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Feeling overwhelmed by comparison? Learn how the dua of Zakariya (as) offers a powerful response to envy—by turning to Allah with hope, gratitude, and trust.

Explore how the story of Musa (AS) and his mother teaches children — and us — the true meaning of bravery. Islamic parenting begins with trust in Allah, especially when life brings us face-to-face with fear. Sometimes, the beast is where the blessing is.

Discover the inspiring lessons from the life of Maryam (AS) in the Qur’an — a story of strength, struggle, and trust in Allah. 

Learn how the story of Prophet Musa (AS) offers powerful Islamic parenting principles for raising courageous children. Through his fears, duas, and reliance on Allah, we’re reminded it’s okay to be afraid — and essential to seek help with humility and trust.

Islam teaches us that youth is a time for growth, purpose, and worship. Discover how to raise Muslim youth with strong values, good companions, and a passion for learning—through parenting rooted in faith, wisdom, and the prophetic example.

Navigating parenting stress is tough, especially with conflicting advice everywhere. This heartfelt reflection explores how instinct, faith, and self-growth can guide Muslim parents through parenting challenges with resilience, love, and honesty.

Quranic parenting teaches us to raise grateful, mindful children by focusing on what we have—not what we lack. In a world full of comparison, Islam guides parents and teens alike to find joy through gratitude, emotional intelligence, and meaningful connection.

Muslim parenthood is a sacred trust. This reflective piece explores how to raise children through the timeless principles of Islamic parenting — with trust in Allah, intentional actions, and accountability in the Hereafter.

One small mistake reminded me that actions speak louder than words. As Muslim parents, our children mirror us in everything — even our slip-ups. This honest reflection explores the parenting stress of raising children who model our behavior, and the challenge of being the person we want them to become.

Raising practising Muslim children isn’t easy. This reflection explores how Shaytan’s tactics teach us key parenting lessons — patience, persistence, and small steps. Rooted in Islamic wisdom and personal experience, it offers practical strategies to raise faithful, resilient kids in a challenging world.

How can we protect our kids from Islamophobia? Learn Muslim parenting strategies to raise confident children grounded in faith and identity.

Submission to the will of Allah is what defines a true Muslim. This heartfelt reflection explores how personal loss led to spiritual awakening, and how even small choices—like giving up shaping eyebrows—can be acts of devotion.