Please explore this website for resources related to this experience.
Web Links related to They Call Me Muslim
The Veil
A brief exploration of the complex topic of hijab and face-veiling in Islam
http://www.islamfortoday.com/veil.htm
Why do Muslim women wear the hijab?
Eighteen year old Canadian Muslimah Sumayyah Hussein explains. (Followed by discussion points for young people.)
http://www.islamfortoday.com/hijabcanada4.htm
Understanding Turbans
Pictures and explanations of various types of headwear..
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/news/lifestyles/links/turbans_27.html
Veiled in Controversy
New concerns of girls and women about wearing distinctively Muslim garments.
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/printar.jsp?p=0&ar=271&pi=current
For Teachers
Lesson Plans – religion & culture – Suppression or Liberation, Islam, Hijab & Modern Society
PBS Wide Angle lesson plans for grades 9-12.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/printable/classroom_2religion5_print.html
Who Are the Arab Americans?
Downloadable lesson plan at Teaching Tolerance website
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/activities/activity.jsp?ar=155
Media Connections
PBS Special Looks at Life for Young Muslims in America
Transcript and links to video & audio versions of article.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/social_issues/jan-june07/crossroads_04-13.html
Understanding the Veil in Islam
Link to audio article, approximately eight minute segment.
Good for a classroom with computer access. A little more in-depth than the previous article.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6402349
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