Canada: Religious class for deaf Muslims tests limits of American Sign Language

[Francis Hult]

Toronto Star

 

Religious class for deaf Muslims tests limits of American Sign Language

 

The teacher is late for class, but none of the students seem to mind. Instead, they are scattered around the main floor of Masjid Toronto, a mosque in the city's downtown core, seemingly lost in their own conversations. 

 

Hands move frantically and eyes indicate comprehension. For many of the 20-or-so students in the room here to attend the city's only Islamic class for deaf Muslims, being able to socialize with others from the community is as rare as the chance to learn about their faith. 

 

Full story:

http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/813486--religious-class-for-deaf-muslims-tests-limits-of-american-sign-language

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