“Realise that your children are living in a different time to yours.”
Saʿīd b. Musayyib would say to his son: “By Allāh, I remember you at times which pushes me to pray extra prayers for the sake of your righteousness.”
His words were those of positivity and optimism, whereas ours are often of negativity and pessimism.
Words from the best father that ever lived, sallAllāhu ʿalayhī wasallam...
Nurturing good character and brotherhood in children...
You have reached old age, living with your spouse. You spent a lifetime working hard to lavish upon your children every possible advantage. But now they have grown up...
Scroll down for an interactive timeline on articles focusing on nurturing the next generation Children are a blessing from Allāh. In the Qur’ān when children are mentioned they are referred to as a gift or a granted treasure. Few examples include At that, Zakariyah called upon his Lord, saying, "My…
Mistaken identity – the need for Spiritual Development We find that the youth of today are in search of some “freedom” with the desire to live their “own lives.” The majority of youth are goalless, yet for Muslims our goals are all divinely inspired. Allāh says, “The goal of…
Our Islamic heritage is extraordinary. The scholars and teachers, students and seekers, and dā’īs and activists we have produced have left behind a legacy unmatched by any other academic or philosophical pursuit. It is testament to their commitment to their religion, their particularness with preserving narrations, and their implementation of…
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