Most people think senior citizens cannot contribute to the community. The impression is that the level of contribution is inversely proportional to age. Not true. Seniors contribute experience, knowledge and dedication. Just give them the opportunity!
Keeping Islamic etiquette when it comes to our parents or seniors is hard in a culture that's becoming increasingly rude and dog-eat-dog. Here are five tips that can help dealing with elders.
What do the Quran and Sunnah say about the elderly and seniors in our community? The Prophet said: "He does not belong to us who does not show mercy to our young ones and respect to our old ones..."
Muslim seniors in the North American context nned help and feeling of brother and sisterhood. Their personal, social and spirittual needs should be looked after not only by their families, but also by the community.
There are things you can do to make sure you are not cheated out of helping your brothers and sisters in need by verifying if you are giving to your donation a legitimate charitable organization. Here are some guidelines.
Samana Siddiqui shares her experience with Muslim summer camps, and how they can effectively build and strengthen a young Muslim's faith, especially if s/he is normally not surrounded by Muslims during the school year.