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| |  | Is There Life After Divorce? By Wendy Díaz The sister’s only session at the annual ICNA-MAS convention in Baltimore, Maryland, always draws a huge crowd, and it was no exception this year when it tackled “Is There Life after Divorce?” There was a panel of four speakers, three of whom were divorced Muslim women. Author Wendy Díaz interviewed two of them - convert Jacquelyn Crutchley and subject matter expert Dr. Suzy Ismail - to talk about divorce and its many repercussions. Gain insights by reading the entire interview. |
| | | Parenting Tip Marriage has a stabilizing force for individuals, families, and communities. There is much Islamic guidance to be found to support marriage and also to address conflict when the relationship breaks down, particularly when it ends in divorce. |
| |  | The Impact of Divorce on Children By Miriam Mohamed A divorce is a life event with a high level of stress for the entire family that can have a significant negative impact on children. The biggest obstacle that makes it difficult for a child to successfully deal with changes in the family is conflicting relationships between parents. Children differ from one another in their reactions to divorce, but there are some reactions that are common. These include depressive symptoms, anxiety, anger, and lower self-esteem, which then impact aspects of their life psychologically, behaviorally, academically, and socially. Learn more about these reactions and how to help children cope in the full article. |
| | | Inspiration “The hardest part of having a good and pure intention is keeping it that way.” Megan Wyatt, life and relationship coach |
| |  | Divorced Women Speak about Personal Growth By Melissa Barreto Due to social and cultural stigmas, stories of personal growth after divorce in the Muslim community tend to be scarce. While divorce can have a negative impact on families, it is not always the case. For some, divorce can bring relief and stability to those who are struggling. Sometimes letting go can be exactly the thing that is needed to help a person grow and improve in their lives. Author Melissa Barreto interviewed three women on how divorce was a benefit and source of growth for them. These are the lessons they shared. |
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| | Quranic Guidance “And do not forget kindness among yourselves. Surely Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:237) |
| |  | Marriage Counseling Can Help By Miriam Mohamed While many Muslims enter a marriage with the right intention, it is a fact that no marriage is perfect and all couples experience friction. Conflict is to be expected in a relationship and the way couples handle conflict determines the strength and health of the relationship. Divorce should never be the first step when disagreements occur. Marriage counseling can help. Learn more in the full article. |
| | |  | Book Review: The Luckiest Child: Becoming a Blended Family By Wendy Díaz The Luckiest Child: Becoming a Blended Family is a necessary book for children of parents who are going through a divorce, transitioning into a stepparent/parent dynamic, or even having additional family members move in for other reasons. Welcoming a stepparent or a new relative can be frightening for any child, especially those who are still grieving their parents’ divorce. Children need time to readjust and build trust. They also require compassion, care, and love from their family for a stress-free transition. Read more about the book in the full review. |
| | | Interesting Facts Below are 10 tips from counselors to try before giving up on your marriage: - Complain without blame
- Repair conflicts skillfully
- Stay focused on the issues at hand
- Boost up physical affection
- Nurture fondness and admiration
- Spend time with your partner on a daily basis
- Communicate honestly about key issues in your relationship
- Don’t allow wounds to fester
- Develop a Hurt-Free Zone policy
- Practice forgiveness
To read more about these tips, visit here. |
| | | |  | Adam’s World Video: Goin’ Camping Adam is excited about going camping with Dad but things don’t go quite as planned! Adam and his dad spend some quality time with each other nonetheless. The Arabic letter “faa” for Fajr and the English letter “d” for dawn are highlighted. |
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| | We Have Great Options for Summer Learning Fun! Sound Vision has crafted an awesome summer learning line up that can help you turn screen time into deen time! These are top-notch offerings by our amazing host teachers that enhance understanding and love of our deen with the maximum convenience of viewing the videos at a time that works best for your family. And the lessons are actually FUN! Check out these offerings & more at https://academy.adamsworld.org/. |
| | | |  | 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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