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Healthy Snacks

As school begins, parents’ frantic search for snacks also starts. Be it snacks for school, after school, home, or sporting events, feeding kids healthily is

Parental Tips

When our children were younger, we lived in a school district with very few Muslim students. The students, teachers, and school administrators had limited exposure

Lunchtime Bliss

As a young immigrant to this country, I had a lot to learn about what were the best and healthiest choices when it came to

Modesty—A Challenge for Teenage Muslim Girls

It seems like yesterday my husband and I began our lives as parents. In reality, it has been nearly fourteen years since our daughter, Amira,

Avocado Lime Popsicles

Changing Eating Habits

After a long day of gardening and yard work during the sweltering summer days Faiza Khan and her husband Abdul Wasif of Woodale, IL, often

Preparing Children with Special Dietary Needs for School

With summer officially over and the school year already in session, some parents may still find themselves adjusting to their youngsters heading back into the

Creative and Attractive Snacks

When Sarah Ibrahim’s children come home from school, she has healthy snacks waiting for them on the kitchen island. From piping hot lentil soup in

From the Publisher’s Desk

Aasalamu Alaikum, The halal concept in America is no longer in its infancy; it has become a toddler and the word “Halal” is mentioned in

Editor’s Note

Assalamu Alaikum, It is ‘Back to School’ time. This time of year reminds me of the first verses of the Quran that were revealed to

Fall 2013

IFANCA® Arranges IFtar for IFT Attendees Observing the Fast of Ramadan

CHICAGO, Illinois (July 9, 2013) — The Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) has arranged an Iftar every evening for attendees of the