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Tag: growing up


02
Oct 2023
Friendships and the company we seek (part 2)

Let’s think about ourselves and the company we seek The qualities we seek in a grounded and strong friendship is just as important in these formative years as much as getting to know ourselves. They are our goto when it comes to finding comfort, seeking advice, or having fun. And yet again, in Islam we find the answers. Our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) has left priceless gem as sprinkles of lights along the path of guidance to help us navigate through the darkest of places. Let’s look at what he,......

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02
Oct 2023
Friendships and the company we keep

School and friendships Our friendships are an important part of growing up. Our friendships define who we are. They can wane and wither or stay loyal and strong. No matter what stage of school you’re at, your friends will always be your companions. Senior School As we grow taller and more mature, we spend more time in school, first junior and then senior school, making friends with classmates who slowly but surely become our new extended family. Through these formative years, we develop our own interests and preferences and start becoming more......

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25
Sep 2023
Growing up as a young Muslim  (part 1)

For Girls age 11+ Hopes and Dreams Do you remember when you were 7 years old, and someone asked you what you wanted to be when you grow up? The first thing that jumped through your mind was: I’m going to be an inventor, or an actor, a teacher, a lawyer. What about getting your own your own smartphone, or being able to get go to school on public transport. The world ahead looked full of possibilities waiting to be explored. Brain is making new connections As you grow up so much......

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