In many cultures around the world, there is a persistent bias toward boys and against girls. Sons are celebrated as blessings while daughters are seen as burdens or obligations. This bias has caused immense suffering, from selective abortion to neglect to a failure to educate girls. Yet when we turn to the Quran, we find […]

The Most Common Mistake Parents Make  One of the most universal parenting mistakes is comparing children to each other. “Why can’t you be more like your brother?” “She never gets angry like you do.” “He’s so much better at this than you are.” These comparisons feel innocent to parents, often used as motivation or as a […]