Huda Islam Expert Education M.Ed., Loyola University–Maryland B.S., Child Development, Oregon State University Introduction Author of "The Everything Understanding Islam Book: A Complete and Easy to Read Guide to Muslim Beliefs, Practices, Traditions, and Culture"Former member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) evaluation team Experience Huda has written about Islam and the Muslim belief and culture for over two decades. She wrote The Everything Understanding Islam Book: A Complete and Easy to Read Guide to Muslim Beliefs, Practices, Traditions, and Culture (Everything, 2009). She also helped to produce The Authentic Step-by-Step Illustrated Janaah Guide at MissionIslam.com.Huda is also a teacher. She taught elementary and primary classes and was head of English instruction at Al-Riyadh Governorate, a Montessori school in Saudi Arabia. She also worked with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB-PYP) and as a vice-principal and college counselor at Advanced Learning Schools, in Saudi Arabia. Huda was a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) evaluation team. Education Huda earned a Masters Education (M.Ed.) from Loyola University–Maryland. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Child Development from Oregon State University and an Elementary Teaching Certificate from Montessori Institute of San Diego.Awards and PublicationsThe Everything Understanding Islam Book: A Complete and Easy to Read Guide to Muslim Beliefs, Practices, Traditions, and Culture (Everything, 2009)Assisted with The Authentic Step-by-Step Illustrated Janaah Guide (MissionIslam.com, nd) Learn Religions and Dotdash Meredith Learn Religions, a Dotdash Meredith brand, aims to help you explore the practices of your own faith, understand your neighbor’s beliefs, and familiarize yourself with the world’s major religions. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Huda All About Ramadan, Islam's Holy Month How Is Eid al-Fitr Celebrated in Islam? The Sadaqa Al-Fitr Food Contribution for Ramadan Ramadan Mubarak and Other Ramadan Greetings What Is Iftar During Ramadan? Fasting During Ramadan: Customs and Requirements Taraweeh: The Special Evening Prayers of Ramadan Evil Eye in Islam Du'a: Muslim Prayers For Healing Sickness Traditional Islamic Medicine and Remedies Is Smoking Allowed in Islam? Understanding Islam's Stance on Alcohol Is In Vitro Fertilization Acceptable in Islam? Islamic Architecture: Parts of a Mosque Islamic Clothing Definition: Abaya A Glossary of Islamic Clothing Halal Eating and Drinking Islamic Clothing Requirements A Look at Juz' 3 of the Qur'an The Major Holidays Celebrated by Muslims Marking the Qiblah When Is the Hajj Held? Top Islamic Art Museum Collections Aryats (Verses) From the Quran on Prostrate Prayer