|  | |  | Beautifying Ourselves with Faith By Wendy Díaz They say, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” and there is no better beholder than the All-Seeing, Allah, glorified and exalted, Himself. When it comes to our inner and outward beauty, the One we must be most worried most about impressing is our Creator. Allah is Al-Jameel, the Most Beautiful, and has beautified Creation. By acknowledging the beauty around and within ourselves, we honor Allah. This is a valuable lesson we can instill in our families daily. Here are five lessons from the Quran and Sunnah to help us achieve these qualities so we can beautify ourselves inside and out. |
| | | Parenting Tip It is said that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder." And there are many implications for how individuals or societies impose limits on these definitions. If we keep in mind that Allah has given us each beautiful attributes and qualities, then we can help ourselves and our children redefine beauty inside and out. |
| |  | Redefining Beauty Standards for Women By Laura El Alam The things we love and cherish in other women – warmth, kindness, wisdom, loyalty, piety, strength, generosity, humor, trustworthiness, insight, and more – are a reflection of what we truly value. But many of us are so influenced by the society around us that we tend to lose sight of what matters most – at least when it comes to ourselves. When we look in the mirror, many of us only see flaws. We get caught up in culturally-dictated beauty standards that are based on an idealized version of female attractiveness. We forget about our souls. We forget about our character. We forget what beauty really is. Writer Laura El Alam focuses on five tips to redefine beauty for yourself and focus your heart and actions on what Allah tells us are the most important. |
| | | Inspiration “It is not what you start with in the garden that matters, but the care, time and attention you give it.” Cozbi A. Cabrera from My Hair Is a Garden |
| |  | Definitions of Beauty: In the Eye of the Beholder? By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Beauty has not always been defined by the eyes of the beholder but an association between beauty and whiteness has deep roots, particularly in the U.S. When whiteness is celebrated in the popular culture – it does not have some objective, biological, evolutionary underpinning – it literally means placing value in being a white person, with the flip side being devaluing everyone who is not. Racism is an oppressive construct, an invention of man to impose and maintain control, both literally and figuratively. Find out the many ways that these pervasive messages and manners are passed on to our children and impact the way they think about themselves. |
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| | Islamic Guidance The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Verily, Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty. He loves the loftiest of affairs and disapproves of pettiness.” (Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat lil-Ṭabarani, 6906) |
| |  | Boys with Long Hair: Respecting Prophetic and Indigenous Customs By Wendy Díaz Alright, that’s it. I am going to say what is on the minds of mothers of boys with long hair: Stop telling me what I should and should not do with my child’s hair! Many mothers, myself included, are tired of unsolicited advice about their children’s appearance. It is really none of your business. Your intentions may be pure, but your approach is all wrong. Learn more about what is and what is not acceptable when it comes to Muslim men and boys with long hair. |
| | | Interesting Statistics The “beauty” industry not only impacts cultural norms, it is also BIG business. - Approximately $49.2 billion is generated by cosmetics sales in the United States each year.
- On average, Americans spend between $244 and $313 on cosmetics every month.
- The global cosmetics industry is valued at $571.10 billion.
- The cosmetics industry is growing at a rate of 3.8% each year.
- Personal care products make up 44.4%, with a market volume of $253.3 billion of the cosmetics industry, representing the largest segment of the market.
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| |  | Book Review: My Hair Is a Garden By Zahirah Lynn Eppard As the mom of a handful of children with beautiful thick and curly hair Black locks, I can attest that the attention and effort put into caring for their hair is significant. As parents, when we wash and condition, detangle, cinch, braid or twist, trim, straighten, adorn, (and even more!), we are also shaping our child’s self-esteem. “Beauty” in our Western culture has not always equated our curls, afros, dreads, plaits, and coiffure in a positive manner with that definition. Many books have been written for children about this phenomenon and My Hair Is a Garden is a keeper! |
| | | | |  | Adam's World Videos: Let's Talk about Racism - Trouble at School When Angie's classmate says mean things about her hair, Adam steps in. Racism is the problem and there is dialogue in the video that can help children open up to discuss it. (4:01) |
| | | Sound Vision has BIG plans for your children this Ramadan! And Muslim Home subscribers get a discount! |
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| During the entire month of Ramadan, creative hosts will engage students with games, stories, songs, art and movement activities, cooking demonstrations, and more! Keep your children busy and inspired to learn to love Allah and to follow His guidance. Our 2024 Race4Rewards online children’s classes will target two different age groups: Adam’s World Club classes are designed for children ages 4-7. Colors of Islam Club classes are designed children ages 8-12. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details and to register online. Muslim Home subscribers can use coupon code MuslimHome15 for a 15% discount! Note that classes will fill up fast! |
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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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