|  | |  | Showing Love for Our Neighbors By Laura El Alam In Islam, neighbors are not just the people who live nearby – strangers whose mail we occasionally receive by accident or whose pets or children sometimes run into our yard. Our neighbors have rights on us, and Allah commands us to be kind to them. In many neighborhoods in the West, the people next door are non-Muslims, so the acts of kindness are doubly impactful; they are pleasing Allah while also demonstrating that Muslims are generous, trustworthy, responsible, and caring. |
| | | Parenting Tip Relationships matter. They are ever-present in our lives as parents and grandparents, children, siblings, sons and daughters, neighbors, and more. And the manner in which we develop, nurture, and maintain them matters, too. |
| |  | 10 Tabletop Games to Strengthen Family Bonds By Uthman Guadalupe There are many ways to strengthen your relationship with your child. Spending time together, such as eating meals, reading books, or conversing will help. One of the best ways to bond as a family is to have a daily/weekly routine. These can include weekly outings like going to the mall or scheduling a family movie or game night. Games are a great way to increase face-to-face interactions, relieve anxiety, improve attention span, and strengthen bonds. Here are some of writer Uthman Guadalupe’s favorites. |
| | | Inspiration "Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you." H. Jackson Brown, Jr., American best-selling author of Life's Little Instructions |
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|  | Nurturing Strong Sibling Relationships By Sumayya Khan Did you know that the longest-lasting blood relationship is that of your siblings? They generally outlive your parents, aunts, uncles, and even your spouse in some cases. Usually, they will spend most of your childhood and adolescence with you, witnessing your crucial stages of growth over the years physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. As adults, we should continue to maintain or rekindle a strong relationship with them, and help our own children realize the importance of regularly maintaining a good relationship with their own siblings. |
| | | Prophetic Guidance “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." (Sahih Bukhari) |
| |  | Parenting Adult Children: Keeping Calm and Strengthening Ties By Wendy Díaz If you speak to any veteran mother who has raised her children into adulthood, they will caution you with the same advice: “Parenting does not get any easier as children get older.” The fears, the guilt, and the hard work does not end for committed parents. Muslim parents have an added stressor when it comes to their adult children – keeping their feet planted and firm on the Straight Path. Writer Wendy Díaz takes a comprehensive look at the topic and provides some great tips to assist with transitions that need to take place as children grow into adulthood. |
| | | Interesting Facts Here are 8 ways your siblings can be a source of barakah or blessings for you. - Passing on knowledge is sadaqah jariyah
- Link to childhood blessings
- Reminder of your parents
- Lifelong friend
- Improved mental health
- Role model and motivation
- Intellectual growth
- Someone to assist
To check out more details on each of these blessings, read the full ProductiveMuslim.com article here. |
| |  | Super Granny to the Rescuue By Tayaabah Qazi Grandmothers are a blessing. Grammy, Meemaw, Nani/Dadi, Abuela, Bibi, or Babushka come in all shapes and forms. They babysit for working parents, help new parents, and sometimes become sole providers for their grandchildren. Often, intergenerational gaps become difficult to navigate between parents and grandmothers. However, we know that everything Granny does comes from her heart. Learn more about how grandmothers contribute in physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual ways and why those contributions should not be taken for granted. |
| | | | | |  | Adam's World: What's with the watermelons? There are a wealth of resources for children on the Adam's World App including this first of a six-part collection of nasheeds or Islamic songs. Featured in this video is Dawud Wharnsby's classic One Big Family |
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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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