What is child sexual abuse, and how can families in the Muslim community take meaningful steps to protect, educate, and support their children? Though it is often considered a taboo subject, child sexual abuse is unfortunately prevalent in all communities, including the Muslim community, and addressing it openly is crucial for prevention and awareness.

In this episode of the Muslim Superdad & Wondermom podcast, we are joined by Omar Shareef and Alaa Mohammad Shareef from the Community Education team at The Family and Youth Institute. Together, they discuss the cultural challenges of addressing this sensitive topic, how to recognize warning signs, and strategies for empowering children with age-appropriate knowledge. They also offer guidance on fostering an environment of trust and open communication, helping families break down barriers to address this critical issue compassionately and effectively.

With Ramadan less than one week away, I’m overjoyed to announce the launch of our “Digital Ramadan Camp,” an immersive and interactive daily program that brings the spirit of Ramadan into hearts and homes.

The Noor Kids Digital Ramadan Camp begins on Wednesday, March 22nd 2023 and is an online platform filled with spiritually enriching lessons, interactive activities, and nonstop fun to make this Ramadan the best yet!

We partnered with Islamic Relief, USHUB, Noor Vitamins + LaunchGood to provide:

• Daily Story Nights: Every night, we’ll be hosting a live Zoom program featuring heartfelt stories to inspire 5-12 year olds.
  
• Special Guest Speakers: We have world renowned guest speakers including nasheed artists like Omar Esa, scholars like Omar Suleiman, and comedians like Moses the Comic, who will be joining us throughout the month.
  
• Game Show Nights: Each week, families will participate in an interactive game show night. Not only will kids learn by play - but they also have a chance to win over $5,000 worth of amazing gifts!
  
• On-demand, Interactive Activities: We’ve developed a collection of high-quality Ramadan-themed DIY projects (e.g. lanterns, kaba charity boxes, etc). Additionally, we have an animated 30th Juz that allows children to memorize and share with our community.
  
• Global-friendly Timing: We've created a calendar to allow families from around the world to participate! During weekdays (M-F) our programs are at 5:30pm CST, and during the weekends (Sat-Sun) our programs are at 12pm CST.

The Digital Ramadan Camp is $179. However, we’ve decided to make it free for members and for families who sign up today.

The life of the Prophet (S), in his Seerah, or life story and Hadith, or teachings, is the second source after the Holy Qur’an from which we derive our understanding of Allah’s message. However, teaching our children to follow the footsteps of the Prophet (S) isn’t easy if they don’t fully understand who he is and love him truly. So, how can we teach our children to deeply love Rasulullah, the Prophet Muhammad (S), and what is the reality of our relationship with him in the past, present, and future?

In this episode of the Muslim Superdad & Wondermom podcast, we discuss fostering appreciation for the Prophet Muhammad (S) through learning about his life. We spoke with Shaykh Abdullah Anik Misra, a scholar popularly known for writing the “Seerah Song”. He shared the secrets to nurturing a deep love for the Prophet (S), which was the goal of his “Seerah Song”. Shaykh Abdullah also explained how the Prophet (S) himself contextualized and modeled his teachings in his day to day life.