Wendy Díaz

The Muslim World is currently grappling with overwhelming challenges, including oppression, persecution, political instability, natural disasters, famine, disease, and even genocide.

The Quran contains a vast array of themes that lay out the framework for the moral, spiritual, and social responsibilities of humankind on Earth.

Muslims are understandably guarded when it comes to matters of interfaith for fear of compromising their beliefs. Certain texts also seem to discourage exploring religious ideas beyond Islam, contributing to the reluctance to interact socially with followers of other faith traditions.

In the realm of children's literature, discovering authentic Muslim representation remains a challenge, especially when it originates from authors who truly embody the Muslim experience.

Before I had children, I thought I had parenting all figured out. I was positive about what I would do, and about what my child or children would never do. My critical young eyes spied struggling mothers with screeching toddlers in shopping centers, grocery stores, and community gatherings.

Teenagers often get a bad rap for being perceived as lazy, selfish, nonchalant, and detached from the real world.

We are currently in the month of December 2023, amid the holiday season, but this Christmas looks very different for its observers.