Building a Love for the Masjid: A Journey of Faith with My Kids islamic self development islamicparenting parenting parentwithintention Oct 03, 2024

In some parts of the world, women and children are welcomed at the masjid and there isn't even a question of whether a masjid has a ladies section or accomodates children. In my part of the world, however, the addition of ladies sections to masaajid is something relatively new, and often, even if...

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Mothering a Toddler early years motherhood parent parentwithintention toddler Jan 25, 2024

I love being a mother. I’ve pretty much made it my occupation over the last 12 years. But gosh, it can be exhausting.

Currently my youngest of my four kids is 16 month olds. I forgot how tiring this phase is.  I almost forgot about the hyper-vigilance you have to exercise over a little...

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How to talk to kids about death islamicparenting parenting parentwithintention talkingtokids Jul 31, 2023

A few months ago, in Ramadan, my Nani (maternal grandmother) passed away. 

Alhamdulillah. 

My children have always been close to my Nani because she lived nearby and we saw her at least once a week. Even though she was 85, she always made time for them - chatting to them, joking with...

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