|  | |  | 10 Ways to Build Bridges of Trust with Your Loved One By Taha Ghayyur Are you a newly-wed couple and wondering how do I earn by loved one’s trust? Or have you been married for a while now and lately feel your spouse has been getting paranoid and questioning everything you do? Building, earning, and keeping trust, which is known as Amana in Arabic, is a daunting task that requires a life-long effort. Building trust is like building a bridge. It requires multiple skills and steps: intention, determination, strategy, architecture, engineering, and gathering supplies. It involves effort and attention, at times risks, and needs constant care and maintenance. |
| | | Parenting Tip Trust lies at the heart of every good relationship - between spouses, between parents and children, between family members, and friends. Tawakkul or trust in Allah is essential to our spiritual health as well. |
| |  | Building Trust the Prophetic Way By Miriam Mohamed Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, exemplified virtue and noble conduct from a young age, abstaining from prevalent immoral practices such as idolatry, intoxication, oppression, and dishonesty. His impeccable honesty and fair arbitration earned him the title Al-Saddiq Al-Amin, "the truthful and trustworthy," recognized even before receiving revelation. This integrity extended beyond personal interactions to encompass his roles in business and governance, setting a standard of ethical leadership that remains unparalleled in history. |
| | | Inspiration “Trust is built and maintained by many small actions over time.” Lolly Daskal, global leadership coach |
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|  | Nurturing the Father-Son Bond: An Interview with an Outstanding Single Dad By Wendy Díaz In today's world, with busy schedules and overworked parents, it is rare to see a father involved in his child's life, especially as a single dad. To celebrate this beautiful relationship, writer Wendy Díaz interviewed Orlando Rosario, a brother she has seen consistently over the years at multiple events and venues always accompanied by his son Ali. She was looking for keys to their father-son relationship, but she learned valuable lessons beyond parenting advice. Orlando’s life story, even before the birth of his son, is an invaluable lesson in tawakkul or trust in Allah. No matter where we are from or where Islam finds us, we are all capable of being good Muslims and outstanding parents. Orlando and Ali's story is inspiring for us all. |
| | | Dua for Our Children “My Lord, enable me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents and to work righteousness of which You will approve and make righteous for me my offspring. Indeed, I have repented to You, and indeed, I am of the Muslims.” (Surah Al-Ahqaf, 46:15) |
| |  | How To Rebuild Trust with Family or Friends When the Relationship Is Strained By Sumayya Khan Haven't spoken to your friend in a long time? Had a bad fallout with a family member recently? Perhaps the standoff between you and the other person compels you to not patch things up with them again for a long time or even forever. Be it your parents, siblings, any other family member, or even friends and colleagues, it might be easier to avoid them and not address the matter. But that would not be correct Islamically. Writer Sumayya Khan provides inspiration from the Quran and Sunnah and seven tips on how to rebuild trust with family or friends when the relationship is strained |
| | | On Building Trust 4 things you can do to build trust with your child: - Develop a caring relationship with the child.
- Be a safe base for babies to explore their world.
- Create safe spaces and offer materials to explore.
- Focus on sensitivity and responsiveness.
For more details, visit 4 things you can do to build trust with your child | UNICEF |
| |  | Book Review: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and How to Listen So Kids Will Talk By Laura El Alam While almost every parent intends to interact with their children in a way that is supportive, kind, and gentle, it is not always easy. Parenting books abound bringing new strategies and making big promises. Writer Laura El Alam (and mother of 5) has read many of them. Only a few stand out as being practical, easy to read and implement, and full of wisdom. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish is one of those books. Check out her review and find out how it can improve communication in your home because good communication is the key to building trust. |
| | | | | |  | Adam's World Video: Adam Learns about The Provider Adam starts his day doing good things for everyone expecting specific things in return butt learns the hard way that that’s not how it works. We must keep on doing good things for Allah’s sake because He is The Provider. The Arabic letter “Raa” for Al-Razzak and the English letter “P” for Provider are showcased. A beautiful nashid by Ilyas Mao called “Allah Is The Provider” also complements the lesson. (9:21) |
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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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