Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen

The hunger crisis in Gaza is catastrophic.  It is a trial upon the believers.  It is a hardship not just for those enduring it, but also for those on the sidelines watching the horrors unfold.  This reality is particularly distressing for children and teens who may have seen the im

From a linguistic perspective the term ‘grandparent’ is meant to denote a generational difference with the context of adding importance to this ascendant.

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

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

Ashura, the 10^th day of Muharram is observed differently by Muslims depending upon which branch of Islam one follows.  For Shia Muslims, Ashura is mainly a day of mourning and remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his family and companions at the Battle of Karbala.&nbsp

The Arabic word for smile “bassama” appears in the Holy Quran at Surah An Naml ayah 19 when Prophet Sulaiman (AS) reacts to a warning the ants give each other to seek shelter so as not to be inadvertently crushed from Sulaiman (AS) and his armies.

The reported prophetic sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) are meant to help the believer navigate through life.  The commentary is layered with significant meanings that are as relevant today as they were a millennium and a half in the past.  Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-As was a companio