Parenting

Wars and conflicts, political oppression and genocides, are no doubt some of the most ugly manifestations of the dark facets of mankind. Many of us have spent recent weeks, and indeed years with hearts heavy and minds troubled with the plight of our brothers and sisters around the world.   I believe that one of the most potent and lasting ways to impact change is to educate, nourish and inform next generations. Whether this is through teaching, raising a family, or in my case, writing for children, attention focused on the society of tomorrow is energy well-directed insha’Allah. Perhaps one of...

Watching the attacks on Palestine for another year this Ramadan has been heartbreaking to say the least. The atrocities seem unending, and the world’s leaders are silent. There has been more than one occasion where I have felt helpless while asking myself ‘What can I do?’ Educate myself, spread awareness, boycott…These were my first instincts, but the one thing that weighed heavy on my heart was the need to educate my children. The more I reflected on this, the more I understood the need for all Muslim parents to educate our children about Palestine. WHY SHOULD WE EDUCATE OUR CHILDREN...