Resources for Teachers & Parents
Teachers’ Guide to Islam and Muslims
Did you know that most bullying takes place in a school setting?
Approximately 50% of Muslims aged 11-18 reported being called mean names because of their religion. Additionally, in 25% of the cases involving Muslim students, a teacher or administrator at school perpetrated the bullying. This booklet provides educators with the information and resources that relate to Muslim students. By creating a safe space for students to be different without being marginalized, educators can play an important role in the formation of healthy and diverse school environments.
A Ramadan Guide for School Administrators and Teachers
What is the basis for accommodation policies on religious holidays in public schools?
What do school officials and teachers need to know about Ramadan & students?
How can school officials and teachers accommodate fasting students?
And more…
Sample Letter from Parents to Teachers About Eid Accommodation
Muslims believe in God the Creator of the universe.
Muslims believe in God the Creator of the universe. The Arabic term for God is Allah. Sometimes Muslims prefer to use the name Allah over God because Allah linguistically does not have a gender and cannot be made plural. The English name God could become goddess or gods. The main message of the Quran is that God is one. He has no partner, child, or helper.
Muslims believe in One, Unique, Incomparable God; in the angels created by Him; in the prophets through whom His revelations were brought to mankind; in the Day of Judgement and individual accountability for actions; in God's complete authority over human destiny and in life after death. Muslims believe in a chain of prophets starting with Adam and including Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Moses, Aaron, David, Solomon, Elias, Jonah, John the Baptist, and Jesus, peace be upon them. But God's final message to man, a reconfirmation of the eternal message and a summing-up of all that has gone before was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through Angel Gabriel.
Clearing up common misconceptions and untruths
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Are men and women considered equal? >>>
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The text on this page has been adapted from GainPeace.com.
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