Raising Proud Black Muslim Children
We know that our experience in Muslim school vs public charter schools may not be the norm. But I wanted to share our story as an example of a positive outcome. As parents, you have to do what you think is best for your child. We did. We re-enrolled her in the school for her 6th grade, she starts in a few days, God Willing.
Recently I sat down with Azhar, Pakistani and Azziza, African American, to discuss their experience raising two children (Majied -12 and Azhara – 6) in America while navigating racism and Islamophobia.
“Give your daughters difficult names. Give your daughters names that command the full use of the tongue. my name makes you want to tell me the truth. my name doesn’t allow me to trust anyone that cannot pronounce it right.” From teaching my mother how to give birth by Warshan Shire After I take her… Continue reading Hafsa: A Difficult Name
