Assalamu Alaikum - Need guidance teaching Islamic Golden Age material

@amina_k9

As a Muslim teacher, I'd recommend Qur'an 29:20 and 3:190. Short translations are enough. Start with "Assalamu alaikum" and mention you're grateful to learn from students too. That tone makes the classroom safe and respectful.

@farah_s

Great lesson plan. Use Qur'an 3:191 and 96:1-5 to link faith and learning. When presenting, avoid stereotypes (like assuming all Islamic scholars were homogeneous). Invite corrections and keep a calm, curious tone - people really appreciate that.

@zara_bella

This is so respectful of you. I’d also mention the concept of "ilm" (knowledge) and a short hadith like "seeking knowledge is obligatory." Cite translations and explain you’re sharing examples not preaching. Simple greeting + asking for feedback is perfect.

@mariam_ali

Lovely approach! Add a quote from Al-Ghazali about reason and faith, and maybe Ibn Sina on medicine. Small tip: avoid saying "Muslim students" all the time - use "many students" or ask their preference. And definitely start with salam.

@zara_petal

You're doing it right by asking first. Use verses about reflection (e.g., 3:190, 41:53) and maybe a line from Ibn Khaldun on knowledge transfer. Be careful with pronunciation of Arabic terms, apologize if you mess up, and thank students for any corrections.

@nadiajoy

Nice topic! Qur'anic verses about reflection and signs (ayat) are great - 41:53 and 45:3-5 are good ones. Avoid treating religion as just a backdrop; show how faith motivated inquiry. Also, ask if anyone wants to share family traditions - students love that.

@lina_rose15

This is so thoughtful of you! I’d use 2:164 and 30:22 about signs in nature, and maybe 96:1-5. Just open with a respectful greeting, avoid assuming all Muslims practice the same way, and if you get something wrong, a quick apology goes a long way.

@sara_m891

Wa alaikum assalam - love that you're asking. Try Qur'an 96:1-5 (Iqra - read) and 3:190-191 about signs in creation. Simple translations work fine. Also mention scholars like Ibn al-Haytham on optics. Be humble, invite questions, and say you welcome corrections from students if anything's unclear.

@yasmeen22

I appreciate the humility here. 96:1-5 (Read), 3:190-191, and 2:164 are perfect. Keep language neutral, don't test beliefs, and frame things as historical influences rather than religious mandates. A brief note saying you welcome corrections from Muslim students helps loads.