by Tasneem AlMuhanna
Earlier this week, I came across a news article about a UK mom of a 10-year-old boy who has spent nearly $4000 on clothes for her son to wear to school. Her explanation- because he only wears designer brands. Furthermore, for many people, buying a luxury item is not an uncommon purchase: perhaps just as […]
On the Day of Resurrection, the first actions for which a person will be held accountable for by Allah will be his prayers. If a worshiper’s prayer is sound, then all his deeds will be sound, but if it is lacking, then all his deeds will be lacking. Besides being one of the five pillars […]
Every year, throughout the month of November, especially on Black Friday, people start looking for merchandise bargains and deals. However, since 1997, Buy Nothing Day has been held on the same day as Black Friday. The rules are simple. Just buy nothing at all for 24 hours. The aim is to make people think more […]
As a Muslim, I have been raised to believe that virtually all Halloween traditions are based from ancient pagan culture or Christianity. From an Islamic point of view, they are all forms of idolatry. Muslim celebrations should be ones that honor and uphold the Islamic faith and beliefs. So, when my little ones asked me […]
A multitude of factors could make Kuwait National and Liberation days (25th and 26th of February) a “perfect storm” of surge in new Covid-19 infections in the country, especially if some areas continue opening, individuals are careless about safety guidelines, and some opt to travel. However, it doesn’t have to be that way, we need […]
One of the world’s most popular tourist destinations is Turkey, with its rich history, gleaming coastline and scenic landscapes. With exciting events and breathtaking views, an escapade to Turkey is all you need to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect and that is exactly what I did with my husband this month. We planned an eight-day trip […]
Dear Super Mom, Have you ever felt like you are endlessly on-the-go? Similar to being a race car driver and the red stop light is broken? Or simply find yourself insisting, “There are not enough hours in the day!” You may express your frustrations to your mom or friend and she advices you to, “Just […]
