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Just one A!

Just one A!

It had been a long two weeks thought Taheerah as she stole a moment to gulp down her now lukewarm tea. Yes, it had been two long weeks of covering books, sharpening pencils and struggling to make up sets of pencil colours from leftovers of last year. Getting t...

BY: Abdur Rahmaan Umar

Ban Under-Threes From Watching Television, Says Study

Ban Under-Threes From Watching Television, Says Study

Doctors should curb amount of time children spend watching television to prevent long-term harm, say paediatricians. Doctors and government health officials should set limits, as they do for alcohol, on the amount of time children spend watching screens – and...

BY: The Guardian

The Stranger

The Stranger

A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was ...

BY: Unknown

Powerful Potential Sources in Your Grave

Powerful Potential Sources in Your Grave

This article is especially for mollycoddling mothers who are under the mistaken impression that bringing up a son worthy of being a man and bringing up a kitten are the same thing. Remember my dear sisters, wood needs seasoning if it is to be worth anything. A...

BY: Mirza Yawar Baig

Raising Moral Children

Raising Moral Children

1. Commit to Raising A Moral Child How important is it for you to raise a moral child? It's a crucial question to ask, because research finds that parents who feel strongly about their kids turning out morally usually succeed because they committed themselves...

BY: Unknown

Those Who Raise The Generations

Those Who Raise The Generations

The great scholar, Muhammad ibn Ismaa'eel (of Egypt) describes the role of the Muslim woman in raising the leaders of the Ummah (Muslim Nation), their scholars and great men. The Imaam of the people of ash-Shaam, their Faqeeh (jurist): Abu ‘Amr al-Awzaa’i (ra...

BY: Muhammad ibn Ismaa'eel

The Third Parent - the Danger of Television

The Third Parent - the Danger of Television

As Allah (ta'ala) states, it is part of our belief that we shall be questioned and are responsible for the following, "Verily! Hearing, Sight, and the heart, all will be questioned (by Allâh)". (Al-Israaa' [17]:36) The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) s...

BY: Muhammad Ash-Shareef

The Long Journey a Mother Takes with Her Children

The Long Journey a Mother Takes with Her Children

Those of you who still have your mothers with you, this is something to ponder and to witness as your life unfolds. Those of you who, no longer have your mothers with you, this may be something that sparks a memory for you. Those of you who are mothers, this i...

BY: Unknown

The Importance of Reading to Your Child

The Importance of Reading to Your Child

By reading to our children we not only teach them that learning is fun, we also show them by our own example. Allaah, the All-Mighty says (what means), "...Allaah will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees..." [...

BY: Unknown

We Reap What We Plant With Children

We Reap What We Plant With Children

In a far away land, a long time ago, a boy was born blind. His widowed mother, the good Muslimah that she was, did not lose hope in her supplication and prayers for him, which she did continuously. A few years later, the boy’s sight returned. Alhamdulillaah. ...

BY: Muhammad ash-Shareef

Make Time For Children!

Make Time For Children!

A woman came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find her 5-year old son waitin g for her at the door. Son, 'Mummy, may I ask you a question?' Mum, 'Yeah sure, what is it?' replied the woman.Son, 'Mummy, how much do you make an hour?' Mum, 'That'...

BY: Unknown

Appreciate Allah's Guidance - Show Love to Children

Appreciate Allah's Guidance - Show Love to Children

Wake up parents before it's too late! Wake up before your time is over and you are full of regrets and wishes... wishing that you had raised your child in a better manner; wishing you had taken the time to enjoy every blessing your child had to offer; wishing ...

BY: Dr. Aisha Hamdan

Developing Your Child's Confidence and Character

Developing Your Child's Confidence and Character

1st Home "I got two A's," the small boy said, His voice was filled with glee. His Father very bluntly asked,"Why didn't you get three A's?" "Mom, I've done the dishes," The girl called from the door. Her Mother very sarcastically asked,"Did you sweep the flo...

BY: Unknown

Have you Prepared Your Child for the School Bully?

Have you Prepared Your Child for the School Bully?

School violence. The very words send shivers down a parent's spine. Does the phrase school bully evoke the same emotions? It should. As subtle as it may seem, bullying is a form of violence. Experts estimate that almost 75% of today's youth will be involv...

BY: Unknown

Have You Spoken to Your Child Today?

Have You Spoken to Your Child Today?

Have you had a meaningful conversation together? Do you know what your child accomplished today, how he may be feeling, whether or not he has any concerns? Does your child know that you care about him?In Islaam, the ties of kinship and family are very strong a...

BY: Dr. Aisha Hamdan

Not in Front of the Children!

Not in Front of the Children!

Many times parents and adults do things intentionally or unintentionally that may set a bad example to their children and other youngsters around. Below would be some such situations and advises on how to set a better example for your youngsters. Lying "Tell...

BY: Ibrahim Bowers

Parental Worries For Adolescent Children

Parental Worries For Adolescent Children

Parents worry more about their child in adolescence for the fact that this is a period of his sudden metamorphosis in life. Small children do normally mirror what parents have taught them. But in adolescence things could go different and parents need to consid...

BY: Unknown

Practical Tips for Parenting Children

Practical Tips for Parenting Children

Parents of young children (preschool age) should have few expectations in terms of behavior and acquisition of knowledge due to the cognitive limitations at this age. This does not mean that children should be allowed to run about and do as they please; they s...

BY: Dr. Aisha Hamdan

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learnt that it was good to be kind to animals. When...

BY: Unknown

Necessary Tips for Raising Children Islamically

Necessary Tips for Raising Children Islamically

Indeed, Allah has created children with a pure innate nature, and whatever defects that sink in later on are due to a number of reasons. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, is reported to have said, “Every child is born on Fitrah (man’s innate dispos...

BY: Unknown

15 Tips to Raising Great Children

15 Tips to Raising Great Children

Children are easily influenced by their surroundings. These days, it is extremely difficult to expose our children to an ideal Islamic environment given the influences from media, friends and even other members of the family. With television, radio, Internet ...

BY: Unknown

'Long-Term Harm' of Too Much TV for Toddlers

'Long-Term Harm' of Too Much TV for Toddlers

The more TV a toddler watches, the higher the likelihood they will do badly at school and have poor health at the age of 10, researchers warn. The study of 1,300 children by Michigan and Montreal universities found negative effects on older children rose with...

BY: Dr Linda Pagani (BBC)

Raising Children

Raising Children

Providing children with Islamic education and raising them up as good practicing Muslims are essential duties of parenthood. Rightfully fulfilling these duties will lead to the Pleasure of Allah and good for the parents and the child in this life and the Herea...

BY: Khadejah Jones

Television

Television

  The most important thing we've learned, So far as children are concerned, Is never, NEVER, NEVER let Them near your television set -- Or better still, just don't install The idiotic thing at all.   In almost every house we've been, We've w...

BY: Roald Dahl (1916-1990)

21 Points on Raising Children

21 Points on Raising Children

1 - Raising children is complex, as they are in need of patience and management. Some children are in need of gentleness, kindness, not raising your voice at them; such children should be dealt with without stubbornness. Other children are in need of sternnes...

BY: Shaykhah Umm 'Abdillaah

10 Things to Hand Down to your Daughter

10 Things to Hand Down to your Daughter

1. Knowledge of and love for Allah and the Deen. This is one of the most precious and enduring gifts you can pass down to your daughter, one that will benefit her in this life and the next. 2. Memorisation of the Qur’aan. No matter how little you have memor...

BY: Unknown

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