Wendy Díaz

Over the past two years, the already fragile U.S. education system has faced one of the, if not the, biggest threat to academic success with the Covid-19 pandemic.

When we discuss preparing our children for the future, we think about their careers, their potential spouses, and their financial stability. Rarely do we focus on their spiritual health, and the impending trials that may shake their faith in times ahead.

With the holiday season approaching, many Muslims look forward to using their free time to get together with family and friends.

Back in 2006, I developed a lecture titled, The Unveiling: The Truth about the Muslim Woman, that I presented in various universities across the Northeast U.S.

If you are a Muslim parent, chances are that you have experienced an embarrassing moment with one or more of your children at the masjid. Perhaps you took your toddler to Jummuah prayer, a community event, or a lecture.

Being model citizens is part of our faith as Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: 

“The most beloved people to Allah are those who are the most beneficial to people…” 

(Al Mujam Al-Aswat – At-Tabarani)

Bullying, Islamophobia, violence, drugs, sex, and haram relationships – these are just some of the dangers Muslim parents fear when sending their children to public school.