I struggle with the role I play in stealing pieces of her innocence. From showing her the video to having numerous “talks” with her about how to behave when dealing with the police or other authority figures.
Category: Muslim
Ramadan in the Time of Corona*
The vision I had of Ramadan 2020 is gone, packed up, and left with no return date. But now I have the opportunity to create a new vision. I had to ask myself what can we create as a family with more time since we would be running around less? What do I want a sheltering-at-home Ramadan to look like? What is the goal of Ramadan and how do I plan on achieving it?
Book Review: The Crowning Venture
The Crowning Venture recounts thirteen women, including the author's journey to fulfill this act of worship that is done solely for the sake of Allah.
Back to School: Trying Something New
We know that our experience in Muslim school vs public charter schools may not be the norm. But I wanted to share our story as an example of a positive outcome. As parents, you have to do what you think is best for your child. We did. We re-enrolled her in the school for her 6th grade, she starts in a few days, God Willing.
Book Review: Understand Your Child’s Development: For the Muslim Parent
Quick LookBook: Understand Your Child’s Development: For the Muslim ParentAuthors: Jameela Ho, Irna Fathurrubayah, Weronica Ozpolat, Nabila Ikram, Afshan Mohammed, and Hannah Morris Published: June 16, 2019Pages: 118Genre: Islamic Non-FictionRating: ♥♥♥♥ Review I was asked by Djarabi Kitabs Publishing to review Understand Your Child’s Development: For the Muslim Parent by Jameela Ho, Irna Fathurrubayah, Weronica… Continue reading Book Review: Understand Your Child’s Development: For the Muslim Parent
Becoming a Muslim Woman
That Sunday, after the new moon has been sighted and grocery shopping for suhoor (pre-dawn breakfast) was purchased, Hafsa became a woman in the Islamic sense. Immediately after she gave me the news, I texted my sisters, sister-friends and my Black mother's circle because I needed advice on how to navigate this new role for… Continue reading Becoming a Muslim Woman
Conversation with Aya
Recently had a great conversation with Aya about raising Black + Muslim + American child and trying to create a safe environment for them to grow.
Book Review: Children Around the Prophet: How Muhammad
Children Around the Prophet included practical tips on “How to make your children love the Quran, “How to build your child’s faith and creed” and “How to train your children to worship Allah”, which are helpful for not only parents but also can be used for every Muslim to strengthen their relationship with Allah.
Conversation with Azhar and Azziza
Recently I sat down with Azhar, Pakistani and Azziza, African American, to discuss their experience raising two children (Majied -12 and Azhara – 6) in America while navigating racism and Islamophobia.
Part 3 – Black in a Muslim School No More
As I alluded to in Hafsa: A Difficult Name, Hafsa is no longer attending the local Muslim school. We had several issues with the school, including how being in a predominate South Asian and Arab environment may affect her self-worth. We were also concerned about whether she was being challenged in her secular classes and… Continue reading Part 3 – Black in a Muslim School No More
