program.
Our Story

For Islamic Schools

  • Designed to support and enhance existing school curriculums and programs.
  • Flexible and adaptable to various educational methodologies.
  • Incorporates Islamic values into daily reading lessons, reinforcing moral and ethical development.
  • Combines Islamic teachings with English language arts, freeing up time for other essential subjects like Arabic and Quran.
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For Homeschoolers

  • No-prep, easy-to-follow lessons designed to save you time and reduce stress.
  • Gentle, brief lessons for KG–Grade 2 keep young learners engaged.
  • Whereas textbooks are sneaking in , we help preserve our kids’ fitra with our graduated reading program.
  • Adapts easily to different methodologies, including Montessori, Charlotte Mason, classical approaches, etc.
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Why Swords & Butterflies?

Brief Lessons

Requiring only 15 minutes a day, our concise lessons keep children engaged without feeling overwhelmed, allowing for effective learning and better retention of knowledge.

Zero-Prep

Want to provide an effective and comprehensive education with minimal time investment? Our curriculum requires no prep and is easy to follow. It's a piece of cake… with zero calories!

Mastery-Focused

Our curriculum emphasizes essential mastery in both English and Islamic studies to boost children’s confidence and ensure strong foundational skills for later studies.

Bouquet of Subjects

Our curriculum covers essential Islamic subjects like 99 Names of Allah, hadith, tafsir, akhlaq, stories of the Prophets and more ensuring a comprehensive religious education.
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Designed to Inspire

A hadith states that “Allah is Beautiful and loves beauty.” We ensure every page is a visual delight to captivate, inspire, enhance retention, and to make kids eager to read more. 
Easy Islamic homeschool curriculum

Islamic Paradigm

Integrating strong moral and ethical teachings, our curriculum helps children develop a solid moral compass and strong character deeply shaped by Islamic values.
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Easy Integration

Our program seamlessly integrates with your existing ELA and Islamic studies, empowering young learners to master vital Islamic material while strengthening their English.

Urgent Antidote

Our program proactively provides an antidote to the poisons of today. It addresses the urgent need to safeguard and strengthen our children’s faith against modern challenges.
Islamic school or homeschool

Easily Adaptable

Whether in a homeschool, Islamic school, or a masjid afterschool/sunday environment our curriculum adapts to fit the educational needs and schedules of diverse learning settings.
Islamic English ELA Primer for KG and Grade 1
Where to Start

Discover Our Eclectic Primer

Our Eclectic Primer integrates phonics and Islamic teachings for KG and Grade 1. It begins with simple short sentences and gently progresses to more complex sentences with particular focus on the most common 125+ English words.

Early chapters focus on basic Islamic concepts and instilling the habit of dua. Later chapters guide readers through a day in the life of a Muslim child centered around the five salat.

Each lesson is designed to be short, engaging, and impactful, making learning both effective and enjoyable.

Works of Beauty

Our books provide a unique blend of English language arts and Islamic education. Designed for young learners, each book helps build essential skills while nurturing faith. Explore our titles and start your child’s educational adventure today!

The following books are ideal for students in grades 1–2, with each book starting with simple short sentences and subtly increasing in difficulty.
Have Questions?

Ask Us Anything

Every educational environment is unique, and we’re here to help you make the most of Swords & Butterflies.

Book a Zoom appointment for a one-on-one consultation to explore how our books can be customized to fit your curriculum. Our experts are ready to provide personalized care and support to meet your educational needs.

Together, we can create a plan that enhances your students’ learning experience and transform the next generation of our Ummah.

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