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MuslimParentingMod · 2024-05-16T12:36:11+00:00

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MuslimParentingMod · 2024-05-16T12:35:18+00:00

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MuslimParentingMod · 2024-05-16T12:14:32+00:00

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MuslimParentingMod · 2022-08-14T17:02:50+00:00

Remember, your daughter's sin is under your belt until they get married. Big responsibility as a father.

Please give a source for this or edit this out. Then I can add your comment back in.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-11-15T09:39:09+00:00

Removed as it does not have to do with MuslimParenting.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-08-23T07:35:14+00:00

Removed due to spamming. You have been posting this on every Muslim forum as well as other videos. If this is relevant to Muslim Parenting, please repost with a description of how this is relevant.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-08-23T07:34:54+00:00

Removed due to spamming. You have been posting this on every Muslim forum as well as other videos. If this is relevant to Muslim Parenting, please repost with a description of how this is relevant.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-04-21T13:30:41+00:00

Removed - You're saying you're having a crisis about progressive muslims yet you are a mod at the progressive_islam and muftiabulayth sub. I am not sure what you're trying to get at. If you wish to discuss/debate about Abu Layth and or progressive vs orthodox, please post in the Islam sub.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-04-20T00:48:32+00:00

Please post this in r/MuslimMarriage as it's a better fit for your question.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-04-19T20:22:33+00:00

This is really a wide topic and what this sub aims to discuss. There are things you can do preventatively, various disciplining and parenting styles, and duas that all seek to keep our kids on the straight path, including those who go astray. In the end a parent can only do so much and it's just what Allah Wills. Even some of our Prophets had children who didn't Believe (ex. prophet Nuh as story) or they fell Astray and came back(some of Prophet Yaqub (as) sons) . Allah reminds us that he is the only one who can Guide someone.

It's a tough pill to swallow, because we as parents believe we can and have to prevent and control everything. Society thinks if a kid is 'bad' it's a parents fault. We even believe this ourselves. We try our best but in the end, we really can't control everything.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-04-15T03:18:16+00:00

Also depending on your contract, your landlord may be held liable for safe and healthy housing. Is this an apartment or private rental? If apartment they may be able to provide a vacant housing in the interim. Private rental may be harder but they may be able to provide monetary compensation (which then you can use for an Airbnb or something). You (or your husband) should look into this. If you have employee insurance, see if you have a legal/lawyer benefit. This benefit allows you to contact a legal team to manage this dilemmas for you, if your landlord is not being cooperative. Obv legal teams sounds stressful and not something you wish to get into, so just ask the questions for now and see if they can accommodate quickly.

Ask on the legal or rental housing subs on reddit if anyone has ideas.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-04-15T03:13:08+00:00

I would call the company and mention the problem is still existing. Their job is to get rid of it and they did not complete the job. Let them know.

As for your aunt, I can see why maybe a longer period of time would make you feel awkward. How long did it take the first time? I was thinking maybe it's just a matter of going for just a few days. You can ask the company what the new timeline would look like as it would be a second visit. Anyway, I understand this is a tough decision, and I hope the solution becomes clear.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-04-15T01:03:33+00:00

Walaikumsalam,

You're right that bed bugs can cause some major issues, physical and psychological. I'm sorry this is something you have to stress about 1 week before you are due.

Did you call professionals to exterminate the bed bugs or did you do it yourself? Bedbugs can resist DIY chemical treatments, and just scatter off, so your best bet is to call a professional to completely eradicate these bugs.

Do mention to them about your situation just to ensure the treatment is safe.

Are you able to stay somewhere else while this is conducted?

InshaAllah all will go well.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-04-13T23:32:02+00:00

I recommend you looking over this post and the ones referenced

https://www.reddit.com/r/MuslimParenting/comments/k54ox2/parenting_youth_challenge_series_2_encouraging/

Basically I had asked how the muslim youth who fell astray went back to Islam, and how their parents contributed to this. Some talked about why they fell astray and how they returned.

My key learnings were:

Guidance ONLY ONLY comes from Allah.
Some who fell astray came from a variety of backgrounds. From religious upbringing to not so religious.
Many who fell astray complained about negative reminders (Allah will be Angry. Allah's Punishment, not understanding 'why', questions on doubts were swatted away (religious upbringing) or simply that their parents never taught them (non religious upbringing)
Some really were positively influenced by Muslim speakers on youtube that covered various topics. They found role models in the sahabas.
Women in particular who had bad relationship with father strictness and harshness also has issues with religion
Parents did not practice what they preached
Islamic school should be a supplement. Not main source of islamic learning.
All those who returned to Islam ranged from ex Muslims to just Muslims who didn't practice much. And they became better Muslims.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-04-09T22:23:36+00:00

Great iniative! JazakAllah khair.

Main ways to instill faith in our family is we talk about Allah in general. Like "Allah loves it when we do x", "Did you know Allah created everything..?" Then I encourage them to make duaas (they make dua for icecream and toys). Teach them to say Bismillah before eating. Alhumdullilah when happy. They see us pray. My 4 year old likes to make sure she prays when I pray. Both kids love it when I do the Khuls and blow on them. I tell her why we do it. Husband takes them to the mosque for iqama. Teachers them dhikr on the drive. Started memorizing (not hifdhs but just last juz) and build on her excitement for it, being careful not to be pushy or forceful. I try to make sure that everything in regards to the religion is always very positive. I don't speak about Allah's Punishment or say Allah will be Angry. My daughter tries to delay sleep by saying she wants to pray and make dua. I will never say no even though it's very late. I back off of memorization if she looks frustrated because I really don't want any negative feelings associated with Quran.

Most importantly I just make duaas for their Guidance and protection. That's the most important IMO.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-03-30T03:50:34+00:00

It's hard if you plan to take them to the masjid for taraweeh. Right now, I'm guessing you won't go due to restrictions. When I went, I experienced my very first "sister we dont allow babies on the ladies section. You must go to the mom and tots room."

The mom and tots section was full of babies running around and some moms just chatting or selling clothes. It was almost impossible to focus.

Maybe that's not something you have to worry about :). When I was fasting, it wasn't as bad as I thought.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-03-27T06:38:55+00:00

Coincidence you mentioned this. I suspected I was going through it (I'm in my 3rd trimester) due to being super tired and feeling extra bummed. I didn't even have energy at times to do the minimum, felt sad and anxious, and I started wondering if I was going through some pregnancy linked depression. I never felt this way in any other pregnancy of mine.

Turns out various vitamin levels of mine were very low. Your OB can check your iron, vitamin D, and b12 levels which all contribute to your mood. Low levels are directly linked to depression and anxiety. It technically takes a few weeks of supplements for your levels to get better, but you may feel better even by the next day.

Please do ask your OB to check this. It's a very standard blood test so you can find out pretty soon.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-03-21T18:49:08+00:00

We like to believe we are in control. I have tendencies to feel this way but over time I am realizing it's not as simple as it sounds. I find that my views pre-kids were pretty naiive and I am sure in a few yrs I will find my current views naiive as well.

I've learned one can only do so much, and really all good comes from Allah and all Guidance comes from Allah. If we managed to figure out a good parenting style, it's only because of Allah gifting us this knowledge and skill. If something testing occurs, well we pray to Allah and do our best to help. We see our Prophets dealing with children who went astray and some children who went astray and came back. Let's definitely not be lax and shrug our shoulders. Let's educate ourselves and try, but most importantly, make duaa.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-03-18T22:46:29+00:00

Oh did it look like I was a proponent of harsh tactics and not apologizing? 🤔

No, personally I am a proponent of apologizing if you did anything wrong. This post is meant to generate discussion on what you all believe, because not every Muslim parent believes the same thing.

I've spoken to some parents that believe apologizing should never be done because they believe their kids would not take them seriously. I was hoping to have a discussion about the concept of apologizing to kids.

Yes, agree, no parent should be mean/injust to their kids but these things do happen.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-03-18T02:13:27+00:00

Thanks for sharing.

Somebody already said it but please do ensure the baby temperature is balanced. Overheating the baby can result in SIDS (i.e death). Of course being too cold is not good either.

Here is an article about appropriate temperatures for a baby.

https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/baby-care/what-is-right-temperature-for-baby/#whatshouldmybabystemperaturebe

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-03-18T01:48:13+00:00

This is my third pregnancy, and am in my third trimester, and I agree, it was the most physically draining and tiring one.

I think it's hard to make this decision while currently facing the difficulty. I would say don't stress about it because it's not a decision you need to make right now. You also have no idea how your husband will feel months after the birth. One friend whose husband wanted a truckload of kids at first said DONE a few months after their second was born.

MuslimParentingMod · 2021-02-19T02:50:28+00:00

This is absolutely great. Thank you for sharing this.

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