Parenting

Long before a parent may think his/her child is ready to learn about the creatures that we call jinn, the Muslim child will probably have encountered some mention of them via popular culture.

Since they are part of al-Ghaib, the unseen creation of Allah, angels can be a little tricky to explain to youngsters. Even though these phenomenal beings surround us and interact with us daily, we can’t see or hear them.

Although we do not see Allah in this life, we are promised that we will ultimately meet him on the Day of Resurrection, and we will be able to see Him in the Hereafter. As a reward for excellence in faith and worship, the believer is given the opportunity to see his Lord in Paradise.

Muslims love eating together. Besides the three daily meals, families and friends come together for a variety of occasions that are characterized by the consumption of food and drink. The iftar or breaking of the fast is one of the most popular food gatherings.

I clearly remember people owning smaller houses and bigger yards. Moms calling for their kids to get back inside from playing outdoors. And kids who could frequently forget to even eat while immersed in their play.

“The opposite of ‘racist’ isn’t ‘not racist.’ It is ‘antiracist.’” 

Ibram X. Kendi, professor, writer, and activist

Allah has decreed that our purpose in life is to worship Him. It is for this reason that He created us. We take for granted that everyone knows what this means, but for a young child, the abstract concept of purpose may be baffling.