by Kisa | Jul 28, 2026 | Dear Kisa
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...
by Kisa | Jul 28, 2026 | Dear Kisa
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,...
by Dr. Nazneen Hyder Askari - Licensed Professional Counselor, PHD Curriculum and Instruction | Feb 24, 2026 | Dear Kisa, Parenting Adults, Parenting Page, Parenting Preteens, Parenting School-Age Children, Parenting Toddlers, Parenting Young Adults
What Is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)? بِسْمِ الله الرَّحمَن الرَّحِيم In an earlier post, we discussed toddlers, big emotions, developing brains, and how our calm presence helps young children feel safe and supported. That foundation is essential, but as...
by Laila Khan - AMFT | Jan 14, 2026 | Adulthood Page, Dear Kisa, Mental and Physical Wellness, Parenting Adults, Parenting Page
How is mental illness defined within the context of Islamic faith? What role does faith play in navigating mental illness? 1. Rethinking Mental Illness and Faith When mental illness is discussed, it is often questioned whether it reflects a weakness in faith....
by Laila Khan | Nov 5, 2025 | Dear Kisa, Parenting Page, Parenting Toddlers
How to Help Toddlers Regulate Big Emotions — Tips from a Family Therapist How do we help toddlers regulate their big emotions? بِسْمِ الله الرَّحمَن الرَّحِيم Prophet Muḥammad (ṣ) said: Honor your children and raise them well and you will be forgiven.” Dear Parent, ...
by Kisa | Aug 28, 2024 | Dear Kisa
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...
