You’ve given your body up to your child from the day they were born and now you face the task of weaning them from using your body as a source of comfort. This can be both daunting and emotionally draining (for both you and your toddler!) as you go through this...
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7 Tips to Improve Your Relationship With The Qurʾān
There is no doubt that the Qurʾān holds great importance for Muslims. Its teaching serves as a guideline to Muslims on how to live their lives. In all aspects of life, including personal relationships and social justice, the Qurʾān provides guidance and direction....
Sleep or Worship?
Dear Kisa I am a stay at home mom and my children wake up (at what feels like) the crack of dawn. Now that the nights of Laylat al-Qadr are here, should I sleep all night or sleep early, what should I prioritize? Or should I make my children stay up with me and at...
Do I Go To the Masjid with a Rowdy Child?!
Dear Kisa, I want to go to the masjid for the nights of Laylatul Qadr and be able to do my aʿmāl in the congregation but my child, especially late at night, can be very disruptive and possibly a bother to the others who are trying to also complete their aʿmāl,...
The Journey of Spouse Selection
“Matchmaking”. The term evokes thoughts of awkward conversation, shifty feet, and stolen glances, begging the question, why did you think it was a good idea to meet complete strangers? Let us rewind, back to the moment when you decided, “I want to get married”....
Reflections & Lessons: Pregnancy & Childbirth
Finding out you are pregnant is both an exciting and overwhelming feeling. I remember when I first found out, I was so excited and literally did not wait more than a minute to tell my husband. After the initial excitement settles, the reality sets in that you are soon...