Tag: raising muslim kids
Let’s be honest. When I was a kid, Muslim storybooks were boring.They lacked color.They lacked representation.And most of all, they lacked soul. They felt like pamphlets pretending to be stories. Flat characters. Preachy morals. No real hook.Now fast forward to today—and the landscape seems to have changed. People say Islamic storybooks are cool again. But…
Why what’s missing matters just as much as what’s there. We talk a lot about what children see — the characters they watch, the books they read, the heroes they grow up admiring. But we talk less about what they don’t see. And that absence can leave just as deep a mark. Especially when it…
I’ve heard it so many times. Maybe you have too. “Islam makes no sense.” “Religion isn’t logical.” “You have to make decisions based on facts — not faith.” It’s a popular one-liner from skeptics. And on the surface, it sounds reasonable. Who doesn’t want to be logical? Who doesn’t want to base their life on…
In today’s world, when it comes to food — especially meat — you’re often expected to pick a side. Side A: “I eat any meat. Doesn’t matter how it was raised or killed — if it’s cheap, it’s dinner.” This is the norm. The default. Meat is a commodity, processed at scale, raised in inhuman…
“Of course it’s pretty.” That’s how most of us would respond when our child — maybe with a pout or a flick of their own coily hair — whispers that dreaded line: “Curly hair isn’t pretty.” We reassure them. We speak words of love. We point to our own curls. But often, we stop there.…
How Do Our Muscles Get Stronger When We Use Them? Strength doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built over time, step by step, through effort, challenge, and recovery. It’s a process that mirrors life itself. Rafiq’s mountain climb is a perfect example of this journey—one that speaks not just to physical growth but also to resilience and…
The Promise of Ease After Hardship “With hardship comes ease.” These are the powerful words from Surah Al-Sharh (94:5-6), a reminder that no struggle lasts forever. Every challenge we face carries within it the seeds of relief, just waiting for their time to bloom. It’s a concept that feels simple, but when you’re standing…
Understanding the Complexity of Sadaqah Sadaqah, or giving in the name of God, is a concept that most would think is fairly easy to convey. Until we actually see all the subtleties of life. Questioning Our Intentions Did you give only so that your community would cheer you and see you as a good person?…
But mama, baba, I don’t want to fast when I’m older, it’s too hard! The nightmare—and for some of us, the reality—of our kids’ day-to-day. As soon as we hear those words, thoughts rush through our minds. “Where did I go wrong?” “Why doesn’t he want to fast?” “Doesn’t he realize how bad…
A in Quran Memorization, F in Manners and Common Courtesy You walk into a park. Fellow Muslim parents are there—so far, so good. Alhamdulillah for your community; it’s always nice to see other Muslims around. Then, your kids start sharing the play structure, and you notice the other kids don’t take turns, don’t show respectful…