Moral Literacy (Blogging from Washington-Dulles, VA)

Assalaam-o-Alaikum, Dear Students:
Here I am posting this blog from my hotel room in Virginia. The temperature is 32°F. So far I haven't said Hi, to president Bush. May be tomorrow.
I want you to respond to this blog very thoughtfully. This piece will eventually become a part of your portfolio essay or the portfolio itself. Don't be shy to write several paragraphs.
We have covered ahadeeth on moral literacy, such as righteousness versus sinning, justice versus injustice, leaving unimportant matters versus interfering into others' matters, good versus bad, freeing a slave versus enslaving a person, and fulfilling promises versus breaking them. In addition, we also studied the effects of being unjust to the environment and (which is actually to ourselves and to the future generation) and our responsibility as Allah's vicegerent. Keeping the above in mind, define moral *literacy* according to Islam and what could be the greatest injustice one may bring upon himself (of-course after associating partners with Allah). Please use several aayaat (from Surat Yasin) and ahadeeth to prove your point.( Due on Friday, November 16, 2007) Have fun blogging!
*literacy- knowledge of or competence in a subject or area of activity

Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry Chapter 1

Define the word discrimination and describe how do the Logans respond to it. (Due on Tuesday, October 23, 2007)

In response to Eleven (Due on Monday, October 1, 2007.

How do you think Rachel feels when she brings out all of her ages? If you were to choose to be a certain age, what would it be and why?

Nadia the Willful (Due Friday Sept.7, 2007)

We discussed several reasons in class about why would Nadia be so adamant to talk about her lost brother. Keeping the class discussion in mind, explain why she was angry before and after the loss of her brother. Remember to make personal connections as well.

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Have fun blogging!

Ms. Khan

Tuck Everlasting (Due Tuesday September 4, 2007)

A wonderful world, full of intelligent, wise, brave, and beautiful people could be evolved if Tucks had been careful and wise about publicizing the usefulness of the miraculous spring. What do you think? Discuss in detail.

Rights of Parents - Respond by August 8

Being kind, obedient and respectful to parents is extremely important in Islam. Explain giving references of ayaat from Surat Luqman and ahadeeth discussed in class.

Tawheed Opposite of Shirk

Before you try to read and answer this blog, please bring your Surat Luqman book and the notes you took in class. You will be reading ayaat 11-20 to answer the questions. Do not rush to answer the question; think through it, organize your response and then answer. You can type on Microsoft word and cut and paste on to the blog page.

Find examples of all the three categories of Tawheed in the ayaat 11-20 in surat Laqman. Explain (discuss in detail) how the knowledge of Tawheed helps you strengthen your Eeman and changes you into a practicing Muslim?

Knowledge of levels of deen (Respond Monday, July 16)

How will your actions change if you understand the meaning of Ihsan and apply the meaning in your daily life? Who will you be counted among, (muslimeen, mo'mineen or mohsineen)? What are the rewards for those who use Ihsan in their worship and daily lives? (Remember to mention ayah numbers from Surat Luqman.)

Summer Program/Post for July 3, 2007 /(Due on Tuesday, July 10 )

Discuss the following statement using examples and pointers given in class.

Allah is Universally Merciful and Singularly Compassionate!

Welcome to Sister Ghazala's Blog

Dear Students,

Welcome to sixth grade. Buckle up and get ready for fun-filled, technological year. You will be blogging your poems, stories, and creating your class chapter books!

Good luck!
See you in August!

Ms. Khan.