Parenting

How often is it that we find ourselves and our children to be wanting something out of a strong impulse or an urge, rather than there actually being a need for it in our lives?

Abu Hamzah Anas bin Malik narrated that the Prophet Muhammad, 

peace and blessings be upon him, said: 

"None of you will believe until you love for your brother what you love for yourself." 

(Bukhari & Muslim)

Hidden within every suffering, adversity, grief or discomfort are a myriad of spiritual bounties and blessings for the believer.

A couple of Ramadans ago I wanted to try something different with my kids. Their ages ranged from 2 to 13 years at the time, but I hoped to figure out an activity we could all benefit from. I decided to make a gratitude board using the following verse from the Quran as a theme: 

“Be grateful for your life, every detail of it, and your face will come to shine like a sun, and everyone who sees it will be made glad and peaceful.” (Rumi)

Is your teen’s idea of a good time binge-watching Netflix all day? Why not turn that habit into a teachable moment? I recommend grabbing warm blankets and popcorn and cozying up to your skittish teenager to watch AlRawabi School for Girls.

Atheism, marijuana, alcohol abuse, dating, depression, suicide, and rebellion – these are just some of the controversial topics discussed in the El Ansary Podcast.