Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen

Afghan evacuees have arrived in the United States under Operation Task Force Eagle since early August 2021. These people are understandably nervous and afraid after experiencing the trauma of leaving their country in such a hurried manner. As they arrive in the U.S.

Muslim teachers who provide Islamic education at a full-time or weekend school initiative are invaluable members of the “village” that is engaged in raising Muslim children.

Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: 

Let’s cut to the chase, - Islamic weekend school is truly a necessity for the healthy development of Islamic self-identity for Muslim youth who do not live in Muslim majority population countries.