Dear Kisa, God-willing, I will be taking my family for the Arbaʿīn pilgrimage this year, but I don't know how to maximize this trip for my young children in a new environment, far away from home, surrounded by a culture and language that is foreign to them. How...
Dear Kisa, My children are in elementary and middle school, and this Muḥarram season, I am exploring how to raise Ḥusaynī children while they are surrounded by influences and challenges that continuously pull them in the opposite direction. What can I do? Sincerely,...
Dear Kisa, The days and nights of ʿazādārīi (mourning) are quickly leaving. How can I incorporate the message of Imām Ḥusayn (ʿa) in my life all year long? Sincerely, Missing the Message Dear Missing the Message, ʿAzādārī (mourning) for Imām Ḥusayn (ʿa) and the...
Dear Kisa, I’m a mom of two young children who have a tough time being at the masjid. Since there are no children’s programs for them, how can I best impart the message of Imām Ḥusayn (ʿa) to them? Signed, Struggling Mom Dear Struggling Mom, Being a mom on a...
Dear Kisa, I’m 17 years old, and I feel the only time I have any sense of spirituality is during the ten nights of Muḥarram. This year, I want things to be different. What should I do? Sincerely, Looking for More Dear Looking for More, Muḥarram is a blessed month for...
Dear Kisa, My 9 year old son at school is being significantly influenced by his friends, some things are okay but others I am completely uncomfortable with (playing a lot of video games, swearing, and barely communicating with me). Please help me out, I am not sure...
Dear Kisa, My daughter is 9 years old and has no problem with ḥijāb and fasting in the Month of Ramaḍān but she has become increasingly resistant to praying. As her parents we feel a lot of pressure and responsibility to guide her and ensure she keeps up with her...
Dear Kisa, My child is 22 months old and still breastfeeding. I know I need to wean him at the age of 2, but how do I make this transition easier for him and myself? He is so attached to me and is still nursing to sleep, I am worried about damaging his attachment...
Dear Kisa, My 7 year old daughter has a crush and I don’t know what to do about it, please help! Sincerely, An Unsure Mother Dear Unsure Mother, Our daughters are precious and we would love to keep them protected for as long as possible. As they grow and develop, they...
Dear Kisa, I am stuck on how to handle my in-laws living with us. Should I just deal with it since this life is temporary and we aren’t really fully supposed to have peace till the 12th imam comes? Or should I do something about it? I don’t want them to live...