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Family & parenting

Raising children and building a home – the years after the first ones.

28 articles

Protecting Children’s Faith and Identity in a Changing World
Parenting & Children

Protecting Children’s Faith and Identity in a Changing World

Raising children has always required: wisdom; patience; guidance. However, parents today face challenges that previous generations did not experience in the same way.

6 min read
Teaching Children Good Character and Islamic Manners (Akhlaq)
Parenting & Children

Teaching Children Good Character and Islamic Manners (Akhlaq)

One of the greatest goals of Islamic parenting is not only teaching children what to know. It is teaching them: who to become. Islam…

5 min read
Teaching Children the Qur’an and Love for Islamic Knowledge
Parenting & Children

Teaching Children the Qur’an and Love for Islamic Knowledge

The Qur’an is the greatest source of guidance for Muslims. It is not only a book to be: recited; memorised; studied. It is a…

6 min read
The Islamic Concept of Parenting and Children as an Amanah
Parenting & Children

The Islamic Concept of Parenting and Children as an Amanah

Children are among the greatest blessings Allah gives to human beings. They bring: joy; hope; love; responsibility; a continuation of generations. However, in Islam,…

5 min read
The Rights of Children in Islam
Parenting & Children

The Rights of Children in Islam

Children are one of the greatest blessings Allah gives to parents. With this blessing comes: responsibility; care; accountability. Islam does not view children as…

5 min read
The Role of Parents in Building a Strong Muslim Family
Parenting & Children

The Role of Parents in Building a Strong Muslim Family

The family is one of the greatest blessings Allah has given humanity. A strong family provides: love; security; guidance; support; a place where people…

5 min read
The Importance of Emotional Support and Understanding Children’s Feelings
Parenting & Children

The Importance of Emotional Support and Understanding Children’s Feelings

Children need more than: food; clothing; education; physical protection. They also need: emotional support; love; understanding; security. A child’s emotional development influences:

5 min read
Balancing Love, Protection, and Independence in Parenting
Challenges in Raising Children

Balancing Love, Protection, and Independence in Parenting

One of the most difficult parts of parenting is knowing when to: protect; guide; help; step back. Parents naturally want to protect their children.…

20 min read
Building Strong Relationships Between Parents and Children
Challenges in Raising Children

Building Strong Relationships Between Parents and Children

One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is: a strong relationship. Children need more than: food; education; protection. They need a…

6 min read
Dealing With Children’s Anger, Disobedience, and Difficult Behaviour
Challenges in Raising Children

Dealing With Children’s Anger, Disobedience, and Difficult Behaviour

One of the greatest challenges parents experience is dealing with difficult behaviour from children. Parents may face situations involving: anger; tantrums;

7 min read
Dealing With Teenage Challenges and Guiding Adolescents
Challenges in Raising Children

Dealing With Teenage Challenges and Guiding Adolescents

The teenage years are one of the most important stages in a personx27s development. During this period, children begin moving from: childhood; toward: adulthood.

5 min read
Helping Children Deal With Anxiety, Fear, and Worries
Challenges in Raising Children

Helping Children Deal With Anxiety, Fear, and Worries

Children experience many emotions as they grow. Among these emotions are: fear; worry; stress; anxiety; uncertainty. These feelings are a normal part of human…

7 min read