SUMMARY: Grandparents are a trove of honor and value for the younger generations and Muslims should avail of their company, honor them, care and pray for them to take advantage of this blessing.
In 2021, the United States finally acknowledged “Juneteenth” as a national holiday for all Americans to reflect upon the experiences of America’s most persecuted ethnic minority – Americans of African descent.
Late June 2020, the world witnessed the best of humanity displayed by the villagers of Aceh, Indonesia, as they rescued about a 100 Rohingya refugees, including 30 children, floating on an overcrowded boat that was about to capsize (sadly, like many before) off the coast of Indonesia.
Being shy or bashful, modest in dress, speech, and behavior is considered something archaic, even prehistoric today. Yet, this is a key virtue of Islam. It’s what distinguishes a person of faith and God-consciousness.
Business gurus have long touted the need for employees to be culturally savvy who are able to deal with the world’s diversity. Here are some ways to start sharing your ethnic and linguistic heritage with tomorrow’s Muslims today.