Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen

SUMMARY: Grandparents are a trove of honor and value for the younger generations and Muslims should avail of their company, honor them, care and pray for them to take advantage of this blessing.

SUMMARY: Key actions that Muslims can undertake during a hot summer to preserve and advance their mental, psychological, and spiritual state.

SUMMARY: New children are a blessing and a trust from Allah, and accordingly parents should welcome these entrants to their family with the best affection and love as epitomized in the example of Prophet Muhammad, may Allah send peace and blessings upon him.

SUMMARY: With differences between Sunnis and Shias on the significance and actions of such days as Ashura, Muslims must remember not to let their differences become a source of communal strife.

SUMMARY: We can learn from the Prophet Sulaiman's smile how to treat our children with kindness and gentleness while thanking Allah with humility and gratitude for his blessings upon us.

SUMMARY: Among the believer's obligations is the right of his body, which includes dental health and hygiene. Disregarding dental health can lead to serious repercussions on health.

SUMMARY: Muslim families can have in-house summer camps to enjoy themselves and learn creatively as they reflect on nature and remember Allah.