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Shura, or mutual consultation, is part of Islamic way of life. But Shura doesn’t just happen. It requires time, commitment, and skill. One of these skills is good listening. Here are tips for better listening.

A Muslim's poem about parent-child misunderstanding. 

We all have a responsibility to those that have raised us and cared for us that even at a young age we must acknowledge. While it is easy to get caught up with selfish concerns we must remember our obligations.

Here is a Muslim Teen's Journey towards practicing Islam and her struggles with explaining her faith to others. 

The next time you have an argument with your parents, really try to talk to them, and understand that, from their perspective, not only do they want to protect you, but they have the duty to guide you.

Our parents care for us, and we must care for them. They have been places and learned things that we should seek to understand their wisdom and not make the same mistakes. We should appreciate them.

Keeping Islamic etiquette when it comes to our parents or seniors is hard in a culture that's becoming increasingly rude and dog-eat-dog. Here are five tips that can help dealing with elders.