The cliché use of the term “home economics” is unfortunately attributed to tasks meant to be undertaken by women specifically, such as cooking, sewing, and providing child and family care responsibilities.
When I think of skills that are important for life, communication is at the front of the line. I don’t just mean knowing how to string letters together to make words or even knowing how to spell those words correctly, though both of these definitely have their place and value.
When we think of a devout Muslim, we may imagine an ascetic who has renounced all worldly possessions to dedicate his/her life solely to worship. There is a tendency to believe that pious people cannot be wealthy because seeking fortune is regarded as unislamic, but that is simply not the case.
Are you a parent looking to find ways to balance your career and/or studies with family life? Or perhaps you are concerned that the work you do does not align with your Islamic morals?