As human beings, we all have dreams that we wish to achieve in life. However, some of us continue to dream, while others wake up and chase those dreams, giving …
Investing in the Youth and Addressing Their Challenges
Our youth are the future of the ummah of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, and as such, we want them to excel in obtaining knowledge of Islam …
OPINION – WHAT SAY YOU?
If you are a Muslim youth in America, it’s critical that you not only understand the fundamentals of Islam and its history, but also the history of minority communities in …
Labeling Children as Learning-Disabled: Offsetting the Potential Harm
According to the Twenty-Ninth Annual Report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Education in 2010, as many as one out of five people in the U.S. has a learning …
Protecting Our Muslim Youth in a Gender-fluid and Hyper-sexual Society
When I was invited to write an article about preparing youth for marriage, I eagerly agreed. I was excited to tackle the topic, not because this has become my field …
It’s Your Life – Balance It with Your Faith
It’s easy to get overwhelmed with life — school, career choices, family, friends, social activism, political involvement, worship, etc. Sometimes you just wonder, “where is the right balance.” Being a …
Detecting Early Signs of Risk in Our Youth
Young children and teens today are bombarded from all around them via fellow peers, enticing ads, music, movies, and more, all calling them to engage in harmful behaviors. They are …
A Day Trip to the Kaaba: The Ultimate Privilege and an Absolute Blessing
At seven in the morning I would step out of my house into glorious sunshine and board the bus with my neighbours, who were also my colleagues, my friends, and …
Islamic Resource Center – Interview with Janan Najeeb
Janan Najeeb is a speaker, educator, business leader, activist, mother, and the force and founder behind a unique non-profit, the Islamic Resource Center (IRC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The lending library …
Tailoring Programs to Meet the Needs of Underserved Muslim Youth
It is common to enter the masjid and see adults over thirty and small children under the age of ten. However, unless a concerted effort is made to offer youth …
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