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Published: July 31, 2019, 3:21 p.m.

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As Muslim parents, we teach our kids about their deen. We do the best we can to create an Islamic atmosphere in our home. We send them to madrasah or Masjid to learn Quran. Things generally are ok until they become teenagers: that's when the problems start.

As kids become older and go through puberty it's natural for them to be curious and ask questions. They begin to think independently and question everything. 

Why do I have to study so much?

Why do I have to tidy my room?

What's wrong with being on my phone till 1 a.m. in the morning?

Some questions will also be about Islam.

Why do I have to wear a hijab?

I don't think it's fair that I should have to fast when I have exams.

Why can't I sleepover at my non-Muslim friend's house?

I don't think it is a problem that Muslim teenagers ask these questions. I think it's a problem when we can't give them a clear answer which is based on Islam.  

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Salam,
I have listened to a ‘Muslim Mum podcast’ and just wanted to say it was really refreshing to hear someone talk about cultural and Islamic heritage. As a Pakistani, I understand there are some Pakistani traditions that originate from Indian/ Hindu practices, however, a lot of the traditions we choose to have are in line with Islam. So it was really nice to hear someone else make a link between Islam and traditional practices, for example, Shalwar kameez is traditional but I would consider them a lot more modest than the clothes our youth wears today (skinny jeans, short tops etc). So just wanted to say thank you, and I’m really enjoying the content!

Rida

I love this article. We are all Muslim first but Allah SWT created us in different tribes and races and we should celebrate that too, it’s a gift to us but in the west sometimes our teenagers feel the need to suppress their actual racial identity to fit it. Racism/colorism also has a part to play too bubbling away in the background.

Shan

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