Single Parenting I have lived the Muslim widow life and have faced the challenges of single parenting. I know how it feels to have all the responsibility-of the mother and father on you alone. Sin...
You might remind your children to be polite or to say salaam to the neighbours without much thought. But beneath those small habits is a bigger lesson: being a good neighbour is part of our deen....
Muslim Family and the Ignorance of an Imam Allah has placed great value on family in Islam. While husband and wife should strive to uphold their marriage for the sake of the Muslim family, this do...
Muslim Parenting Styles: The Need of Patience Between getting my child to eat semi-healthy food, trying to ensure she doesn’t colour everything in the house with permanent markers, and putting her...
Placing Allah at the centre of our lives, not our children, is key to building a God-conscious Islamic family. This blog explores the Jannah Guide, reminding Muslim parents to realign priorities, strengthen their relationship with Allah, and raise children with faith at the heart of the home.
Discover practical Ramadan 2025 tips for busy moms and working Muslims. Learn how to worship smart, not hard, by mastering intentions, simplifying worship, and making every action spiritually rewarding.
Discover how faith in Allah and the blessings of motherhood can bring comfort to Muslim widows. This reflection explores grief, trust in divine wisdom, and raising children with hope and dua.
In a world where physical appearance is heavily emphasized, Islam reminds us that true beauty lies in character and action. This reflection explores how parents can raise children—especially daughters—to value good manners, kindness, and faith over fleeting beauty trends.
Empowering Muslim daughters starts with more than hijab—it’s about nurturing courage, kindness, and faith. This blog explores how Islamic parenting can shape strong, confident Muslim women by focusing on character over appearance.
A heartfelt reflection on raising Muslim children with knowledge rooted in Qur’an—not blind conformity. Explore how Islamic parenting nurtures free will, emotional intelligence, and the courage to think critically.
Choosing a Muslim name is more than tradition — it's legacy. Learn the importance of names in Islam and how the names we give our sons and daughters shape identity, values, and future aspirations.
Islamic Activism began with the Prophet ﷺ. Learn how to embody his legacy by raising children who stand for justice, recognise privilege, and act with courage — grounded in Islamic values and sincere intention.
Muslim parenting principles start with listening. Discover how nurturing a child’s voice with mercy, not control, shapes confident, emotionally intelligent Muslim children.islamic parenting
Trusting Allah means taking action, showing patience, and embracing growth through trials. A heartfelt letter reveals timeless Islamic wisdom for spiritual success.
Patience in Islam means trusting Allah’s plan, even when answers are delayed. This heartfelt reflection explores how faith, prayer, and perseverance bring peace and reward, especially in parenting and life’s struggles.
Giving advice in Islam is more than just speaking the truth — it’s about timing, compassion, and sincere care. Learn how to guide others with wisdom, not judgment.
How can we protect our kids from Islamophobia? Learn Muslim parenting strategies to raise confident children grounded in faith and identity.
Quranic parenting teaches us to raise grateful, mindful children by focusing on what we have—not what we lack. In a world full of comparison, Islam guides parents and teens alike to find joy through gratitude, emotional intelligence, and meaningful connection.
Navigating parenting stress is tough, especially with conflicting advice everywhere. This heartfelt reflection explores how instinct, faith, and self-growth can guide Muslim parents through parenting challenges with resilience, love, and honesty.
Islam teaches us that youth is a time for growth, purpose, and worship. Discover how to raise Muslim youth with strong values, good companions, and a passion for learning—through parenting rooted in faith, wisdom, and the prophetic example.
Ihsan in Islam means doing every act with excellence and sincerity — as if you see Allah. This blog explores real-life examples of Ihsan, from prophetic traditions to small modern moments that reflect spiritual excellence in daily life.
Explore how Islam encourages critical thinking through reflection, reasoning, and asking the right questions. From Qur’anic verses to prophetic examples, discover how knowledge in Islam is more than memorisation — it's understanding, mercy, and wisdom in action.
"May Allah bless you with a boy next time," a woman said to me, all smiles, after finding out Ruqaya was my only child. Thankfully, her Arabic dia...
Prophet Musa (as) carried a staff while shepherding his flock of animals in Madyan. At the time, Pharaoh and the oppressive system of governance he...
Things are different this year. Quieter. Simpler. And that’s okay.Growing up, my family did almost “nothing” for Ramadan (by today’s standards). We...
In recent weeks and months, we’ve seen a number of Muslim bloggers and influencers with large platforms remove their hijab. Every time it happens, ...
Lela Goldsmith, author of Bibi’s Blessing and Not too Little to Make a Difference, grew up in Lamu an island off the coast of Kenya. The island is ...
We are in the thick of winter, my least favourite season of the year! Being a parent of an outdoorsy child that's mostly stuck indoors means lots o...
Every year we are so happy to see Ramadan come in, and then sad to see Ramadan go! This month passes so quickly, and we always wish we had done mor...
Sometimes it feels like the good you bring to the world is just a small flame surrounded by evil winds threatening to snuff it out. But our religi...
Reading stories written by kids is always a lot of fun! This past October, we received over 1000 entries for our Islamic Heritage Month story compe...
It’s hard to believe that the sacred month of Ramadan is just around the corner! One of Ruqaya’s Bookshelf’s five titles that are centred around th...
With Ramadan 2025 a little over two weeks away, some of us may be thinking about the approaching month with trepidation. There’s so much to think a...
All around the world, Ramadan has come to be known as a month of charity. Ramadan charity is the best-known charity. Ramadan donation helps us reme...
Some months carry more weight than others. And Muharram 2025 is one of them. It’s the first month of the Islamic calendar, but more importantly, it...
Every year around this time, our feeds light up with powerful moments—pilgrims circling the Kaaba, standing on the sunlit plains of Arafah, and rai...
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