Al-Isra wal Miraj is one of the most notable events in the history of Islam. It was miraculous in the same way the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, God’s peace and blessings be upon him. It was during this event that the Prophet traveled from Makkah to Jerusalem in one night.
The month of Rajab contains one of the most notable and miraculous events in Islam. Although no one knows the exact date, many scholars have estimated that it was possibly the 27th of Rajab around the year 621 AD that Al-Isra’ wal Mi’raj took place.
As a parent of young children, I wish I never had to talk to my kids about Islamophobia. If only it didn’t exist, and that I didn’t have to taint their innocence with such an unpleasant and possibly frightening topic!
Helping kids learn life lessons can be like guiding them through a maze, especially when they're young. For parents, it can be a big challenge, too, especially when tackling complex topics.
If there’s one quality that is generally lacking in the modern world, it is patience. Many of us have grown so used to instant gratification that we get irritated at the slightest delay. We expect information to download within seconds and we demand next-day delivery for our online purchases.
We live in a world that promotes instant gratification at every turn. Technological advances have made it possible to constantly search and find answers in the blink of an eye, to make an online purchase with delivery the same day, to find entertainment 24/7 for just about any taste.