In Islam the concept of being thankful or grateful is deeply rooted in the Holy Quran and the life example and traditions of Muhammad, the Prophet(pbuh).

Is your teen’s idea of a good time binge-watching Netflix all day? Why not turn that habit into a teachable moment? I recommend grabbing warm blankets and popcorn and cozying up to your skittish teenager to watch AlRawabi School for Girls.

Atheism, marijuana, alcohol abuse, dating, depression, suicide, and rebellion – these are just some of the controversial topics discussed in the El Ansary Podcast.

Adolescence is the period of a child’s life that follows the onset of puberty and can range from ages 10 to 19. During this period, tweens and teens experience rapid physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth.

Note: This piece is meant to shed light on the thoughts and opinions of Muslim teenagers. Not all opinions expressed in this piece are supported by the author or by Soundvision.

Most Muslim parents are interested in their children learning to read the Quran. Some even aspire to have their kids memorize the entire Quran in their youth. It is a great achievement for parents when their children reach this goal.

The scholar, Ibn Taymiyah, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote, “The Arabic language is the symbol of Islam and its people” (Iqtidaa al-Siraat al-Mustaqeem, 1/519). Truly, Arabic is a blessed language, for it was in Arabic that the final divine scripture was revealed.