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Spotlight FeatureCreate a Mosque Lamp with Arabic Calligraphy |
This lesson inspires students to create a mosque lamp modeled on those that for centuries lit the interior of mosques, using inexpensive candle holders and air-dry glass paint. Students will learn about the Arabic script and decorate the lamp with an Arabic proverb. They will also learn about the symbolism of light in a multicultural context. |
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Mapping the "Muslim World"
For years, I've been explaining the "Muslim World map" fallacy. Many maps first posit the existence of a "Muslim World" in their title, and show that world with a map shaded according to the percentage of Muslims in each country (often only in ...