What Weekend Learning Publishers does

Weekend Learning Publishers is a privately held Islamic educational publishing company founded in 2007 in Columbus, Ohio, by Husain A. Nuri and Mansur Ahmad. The company produces a structured K-12 Islamic Studies curriculum delivered primarily through print textbooks, with two parallel editions—a comprehensive Revised & Enlarged Edition (covering Junior K through Level 11-12) and a condensed Beginners Edition—each accompanied by student workbooks and teacher's manuals. Content is strictly grounded in Sunni Islamic sources (Qur'an and Sunnah), reviewed by in-house and external authorities, and spans Qur'anic Studies, Hadith, Seerah, Aqidah, Fiqh, Islamic history, ethics, and contemporary issues. Beyond the core English-language series, the company operates language-specific sub-brands including Etudes Islamiques (French), Islamske Studier (Norwegian), and a Bengali Qur'an translation (Al-Qur'an Bangla Anubad), and runs Taqwa Prints as a wholly-owned subsidiary serving fulltime Islamic schools and adult learners.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through a Shopify-powered website (weekendlearning.com) with global shipping via UPS and USPS to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Norway, and Bangladesh. Revenue is generated through one-time book sales at unit prices ranging from $4 (Beginners workbooks) to $25 (Bangla Qur'an), with automatic bulk discounts for school orders of 10 or more books. Distribution occurs through three channels: DTC website sales, direct school bulk orders, and a bookseller/wholesale channel. The company claims adoption by more than 2,000 schools worldwide and nearly 1 million cumulative copies sold since founding.

The company has no disclosed AI, software, or digital product capabilities; its competitive position rests on the depth and authority of its content library, curriculum completeness across age grades, multi-language reach, and the institutional switching costs created when schools build pedagogical infrastructure around its materials. Recent strategic activity centers on completing the K-12 curriculum (Level 11-12 textbook, 2026-07), rolling out Annotated Teacher's Editions across multiple levels (2025), and expanding language and subsidiary coverage to capture diaspora and fulltime-school markets.

Name

Weekend Learning Publishers

Legal name

Weekend Learning Publishers

Website

https://weekendlearning.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Weekend Learning Publishers is a privately held Islamic educational publisher founded in 2007 in Columbus, Ohio, producing K-12 Islamic Studies textbooks, workbooks, and teacher's manuals in English, French, Norwegian, and Bengali for weekend and fulltime Islamic schools worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Publishing (Islamic Studies)

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Book Publishers (51313), Book Retailers and News Dealers (45921)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Islamic education publishing
• Islamic studies textbooks
• Religious school curriculum
• Weekend school books
• Children's Islamic books

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Weekend Learning Publishers generates revenue through one-time sales of Islamic educational books and curriculum materials. Products include textbooks, workbooks, teacher's manuals, and activity books sold at various price points. The company offers school discounts for bulk orders of 10 or more books.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Weekend Learning Publishers is a Columbus, Ohio-based educational publisher that produces and sells Islamic Studies curriculum materials — including grade-level textbooks (Junior K through Level 11-12), student workbooks, teacher's manuals, Qur'anic studies, Seerah biographies, and activity books — primarily to weekend Islamic schools, fulltime Islamic schools, Muslim families, and booksellers. Products are sold worldwide through a Shopify-powered e-commerce website with bulk school discounts and global shipping, and the company operates a subsidiary called Taqwa Prints that publishes titles for fulltime Islamic schools and adult learners.

Product overview

Weekend Learning Publishers is an Islamic educational publisher founded in 2007, specializing in curriculum-based textbooks and supplementary materials for weekend and fulltime Islamic schools. The company's core product is the Islamic Studies series spanning from Junior Kindergarten (ages 4-5) through Level 11-12, with two editions: the comprehensive Revised and Enlarged Edition and the condensed Beginners Edition. The textbook series is supported by student workbooks (Levels 1-8), teacher's manuals (Levels 1-9), and activity books. Additional products include Qur'anic studies (Juz Amma with transliteration, Bangla Qur'an translation), Seerah biographies (Life of Rasulullah), and activity-based learning materials (Preschool Activity Book, My Islamic Activity Book, Quiz Book on Islam, Juz Amma Tracing and Learning). The company operates language-specific sub-brands including Etudes Islamiques (French) and Islamske Studier (Norwegian). Its subsidiary, Taqwa Prints, serves fulltime Islamic schools and adult learners. Books are adopted by over 2,000 schools worldwide with nearly one million copies sold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Islamic Studies Junior K (Revised & Enlarged Edition) 112-page Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 4-5 transitioning from toddler to preschooler, introducing basic ideas of Islam through writing, coloring, cutting, gluing, sorting, listening, and singing activities.
• Islamic Studies Level K (Revised & Enlarged Edition) 196-page Kindergarten Islamic Studies textbook for children aged 4-5 combining textbook and workbook activities including tracing, writing, coloring, cutting, gluing, and sorting to build early literacy and Islamic concepts.
• Islamic Studies Level 1 (Revised & Enlarged Edition) 224-page Islamic Studies textbook for 5-7 year olds (1st grade) introducing fundamentals of Islam including Allah, the Qur'an, Islam, Rasulullah, Hadith, Sunnah, 5-pillars of Islam, Messengers, and Islamic morals through 28 lessons.
• Islamic Studies Level 2 (Revised & Enlarged Edition) Islamic Studies textbook for children who have completed Level 1, covering the Creator and His message, five-pillars of Islam, stories of Messengers, and proper adab and akhlaq from the Qur'an and authentic sunnah.
• Islamic Studies Level 3 (Revised & Enlarged Edition) Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 7-10 with 6 units and 29 lessons, developing basic concepts including worship, qualities of Iman, ritual duties, life of Nabi Muhammad in Makkah and Madinah periods, and stories of messengers.
• Islamic Studies Level 4 (Revised & Enlarged Edition) 240-page Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 8-11 covering learning about Allah, life of Nabi Muhammad before and after divine revelations, Fiqh of salah, lives of the four Khalifas, and moral-building lessons.
• Islamic Studies Level 5 (Revised & Enlarged Edition) Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 9-11 covering worship of Allah, activities of messengers, battles and their impact on early Islam history, messengers' lives with moral lessons, Islam in the World, and Islamic values.
• Islamic Studies Level 6 (Revised & Enlarged Edition) Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 10-12 in 8 units, covering the Creator, His promise, books and teachings, Qur'an and Hadith, Fundamentals of Deen, lives of Messengers, three illustrious women of Islam, invisible beings, and Islamic values.
• Islamic Studies Level 7 (Revised & Enlarged Edition) Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 11-13 in 6 units, focusing on the Creator and His religion, stories of Messengers, fascinating stories from the Qur'an, life and contributions of companions, diverse topics, and moral and ethical issues.
• Islamic Studies Level 8 (Revised & Enlarged Edition) Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 12-14 covering the Creator and His message, divine names and Sunan of Allah, Nabi Muhammad's challenges in Madinah, Islamic ethical framework, Islamic values, and Islam after the death of Nabi Muhammad.
• Islamic Studies Level 9 (Revised and Enlarged Edition) 240-page Islamic Studies textbook for 13-15 year old students (9th-10th grade) covering Ponder Over the Qur'an, Islam and Violence, Peer Pressure, Alcohol and Gambling, Permitted and Prohibited Food, Family Values, and inter-faith discussion materials.
• Islamic Studies Level 10 (Revised and Enlarged Edition) Islamic Studies textbook for 14-16 year old students (10th grade) covering analysis of Surah Fatihah, the Bible and the Qur'an, Ten Commandments in Islam, Women in the Qur'an, Status of Women in Islam, Marrying Four Women, Difficult Questions on Marriage, A Muslim Family, Superstition, and Racism and Islam.
• Islamic Studies Level 11-12 (Revised and Enlarged Edition) 240-page Islamic Studies textbook for advanced high-school students in 27 carefully organized chapters covering fundamental teachings of Islam, including Favors of Allah, Khairul Makhirin, What is the Qur'an, Sūrah Ad-Duḥā, and Life's Ultimate Purpose, designed to strengthen faith and encourage application of Islamic principles.
• Islamic Studies Level 1 (Beginners Edition) 152-page original-edition Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 5-8 with short chapters containing basic information for typical Sunday schools, currently offered at 40% discount.
• Islamic Studies Level 2 (Beginners Edition) 160-page original-edition Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 6-8 who have completed Level 1, with short chapters for Sunday schools, offered at 40% discount.
• Islamic Studies Level 3 (Beginners Edition) 144-page original-edition Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 7-10 with short chapters containing basic information for Sunday schools, offered at 40% discount.
• Islamic Studies Level 4 (Beginners Edition) 136-page original-edition Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 8-11 with short chapters for Sunday schools, offered at 40% discount.
• Islamic Studies Level 5 (Beginners Edition) Original-edition Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 9-12 introducing key events in Madinah including battles and Hudaibiyah Treaty, and stories of prophets, offered at 40% discount.
• Islamic Studies Level 6 (Beginners Edition) Original-edition Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 10-12, offered at 40% discount.
• Islamic Studies Level 7 (Beginners Edition) 164-page original-edition Islamic Studies textbook for children ages 11-14 covering Istighfar, Islamic Greetings, Amr Bil Ma'ruf, Guarding our Tongues, Lailatul Qadr, Characters of the Prophets, and stories of companions, offered at 40% discount.
• Islamic Studies Teacher's Manual - Level 1 Teacher's Manual for Level 1 providing additional details, lesson plans, homework answers, and teaching tips; priced at $20.00.
• Teacher's Manual - Level 9 (Annotated Edition) Annotated Teacher's Edition for Level 9 providing additional details, lesson plans, student handouts, study summaries, homework answers, and teaching tips.
• Teacher's Manual - Level 7 (Annotated Edition) Annotated Teacher's Edition for Level 7 providing additional details, lesson plans, student handouts, study summaries, homework answers, and teaching tips.
• Teacher's Edition - Level 5 Beginners Edition Annotated Teacher's Edition for Level 5 Beginners Edition providing additional details, lesson plans, student handouts, study summaries, homework answers, and teaching tips.
• Teacher's Manual - Level 6 Beginners Edition Annotated Teacher's Edition for Level 6 Beginners Edition providing additional details, lesson plans, student handouts, study summaries, homework answers, and teaching tips.
• Teacher's Manual - Level 7 Beginners Edition Annotated Teacher's Edition for Level 7 Beginners Edition providing additional details, lesson plans, student handouts, study summaries, homework answers, and teaching tips.
• Teacher's Edition - Level 8 Beginners Edition Annotated Teacher's Edition for Level 8 Beginners Edition providing additional details, lesson plans, student handouts, study summaries, homework answers, and teaching tips.
• Islamic Studies Student Workbook - Level 2 128-page student workbook for Level 2 with test questions covering each lesson comprehensively; priced at $5.00.
• Islamic Studies Student Workbook - Level 3 Student workbook for Level 3 with test questions and quizzes; ISBN 978-1-936569-77-9; priced at $5.00.
• Islamic Studies Student Workbook - Level 4 128-page paperback student workbook for Level 4 complementing the revised textbook; ISBN 978-1-936569-70-0; priced at $5.00.
• Islamic Studies Student Workbook - Level 5 Student workbook for Level 5 with comprehensive test questions and quizzes; ISBN 978-1-936569-71-7; priced at $5.00.
• Islamic Studies Student Workbook - Level 6 128-page paperback student workbook for Level 6 with test questions; ISBN 978-1-936569-79-3; priced at $5.00.
• Islamic Studies Student Workbook - Level 7 Student workbook for Level 7 with test questions and quizzes; ISBN 978-1-936569-72-4; priced at $5.00.
• Islamic Studies Student Workbook - Level 8 128-page student workbook for Level 8 with comprehensive test questions; ISBN 978-1-936569-78-6; priced at $5.00.
• Student Workbook - Islamic Studies Level 1 (Beginners Edition) 116-page student workbook for Beginners Edition Level 1; ISBN 978-1-936569-34-2; priced at $4.00.
• Preschool Activity Book Activity book for children ages 3-5 covering cognitive and language development through fun activities; includes concept-building exercises and interactive activities; ISBN 978-1-936569-80-9; priced at $16.00.
• My Islamic Activity Book Full-color activity book with word searches, puzzles, mazes, coloring, and fun Islamic activities for students in third grade and above; includes review of Islamic school curriculum, concept building, faith checking, and moral guidance; priced at $12.00.
• Quiz Book on Islam Comprehensive 160-page quiz book with over 1,700 questions divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels covering over 100 different topics on Islamic Studies; ideal for schools and organizations conducting quiz competitions; priced at $12.00.
• Juz Amma Tracing and Learning 74-page activity book for tracing Qur'an letters to help students memorize ayat and surahs, improve hand coordination, and develop early appreciation for the Qur'an and Arabic language; priced at $10.00.
• Juz Amma for School Students (with Transliteration) 216-page student-friendly presentation of the 30th Juz of the Qur'an with large color-coded Arabic text, transliteration, and translation in three-column format; includes surah introductions, verse explanations, words to know sections, and application of the message; ISBN 978-1-936569-08-3; priced at $14.00.
• Al-Qur'an Bangla Anubad 816-page Bengali translation of Al-Qur'an in three-column format with Bangla translation, Bangla pronunciation, and Arabic text; translated by Dr. Zohurul Hoque; hardbound with jacket; third revised edition; ISBN 978-1-936569-28-1; priced at $25.00.
• Life of Rasulullah: Makkah Period (Seerah Series) Two-volume biography of Rasulullah (S) for students in weekend and fulltime Islamic schools (grades 6-10), explaining experiences and events to build moral and spiritual character with personal reflection, divine wisdom explanations, timelines, maps, and chapter notes; priced at $14.00.
• Etudes Islamiques (French Islamic Studies Series) French-language Islamic Studies series for students, covering curriculum from basic concepts to advanced topics including lives of prophets, women of Islam, and Islamic ethics; Levels 1-6 available; priced at $13.00 each.
• Islamske Studier (Norwegian Islamic Studies Series) Norwegian-language Islamic Studies series based on a comprehensive 12-year curriculum; Levels K, 1, 2, and 3 available; priced at $13.00-$17.00.
• Taqwa Prints (Subsidiary Catalog) Publishing imprint and subsidiary of Weekend Learning Publishers developed to meet the growing demands of fulltime Islamic schools and the needs of Muslim or non-Muslim adults; several titles are published under the Taqwa Prints banner.

Quantifiable outcome

• Books adopted by more than 2,000 schools worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Taqwa PrintscoreOthersTaqwa Prints is a subsidiary of Weekend Learning Publishers developed to meet the growing demands of fulltime Islamic schools and needs of Muslim or non-Muslim adults. Several titles are already published under the banner of Taqwa Prints, expanding the company's reach beyond weekend schools to fulltime educational institutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kube Publishing: UK-based Islamic publisher producing Islamic Studies textbooks, Qur'an resources, and children's books in English — closely comparable in target audience and curriculum-style offerings.
• IQRA' International Educational Foundation: Long-established Islamic educational publisher offering K-12 Islamic Studies textbooks, workbooks, and teacher's manuals in English — directly comparable to Weekend Learning's curriculum and customer base (weekend/fulltime Islamic schools in North America).
• Darussalam Publishers: Global Islamic publisher producing Qur'an translations, Seerah, Aqidah, Fiqh, and children's Islamic Studies materials across multiple languages — overlapping with Weekend Learning on Islamic education content for both children and adults.
• International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH): Saudi-based Islamic publisher producing a broad catalog of Islamic Studies, Seerah, and Qur'anic works for English-speaking Muslim communities — comparable in mission, content, and audience.
• Al-Firdous Ltd: UK-based Islamic publisher specializing in Qur'an translations, Seerah, and Islamic Studies books in English — overlapping with Weekend Learning's Qur'anic Studies and Seerah product lines.
• Tughra Books: Islamic children's and educational book publisher producing illustrated faith-based titles and curriculum-style content; directly comparable to Weekend Learning's children's Islamic Studies line.
• Goodword Books: Islamic children's book publisher producing faith-based titles for young readers; comparable to Weekend Learning's sub-brand and children's activity book segments.

Emerging players

• Compass Box Kids / Compass Books: Independent publisher producing Islamic children's books and educational materials for Muslim families in English — adjacent comparison point for Weekend Learning's children's and activity book SKUs.
• MSA West (Muslim Students Association West) Publications: Organization publishing Islamic Studies materials geared toward students and young adults in North America — partial overlap with Weekend Learning's weekend-school and adult learner segments.

Others

• Islamic Relief Worldwide (book publishing arm): Global Muslim organization that has published educational Islamic Studies resources and Qur'an translations — adjacent rather than directly competitive, useful as a reference point for non-profit Islamic publishing.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

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Investments

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