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| |  | Unveiling the Beauty of Hijab By Wendy Díaz The wearing of a hijab or headscarf has always been empowering for writer Wendy Díaz. Since her conversion to Islam she has even lectured on the topic. Now as a parent of two girls, she emphasizes the importance of having the conversation about hijab at home. In a world with so many negative views about Islam and Muslim women, it is our responsibility to respond with confidence and impart this sentiment in our children. Read more for insights and tips. |
| | | Parenting Tip We are plagued with narrow definitions of beauty in our culture and it is hard not to internalize stereotypes and insecurities related to them. Muslim parents must be aware of how these destructive patterns and practices impact our children and are contrary to our faith. |
| |  | The Quest to Find My Own Beauty Like many women, the author of this article has battled over the years with a poor self-image. Many of us fall prey to social media with its constant bombardment of staged and filtered photos. In magazines we see models who are airbrushed and photoshopped to impossible perfection. We are continually deceived by all kinds of enhancements and alterations to skin, hair, and bodies that make women seem to defy age, gravity, and natural physical changes. All of these phenomena have conspired to make normal, everyday, un-enhanced women feel inadequate. Read more to find out how we can believe we ARE beautiful, just as Allah made us, regardless of what society says. |
| | | Inspiration “Be who you are. It's easy to feel like you have to blend in, but it takes courage to live your life with conviction and embrace the person that you are.” Halima Aden, supermodel and UNICEF ambassador |
| |  | Defying False Perceptions of Beauty By Umm Ahmed It comes as no surprise that Allah chose His beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to possess the best of both outward and innate beauty. He is then the best candidate to carry the task of teaching people about beauty and reviving their awareness of it. Here are eight characteristics that can help redefine beauty in its true entirety and meaning. |
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| | Duaa “O Allah, You have beautified my features, so beautify my character as well.” |
| |  | Definitions of Beauty: In the Eye of the Beholder? By Zahirah Lynn Eppard An association between beauty and whiteness has deep roots, particularly in the U.S. When whiteness is celebrated in the popular culture – it does not have some objective, biological, evolutionary underpinning – it literally means placing value in being a white person and devaluing everyone who is not. Racism is an oppressive construct, an invention of man to impose and maintain control, both literally and figuratively. Find out the many ways that these pervasive messages and manners are passed on to our children and impact the way they think about themselves. |
| | |  | Book Review: What It's Like Under My Hijab By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Just about every Muslim girl or woman who has worn a hijab or head scarf, has encountered someone who either curiosly or condescendingly asks “what is underneath”? Author Hena Khan has a beautiful response in her book Under My Hijab. The rhythmic prose is chock full of references to what our young narrator refers to as “wonderful girls and smart women.” With familial and friend connections, they range in age and come from all walks of life, sporting their beautiful headscarves in a wide variety of ways. Find out more about their choices and about what’s underneath in this review. |
| | | Motivational Tips Whether it’s pop songs dripping with sexual lingo, teen-oriented sitcoms dropping sexual references, or distressing instances of lewd pictures and activities celebrated on social media, the acceptance for immodesty is a cultural trend parents of all backgrounds in the U.S. and abroad have expressed alarm about. Here are 11 steps you can take to help build modesty in your children: - Start with yourself - the parent.
- Drop modesty double standards.
- Monitor media consumption.
- Turn away from those things you can’t avoid.
- Remember that Allah is always watching and we are accountable.
- Ask “What would Mohammad do?”
- Have “the talk” Islamically.
- Find and keep good role models.
- Give your children dress guidelines and then set them free.
- Find halal, same gender fun.
- Make duaa.
Read the full article for more details. |
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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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