Studying CIIS is essential for fostering informed dialogue, promoting mutual understanding, addressing contemporary challenges, and empowering individuals within Muslim communities to navigate the complexities of the modern world. The purpose of this study to find out the analysis on textbook used in Contemporary Issues in Islam and to investigates students’ perceptions on the relevance of textbooks in context of Contemporary Issues in Islam. The researcher used qualitative method and utilized the content analysis method to examine the content of Both textbooks under the title, “A World Without Islam” by Fuller and “English For Islamic Studies for Perguruan Negeri atau Swasta”. The participant of this study are gained by using purposive sampling, that have total of six English Department Students who had completed Contemporary Issues in Islamic Studies courses and got “A” mark on this courses. The instrument used in this research are textbooks and list of question for interview session. Moreover, the result of the collecting data is analyzed through triangulation data. The finding of study revealed that analysis of two books shows that Fuller's texbook "A World Without Islam" lacks engagement with specific cultural nuances, while Kardimin's textbook "English For Islamic Studies" prioritizes simplicity, both contributing to understanding contemporary Islamic issues. In addition, students perceive Fuller's and Kardimin's textbooks as relevant in addressing contemporary Islamic issues, appreciating their comprehensive coverage and cultural sensitivity.