There are many stories about the relationship between fathers and their children in our Islamic tradition, such as Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail, Luqman and his son, Prophets Yaqoob and Yusuf, and Prophet Muhammad and Fatimah; may Allah’s peace and blessing be upon His prophets and may Allah be ple
The significance of fathers extends from the significance of men. Ever wondered why all the Prophets were men? This may be so because men tend to have a greater capacity for leadership, whereas women are known to have a greater scope for nurturing.
When it comes to parenting, it is the mothers who naturally receive compliments and criticism, alike. Fathers on the other hand, often get over-shadowed for the role that they play. In Islam, there is great emphasis on the status of fathers.
A boy holds a hand mirror up to his face to see a large, shining zit smiling back at him from his forehead. A second boy looks confused as he questions his body shape in comparison with the male bodies he sees in movies and magazines.
The onset of puberty marks a major milestone in every boy’s stage of life and development. These changes are accompanied with their own set of physical and emotional challenges.
Let’s talk about menstruation. For some, it is the dreaded “M” word no one wants to hear. Also known as menses, period, that time of the month, Aunt Flo, the vacation, and many other euphemisms, the menstrual cycle is a natural process that most women experience in their lifetimes.