Category: Raising children in Islam

Ruling on having a Christmas tree without celebrating Christmas

I don't celebrate Christmas in any way, but my 11 year old daughter loves the beauty of a Christmas tree when decorated. Is it permissible for me to have one in my house throughout the year?

Praise be to Allah. The Christmas tree is one of the symbols of the Christian festival and celebration; this is why it is named for Christmas. It is said that it was first officially used as a symbol in this manner in the sixteenth century in Germany, in the Cathedral of Strasbourg in 1539 ... Continue Reading
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O My Child! You've Become an Adult

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Raising Our Future Generations: (Part 5): Strengthening the Foundation

Children need a great deal of attention and parents have to realize that raising kids is a 24/7 job. ... more

Raising Our Future Generations: (Part 1) A Great Responsibility

In the following articles, we will seek to raise points and offer practical solutions to implement regarding the raising of our children; so that inshaa Allah, on that great Day, we will have an answer to Allaah’s questions which we will not regret. ... more

Raising Our Future Generations: (Part 4) A Solid Foundation

I cannot emphasize enough how one needs to lead/teach by example. ... more

Raising Our Future Generations: (Part 3) Shifting Gears

As children approach two years of age we see that they pick up a great deal from their surroundings. It is therefore crucial that their parents are there for them. ... more

Raising Our Future Generations: (Part 2) Start At The Beginning

When intending marriage one needs to be extremely careful in selecting a suitable spouse. Not only is this person to be your life partner and soul mate, but he/she will be a parent to your child. ... more

Practical Tips for Parenting Children

The following suggestions are techniques that may be used for tarbiyah for early childhood. ... more

Advice for the New Mother

The coming of a first new baby is a time of excitement and every Muslim mother-to-be eagerly awaits the arrival of this special gift. There are many things Muslim women can do to make this time as smooth as possible and increase their Eamaan. ... more

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