My seven-year old son sat on the ground, digging a hole. Around him, other children ran, cried, and laughed at the playground. “He’s such a strange...
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Family, friends, neighbors, coaches, and teachers are all part of that community and the pillars of...
Growing up in Jeddah, every evening in Ramadan, we would pile into our car and whiz off to the mosque for Taraweeh prayers to Shoaibi Mosque...
The Qur’an describes Muslims committed to its mores as “a moderate nation,” and that sense of balance qualifies them to stand as “witnesses over humanity” (Q...
Ramadan and Eid are the most important holidays of our religion, but are we as parents putting enough effort into them? For those of us who...
Our communities would not be able to survive Ramadan without these precious souls
Of all the challenges that your focus can face in prayer, there are few as insidious as Baby Shark. Doo-doo-doo doo. Baby Shark, doo doo doo...
Abortion is not a simple option of being pro-life or pro-choice, Islam recognizes the nuance.
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Families with children with disability have an extraordinary set of challenges and blessings. Disability (or special needs) is a broad term. Many disabilities will prevent what...