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| |  | Volunteering: Benefits of Service for the Entire Family By Zahirah Lynn Eppard We have many opportunities for service in front of us everyday. They are present in our dealings with family in our homes and with strangers outside of it. It is our duty to attend to them and to help our children of all ages embrace them as well. In addition to the rewards we are promised through adherence to our faith and Islamic guidance, there are well-researched benefits of community service, too, including: - Teaching new skills
- Increasing self-efficacy and self-esteem
- Expanding our ability to empathize and be grateful
- Strengthening connections to the larger community
- Improving overall health and happiness
Read more about the benefits of serving your family and community here. |
| | | Parenting Tip Being mindful of the needs of others is a way of life. It starts with conscious thoughts that become actions and then eventually habits. Children learn these ways from their parents. Be sure you are providing a good example yourself. |
| |  | Inspiring a Giving Attitude By Umm Ahmed As parents, nurturing a giving attitude in the hearts of our children is worthy of our time and attention. It is a matter of making a conscious effort to explore opportunities to help contribute towards the well-being of our family and community. And to have our children both witness and participate in these activities. Here are six ways parents can help inspire generosity in our future generations. - Normalize the act of giving.
- Model kindness.
- Create opportunities for giving.
- Make it a family activity.
- Keep your intentions clear.
- Be patient.
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| | | Inspiration “Volunteering is an act of heroism on a grand scale. And it matters profoundly. It does more than help people beat the odds; it changes the odds.” – President William J. Clinton “Every person can make a difference, and every person should try.” – John F. Kennedy |
| |  | Taking Action to Protect the Environment By Fatimah Zahra Khan & Zahirah Lynn Eppard We are seeing with our eyes that global warming is leading to high levels of hotter temperatures which in turn lead to flooding, increased numbers and severity of storms, droughts and the increased destruction caused by the spread of wildfires. Allah has charged us to protect the world we live in and as a vicegerent or steward we must take this matter to heart. Learn more about the way that one Canadian group - EnviroMuslims - has taken the lead and how you can take action, too. |
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| Abdullah ibn Amr reported that Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Those who are merciful will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One in the heavens will have mercy upon you.” (Tirmidhi) |
| |  | Caregiving: An Act of Worship Often Overlooked By Wendy Díaz There are countless examples in both the Quran and the Sunnah that demonstrate that caring for any living being is regarded as an act of worship. Every single person is a potential caregiver and must fulfill the role at one point or another. Embrace these opportunities. To find out more, read the full article. |
| | | Parenting Stats - Volunteers are worth on average $28.54 an hour according to an Independent Sector Study.
- Volunteerism improves health by strengthening the body, improving mood, and lessening stress in participants.
- According to a study performed by The Corporation for National & Community Service, 1 out of 4 Americans volunteer and 2 out of 3 Americans help their neighbors.
- Individuals between the ages of 35 and 54 are the most likely to volunteer their time according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Volunteers, on average, spend 50 hours per year donating their time to the greater good.
- Over 71% of volunteers work with only one organization each year.
- There are more than 1.8 million active nonprofits in the United States alone.
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women currently volunteer more than men (by about 6% more).
- Food preparation and distribution was the most reported volunteer activity.
- A study conducted by Sterling Volunteers found that 66% of volunteers give their time to improve their community and 83% do so to contribute to a cause they care about.
- According to LinkedIn, response to the COVID-19 pandemic added more than 110,000 volunteer activities per month, double the rate of 2017.
Stats are provided by VolunteerHub.com. |
| |  | 5 Things You Can Do For Afghan Evacuees By Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen Afghan evacuees have arrived in the United States under Operation Task Force Eagle since early August 2021. They are understandably nervous and afraid after experiencing the trauma of leaving their country in such a hurried manner. Humanitarian relief efforts are taking place all over the country. Read more to find out how you can assist in this process. |
| | | Online Resources Justice for All - This is Sound Vision’s advocacy arm with projects to address injustices and oppression all over the world. Volunteer activities can include assistance with research and advocacy work. Islamic Relief USA - The vision of this international relief organization is to work together for a world free of poverty. There are ways to help with these and local community service projects, too. Helping Hand for Relief and Development - This organization participates in global projects which are the sites of natural disasters and any form of human suffering. Local work may include administrative assistance, fundraising or donation drives. Penny Appeal USA - The organization has been responding to emergencies and tackling the root causes of poverty to make positive change in the lives of everyday Americans. There are many ways to help. Volunteer Match - You can learn more about a wide variety of opportunities (organized by skill and location) to volunteer in your community by visiting this website. |
| |  | Adam’s World Video: Adam’s Day of Secret Charity Adam’s learns about the hadith of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, that one of the people who will receive Allah’s shade and mercy on the Day of Judgement is “a man who gives in charity and hides it such that his left hand doesn’t know what his right hand gives.” Then he is on a mission to help Mom, Dad and little sister Aneesah around the house. Ilyas Mao’s nasheed called Secret Charity reinforces the impact of charity in our communities. Arabic alphabet “thaa” for thawaab and English letter “R” for reward are also featured. (8:09) |
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| | Adam’s World Club classes target children ages 4-7. Creative hosts engage students with games, stories, songs, art and movement activities, cooking demonstrations and more! Live online classes take place Monday-Thursday from 4-4:30pm EDT. Colors of Islam Club classes target children ages 8-12. Host teachers provide instruction on Islamic basics and challenge students to apply these lessons to everyday life. Live online classes take place every Saturday from 12-1:30pm EDT. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details |
|  | Help us develop top-notch children’s programming Sound Vision has launched a GivingTuesday Facebook fundraising campaign and we need your support. Your donation helps us create engaging online classes that inspire children to love Allah, learn more about Islam, and feel proud to be a Muslim! Support for these projects is a WIN for our students, a WIN for their families, a WIN for our community, and a WIN for the giver in the form of sadaqah jariyah - a continuous charity - until the Day of Judgement! Donate today. Every little bit helps. |
| |  | | 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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