Miriam Mohamed

It is no secret that Islamophobia is rampant throughout the world in this day and age. Muslims and especially children suffer from bullying and alienation. According to recent studies, Muslim students in public schools face bullying at twice the rate of their non-Muslim peers.

Ramadan is just around the corner and many households have been focused on various preparations. Alhamdulillah, all praise and thanks are to Allah, in our home and in my classrooms, the holiest month of the Islamic year has been a hot topic.

As a busy working mom, I often forget about the importance of downtime. On a good day, I wake up for fajr and get a morning cup of coffee while the rest of the house is getting back to bed. This quiet time allows me to reflect on many aspects of my life.

The old saying “time flies” always hits hardest around this time of the year. It feels as if the world has just gotten into the swing of summer and suddenly school is starting again. School is not only a place of learning for children but also a place for socializing and enjoyment.

A marriage and a possible divorce involve more people than just the two spouses. Divorce is a difficult time for the entire family.  It affects children, parents, and extended family.

Marriage is a sunnah among the other sunnahs of Allah, The Most Glorified, The Most High. A sunnah of creating and establishing family. While many Muslims enter a marriage with the right intention, it is a fact that no marriage is perfect and all couples experience friction.