I clearly remember people owning smaller houses and bigger yards. Moms calling for their kids to get back inside from playing outdoors. And kids who could frequently forget to even eat while immersed in their play.
As Muslims, we know we should avoid substances that negatively affect our health. We are, for example, prohibited from drinking alcohol and taking recreational drugs. However, there is one particular substance that is completely halal but potentially dangerous.
The year was 1977 BB (before breastfeeding), and I thought I was prepared for the experience. The zeitgeist of the 1970s was holistic living and simplicity. Natural childbirth was a relatively new idea and health consciousness was on many new mothers’ minds.
One of the challenges that come forth immediately after childbirth is breastfeeding. More so, if you are a first-time mom. And, even though breastfeeding is often described as a natural phenomenon, it has an art that needs to be learned by both, the mother as well as the newborn child.
Being entrusted with another woman's baby is a noble station in life. It is a position of trust because children are most impressionable during their first years. During that period, the child’s basic character and self-image are formed.