Women and their Legal Rights in Monotheistic Religions
Introduction Eve’s fault? Eve’s legacy Shameful daughters Female education Unclean and impure women Bearing witness Vows A wife’s…
Children
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The Status of Dhimmis in the Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire recognized three groups of non-Muslim minorities: ahl al-kitab (People of the Book), ahl al-dhimma (protected…
Kingdom of Children
Culture and Controversy in the Homeschooling Movement Although, there is a lack of theoretical and philosophical background to…
Universal Mercy and Education
The adage nowadays is that we all need love. So many people are talking about this. Islam teaches…
Editorial (Issue 39)
Due to recent events, many people are still living under a cloud of fear, worry, and depression. While…
The Dark Side of Harry Potter
There has been a new wave of increasing violence in children’s films, books, and toys. This concept of…
Advocating for Gifted and Talented Student Programs
Our school systems need to advocate for curricula differentiation and for grouping gifted and talented students. Advocates of…
Gender Equality in Politics
Gender inequality is often considered to be a basic characteristic of Islam. It is a tough issue to…
Let Us Celebrate Our Mothers
Mothers are the most honored of all people. Their moans and pain, which continue throughout their lives, are…
Mirror Mirror on the Wall
I think that most people really do not understand childhood fairy tales until they are adults. But by…
What are your ideas about women’s rights?
Q: What are your ideas about women’s rights? A: This is a very comprehensive subject. From one perspective…
Social Problems of Children With ADHD
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity, and…
Editorial: Rushing toward a Truly Global Village
Technology is transforming Marshall McLuhan’s global village from theory into reality. Increased access to information, thanks to the…
The Media and Hate Messages
It is hard to believe that people sit at their computers and shoot African-Americans on a Web site…
Parenting Styles: How They Affect Children
Parenting is a most challenging yet rewarding experience. Baumrind, who studied parenting styles during the early 1960s, concluded…