The Hidden Truth About Pigs: Teaching Kids the Wisdom Behind Halal Food If you tell your child, “Pork is haram; we don’t eat it,” without explanation, you’re giving them a rule, not the understanding behind it. You, as an adult, reached that conclusion after seeing and learning about different things. But children are a blank…

From Tarbiyah to Tablets: Are We Raising Kids or Entertaining Them?  The Proverbial Golden Ticket Out of the Screen Time Hole Islam teaches us to choose the harder path today so that we may find Jannah in the Hereafter. This principle applies to our daily lives in ways we often overlook. Every day, we make…

 Salah, Chaos, and Tawakkul: A Muslim Parent’s Everyday Struggles Teaching Tawakkul to Our Children: Trusting in Allah’s Wisdom As Muslim parents, we often find ourselves explaining the concept of tawakkul—putting our trust in Allah—to our children. But let’s be honest: this is a lesson we, as adults, struggle with ourselves. Tawakkul is a virtue that…

Sadaqah: More Than Just Giving  Teaching Kids About Sadaqah: Giving Without Seeking Recognition One of the most valuable lessons we can teach children is the true essence of sadaqah—giving in Islam. But true sadaqah is not about seeking praise or expecting something in return. It is a private act of kindness, done sincerely for the…