Parenting is a sacred responsibility in Islam, one that carries both immense rewards and great challenges. As young Muslim parents, we are entrusted with the task of raising children who are not only successful in this world but also in the akhirah (afterlife). Integrating Islamic values into ...
8 Practical Ways to Nurture Your Relationship with Allah Amidst the Demands of Parenthood
Parenthood is a journey that brings so much joy but also comes with endless responsibilities. As a young mother or father, you'll find that your time is divided between caring for your children, managing household duties, and fulfilling personal and professional obligations. Amidst all of this, it ...
We’re Not Better Parents than the Generations Before Us
It's so common, especially on social media, to see this generation of parents criticizing the last generation of parents (our own parents). There is no such thing as a perfect parent—not in the previous generation, not in our generation, and there won't be any in the next generation. Why?Every ...
Why (And How) I Taught My 4 Year Old to Read
Why?When my son was a toddler, we didn't start learning the alphabet yet. I knew that a lot of parents started teaching their children as early as possible, but I didn't have any interest in doing that. I was of the mindset 'to let kids be kids and not rush academics.' I knew there would be plenty ...
6 Ways Our Prophet ﷺ Encouraged Children to Be Sociable
1. GreetingsThe Prophet ﷺ trained and encouraged children to greet and say assalamu alaikum by being a role model and showing an example. Anas narrates that the Prophet “when passing by us young boys, used to greet us” [Ibn Majah].2. VisitsThe Prophet ﷺ often paid visits with children in his ...
Why We’re Considering Homeschooling—Some Reasons May Surprise You
During my first few years as a mother, I worked full-time and my son was in daycare. If you had told me that in a few years I would be homeschooling, I wouldn't have believed you. I thought that homeschooling was only for the superhero moms, the moms that gave up everything for their children. Not ...
Dear Muslim Mama
If you intended to fast this Ramadan, but your body that’s growing a baby was too fatigued—it’s okay, Allah knows.If you intended to read Qur’an every night before bed but your baby needs you cuddling next to them when they sleep—it’s okay, Allah knows.If you intended to pray every sunnah salah but ...
Ramadan Is Difficult to Explain to Kids—And That’s Okay
As parents, we always want to feel like a duty was complete—to check the boxes for things we did for our kids. We want to feel like our job was successful, and rightfully so because we put in an endless amount of effort. But, trying to come up with a perfect explanation of Ramadan for our children ...
Preparing for Ramadan as Parents
As Ramadan nears, we are swarmed with what we should be doing to prepare—cleaning the house, de-cluttering, meal prepping, gift buying, Ramadan planners, kid’s activity baskets, spiritual goals, and the list goes on. It’s overwhelming to say the least.So, this is your reminder that preparing for ...
A Letter to Allah from a Father
Dear Allah, as I pen these words, my heart carries the weight of the challenges I face as a father, striving to balance the duties of parenthood with my unwavering devotion to You. My gratitude for the gift of fatherhood knows no bounds, yet I acknowledge the perpetual drain on my energy, making it ...