Help - I'm a home-school teacher...

[Sandra Chamberlain]

This year, after the 1st quarter in public school, I decided to home-school my 7th Grader - my 13 yr. old grandson.   We are using a computer based curriculum which is working out really well for us - because I can feel more like the teacher's aide than the primary instructor.   This week he started a unit in History on Medieval Arabia / Islam.  He indicated that his confidence level in me had increased considerably - because "You know something about Islam..." (Shhhh...)   After a generalized explanation about Mohammed, the Birth of Islam, and the changing demographics of the Arab world during that period the text continues to outline the contributions of "Arabia" and the influences of Islam on that society.  It mentions architecture and the beautiful art.  Then as a means of explanation states that "Moslem artists are forbidden to draw animals, people and plants..."  Therefore they have instead developed beautiful expressions of art through abstract design and calligraphy.   Question is:  Are such drawings "forbidden" and what is the source?   Lovingly,  Sandra   PS:  keep us in your prayers as we embark on this new endeavour...  __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web - http://list.jccc.net/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.net/bahai-st http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist (public) http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] (public)