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This section includes theoretical and empirical research on parenting, education, culture, marriage, and other content related to social interactions.

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Parenting

Raising Resilient Muslim Youth: Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children

Parenting

Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents

Reports

Parenting Style and Our Relationship With God: The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God

Dr. Osman Umarji

Papers

15 items

Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles

Reports

Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles

Dr. Hassan Elwan andDr. Osman Umarji

Building Resilience: The Psychology Behind Raising Unapologetic Muslim Children

Parenting

Building Resilience: The Psychology Behind Raising Unapologetic Muslim Children

Sarah Sultan andNajwa Awad

How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach

Parenting

How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach

Dr. Jihad Saafir andDr. Osman Umarji

Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol: A Qur’anic Approach

Parenting

Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol: A Qur’anic Approach

Dr. Jibran Khokhar

Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood

Parenting

Gender Uniqueness in Islam and the Significance of Fatherhood

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy andDr. Tahir Khwaja

Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation

Reports

Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation

Menahal Begawala andDr. Osman Umarji

Between Tension and Compassion: Reflections on Family Time During Covid-19

Parenting

Between Tension and Compassion: Reflections on Family Time During Covid-19

Faatimah Knight

A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times

Parenting

A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times

Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community

Education

Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community

Dr. Husain Lateef

Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation's Soil

Culture

Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation's Soil

Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People

Parenting

Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People

Dr. Osman Umarji

All That We Lost: The Colonized Mind and the Decline of the Islamic Education System

Education

All That We Lost: The Colonized Mind and the Decline of the Islamic Education System

The Importance of Conscious Parenting in Raising Confident Muslims

Parenting

The Importance of Conscious Parenting in Raising Confident Muslims

Is it Cultural or Religious? The Role of Culture in Islam

Culture

Is it Cultural or Religious? The Role of Culture in Islam

Dr. Muhammad Khalifa,Dr. Omar Suleiman,Dr. James Wright andDr. Nimo Abdi

Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age

Marriage

Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age

Nuriddeen Knight

Islam and Violence Against Women: A Critical Look at Domestic Violence and Honor Killings in the Muslim Community

Marriage

Islam and Violence Against Women: A Critical Look at Domestic Violence and Honor Killings in the Muslim Community

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek,Dr. Omar Suleiman andDr. Jonathan Brown

Videos

102 videos

Will Celebrity Muslims Save Us? | Imam Tom Weekly

General Psychology

Will Celebrity Muslims Save Us? | Imam Tom Weekly

Doomscrolling is Rewiring Your Brain | Imam Tom Weekly

General Psychology

Doomscrolling is Rewiring Your Brain | Imam Tom Weekly

The Islamic Cure for Overconsumption | Imam Tom Weekly

General Psychology

The Islamic Cure for Overconsumption | Imam Tom Weekly

Am I A Jealous Person? | Dear Ustadha

Am I A Jealous Person? | Dear Ustadha

Ustadha Lobna Mulla

What Does Trump's Second Term Mean for Muslims? | Imam Tom Weekly

General Psychology

What Does Trump's Second Term Mean for Muslims? | Imam Tom Weekly

Are Wildfires a Punishment from Allah? | Imam Tom Weekly

General Psychology

Are Wildfires a Punishment from Allah? | Imam Tom Weekly

Why Reps Matter More than Time | Imam Tom Weekly

General Psychology

Why Reps Matter More than Time | Imam Tom Weekly

Surah Al-Masad & Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Weekly

Social Justice

Surah Al-Masad & Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Weekly

Surah Al-Ikhlas & Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Weekly

Social Justice

Surah Al-Ikhlas & Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Weekly

Why You Can't Resist Cravings (and How to Take Back Control) | Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Weekly

Social Justice

Why You Can't Resist Cravings (and How to Take Back Control) | Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Weekly

Surah An-Nas & Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Weekly

Social Justice

Surah An-Nas & Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Weekly

Atomic Habits: Why Most Quit Early | Imam Tom Weekly

Social Justice

Atomic Habits: Why Most Quit Early | Imam Tom Weekly

Surah Al-Kawthar & Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Surah Al-Kawthar & Atomic Habits | Imam Tom Live

Is Gender a Social Construct? | Iman Cave

Marriage

Is Gender a Social Construct? | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Should Muslims Celebrate Halloween?

Social Justice

Should Muslims Celebrate Halloween?

Should Muslims Celebrate Halloween?

Parenting

Should Muslims Celebrate Halloween?

Allah Will Ask: What Did You Do With Your Freedom? | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Allah Will Ask: What Did You Do With Your Freedom? | Imam Tom Live

Our communities are broken. Here’s how to fix them | Iman Cave

Marriage

Our communities are broken. Here’s how to fix them | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Oct 7th Changed Everything | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Oct 7th Changed Everything | Imam Tom Live

All Praise Be to Allah in Every Situation | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

All Praise Be to Allah in Every Situation | Imam Tom Live

Muslim Votes Swing 2024 | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Muslim Votes Swing 2024 | Imam Tom Live

Remembering Aysenur's Courage | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Remembering Aysenur's Courage | Imam Tom Live

Empowering Student Activism | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Empowering Student Activism | Imam Tom Live

Hypocrisy at the DNC | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Hypocrisy at the DNC | Imam Tom Live

Falsehood is Bound to Vanish | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Falsehood is Bound to Vanish | Imam Tom Live

Motivation is Overrated. Here's Why | Iman Cave

Marriage

Motivation is Overrated. Here's Why | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

From Orphaned Parents in Africa to Changing Lives for Orphans | Iman Cave

Marriage

From Orphaned Parents in Africa to Changing Lives for Orphans | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

America Unraveling: Political Violence | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

America Unraveling: Political Violence | Imam Tom Live

What France & UK's Electoral results mean for Muslims | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

What France & UK's Electoral results mean for Muslims | Imam Tom Live

Significance of the Sacrifice | Iman Cave

Marriage

Significance of the Sacrifice | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Raw Truths for Divorced Dads | Part 3 | Iman Cave

Marriage

Raw Truths for Divorced Dads | Part 3 | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

The Real Guise of 'Islamophobia' | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

The Real Guise of 'Islamophobia' | Imam Tom Live

Muslim Influencers Profiting from Apartheid | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Muslim Influencers Profiting from Apartheid | Imam Tom Live

Raw Truths for Men: Uncensored | Part 2 | Iman Cave

Marriage

Raw Truths for Men: Uncensored | Part 2 | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Israel's Ceasefire Rejection, Nurse Fired for Gaza, and the Law of Sacrifice | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Israel's Ceasefire Rejection, Nurse Fired for Gaza, and the Law of Sacrifice | Imam Tom Live

UFC Fighter Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady is Unbreakable | Iman Cave

Marriage

UFC Fighter Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady is Unbreakable | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Divorce: Problem or Solution? | Part 1 - Before Marriage | Iman Cave

Marriage

Divorce: Problem or Solution? | Part 1 - Before Marriage | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Arrested for What!? | Iman Cave

Social Justice

Arrested for What!? | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Bravery, Tawakkul, and Risking it all for Allah | Iman Cave

Social Justice

Bravery, Tawakkul, and Risking it all for Allah | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Overcoming Addictions | Iman Cave

General Psychology

Overcoming Addictions | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro andDr. Omar Husain

Focus in the Age of Distraction | Iman Cave

Technology

Focus in the Age of Distraction | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Why Me? | Iman Cave

Culture

Why Me? | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Confidence through Combat Sports | Iman Cave

Health

Confidence through Combat Sports | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Do Influencers Owe their Followers Advocacy? | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Do Influencers Owe their Followers Advocacy? | Imam Tom Live

University Raids, Fake Negotiations, Holocaust Remembrance? | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

University Raids, Fake Negotiations, Holocaust Remembrance? | Imam Tom Live

Live Revolution: The West Rallies for Gaza | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Live Revolution: The West Rallies for Gaza | Imam Tom Live

Will I Ever Find True Love? | Why Me?

Marriage

Will I Ever Find True Love? | Why Me?

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Masculinity through Allah's Names | Iman Cave

Culture

Masculinity through Allah's Names | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Biryani Diplomacy: The Illusion of Political Influence & the "Flour Massacre" | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Biryani Diplomacy: The Illusion of Political Influence & the "Flour Massacre" | Imam Tom Live

Mentorship, Purpose, and Contentment | Iman Cave

Culture

Mentorship, Purpose, and Contentment | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Unveiling Truths: Aaron Bushnell, NYT's Agenda, & Stopping Military Aid to Israel | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Unveiling Truths: Aaron Bushnell, NYT's Agenda, & Stopping Military Aid to Israel | Imam Tom Live

Mother's Strength, Father's Prayers: Success through Struggle | Iman Cave

Culture

Mother's Strength, Father's Prayers: Success through Struggle | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

What Will Ramadan be Like in Rafah? A Conversation About Sha'aban and Leadership | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

What Will Ramadan be Like in Rafah? A Conversation About Sha'aban and Leadership | Imam Tom Live

Husain Abdullah's Sajdah that Broke the NFL | Iman Cave

Culture

Husain Abdullah's Sajdah that Broke the NFL | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Israel Bombs Rafah During Superbowl, that Biden Tweet, and Constructive Conversations | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Israel Bombs Rafah During Superbowl, that Biden Tweet, and Constructive Conversations | Imam Tom Live

The Lives of Imams, Hate Crime in Texas, Israeli Humiliation, Ceasefire Resolutions | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

The Lives of Imams, Hate Crime in Texas, Israeli Humiliation, Ceasefire Resolutions | Imam Tom Live

Tom Facchine,Dr. Osman Umarji andDr. Mohamed AbuTaleb

Musk's Take, Columbia's Skunk Surprise, Islamic Unity, and India's Ram Revelation | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Musk's Take, Columbia's Skunk Surprise, Islamic Unity, and India's Ram Revelation | Imam Tom Live

Michigan Mosques Say NO! | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Michigan Mosques Say NO! | Imam Tom Live

Does Protesting Work? | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Does Protesting Work? | Imam Tom Live

Courage in the Face of Israeli Censorship | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

Courage in the Face of Israeli Censorship | Imam Tom Live

Discipline: Who Are You When No One's Watching? | Iman Cave

Culture

Discipline: Who Are You When No One's Watching? | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Lead with Integrity | Iman Cave

Culture

Lead with Integrity | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Sami Hamdi's Path to Purpose | Iman Cave

Culture

Sami Hamdi's Path to Purpose | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Series Trailer | Iman Cave

Culture

Series Trailer | Iman Cave

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

How to Develop Better Habits | Imam Tom Live

Social Justice

How to Develop Better Habits | Imam Tom Live

The Lies About Palestine

Social Justice

The Lies About Palestine

Dr. Omar Suleiman,Dr. Ovamir Anjum andTom Facchine

The Struggle for a United Community

Islamic Ethics

The Struggle for a United Community

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy andTom Facchine

The Coalition Fighting Radical Gender Ideology in Schools

Parenting

The Coalition Fighting Radical Gender Ideology in Schools

Tom Facchine,Kareem Monib andSameerah Munshi

How To Raise Confident Muslim Kids | Webinar

Parenting

How To Raise Confident Muslim Kids | Webinar

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy,Sh. Abdullah Oduro andNajwa Awad

Living with Same-Sex Attraction as a Muslim

Parenting

Living with Same-Sex Attraction as a Muslim

Students and Parents Dealing with LGBTQ Pressure | Episode 7

Parenting

Students and Parents Dealing with LGBTQ Pressure | Episode 7

Tom Facchine andSh. Ahmad Saleem

Who Do You Imagine God To Be? | Webinar

Parenting

Who Do You Imagine God To Be? | Webinar

Dr. Hassan Elwan,Dr. Tesneem Alkiek andDr. Osman Umarji

Guiding Muslim Youth by Prophetic Example

Culture

Guiding Muslim Youth by Prophetic Example

Dr. Tahir Wyatt

Building Prophetic Communities for Women

Building Prophetic Communities for Women

Maryam Amir,Ustadha Lobna Mulla andMohamad Zaoud

How the Prophet ﷺ Inspired Young People | Dr. Omar Suleiman

Parenting

How the Prophet ﷺ Inspired Young People | Dr. Omar Suleiman

Dr. Omar Suleiman

How to Raise Muslim Children | Webinar

Parenting

How to Raise Muslim Children | Webinar

Yaqeen Institute

How can I help my child with my du'a? | Attaching to Allah - Episode 7

Parenting

How can I help my child with my du'a? | Attaching to Allah - Episode 7

Dr. Omar Suleiman andSarah Sultan

Preserving Faith in the Age of Postmodernism | Webinar

Culture

Preserving Faith in the Age of Postmodernism | Webinar

Yaqeen Institute

S2E8 - Faith, Poverty, and Community | DoubleTake

Culture

S2E8 - Faith, Poverty, and Community | DoubleTake

Dr. Tahir Wyatt

S2E5 - How Do I Talk About Drugs and Alcohol | DoubleTake

Parenting

S2E5 - How Do I Talk About Drugs and Alcohol | DoubleTake

Dr. Jibran Khokhar

S2E4 - How to Pray for Your Children | DoubleTake

Parenting

S2E4 - How to Pray for Your Children | DoubleTake

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

S1E9 - Why Do Muslims Experience Doubt? | DoubleTake

Parenting

S1E9 - Why Do Muslims Experience Doubt? | DoubleTake

Dr. Youssef Chouhoud

S1E5 - Will My Children Be Muslim? | DoubleTake

Parenting

S1E5 - Will My Children Be Muslim? | DoubleTake

Dr. Osman Umarji

Key #10: Faith | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #10: Faith | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #9: Adaptability | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #9: Adaptability | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #8: Responsibility | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #8: Responsibility | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #7: Justice | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #7: Justice | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #6: Respect | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #6: Respect | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #5: Friendships | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #5: Friendships | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #4: Manners | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #4: Manners | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #3: Du'a | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #3: Du'a | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #2: Compassion | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #2: Compassion | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Key #1: Vision | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Parenting

Key #1: Vision | Keys to Prophetic Parenting

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy

Du'as For Our Children | #MyHajjStory

Parenting

Du'as For Our Children | #MyHajjStory

Dr. Jibran Khokhar

The First Family: The Beautiful Marriage of Ali and Fatima

Marriage

The First Family: The Beautiful Marriage of Ali and Fatima

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Roots and Implications of Pop Culture | Firm Roots

Culture

Roots and Implications of Pop Culture | Firm Roots

Navigating Adolescence - Dr. Altaf Husain | Reframing the Gender Question

Parenting

Navigating Adolescence - Dr. Altaf Husain | Reframing the Gender Question

Dr. Altaf Husain

The Role of Parents in Instilling Faith - Roohi Tahir | Yaqeen/MAS Academic Conference

Parenting

The Role of Parents in Instilling Faith - Roohi Tahir | Yaqeen/MAS Academic Conference

How Yaqeen is a Resource for Our Community - Sh. Omar Suleiman | Making Principled Progress

Education

How Yaqeen is a Resource for Our Community - Sh. Omar Suleiman | Making Principled Progress

Dr. Omar Suleiman

How Yaqeen Works to Educate the Public - Dr. Jonathan A.C. Brown | Making Principled Progress

Education

How Yaqeen Works to Educate the Public - Dr. Jonathan A.C. Brown | Making Principled Progress

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Hadith #27 – Framing How Rights Work in a Marriage

Social Justice

Hadith #27 – Framing How Rights Work in a Marriage

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Hadith #25 – Justice Between Parents & Children

Social Justice

Hadith #25 – Justice Between Parents & Children

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Infographics

2 items

Yaqeen in Youth: What Shapes Muslim Identity?

Parenting

Yaqeen in Youth: What Shapes Muslim Identity?

Islam Beautifies Culture

Culture

Islam Beautifies Culture