Class 3 Sadabahar Urdu Ka Guldasta (Oxford 3rd Ed.) (2027-28)

Sadabahar Urdu Ka Guldasta (Third Edition) by Fauzia Ahsan Farooqui is the intermediate primary Urdu textbook for Class 3 (Grade 3) students in English-medium private schools across Pakistan. Published by Oxford University Press, it guides eight-year-old pupils through rich narrative literature, reflective poetry, space exploration, social responsibility, national heritage, and applied Urdu grammar. This page is written for the 2027-28 session.

Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore, supplies it with cash on delivery across Pakistan and delivery to the Gulf countries.

Quick facts

• Title on cover: Sadabahar Urdu Ka Guldasta (Third Edition) — Baraye Jama'at 3
• Author: Fauzia Ahsan Farooqui
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Edition: Third Edition
• Level: Class 3 / Grade 3 (Primary level)
• Structure: 22 lessons organized into three structured academic terms (Pehli, Doosri, and Teesri Se-maahi), featuring explicit student learning outcomes (Haasilaat-e-Ta'allum), vocabulary lists, and grammar exercises
• Page count: 127 numbered pages shown in the contents table
• Curriculum standard: Aligned with Single National Curriculum (SNC) standards for primary Urdu education
• Language: Urdu (اردو)
• Photographs in listing: Book cover and all three contents pages detailing every lesson title, theme, syllabus outcome, and page number
• Target academic session: Session 2027-28

What is this book?

Sadabahar Urdu Ka Guldasta Class 3 is an essential milestone in the Oxford Urdu Ka Guldasta series authored by celebrated educator Fauzia Ahsan Farooqui. Named after the evergreen periwinkle flower (Sadabahar), the textbook reflects enduring language values while incorporating dynamic, modern pedagogical approaches suitable for eight to nine-year-old learners.

The textbook is methodically divided into three school terms. Students transition from guided reading to independent analytical comprehension. Lessons integrate spiritual devotions, life lessons from Islamic history (such as Hazrat Ali's exemplary bravery), modern scientific curiosity ('Khaali Khaali Khala Ki Baatein' exploring space exploration), environmental ethics, festive celebrations (Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr), and disaster preparedness (responding safely to seasonal river floods). The integrated grammar sections systematically teach nouns, pronouns, adjectives, tenses (Past, Present, Future), opposite words (Mutazaad), masculine/feminine pairs (Muzakkar/Moannas), and expressive composition.

Full table of contents with page numbers

The table below transcribes every term, lesson number, thematic subject, lesson title, and page number directly from the three printed contents pages photographed from the Third Edition book.

Subject breadth in Sadabahar Urdu Class 3

Ethical character and Islamic role models

Unit 3 focuses on honesty (Diyanat Daari) in personal and professional dealings. Unit 6 establishes Islamic social etiquette through the universal greeting 'Assalam-o-Alaikum', while Unit 7 presents the inspiring bravery and scholarly wisdom of Hazrat Ali (Karam Allah Wajhu) as a timeless role model for young youth.

Science, nature, and environmental awareness

Sadabahar integrates cross-curricular themes into Urdu prose. Lesson 8 ('Khaali Khaali Khala Ki Baatein') takes young readers on an exciting journey into outer space, satellites, and planetary orbits. Lesson 9 and Lesson 22 focus on environmental hygiene and practical flood survival strategies, demonstrating how language textbooks build life skills.

Pakistani culture and literary treasures

Lesson 12 introduces pupils to national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, his timeless verse for youth, and his vision for Pakistan. Lesson 16 takes pupils on an educational journey across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, celebrating regional diversity and cultural solidarity.

Why this book?

• 22 structured lesson units: Covers diverse themes including Islamic values, modern science, national poetry, and civic emergencies.
• Systematic grammar progression: Directs student mastery over parts of speech, punctuation, vocabulary antonyms, and letter writing.
• Age-appropriate pedagogical design: Rich colorful illustrations, clear readable Nastaliq typography, and progressive difficulty.

Who is it for, and when is it used?

This textbook is designed for Class 3 (Grade 3) children aged 7 to 9 years in English-medium private schools, cantonment academies, and leading educational chains across Pakistan.

Schools typically teach Lessons 1 to 6 in Term 1 (April to September), Lessons 7 to 16 in Term 2 (October to December), and Lessons 17 to 22 in Term 3 (January to March) leading up to final annual examinations. Parents can consult the page numbers in our detailed table to follow classroom reading schedules and guide weekend essay practice.

How to help at home

• Encourage short written summaries: Ask your child to write a five-sentence summary in Urdu after reading lessons like 'Garma Ki Chuttiyan' (page 98) or 'Sailaab' (page 127).
• Practice dictionary habits: Keep an elementary Urdu Lughat nearby and encourage your child to look up unfamiliar words encountered in poetic texts.
• Discuss Allama Iqbal's poetry: Read Lesson 12 and Allama Iqbal's moral poems together to nurture literary appreciation.
• Role-play health and manners: Act out dialogues from Lesson 19 ('Jab Ayesha Beemar Hui') to reinforce empathy, hospital visitation manners, and clean convalescence.

Is it right for Class 3 and session 2027-28?

Yes. If your school's prescribed booklist for Class 3 lists Fauzia Ahsan Farooqui's Sadabahar Urdu Ka Guldasta (Third Edition) published by Oxford University Press, this is the authentic, prescribed textbook for the 2027-28 academic session. Oxford University Press maintains this Third Edition as the standard curriculum edition for primary schools nationwide. You can confirm edition details by contacting Exams Book House on WhatsApp at 0317 4846676.

Matching and similar books

• Genda Urdu Ka Guldasta Class 2 Oxford – The preceding Class 2 Urdu textbook in the Oxford Guldasta series.
• Suraj Mukhi Urdu Ka Guldasta Class 7 Oxford – The senior level Urdu Guldasta textbook for Class 7.
• New Oxford Social Studies for Pakistan 3 – The matching Class 3 Social Studies textbook.
• Oxford Islamiat Salam Series Class 2 – The companion primary Islamiat textbook.

Buy it in Urdu Bazar, Lahore

• Shop: Exams Book House, Shop Number 4, Al Fazal Market, Urdu Bazar, Lahore 54000
• Urdu Bazar Lahore book shop number: 0317 4846676 (call or WhatsApp)
• Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 AM – 9 PM; closed on Sunday
• Delivery: all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries

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Frequently asked questions

Is this book valid for the 2027-28 academic session?

Yes. Sadabahar Urdu Ka Guldasta Class 3 (Third Edition) is completely valid and recommended for the 2027-28 academic session in English-medium private schools across Pakistan.

How many lessons are in Sadabahar Urdu Ka Guldasta Class 3?

The book contains 22 complete lessons divided into three terms (Pehli, Doosri, and Teesri Se-maahi), spanning 127 pages with literature, space science, disaster awareness, and grammar.

Does this book include lessons on Allama Iqbal?

Yes. Lesson 12 (page 69) is dedicated to 'Hamaray Qaumi Shayar' (Allama Muhammad Iqbal), his national vision, life history, and inspirational poems for school children.

Is it on the official school list for 2027-28?

If your school's 2027-28 booklist prescribes Sadabahar Urdu Ka Guldasta 3rd Edition by Fauzia Ahsan Farooqui, this is the exact textbook. Send your list to WhatsApp 0317 4846676 to verify.

Do you deliver outside Lahore?

Yes, all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, and to the Gulf countries. Contact Exams Book House on WhatsApp at 0317 4846676 to place an order.\n

Inside the book — contents and sample pages