Participation in school boards or their meetings give Muslim parents the opportunity to influence and represent the needs of Muslim kids in more schools. Students can also make demands that are within reasonable limits, which do not infringe on others' rights.
How much can Muslim parents and students ask public schools to accommodate? Here are some things which can clarify the issue of Religious Freedoms in Public Schools.
Is your child struggling in school or could do better? A straighforward and practical way to help your children onto the path of academic success, Insha Allah, is offered with these brief but effective 25 tips.
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.
Most children will move when there is music. As Muslims, however, this is not acceptable behavior. Therefore, as an alternative to having music, drama can provide excitement and imagination to children's daily exercise.
Please send this letter, making necessary adjustments, to your child's school principal. May Allah keep all children safe and healthy so they can make this world a better place.
It is important that children's safety is addressed by Muslim organizations as well in these days following the horrific terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. If you are not a leader, get your Masjid or community center to write a letter like this on their letterhead and mail it to the address of school you provide them.