Worried about your teenage child missing the afternoon prayer or Friday prayers because of school? Or concerned that the school is focusing too much on Halloween or Christmas in their lessons and activities, with no inclusion of other celebrations, especially Eid?

Being model citizens is part of our faith as Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: 

“The most beloved people to Allah are those who are the most beneficial to people…” 

(Al Mujam Al-Aswat – At-Tabarani)

Emotional abuse is dangerous.  When there is physical violence both the perpetrator and the victim are fully aware of the hitting, slapping, pushing, restraining and other life-threatening acts.

Negotiating the public school system in the U.S. can be a challenge for every Muslim child. There is likely to be differences in diets, dress, holidays celebrated, and general ignorance of the fundamentals of our faith ranging from naïve misunderstanding to blatant Islamophobia.

It’s October! Beautiful fall leaves, pumpkin-spiced everything, a nip in the air, and hoodies and sweaters out of storage bring warm thoughts and cozy memories. But the air is filled with challenges, too.

As a young Muslim, I have been asked many questions about my religion throughout the years. One of the questions that I have been asked quite frequently is about my experience as a Muslim in a public school.

Bullying, Islamophobia, violence, drugs, sex, and haram relationships – these are just some of the dangers Muslim parents fear when sending their children to public school.