Islamic and secular sources on the topic of infant care emphasize breastfeeding over other means of nourishment for the first two years of life. Guidelines on nursing and its role in the bond between mother and child are mentioned in both the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. And they need to be supported within our families and communities.
Read MoreOne of the rights children have over their parents is that they are given good names. The 11th century scholar Abu al-Hasan Ali ibn Muḥammad al-Mawardi, may Allah have mercy on him, said in his book Nasihat al-Muluk that “when a child is born, one of the first ways of honoring him and treating him kindly is to give him a good name, because a good name has an effect on the soul when first hearing it.” (p. 167). Of the beautiful names that we can give to our children are the names of the Prophets, peace be upon them, and the greatest of them was Prophet Muhammad…
Read MoreI get this question so much from mothers whose attempts to pass down a native language to their children have been met with resistance. They are amazed that my children are fluent in Spanish despite being born and raised in the U.S. The truth is I am also struggling. It is a daily uphill battle that can only be overcome by prayers and keeping our eyes on the prize at the summit. Being bilingual or multilingual has huge advantages when it comes to cognitive development, academic performance, literacy, and in the workforce.
Read MoreAre you searching for tools to teach your children about the beauty of Islam right from the comfort of home? Would you like to support a small Muslim-owned business in the process? Consider browsing through DearMuslimChild’s ETSY shop, and you will be pleasantly surprised to find some wonderful activities that are sure to please you and your little learners.
Read MoreAlhamdulillah, I think there are a growing number of resources for Spanish-speaking adult Muslims. These include literature as well as websites, audio, and videos. However, I think the Spanish-speaking Muslim community is lacking resources for Muslim children…
Read MoreI am a Latino who also happens to be Muslim, which is still somewhat of an anomaly here in the U.S.
Read MoreAs a mother of a preteen, who gets easily hooked on cartoon characters and conventional superheroes, I not only wanted, I needed the movie, Bilal, to work. I desperately wanted the hero in the film to replace his constant chattering about Superman, Dragon Ball Z, and Ninjago.
Read MoreThe entertainment industry is shifting towards an inclusive and diverse assemblage of characters, now more than ever, without overlooking its global Muslim audience.
Read MoreSoy un latino que también es musulmán, lo que todavía es una anomalía aquí en los Estados Unidos.
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