by Hina Khan-Mukhtar | Apr 8, 2020 | Parenting
My eldest son Shaan was riding the bus home from high school when a heated debate erupted in the seat in front of him. A believer — incidentally, not a Muslim — and an atheist were going at it, arguing about the existence of God. The atheist challenged the believer,...
by Hina Khan-Mukhtar | Apr 8, 2020 | Parenting
Living in beautiful Northern California, our family is blessed with many house guests throughout the months of the year, alhamdulillah (praise be to God). I remember one year when we had every weekend from January to March solidly booked with out-of-town visitors, and...
by Hina Khan-Mukhtar | Apr 8, 2020 | Parenting
Teaching our children and teenagers to perform obligatory prayers, and enforcing it, is a delicate and often stressful matter for families. What is the prophetic guidance on the matter? When and how is it best done? Parenting expert Hina Khan-Mukhtar sheds...
by Hina Khan-Mukhtar | Apr 8, 2020 | Parenting
“Isn’t it great?” I asked excitedly when one of my girlfriends pulled Magid Fasts for Ramadan from my bookshelf and flipped through its pages. “Hmm…” she mused noncommittally. “What do you mean?” I asked incredulously. “Don’t you think it’s great to find a children’s...
by Hina Khan-Mukhtar | Apr 8, 2020 | Parenting
As one of three managers of a homeschooling co-op in Northern California, I have the privilege of working with children who range from infant age all the way up to eighth grade. It is such an honor to be trusted by 35+ families in having any kind of input in the...
