Laura El Alam

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.

When most people wish to study Islamic History, they don’t think of the United States as a likely place to focus. While it is true that Islam did not begin in the West, it actually has deeper roots in the U.S. than most people imagine.

Muslim students in public schools in the United States often face discrimination because of their faith. A report by CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) found that nearly half of Muslim students, 47.1%, reported being bullied for being Muslim.

No matter how wholesome their family life is, chances are Muslim children will be exposed to online pornography at some point unless their parents take proactive measures.

“I’ve forgotten my keys again. I’m such an idiot!” 

“These glasses make me look so old.”

“Ugh! I look horrible in this outfit.” 

“Another job rejection. I’m a loser.”

In the mid-1990s, I spent my junior year of college studying abroad in southern Spain. At the time, I was not a Muslim. In fact, I knew almost nothing about Islam.