In recent months, Muslims in the United States have felt a familiar tension resurfacing around them. Public discourse has grown more divisive, and global conflicts involving Muslim-majority regions have once again shaped how we are perceived at home.
As parents, we all want our children to feel safe, respected, and included wherever they go. Yet bullying continues to affect many young people, and in Muslim spaces it can sometimes be tied to anti-Blackness. Bullying is defined by the U.S.
Family life can get messy, particularly in the face of conflicts. Among the many hats that mothers and fathers wear, they must also be skilled in the art of conflict management. Disagreements in the home can arise between husband and wife, siblings, in-laws, and other extended relatives.