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You might have heard this before, “think before you speak” –It is a  common phrase from our elders that we hear as we grow up. They also advise us to say “please” and “thank you”, irrespective of the circumstances. Although we may have murmured playful expletives under our breath, but deep down, we knew that they amounted to … Continue Reading

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Being a parent is tough. Being a parent of a child with special needs is especially tough. The spectrum of disability is very diverse. Simply stated, a disability is an impairment. It can be something as slight as vision impairment, or as severe as paralysis. Disabilities can be divided into cognitive, developmental, intellectual, physical, sensory or a combination of … Continue Reading

Communication is the key to vital understanding. Whether it’s your family, your friend circle or your office colleagues, without proper communication, thoughts remain unnervingly scattered. Its significance is especially realized when it comes to working with a team of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds. To be able to communicate effectively is a necessity so important that its mere absence could … Continue Reading

Question:

My teenage son is always playing video games. He is addicted to it. Please help me in this regard.

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Online gaming addiction is one of the rising issues in the clinical practice. More and more cases of gaming addiction, as well as, other forms of internet addiction are reported every day. It usually includes young adults ranging from … Continue Reading

Guidance is only from Allah ﷻ; to be a recipient of this mercy is the greatest blessing one could ask for, and it’s an even greater blessing to have the happiness of having your loved ones showered with it!

However, a difference in beliefs amongst family members is not uncommon either. While you may be a Muslim, you may have … Continue Reading

Islam faces many false claims regarding communication between men and women who are not mahram (also referred to as mehram) to each other. In some Muslim communities, people consider that it is completely forbidden for a man to communicate with a non-mahram woman and vice versa. But in reality, there may occur inevitable circumstances where a woman may need … Continue Reading

Effective communication is key to a healthy relationship, as lack of communication or poor communication skills can cause misunderstandings in any kind of relationship. Parent-child relationship is a gift from Allah ﷻ, but raising pious and obedient children is a task that requires dedication, sincerity, love, and good communication among other things. Communicating with children may look like an easy … Continue Reading