by Norma Tarazi
Masjid Al Islam is located at 1677 Oak Street just south of
the beautiful Franklin Park. A converted
commercial building set simply among the long line of row houses of old
Columbus, its single story size makes it an inviting neighborhood
attraction. It has facilities for 4
classrooms of about 15 students each.
Actually however, it has been structured in the more traditional
teaching style of the one room schoolhouse rather than age stratified
classes. Three teachers usually work as
a team with small multi-age groups of students.
Masjid El Islam Children’s Program is currently on
break. The program for children normally
runs for 2 hours every Saturday all year round.
There is no set curriculum. After
the basic knowledge of how to pray is covered, for any student who doesn’t yet
know, the Islamic Studies program is individualized, geared to the child’s
interests and needs. A large collection
of reading books and study texts is available to students. Informal discussion and projects help
children find meaning in lessons.
Classes are expected to resume in May.
For more information call, Sr. Vicki Bashir at ….
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