Muslims often experience culture shock when they visit a different community for the first time to discover that their understanding of ikhtilat (free mixing) is not universal. The level of interaction between genders differs from culture to culture, and what is considered socially acceptable in Malaysia or Türkiye would be considered unacceptable in Saudi Arabia…
We previously covered the virtues of Surah al-Fatiha. In this brief article, which is extracted from our Tafsir Intensive program, we will summarize the core themes of Surah al-Fatiha. Join our ongoing Tafsir program to learn more. Translation of Surah al-Fatiha Amen. Thematic Tafsir of Surah al-Fatiha The opening chapter of the Qur’an is the…
Gender Roles in the Home Men and women have different roles in the family in Islam. This is often discussed in light of the roles of the husband and wife, but it applies to parenting as well. Although the bulk of parenting falls on mothers, which is why they have a higher status, men still…
There is much debate in modernity regarding gender, gender roles, and gender excellence. The question “what separates a boy from a man” is asked a lot and the answers vary depending on worldview. In recent times, there has been a push towards portraying true manliness as rough, vulgar, harsh, and arrogant. These traits, which directly…
The Islamic Art of Sabr One of the most critical skills parents can teach their children is how to handle life’s tests. Unfortunately, in our communities today, we often make the mistake of over-parenting, hindering their ability to develop toughness, resilience and face real-world challenges. This chapter focuses on resiliency, a key dimension of sabr,…