An examination of Islamic evangelism, or da'wah, as it has been interpreted and practiced by Muslims in the West. Beginning with a history of Islamic expansionism, the author traces the concept of da'wah from the earliest followers of Islam to new missionary strategies in North America.
LEAVING NO CHILD BEHIND: 50 WAYS TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP is an in-depth guide for schools and other educational organizations seeking to cope effectively with high stakes testing and to raise achievement to high performing levels for all students. Fifty specific strategies are provided to guide schools and educational systems in closing the achievement gap found between socio-economic and ethnic groups. Included are standards for 1) establishing a valid and clear curriculum to direct teaching, 2) providing assessment alignment to curriculum, 3) providing equality and equity, 4) using mastery learning and effective pedagogy, 5) establishing accountability, and 6) instituting effective system support for quality learning.
This book explains the concept of Islamic "da'wah", or missionary activity, as it has developed in contemporary Western contexts. Poston traces the transition from the early "external-institutional" missionary approach impracticable in modern Western society, to an "internal-personal" approach which aims at the conversion of individuals and seeks to influence society from the bottom upwards. Poston also combines the results of a questionnaire-survey with an analysis of published testimonies to identify significant traits that distinguish converts to Islam.
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