Incompatible English Language Content of Global EFL Course Books and Textbooks from the Islamic Perspective

Abstract

Abstract
This paper aims at highlighting the pervasive trend in many global
English-language-teaching course books/textbooks to favour including and
propagating English language input or content which promotes a range of
ideologies, actions, patterns of conduct, and life styles which are not
permissible for a Muslim. These ideologies, actions, and life styles are
prohibited for a Muslim by the rules set by the Qur’an and the Hadeeth
(documented authentic sayings and deeds by Prophet Muhammad) which
represent the primary sources of legislation for the Muslim individual and
the Muslim nation at large. To highlight this trend, specific examples from
several course books/ textbooks are provided. These examples consist of
items, and excerpts from the course books/textbooks inspected for this
purpose. The content of these items and excerpts is contrasted with the
system of beliefs and actions approved by Islam as evidenced from the
quotations from the Qur'an and the Hadeeth which are provided in the paper.
The paper provides recommendations and suggestions for EFL professionals
on how to handle this type of content in their classrooms.