Laila Khan
Educating a Muslim Child in the Western World
School /sko͞ol/ Noun : an institution now commonly understood to provide a space for learning and development. Thankfully, in the Western world we are inundated with an extensive list of schooling options that can allow us the freedom to choose what is best for...
How do I Handle Negative Influences from My Kids School?
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...
Strengthening Shīʿah Muslim Communities in Preparation for the Arrival of Imām Muḥammad al-Mahdī (ʿaj)
In previous blogs, we have discussed the preparations we can make at the individual and family level for the arrival of Imām Muḥammad al-Mahdī (ʿaj). However, it is vital for Shīʿah Muslims to recognize the significance of unity within their communities. A...
My 9 year old Daughter Struggles with Prayer
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...
A Momma’s Guide to Self-Care when Weaning from Breastfeeding
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...
Weaning a Toddler
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...
Embracing Special Needs in our Masjids/Islamic Centers
Our Communities are diverse in more ways than one. We have cultural diversity, language diversity, social-economic diversity, and neuro and physical diversity. Some of these differences are apparent and some are not. As Muslims our role is to be ambassadors of...
My Daughter’s Crush
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...
Feeling Stuck with My In-Laws
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...
The Key Tool in Navigating Family Relationships
The age old battle between mother in laws and daughter in laws is a classic. Eastern and Western movies and TV shows alike feature this trope often, an endless battle between a man’s two most important women - his mother and his wife. Some cultures place varying...