Parenting

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.

The Quran contains a vast array of themes that lay out the framework for the moral, spiritual, and social responsibilities of humankind on Earth.

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.

Muslims are understandably guarded when it comes to matters of interfaith for fear of compromising their beliefs. Certain texts also seem to discourage exploring religious ideas beyond Islam, contributing to the reluctance to interact socially with followers of other faith traditions.

Picture this familiar scene: you're behind the wheel, racing against the clock, weaving through traffic with impatient mutterings escaping your lips. Now, consider the imprint of this learned behavior on your child seated in the back.

In the realm of children's literature, discovering authentic Muslim representation remains a challenge, especially when it originates from authors who truly embody the Muslim experience.

Before I had children, I thought I had parenting all figured out. I was positive about what I would do, and about what my child or children would never do. My critical young eyes spied struggling mothers with screeching toddlers in shopping centers, grocery stores, and community gatherings.