Now that we are in the midst of summer break, many families are considering how to make the most of their time off. Some may plan day trips or staycations close to home, while others take advantage of the school-free months to visit faraway relatives or explore new destinations.
In an era where scrolling has replaced strolling and screen time often overshadows face time, many parents are searching for ways to reconnect their children with the real world—one filled with sunshine, fresh air, and meaningful community bonds.
Summer is a time for sun and fun, and by definition is the warmest time of the year. However, studies from climate experts and environmentalists estimate that due to climate change the temperature have risen about 2.6 degrees. The past few years, each year has excelled the previous on
Summertime is typically a time when youth are out of school and want to relax and enjoy themselves. When summers are very hot or there is a heatwave, it is recommended that young people, especially children, spend more time indoors away from the heat and humidity. Being confined to th
“It’s much more fun to play on a computer than to go outside,” a student once said at an Islamic School. It made me wonder—have today’s teens started choosing screens over sunlight? While technology offers education, connection, and entertainment, too much of it can make it distant from reality.
The life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) offers countless lessons for humanity—lessons on leadership, ethics, spirituality, and resilience. Yet, among the most profound and universally relevant are the examples he set in the domain of family life.
In Islam, children are an Amanah – a trust. Parents are the guardians responsible for the guidance and nurturing of their child. Children are a gift bestowed upon a family by Allah and therefore a blessing. A child raised to believe in the oneness of Allah and prays for his or h