|  | |  | Making Gratitude the Foundation for Your Parenting By Melissa Barreto Each and every one of our children were created just for us and we were created just for them. Our unique families, our parenting journeys, who we have become as a mother or father, has all been meticulously and lovingly designed by the All Wise and Most Merciful. We didn’t pick our children, Allah did. And for that, we must be eternally grateful. Learn more about making gratitude a foundation for your parenting. It’s a game changer! |
| | | Parenting Tip Attention is focused on gratitude this time of year. But for Muslims, every day there is an opportunity to express gratitude. It is up to parents to focus attention and model this behavior for our children in our words and deeds. |
| |  | The Importance of Being Grateful in Islam By Uthman Guadalupe Expressing gratitude, to God or others, plays a significant role in Islam and helps us create a more positive attitude toward life. Despite the negative things that are happening in the world, whether globally or in our daily lives, taking a moment to appreciate the positive things can uplift our spirits and strengthen our faith. Gratitude is not only a form of worship but is also a way to spread kindness. This article includes a duas that can help you add regular acts of thankfulness into your daily life. |
| | | Inspiration “One of the purposes of us being here, one of the Divine purposes of our existence, is to thank Allah.” – Dr. Yasir Qadi, resident Scholar of the Memphis Islamic Center, a professor at Rhodes College in the Department of Religious Studies, and Dean of Academic Affairs at Al Maghrib Institute Khutbah: Giving Thanks and Being Grateful to Allah |
| |  | What You Might Not Know about Thanksgiving By Zahirah Lynn Eppard While the notion of a day to symbolize thanks may sound beneficial, it is important to educate ourselves about the facts relating to the “first Thanksgiving feast.” There is a chilling history that is often overlooked in the U.S. We must examine the details from an alternative perspective and acknowledge that the making of our country came at great expense to the Native people who lived here. And there are continuing implications of these atrocities to this day. Knowledge is the leader of action. Take the opportunity to increase yours by reading further. |
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| | Quranic Guidance “… If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more. But if you are ungrateful, surely My punishment is severe.” (Surah Ibrahim, 14:7) |
| |  | Instilling an Attitude of Gratitude in the Hearts of Our Children By Zahirah Lynn Eppard As parents, our own attitude toward gratitude is significantly important to the way our children also think about and practice this value. Every bit of energy you can put into this task is worthy of the effort. Here are 7 practical ways to instill an attitude of gratitude in the hearts of your children. - Reflect on your own behavior.
- Encourage your child to say “thank you” on a regular basis.
- See the beauty and wonder in simple things.
- Make time to reflect as a family.
- Perform acts of kindness.
- Look for the good in everything.
- Create a family gratitude project.
Read about the details in the full article. |
| | | Interesting Facts The following benefits of gratitude have been documented scientifically: - Gratitude helps improve sleep.
- Gratitude motivates you to exercise.
- Gratitude helps strengthen the immune system.
- Gratitude improves pain tolerance.
- Gratitude makes you more optimistic.
- Gratitude boosts self-confidence.
- Gratitude improves patience.
Read about even more ways that gratitude benefits us in the full article: 35 Scientific Benefits of Gratitude: Mental Health Research Findings in 202 |
| |  | Book Review: Hidden Blessings Sheds Light on Tests and Trials By Umm Ahmed Collected from the writings of Hakim ul Ummah, Maulana Muhammad Ashraf Ali Thanwi, and other great scholars, Hidden Blessings is a sure win to a troubled soul's heart. The pearls of wisdom provoke positive thinking and inspire the reader to reflect on gratitude from a deeper level in order to gain wisdom from instances of difficulties, calamities, trials, and tribulations. |
| | | | |  | Adam's World Videos: Adam's Attitude of Gratitude Adam takes seriously his “Muslim job” of thanking Allah’s creation. Giving thanks to a bus driver, a good friend, or even parents is another way of showing gratitude to Allah for His blessings. The Arabic letter “Sheen” for Shukr and the English letter “G” for Gratitude are featured. There is also a beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby called Daily Prayer that nicely complements the lesson. (8:53) |
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| | | | |  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 35 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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