Parents

Islamic centers are undergoing a diverse and dynamic transformation as different generations are coming together to make up today’s growing Muslim community.

As a teacher mentor and supervisor, I often would engage teachers in case studies of common parent-teacher conflicts. We would read from the scripts while role playing.

In most Muslim households, and throughout the Muslim-majority world, people usually observe the tradition of removing their shoes at the entryway. Our religion values purity and cleanliness, and keeping dirty footwear off carpets and floors is one significant way to reduce germs and grime.

Good hygiene is extremely important in Islam. It is a prerequisite for performing many acts of worship, and maintaining it can be an act of worship in and of itself.  The companion Abu Malik at-Ash'ari reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: 

Trying to teach our children about cleanliness can feel like a never-ending battle sometimes. Struggles over bathing, nagging over left-out toys, and sore sights of messy rooms can become daily sources of tension for families.

One day in Madinah, during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, a group of idolaters approached one of his followers by the name of Salman Al-Farsi., may Allah be pleased with him. They sought to ridicule the Prophets and made a mockery of his teachings.