(Aqil’s Story is suitable for kids with ages 6-12) Assalam Alaykum dear Muslim parent and reader. Think about this for a moment: Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to teach your kid basic Islamic values in a more fun, entertaining way? It is our duty and obligation as parents to expose our kids …
6 – 12 It’s important for kids to explore new ideas and be able to see things from different perspectives. One of my favourite subjects was Anthropology because it taught me about other people. It was fascinating. Just learning how other people live, the problems they deal with, their daily lives and their ways of …
The advent of computers, internet and smartphones have made life easier and faster for all of us. With ease of use come many challenges and problems too. One of the problems faced by families of our times is that kids prefer to stay at home and read on their laptops and other devices and hence …
Mum, it’s Christmas! My son asked me if we can celebrate Christmas. I remember having a similar conversation during Halloween. Apparently all Muslims are doing it these days. They have the decorated Christmas trees, ornaments, Christmas lunch and of course most importantly, the presents. I thought my son was rationalising the urge to respect all …
2 – 8 Years Parents are always asking when is the right time to teach kids about Islam, Allah, prayers etc. When they are older they want to know how to make kids want to do things instead of being forced to do it. The older kids get , the more difficult it is to get …
(Once Upon A Time is suitable for kids with ages 3-12) Assalamu Alaykum dear Muslim parent and reader: Did you know storytelling is important for your child’s mental growth? That’s right. Stories play a vital role in the growth and development of a child. What’s more: Reading books aloud stimulates their imagination, enhances their listening …
6 – 12 My son is a very competitive child but, as most kids his age, he can also be very lazy. He won’t do something unless he has to, and he wont try something new unless he feels challenged by it. I have tried to ‘challenge’ him into doing stuff around the house like …
9 – 12 Years A lot of Muslim parents are choosing to homeschool these days. Many find the regular schools inadequate at meeting their particular needs or some just don’t trust the system. I am embarking on this journey with my child in the near future as well. One of the things that worries me …
As a mother of four children who are young adults and teenagers, I have a lot to say, but don’t we all have more to say when that particular phase of life is over? Isn’t it easier to give advice when you no longer are in that phase of life? Well, to be honest, I don’t …
I met a Muslim woman. She didn’t wear hijab. She wore a mini skirt and high heels. She was young, intelligent and trying to make it in the corporate world. “You are very brave. I wouldn’t have the guts. It’s just too hard,” she said. “They wouldn’t have hired me if I wore hijab. It’s …
