It is hard

When you think of excellence, perhaps you think of good grads; or becoming wealthy. But excellence to Muhammad Ali was being first in what he liked most: boxing.

Parents often have very high academic and specific career expectations for their children, which some children cannot live up to. This causes unnecessary friction in the parent-child relationship. This is some Islamic advice for parents that offers a broader understanding. 

Islamic schools have a number of characteristics that differ from public or non-Muslim private schools. Here are a list of some of the major differences, along with an appeal to Muslim parents to enroll their children in Islamic schools. 

There are a number of concerns, myths, and objections that are raised vis-a-vis Islamic schools. These usually focus on whether or not they offer adequate academics, and how Muslim children will relate to non-Muslims in the long run. This article seeks to address these concerns. 

Over one million children are homeschooled in the U.S., and it is an option more parents are pursuing, including Muslim parents. Here are some of the reasons why they choose to educate their children at home, as well as laws and resources for those who would also like to do so.