Nurturing the Next Generation
Project of Sound Vision

Unpacking the Decline in Academic Achievement in Light of Race, Trauma, and Culture

By Candice Islaah Abd’al-Rahim

According to the latest research, most of society’s measures of overall welfare and stability show a steady decline. Families are fragile. Income growth is declining. People feel less safe and more people report feeling hopeless about their futures. These sentiments impact children, too, and have negatively impacted academic progress, particularly for African American children. Long-time educator Candice Islaah Abd’al Rahim takes a closer look at the matter.

How Tutoring Can Help Your Child Stay on Track

By Wendy Díaz

Now that schools have reopened and teachers assess the students who have been learning in a virtual environment, it is becoming more and more evident that many have fallen behind. As professionals and parents seek solutions to what is becoming a longstanding problem, one traditional approach remains as effective as ever and that is tutoring. Writer Wendy Díaz interviews educator and consultant Adrian Cox-Settles, owner and CEO of Diverse Interactive Learning, about how tutoring can help.

Should Muslims Be Critical Thinkers?

By Laura El Alam

Critical thinking requires you to use your ability to reason. Some Muslims may question whether or not engaging in critical thinking is contrary to Islamic guidance. Writer Laura El Alam examines evidence about how this narrow thinking is mistaken and gives four reasons why parents should encourage critical thinking skills in their children.

The Pros and Cons of Integrating Technology into the Classroom

By Sumayya Khan

Education is an ever-changing field as new research in neuropsychology within the realm of learning and memory is discovered and influences how we teach students. In the last 15 years, there has been an increase in the use of technology in classrooms. In some manner, we are still learning about the full effects it has on learning inside and outside of the classroom. Learn more about the benefits and disadvantages.

Book Review: Raising Critical Thinkers

By Melissa Barreto

Writer Melissa Barreto, an avid homeschooler and mother of four children, has been impressed with the works of Julie Bogart, author and creator of the award-winning Brave Writer program. In her latest book, Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age, Bogart walks parents through a variety of strategies and activities to build critical thinking skills in children from ages five to 18. Learn more about this resource and about how to raise your own critical thinkers in Melissa’s book review.

Online Resources

The Impact of Generational Trauma on Muslim Children - There is much evidence that trauma abounds within the Muslim community and there is much to learn from this article.

Dealing with Teen Challenges - This article contains a number of tips to help Muslim parents meet teen challenges with their best possible selves.

A Parent’s Guide to Surviving the Teen Years - This article includes some comprehensive advice and resources for parents of teens. It is also part of a larger online resource - that includes resources for kids, teens, and educators - developed by Nemours Children’s Health, one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the U.S.

Picture Books: Identity + Building A Sense of Self - This is a great read and resource filled with 30 book recommendations that include Muslim main characters.

CRT Hysteria: A Cyclical Dispute - This article takes a comprehensive look at a controversial topic - Critical Race Theory.

Adam’s World Video: Bad Dreams Be Gone!

Have you ever had bad dreams? Adam does, too. In this newly released video, Dad teaches him how to safeguard against them and Mama sings a catchy tune as a reminder to make duaa before going to bed. The Arabic letter “dahl” and English letter “d” are featured for the word duaa. A beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharsnby - Remember Allah - reinforces the lesson. (7:23)

Sound Vision's work to provide Muslim parents and children with inspiring Islamic content is a true passion project. For more than 30 years, we have created children's programming and that work has helped raise generations of Muslims on lessons about Islam from Adam's World videos. Many of those children are now parents themselves and are turning once again to Sound Vision to bring dynamic Islamic content into their homes and to the next generation. 

We are joining non-profits across the globe to ask for your support and financial assistance on Giving Tuesday!

Here are just some of our accomplishments:

We have hosted more than 500 online classes for children ages 3-12 across the globe! Parents love the engaging content and amazing role models. Children are learning while having FUN! 

We have added new episodes to our library of Adam’s World videos, bringing more antics (and lessons) from Adam and his little sister Aneesah to our mobile app and making the content accessible 24/7! 

We have published our Muslim Home online newsletter to bring weekly insights and information to assist parents with everyday challenges from an Islamic perspective!

And we need your help to continue this important work!

Your financial assistance will be a great help for these projects. But it will also help you earn sadaqah jariyah – a continuous charity – for every lesson that helps a child learn more about our deen. That is an investment return that is unmatched in this world!

You can make a donation by visiting Sound Vision's website at https://give.soundvision.com/

Thank you in advance for your support. Every little bit counts!

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.