Islamic School

Rukhsana Khan is a talented mainstream writer who has authored stories are about Muslims and their causes, providing young Muslims with characters they can identify with, and at the same time, offering non-Muslims a better understanding of their Ramadan observing, Jumaah praying, halal eating, hijab/ jilbab wearing neighbors.

Despite the best intentions, our present Weekend School (Sunday School) classes are inadequate for a variety of reasons and our biggest problems remain- what do we teach and how do we go about it? Here are some ideas. 

Nearly a third of the content of the Quran can be classified as narratives. These include stories of the prophets and people of the past. One such story is the story of Prophet Suleiman (Solomon) and the incident of the ants as related in ch. 27, an-Namal, the Ants:

In the United States and Canada, February is Black History Month, and it acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of Black Americans and Africans throughout history. Here are some ways Muslim teachers can do that in their classrooms as well.

The idea of excellence in education is thrown about so frequently that it has become a meaningless abstraction for some. However, the idea of Ihsan is powerful, and the definition of ihsan, as explained by the Prophet is clear and applicable. 

Offering Muslim children a great Islamic education that truly reflects and instills Islamic values often seems daunting and challenging. However, it is realistic and possible, provided educators establish a proper course of action. 

Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said "A father can give his son nothing better than a good education". There are numerous advantages for parents both in this world and in the hereafter, when they provide proper Islamic education to their children.