Parenting

When I embraced Islam in 2000, it was a source of surprise and confusion for my Catholic family. They knew very little about Islam, and what information they did have was based mostly on stereotypes and misinformation from the media.

We are currently in the month of December 2023, amid the holiday season, but this Christmas looks very different for its observers.

“If you are grateful, I will give you more ... “

 (Surah Ibraheem, 14:7)

When it comes to matters of faith, the most important duty for every Muslim parent is instilling a love of Allah in our children. By nature, human beings possess an inclination toward the worship of a supreme creator, and parents play a pivotal role in nurturing this instinct.

Anxiety is a condition that affects everyone no matter their strength or spiritual resolve. It is normal to feel anxious from time to time, but for some people, anxiety can be a crippling mental illness.

A woman’s 40s and 50s can be particularly difficult decades.

A profound sense of helplessness can infiltrate our spirits during adversity and suffering. This sentiment, far from being unique to isolated individuals, is a shared experience witnessed by many grappling with escalating challenges that appear beyond their control.