In a time where honor and honesty often take a back seat, fake personas craft a world-wide web of deception, producing narratives that suit their ambitions. The prevalence of communication tools has given rise to a culture where discerning between falsehood and truth requires a critical eye.
There are many ways that parents teach children about the importance of honesty. This is particularly true for Muslim parents who are also incorporating a faith-based sense of consciousness about wrongdoing.
Honesty is an essential characteristic of a Muslim. It includes being truthful toward Allah by worshiping Him sincerely, being truthful to oneself by adhering to Allah's laws, and being truthful with others by speaking the truth and being honest in all dealings.
We know that physical fitness is important for people of all ages, but what if we have a child who really balks at the idea of exercise? While many kids are eager to join sports teams or run around with friends outside, some are more sedentary, and others downright refuse to get off the couch.
Eissa Albinali, 17, attends Whitney High School in Southern California. His father is half Egyptian and half Saudi, and his mother, a dear friend of mine, was born in the U.S., while both of her parents immigrated from India.