C. Islaah Abd’al-Rahim

Long before a parent may think his/her child is ready to learn about the creatures that we call jinn, the Muslim child will probably have encountered some mention of them via popular culture.

Muslims love eating together. Besides the three daily meals, families and friends come together for a variety of occasions that are characterized by the consumption of food and drink. The iftar or breaking of the fast is one of the most popular food gatherings.

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.

The recognition of skin color, racial identity, and lineage have been a part of human interaction since human beings have wandered the Earth. Our brains tend to categorize people at first glance.

I am a member of a multi-generational family. We currently range in age from toddler to 92 years young. We each have unique needs and gifts, and we try to help each other whenever we can, inshaAllah, God willing.

Giving advice is a delicate art. Knowing when to offer it, how to offer it, and to whom we should offer it, are valuable etiquettes in modern life.