Laila Khan
Ziyārah: A Journey of Bonding
The spiritually uplifting journey of visiting the Maʿṣūmīn and their families is also a very transformative experience. As mentioned in the Illustrated Ziyārah Guide to Iraq, when visiting the Ahl al-Bayt (ʿa) we feel closer to them and have an increased love for them...
Family Meetings
A family meeting? Perhaps you imagine a long, empty table, with oversized, uncomfortable blue armchairs that just don’t ever get close enough together for everyone present to earnestly hear the other. A judge’s gavel may come to mind, or fluorescent lighting...
How to Establish a Women’s Support Group for Healing from Miscarriage or Early Loss
There have been times when the unexpected happens, a precious baby doesn’t enter this world to live a long life. Whether a miscarriage or early loss, the healing process is so vital to wellbeing and recovery. If this is your experience or someone close to you,...
Laila Chooses Ḥijāb
[Pictured: A young girl, Laila, smiling, wearing a navy-blue ḥijāb] Bright eyes and a beaming smile. This is how Laila looked when she donned her navy-blue ḥijāb to school for the very first time on her ninth birthday. Surrounded by an environment that stigmatizes not...
How do I remain grateful despite the mental pressure it puts on the family as a special needs parent?
How do I remain grateful despite the mental pressure it puts on the family as a special needs parent? Kisa Family Scholar Special Needs parents have a lot on their plate. Many parents have asked questions about remaining grateful even through the mental pressure it...