As we begin the new year children are may or may no be returning to brick and mortar schools with many health protocols and uncertainties facing society. Masks are now part of the back to school requirements. It’s not normal for our kids to be masked. Let’s be honest. It’s strange. It’s anti-social. We can’t see their beautiful smiles. Neither can their teachers nor classmates. There is an underlying fear of developing symptoms along with the spreading of the virus in addition to the vaccine controversy. Returning to our old normal is not possible . We have to move forward in our new reality with Covaid19. How do we move forward with this new reality? There’s one answer. Tawakkul Allah; trust in Allah and His plan . The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah wrote down the decrees of creation fifty thousand years before He created the heavens and the earth.” Saheeh Muslim (2653) This includes the trial that is Covaid19. This li...
Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam was divinely guided in teaching mankind to worship Allah. His method of teaching is therefore the best pedagogical approach. Teaching is a deed that spreads. Teaching well spreads good deeds. Teaching poorly causes harm. If we are to share in the reward and benefit of calling to Islam, we need to teach well.