Do you teach your children to love Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), and to reflect on his life, character, and being?

We all want success for our children. How do we make sure we do our best in making sure we fulfill our duties as parents and make sure our children be the best Muslims they can be?

Once the God-conscious Muslim understands the rights of parents, it then becomes more clear how important the extended family is. The rights of aunts, uncles, in-laws, and cousins who are related to the parents is an issue Islam came to bolster. In this hyper-individualistic society, we often shun those who deserve our love the most.

In a society where the individual is treated more importantly than the society, parents are often the ones who encounter the consequences of this self-centered perspective. The God-conscious Muslim understands the rights and responsibilities towards one’s parents supercedes all other responsibilities. This session will serve as a reminder of the status of parents in Islam and their significance in society.

We have become an ummah of memorization instead of an ummah of internalization. We know many phrases and know what is right in Islam but we fail to uphold and practice it.

Dr. Zara Khan describes the meaning of culture and considers the roots and values in pop culture and the implications for Muslims in the West.

Mufti Menk describes the characteristics and actions of what a happy family would be like.

Your words have a massive impact on your children. It shapes many aspects of their future to a great degree. Your actions too. In fact not just your children but everyone you interact with. Be very mindful of what you say and do.

How do we navigate adolescence as tweens approaching it, teens experiencing it, and parents raising them? Dr. Altaf Husain explores raising children compassionately and how to deal with social forces that cause our children to question and doubt.

Did you know one of the ways to get to Jannah is by being extremely good to your parents?

This presentation focuses on the Islamic response to a recently published study which suggests a correlation between how parents act on their religious beliefs and the onset of atheism in their children. A number of arguments can be made in favor of the Islamic approach to parenting, the first and most obvious one, the crucial role of parents in instilling faith in their children. The paper takes a deeper dive into how to parent within the Islamic framework, beginning with the need to nurture the fitra, natural inclination at birth toward faith, with sound knowledge and consistent practice. The objective is to show that the most relevant, practical, and effective approach is grounded in the Prophetic model which exemplifies conviction, leading by example, and the balance between discipline and compassion in a manner which builds relationships, mutual trust and faith.

Shaykh Waleed gives a talk on looking at raising children from a different perspective. Looking at the view of the children and learn from that.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani delivers a series of workshops about the joys and challenges of family life and the critical matters in family that we can leverage as a means to draw closer to God and attain God’s pleasure.

In this four-part series, Shaykh Faraz covers:

1. The purpose and potential of married & family life
2. The perfect model of a successful marriage based on Prophetic teachings
3. Keys to successful parenting
4. Insightful Prophetic teachings to overcome common challenges in married and family life

This workshop was delivered at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California.

Parents are becoming strangers to their own children especially when they become teenagers. Young people aren’t able to talk to their parents. How can we improve the relationships between parents and children in our modern society while protecting their Islam.

What is happening with our Muslim youth and their confidence? What about their identity? Are Muslim parents doing the best job? How can we protect our children and raise a righteous generation?

Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy discusses issues pertaining to the Muslim family living in the West.

Looing at our history in the West, what do we as Muslims need to do to secure the future generations and their knowledge of Islam?

Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi delivers a beautiful discourse on raising children. Outlining several pieces of advice for all parents and parents to be to take note and act upon. The talk was delivered in Bolton, UK in November 2017.

Allah commands us to be obedient and kind to our parents. How do we practice this in our lives? What are our duties towards our parents? Mufti Menk explains.

Imam Joe Bradford gives advice as a father of 6 with regards to parenting and raising children in the West.

Mufti Menk gives a lecture on advising us how to raise a strong Muslim family.

Shaykh Hasan Ali discusses how some Muslims today do not show the respect and honor towards their parents. And parents of children have a responsibilty to be loving of them to teach them the way of the Prophet (s). They have come to such a situation there is such a disconnect between the parent and children that they are strangers to each other. Shaykh Hasan reminds us what Allah says in the Quran regarding the status of parents and the importance of raising righteous children.

In this video, Sh. Dr. Yasir Qadhi covers the important topic of sexual harassment and crimes in our society. Some topics covered include:

1 Such crimes are indeed crimes and sins in the sight of Allah SWT.
– Any person committing such a sin must seek forgiveness from Allah and try to right a wrong with the victim (if possible)
– A person in power or authority committing such is a heavier sin
2) Parents should recognize, pay attention to signs of trouble and protect their children
– The vast majority of molestation occurs in hand of friends and relatives
3) If friends and family come to us for emotional support, this is not the time for blame, rather compassion should be shown
-legal authorities should be involved if necessary

Some lessons from the Quran & Seerah:
– Evil existed even at the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
– The Prophet did not question harshly or reprimand the woman
– Mistaken identity is possible
– Yusuf (A.S) was a victim of power differential, but he passed the test
– One should repel the test as much as possible, but the coercion (forced) situation is forgiven

4) We should, as a society, reflect upon the rise of promiscuity, immorality, free-mixing, pornography, objectifying the female (or male) body and instead encourage intimacy strictly within marriage, limiting time alone with opposite gender, modest dress-code, etc, in order to uplift the principles of Islam.

5) Anytime harm is being done to others, this should be dealt with swiftly, publicly and may involve authorities. If adults are involved in private sins, they should be advised privately first.

Ustadha Rania and others took part in an insightful parenting panel about incorporating faith-based approaches to raise conscious Muslim children.

Imam Nihal Khan gives a speech at ILMCON 2018 titled “Quranic Children”. It was recorded at ILM Academy on Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Allah talks about offspring or children many times in the Qur’an. What is the significance of this? Shaykh Waleed Basyouni discusses this.

Our families are broken. Our youth are facing issues we’ve never seen before. There are many struggles in this world for the family. How do we overcome these tests and save ourselves. Dr. Suzy Ismail reminds us on ways we can protect ourselves and our families.

Building Prophetic Families with Anse Tamara Gray on 16th January 2017 at Auditorium Yayasan Restu, Section 10, Shah Alam, Selangor

The Prophet (peace be upon him) is often called The Teacher. In fact, his entire life is a lesson. In this seminar, we explore how the Prophet taught, nurtured and guided children through compassion, love and modelling right action. We will explore how, as parents and educators, we can take this Prophetic advice and use it to nurture children to have good character.

Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy discusses parenting and relationships between children and parents.

What is the importance of being obedient to our parents? How should we be with our parents? How can we raise our children to be good to their parents?

Lets Draw lessons from these versus: “So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah . Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].” (Surah Nisa, verse 159) Dealing with children and specially teens with love and compassion. Pardoning and forgiving our teens will bring them closer to us. Recognizing that it is only Allah that guides and no one else and seeking Allah’s guidance for ourselves and our families.

It an be difficult for parents and children to communicate with one another. Sister Suzy Ismail discusses this and provides potential solutions for families.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed talks about the “modern family”.

Dr. Zainab Alawani’s lecture entitled “A Mother’s Advice to Her Children: The Catastrophe of the Breakdown in Marriage” from the 2nd Annual United For Change Conference themed “Our Families: Our Foundations Conference” in Montreal, Canada.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned us that “the time will come on my Ummah where the one who will be holding on his deen will be like the one who is holding on a hot burning piece of coal”. Even today it is hard for our children to hold onto faith, what about our grandchildren and generations to come? Do we think they will say “La Illaha Illa Allah”? How can we keep the flame of faith alive in our grandchildren and in future generations?

Shaykh Yaser Birjas gives a lecture titled “Back to School – Saving Our Children” at the Roswell Community Masjid on Friday, August 4, 2017.

Listen to this powerful story Yasmin Mogahed shares of the lessons she learned from a friend who is mother to not one, not two, but three beautiful little children with special needs.

Have we focused the most important element of our children’s education? The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said the first thing we should teach our children is salah (prayer).

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the importance of planning and careful consideration when raising children.

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan discusses Prophet Yaqub during Jummah at Masjidul Quds in Cape Town, South Africa.

Shaykh Saad discusses the life around the Sahaba (ra) and youth during that time.

Quranic examples of parent-child relationships shed light on many issues that plight Muslim families all over the world today, says Nouman Ali Khan. While the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), whose father built idols that he destroyed, reminds us that imaan is not only influenced by the environment in which we are raised, that of Nuh (AS) and his son teaches us that even if you are a Prophet, you may end up with a child who refuses to accept Allah’s message. Although we have a responsibility towards our children, we have no control over the results. Allah has endowed all human beings with the ability to think for themselves which means that once your child reaches adulthood, he/she will have to make their own choices. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) famously told his daughter Fahemah that she should fear Allah because she will have to stand before Him at her own merits, for even he cannot intervene on her behalf. Risking our spiritual and emotional relationship with our children can be avoided if we take a cue from Luqman (AS) who waited for the right circumstances to lecture his son about religion. And to sons and daughters, beware because the crimes you commit against your parents will only lead to perpetual loss and agony both in this life and the next.

Shaykh Bilal Philips explains the importance of sending our children to schools that educate them in the Islamic way.

Dr. Altaf Husain leads a discussion around raising children as Muslims our societies.

Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef shares advice on parenting and having a righteous family.

In this Khutbah, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan discusses ayat from the Quran regarding obedience to parents.

Shaykh Hasan Ali discusses the youth of today in the West and how parents should understand the differences in the culture and the society. He explains how parents should raise their children in Western societies and how communication should be done. The younger and new generation is different and parents should understand it.

The life of Maryam, mother of Jesus, may Allah be pleased with her.

“Happily Ever After – Growing Marriage for a Life Time”
Mufti Ismail Menk’s “Travelling Light” Sri Lanka Lecture Tour Series December 2012

Are you disgusted with the news of female child infanticide, raping, and mistreatment of women in the news lately? Discover what the Qur’an say about the glad tiding of a daughter and females in society.

Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders Today – Mufti Ismail Menk
Lecture delivered in Johannesburg, South Africa

How does conflict start between couples, parents and their children and how can we avoid it? The vicious cycle of conflict. What a a husband and wife need the most from their marriage? Working towards conflict free home. Managing our differences. Come and join us for a thought provoking presentation on marriage and family dynamics in a Muslim’s home.

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Imam Omar discusses his role model, his own mother.

How can we sustain and improve teaching Islam to our children in the modern world and western society?

In this lecture Imam Murphy discuses family relations in Islam and how we can improve it.

Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda discusses the problems within our families living in our current societies and provides solutions from the Islamic sources.

ICNA 2010, YM Youth Conference 2010

Part 1 – Adab in the Masjid: Part 2 – Teaching Your Children Adab: Part 3 – Teaching Your Children Adab:

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