Laila Khan
Coping with a Diagnosis of a Fetal Condition
Sometimes, without any fault of the parents, because of genetics or other unknown factors, a baby can be born with congenital, chromosomal or other types of disabilities and special needs. This can cause parents an overwhelming amount of worry and fear about the...
Constantly Fighting!
Dear Kisa, I have a very strained relationship with my mother, we do not get along, it feels like she never understands my perspective, it truly would be easier if I didn't speak to her at all, as every conversation we have turns into a fight. I love her, but I...
Advice for Mothers and Children
May 14th. The holiday of roses, jewelry, and Hallmark cards, or otherwise known as Mother’s Day. A day that for many truly is a celebration of the mothers in their life, biological or otherwise, and for others, a very difficult time due to strained relationships and...
How to Talk to your Daughter about Periods
This booklet hopes to serve as a guide through the process of talking to your daughter about the upcoming changes in her body. In order to create a holistic approach to how we address the big changes in our children’s lives, we have divided the booklet into 4...
Shawwāl: The Forgotten Month
The month of Shawwāl is often overlooked as it is preceded by a month that is filled with spirituality, community, and a constant physical reminder of battling with our inner selves. As the month of Ramaḍān comes to an end it can sometimes be very easy to fall...
Observing the Male Ḥijāb in a Hypersexualized World
Practicing the male ḥijāb is becoming increasingly difficult in a hypersexualized world. As much as a man wants to observe the male ḥijāb, the world tries to lead him away to values that are diametrically opposed to the value and spirit of the ḥijāb. This article,...
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,...
Developing a Personal Connection with Imām Mahdī (ʿaj)
In the first part of our series on Inculcating Love and Followership During the Occultation of the 12th Imām (ʿaj), we described the fundamental building blocks of including Imām Mahdī (ʿaj) in our lives. We talked about: The two levels of understanding Imām Mahdī...
Six Ways to Build a Relationship with Imām Mahdī (ʿaj) at Home
This is the first of three articles on a mini series entitled ‘Inculcating Love and Followership During the Occultation of the 12th Imām (ʿaj). We hope to explore our duty to Imām Mahdī (ʿaj) from three perspectives: Building a relationship with the Imām...