As Muslims, it is our foremost duty to say shukr to Allah (SWT) for all of His blessings. It is helpful, therefore, to know in a deeper way what shukr …
Islamic Education — The Foundation for a Way Forward
Let me begin by defining what Islamic education is and what it means, or should mean, to Muslims. The aim of Islamic education, as defined by the First World Conference …
Helpful Tips for Children to Commemorate the Prophet’s Life
Talking about Prophet Muhammad’s life and following in his footsteps should be a daily practice for Muslim families. We continue to love, respect, and obey Prophet Muhammad as the human …
Teaching Children the Love of Learning and Time Management
This article examines how children can be taught to develop a love for learning based on the Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon …
The Spiritually Alive Parent or Teacher
On the website incultureparent.com, London-based writer Umm Salihah described the authoritarian upbringing she experienced: “My parents and grandparents grew up in Pakistan where it was the norm to be smacked …
Attitude of Gratitude
“When it rains, it really does pour,” she said aloud. “Why do horrible things happen to me?” It was just too easy to think this way, to look around and …
Hayaa’ – A Virtue Forgotten in Our Times
Hayaa’ is shyness, bashfulness, humility, modesty (intellectual and otherwise) and no one English word conveys the full meaning of this Islamic virtue. For this reason, Muslim educators have suggested the …
Family Structure: The Complete Puzzle
I have seen it all too often—the woman who complains that her husband takes her daughter’s side;or a grandmother (either maternal or paternal) living in the home is spoiling the …
Rebuilding Broken Family Bonds
It’s impossible to fix what is broken if we won’t acknowledge the damage The Rasool (SAS) reminds us that “The best of you is he who is best to his …
Freeing Yourself from Unhappiness
The pain was overwhelming and almost too difficult to endure. He could hear her voice inside his head but was certain that it could not be real because she was …