As a foreign teacher in a Muslim country myself, I have been following the case of Gillian Gibbons rather closely. International news networks, including BBC and Al-Jazeera, have reported ... Read More

As a teacher, I often get questions from my students: "Did human beings really come from monkeys? How do scientists know how old the Earth is? When ... Read More

As the end of the year approaches, plan ahead with this quick look at Islamic holiday dates for 2008. Islamic months begin and end based on actual visibility of ... Read More

If you plan on traveling for Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) next month, these books and multimedia presentations are handy guides. The rituals of Hajj are complex, the schedule very demanding, ... Read More

It might seem like an oxymoron... Muslims are usually seen as having no sense of humor, protesting or rioting at the slightest joke or perceived insult at their expense. ... Read More