The month of Dhul Hijjah is upon us, and in North America it just so happens to coincide with the summer months, making it a great opportunity to rack up some good deeds.

Remember the days when you used to play outside until the sunset? How we biked, kicked a ball around, and roamed the neighbourhood with our friends without any adult supervision? Much of my childhood was like that until I went to high school in the mid-2000s.

In our neighborhood a patch of wild thicket backs up to the rear yards of townhouse communities in the area. The patch extends out and runs along the main road all the way to a nearby park.

As the school year draws to an end, many children (and parents!) are looking forward to the lazy days of summer.

Families across the globe are heading into summer and the heat is on - that is the heat for parents to find ways to ensure their children are busy and productive! 

As the final days of the school year approach, a sense of anticipation fills the air for children and parents alike.

Marriage is very important in Islam, but American Muslims may worry about their ability to find a spouse.