Parenting

We’re turning children into cyber babies

  Children’s development is being severely harmed by using screens too young   By Mary Aitken  Not long ago I was sitting on a train going from Dublin to Galway. A mother and baby came to sit across the aisle and began feeding. In a wonderful display of dexterity, she …

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The One – Eyed Dajjaal Box

I control your every thought. Your daily routine revolves around me. You can’t wait to get home and see what I have to offer. At night when you are away you wonder what I am doing, and how you can be with me. You are so easy to control. All …

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Pornography: No Gain, Only Pain

By Syed Kazim youngmuslimdigest.com   While the world continuous to progress technologically, faster than its growth in technology, it is worsening morally and spiritually. For some, pornography is a business, entertainment and pleasure and for others it is filth and a grave sin. But it goes without saying that pornography …

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Keep your children indoors at nightfall?

Nasihah (Advice): Keep your children indoors at nightfall   Sayyiduna Jaabir Bin Abdullah Radhiyallahu Anhu narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said: “When night falls – or it is evening, restrain your children (from going out) as the devils spread out at that time. But when an hour of the …

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 The Harms Of Favoritism amongst Children

One for Him and Two for Her Maulana Khalid Dhorat Children, whether at home or at school, need to see consistency and fairness in the way their parents, their elders and those in authority treat them. This inculcates in them a sense of justice and a sense of security which …

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If You Are Playing Pokemon Go, Delete It Now

Maulana Khalid Dhorat Since Pokemon Go became a craze in South Africa, many scholars have declared it haraam (forbidden). This article is not a fatwa, but a plea to parents, grandparents, and gamers. It presents the facts and potential spiritual implications that a harmless-looking game may have upon us. I …

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Azaan for a newborn

  Nasihah (Advice): Azaan in the ears of a child   Ubaidullah bin Abi Rafi Radhiyallahu Anhu reports that his father said: “I saw Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam say the Azaan in the ear of Al-Hasan bin ‘Ali – when he was born to Fatimah – the Azaan of Salaah …

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This Is What Screen Time Really Does to Kids’ Brains

  Liraz Margalit Ph.D.Behind Online Behavior Too much at the worst possible age can have lifetime consequences.   Screen time is an inescapable reality of modern childhood, with kids of every age spending hours upon hours in front of iPads, smartphones and televisions. That’s not always a bad thing: Educational apps …

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True Story to Learn Lessons from – Eye Opener

TRUE STORY TO LEARN SOME LESSONS FROM. It’s happening to many brothers and sisters and can happen to you. Don’t waste your time with anyone till you are ready to marry. Read through the question and the advice given please. Question: Assalaamu Alaikum SHEIKH, I am currently in a very …

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10 Must Do Acts for Your Child

    Express Your Emotions Telling the child how you feel about her behaviour develops the child’s emotional intelligence and strengths relations. Expressing your emotions include your expectations “I expect you to be kind to your little brother”. Negative emotions should target actions not the person of the child. For …

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