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| |  | Following the Sunnah in Our Respect for Nature By Melissa Barreto Reviving the Sunnah or ways of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in caring for and interacting with Allah’s creation, can not only help us be better stewards of this planet we call home but also come closer to the guidance that Allah, the Most High, has given us. At a time when more and more natural places are depleted and destroyed for industry, habitats are polluted by everyday living, and entire animals species are lost to violence, there is no time to waste! Here are three nature-based Sunnahs the whole family can start living by and enjoy. |
| | | Parenting Tip Muslim parents can come across a ton of advice on how to raise a family. But there is no better way than following Islamic guidance and no better example than the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Work to emulate his Sunnah. |
| |  | Parenting Like the Prophet By Umm Ahmed Parenting is undoubtedly a huge responsibility, especially in these challenging times. While there is a plethora of parenting resources available online and in bookstores, nothing comes close to the practical guidance by way of the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Here are six practical parenting steps to nurture our future generations. - Be steadfast in your worship.
- Strengthen them physically.
- Pray for them.
- Display the best of character.
- Fulfill your rightful duty toward them.
- Express your love for them.
Find out more details to help incorporate these qualities into your daily lives. |
| | | Inspiration “We most commonly assume that tarbiyah (the Islamic way of upbringing) has more to do with spiritual and behavioral development, however, these two aspects account for just a part of it. There is surely more to complete the package. Not only did the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, emphasize the importance of nurturing good character but also exemplified the development of skills, intellect, devotion or worship, and creed or beliefs.” Umm Ahmed, Parenting Like the Prophet |
| |  | 10 Sunnah Practices that Health Experts Have Also Deemed Beneficial By Wendy Díaz Since the 7th century, adherents to Islam have been following the example and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. He not only provided spiritual guidance, but also a living manual on how to effectively complete the most mundane of tasks from brushing one’s teeth to eating and drinking. While Muslims have always recognized the rewards of following the Prophet’s Sunnah or way of life, modern health experts have only recently recognized the benefits of many of these practices. Here are ten examples that caught the eye of writer Wendy Díaz. |
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| | Islamic Guidance "Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah, you have an excellent example for whoever has hope in Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah often." (Surah al-Ahzaab, 33:21) |
| |  | Stacking Habits to Increase Worship By Laura El Alam In his best-selling book Atomic Habits, author and speaker James Clear offers strategies to make small changes that lead to remarkable results. One of Clear’s tips that writer Laura El Alam has found extremely useful is habit stacking. He suggests that “one of the best ways to build a new habit is to identify a current habit you already do each day and then stack your new behavior on top.” Check out some helpful suggestions about using stacking to exponentially multiply your acts of worship. |
| | | Simple Sunnahs for Little Ones There is a tremendous amount of Islamic guidance directed toward everyday activities found in the practices of our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. The article below provides more than twenty simple Sunnahs that even our youngest children can put into practice. They are grouped into five major areas: - Honoring one’s parents.
- Using etiquettes when eating and drinking.
- Adopting good behavior.
- Observing bedtime routines.
- Showing respect for neighbors and friends.
Check out the full article here for more details. |
| |  | Book Review: In the Prophet's Garden By Melissa Barreto Along with the Quran, the Prophet Muhammad’s Sunnah or way of life is a primary source for understanding our religion and practicing our faith. But when it comes to teaching our children those lessons, reading directly from collections like Sahih Bukhari or Muslim can feel daunting, especially for the average Muslim who may not have studied hadith before. In the Prophet’s Garden, compiled by Fatima M. D’Oyen and Abdelkader Chachi, is a collection of hadith published for use with children, aged 10 and above. In this review, writer Melissa Barreto has a number of important insights about using it with your family. |
| | | | |  | Adam's World Videos: Stewards of the Earth Aneesah works to help big brother Adam notice how much energy he is wasting throughout the day. It dawns on him that Allah has appointed us as stewards of the Earth and with that comes responsibility. The Arabic letter "khaa" for khalifah and the English letter "S" for steward are featured. A nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby called Stewards of the Earth is a nice addition. (8:48) |
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| |  | |  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. |
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