Parenting

“The first day of wearing hijab is important. It means being strong.”

Ibtihaj Muhammad. Hajar Abulfazl. Kulsoom Abdullah. Sarah Attar. These are some of the names of Muslim women who participate in sporting events on a national or international scale They are fencing, playing soccer, weightlifting, and running track and field, respectively.

Without a doubt, modesty is part of our faith. 

As individuals, when we think about our responsibilities, they often revolve around things directly related to us, like our families, jobs or our studies. But are we aware that Allah has given us another duty as well? This responsibility concerns the entire well-being of the Earth we live in.

How often is it that we find ourselves and our children to be wanting something out of a strong impulse or an urge, rather than there actually being a need for it in our lives?

Abu Hamzah Anas bin Malik narrated that the Prophet Muhammad, 

peace and blessings be upon him, said: 

"None of you will believe until you love for your brother what you love for yourself." 

(Bukhari & Muslim)