US Muslim parents face Education challenges

Raising children in the west has turned into a hard challenge facing Muslim parents, where they work against circumstances, many of which work against them in their goal to raise their youngsters not only with a complete understanding of Islam, but with pride in the religion

Raising children in the west has turned into a hard challenge facing Muslim parents, where they work against circumstances, many of which work against them in their goal to raise their youngsters not only with a complete understanding of Islam, but with pride in the religion.

Many parents said that one of the most positive results of the attendance of their sons and daughters in Islam weekend school is their feeling of belonging and connectedness to her community.

They added that nowadays it can be somewhat intimidating and difficult for children to be proud of their heritage and faith due to the media’s effect on young Muslims which can be damaging.

A Muslim teacher stressed the importance of Islamic education while children are young, particularly when they are in elementary school, urging American Muslims to support Islamic schools and to contribute to their success, ensuring they reach the highest standards of excellence while keeping with the spirit of educating young Muslims in both religious and secular matters.