Monthly Archives: November 2012

Tip #21: Get them married early The societies of the West are permeated by sex: on TV, billboards, on the streets, buses, in movies, etc. A Muslim teenager facing this is in a tough position: succumb to the temptations or … Continue reading →

Tip #20: Read books on Positive Parenting These can be books written by Muslims, but even books by non-Muslims can help. However, just be ready and make sure you are able to identify what is Islamically acceptable versus what is … Continue reading →

Tip #19: Provide the right role models – What would Abu Bakr have done? Apart from being a role model yourself by trying to practice Islam, make sure you provide teens with reading material about the Prophet Muhammad (peace and … Continue reading →

Tip #18: Have “Halal Fun night” once a month “Fun is Haram” is a joke sometimes heard amongst Muslim youth, mocking the attitude of some Muslims for whom virtually anything enjoyable is automatically labeled Haram (forbidden). Islamic entertainment is a … Continue reading →