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| |  | Muslim Children and Non-Muslim Friends: Dawah or Dilemma? By Wendy Díaz Muslim parents are often fearful about sending their children into public schools for a variety of reasons. One that tops the list is the dilemma of interactions with non-Muslim peers. It is quite natural to worry about “bad apples” or troubled kids and those negative influences can be found in every school setting. But what if our children were the good influences that their classmates need? Read more about author Wendy Díaz’s personal experience and about how a solid foundation at home and knowledge of the basics of our faith can provide guidance to others along the way. |
| | | Parenting Tip Throughout time, Muslims have been commanded by Allah to share the message of Islam with others. Our daily interactions can speak volumes to teach others about Islam as a way of life. Learn more about this responsibility and how we can also teach these skills to our children. |
| |  | Dawah in our Daily Interactions By Sumayya Khan Muslims have consistently been under a negative light in news and entertainment for the last 20 years. The onus has been put on ordinary Muslims to be ambassadors of Islam and it can be quite the heavy burden nowadays in North American society. There tends to be two prevailing sentiments: non-Muslims are either wary of or genuinely interested in our way of life. Nonetheless, we can give some dawah (invitation) with a few small actions every day as we go about our daily tasks at work, running errands, or visiting other public places. Read about this responsibility and how the entire family can get involved to make a difference. |
| | | Inspiration “How we behave toward and around our children has much more influence on their character than if we only tell them about how they should or should not behave.” Russell Kolts, professor of psychology and founding director of the Inland Northwest Compassionate Mind Center |
| |  | TAQWA: The Essence of Dawah By Umm Ahmed Taqwa is essentially the foundation of our faith, without which even our obligatory worship rituals would be merely mechanical. Perhaps, this is the reason why the Quran stresses so much on the attainment of taqwa and mentions it in several chapters, with reference to seeking Divine guidance and ultimately earning Allah’s pleasure. Here are some ways we can bring our children to be more aware of our Creator. - Through the names and attributes of Allah.
- Contemplating on these names and attributes.
- Counting the blessings of Allah.
- Instilling a love for Jannah in their hearts.
- Through our own actions.
Find out more about attaining taqwa and its benefits in the full article. |
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| | Hadith "Convey from me, even if it be only a single verse." (Sahih Al-Bukhari, vol. 4, p. 442, #667) |
| |  | Interfaith Dialogue: A Form of Dawah By Miriam Mohamed Interfaith efforts bring people of different religious faiths together for conversations and activity. These interactions can take an array of forms and possess a variety of goals and formats. These dialogues can unlock the power of religious traditions and provide inspiration and guidance. Since most non-Muslims have not had the opportunity to read the Holy Quran or learn about the Sunnah, life or sayings of our beloved Prophet Muhammed, peace and blessings be upon him, interfaith activities through local organizations are crucial to introducing Islam in its true form to those who have not been blessed with guidance of Islam. Read more about this important way to give dawah in the full article. |
| | | | Interesting Facts There are a number of reasons why individual Muslims need to make more efforts to give dawah. Here are some relevant statistics about American Muslims published by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding: - Roughly half of Americans do not know a (real) Muslim.
- 90% of U.S. media coverage about Muslims is negative. In the New York Times, Islam is conveyed more negatively than cancer and cocaine.
- Muslims are the most ethnically diverse faith group with:
- 28% Black or African American
- 19% White
- 23% Asian/Chinese/Japanese
- 14% Arab
- 8% Hispanic
- 2% Native American
- 5% Other
- Muslim woman surpass men in post high school education, 73% to 57% respectively.
- Muslims report the highest amount of discrimination based on their faith, with 62% reporting that they experienced discrimination in the past year (compared with 43% for Jews, 36% for White Evangelicals, 28% for Catholics, 27% Protestants)
- 42% of Muslim parents report that their child(ren) experienced bullying in the last year; one in four instances involved a teacher.
To read the full report, visit here. |
| | Online Resources Your Neighbors Have Rights over You - This is an inspiring article about the importance of treating our neighbors according to Islamic guidance. A Muslim, a Jew, and a Christian Walk into a Concert Hall - This article celebrates the work of three incredible musicians - Dawud Wharnsby, Billy Jonas, David LaMotte Braided Prayer - This video is about the Abraham Jam group and how they have collaborated to inspire everyone they reach. (17:48) Taqwah through Anti-Bias Education - This article by Margari Hill, co-founder of the MuslimARC (Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative), raises attention to the instances of racial bias in the Muslim community and what we all can do to change it. |
| |  | Adam’s World Video: Let’s Talk about Racism: Fishing Buddies Adam’s father has just returned from a fishing trip with his friend Mr. Makwa, a member of the Anishinabek Nation. The two talked about the history of oppression against the First Peoples in Canada and the impact of the practice of destroying their cultural heritage by placing Indigenous children in residential boarding schools. (4:11) |
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| | NEW Adam’s World Online Courses Set the Stage for Summer Learning and Fun! Sound Vision has crafted amazing opportunities for your child to be engaged in learning about Islam and having fun while doing so. Our 2022 Summer Camp offerings bring together artists and teachers who use creative methods to expand knowledge and love of Allah from the safety and convenience of your own home. Classes target children between the ages of 4-12 and start as early as June 4 so don’t delay! Learn more and register online at https://academy.adamsworld.org/. |
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NEW Classes at your Fingertips! While our Education Production Team is working on preparing future classes, there are a number of pre-recorded sessions to fill the gap. 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. Check out these offerings: |
|  | In this course, students will learn to be in awe of Allah's creation and by extension, learn more about the awesome Creator Himself! Srs. Inas and Amira have teamed up to bring you seven classes that focus on animals mentioned in the Quran. In each session, there will be details about an amazing creature, lessons in Arabic vocabulary, a focus on a beautiful name of Allah, supplemental worksheets, and an art project. Our hosts will use the same methods that students already love - songs, stories, mind maps, and more! For more details or to register online, visit Adam's World Academy. |
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|  | In this course, students will get a glimpse and learn to appreciate the incredible diversity of the Muslim ummah. Sr. Huda will be taking students on a journey around the globe to visit six different Muslim countries. She will be focusing on the geography, clothing and food from the region, local customs, and famous landmarks. Included in each journey will also be a cooking demonstration of one of the country's favorite dishes. What a perfectly delicious way for families to learn about Muslims around the world! For more details or to register online, visit Adam's World Academy. |
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For more details or to register online, visit Adam's World Academy. |
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Our Sound Vision team is in need of assistance on many fronts! When we combine our skills and creative energy there is an amazing amount of work we can accomplish! We have lots of projects in the works and specifically need help with: - Writing articles for our parenting newsletter
- Boosting our presence on social media
- Expanding outreach efforts to attract new students for our online classes
- Reviewing scripts for new Adam’s World videos
- And more!
If you are interested in joining the effort, send your resume and a brief cover letter that identifies your interests and availability to: zahirah@soundvision.com |
| |  | 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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