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30 Ramadan Quarantine Activity Ideas

Most of the activities for this Ramadan are similar to that of last year. While many of us are still in quarantine, you may need some ideas to celebrate the month of Ramadan with some fun and ibadah (worship). Check

Sana Ansari April 24, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun Read more

Ideas For Ramadan Traditions With The Family

Family togetherness during Ramadan is especially important for parents of young children and adolescents. Children’s early experiences of Ramadan informs the feeling and memories they associate with this blessed month throughout their lives. Creating family traditions to get children excited about and engaged with

Sana Ansari April 16, 2021 Article Archives, Friday Fun Read more

Check Out These Ideas For Cultivating Spirituality In Ramadan

“One of the seven given shade on the Day of Judgment is the man who remembered Allah in private and so his eyes shed tears” (Sahih Bukhari narrated by Abu Huraira). The central place of spiritual connection and growth has

Sana Ansari April 16, 2021 Article Archives, Family Read more

Tips To Support Those Struggling With A Mental Or Chronic Illness During Ramadan

For most people, Ramadan is a joyous and unifying experience; a time of spiritual renewal and growth. But for Muslims living with depression and anxiety disorders, the onset of Ramadan can be terrifying. For those existing in the shadows because

Sana Ansari April 16, 2021 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more

7 Ways Fathers Can Plan A Ramadan To Remember

It’s often assumed that mothers are supposed to plan most of the wonderful activities for their children. So how are fathers supposed to make Ramadan special for their families? What does an engaged father look like in Ramadan? Take kids

Sana Ansari April 16, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Parenting Read more

Tips For Coping The Loss Of A Loved One During The Pandemic

As we continue to live through this pandemic, it is likely that you have lost a loved one or know someone who has lost a loved one. COVID-19 has changed the way we grieve and honor the passing of our loved

Sana Ansari February 19, 2021 Article Archives, Family, Mental Health Read more

5 Ways to start a new hobby at home

It’s hard to focus on much right now. But taking up a new hobby (or dusting off an old one) might be just the thing to give your brain a break from the worry spiral, even if only for short stretches at a time.

Noha Darwish December 11, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Friday Fun, Mental Health Read more

How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing

COVID-19 is not the only public health threat we should be worried about—loneliness is one as well. So how can you cultivate your social well-being while avoiding infection? People often blame technology for the prevalence of loneliness, pointing out that we spend too much

Noha Darwish December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more

Coping with the Coronavirus

With all the fear around the recent spike of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we can feel panicked and anxious, like our life is spiraling out of control. This infographic aims to help us reflect and refocus our thinking on our

Noha Darwish December 11, 2020 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more

For Better or for Worse: Conflict and Connecting in Crisis

Pre-existing conflict within relationships can be magnified now that so many couples are confined in their homes – some with children, some stressed with working from home, and trying to navigate balance between personal space and togetherness. Pre-existing conflict can

Noha Darwish November 25, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more
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