In this counseling answer: •I would strongly suggest that you talk to his school about it. You might also use this opportunity to let them know a bit about Ramadan and that he is fasting now and seems to be experiencing additional bullying during this time. •You need to do all you can as his …
A Muslim family who immigrated to Canada three years ago to flee war are mourning their 9-year-old daughter who took her own life after repeated bullying at school, Global News reported. “They were bullying my daughter Amal all the time there at her school, telling her, ‘You are ugly, you aren’t beautiful,’” the mourning Muslim …
In this counseling answer: • The first thing I would advise is cutting contact with him altogether. • If you are comfortable to do so, then you can tell your parents about what he is doing. • Seek strength with Allah (swt). This will also help you to deal with fear. Remember that Allah (swt) is …
In this counseling answer: • You should not keep it inside you and should not feel alone. • Report all bullying to an authority figure. It is the school’s and teacher’s duty to do an investigation and look into the matter. • Show minimal reaction to their bullying. Do not show the bullies that you feel hurt and …
In this counseling answer: •Many things could be bothering him about going to Quran school. Dogmatism or the harshness or strictness of the environment could be the problem. •For kids who obsess over doing the right thing, the opposite could be the problem—he is being too hard on himself and others, frustrated that everyone is …
“I don’t feel safe at school. Sometimes I say to my dad, ‘I don’t want to go to school anymore.’” These words were spoken by a 15-year-old schoolboy named Jamal, who, with his family, escaped from Syria as refugees to resettle in the Yorkshire town of Huddersfield. In a desperate attempt for help, Jamal e-mailed …
In this counseling answer: •Your son will need to learn to stand up for himself to some extent, even if it is just to speak up for himself without being physically aggressive back. •It is suggested that further than just informing the teachers of what is going on, you ensure that they have some kind …
In this counseling answer: “If you feel that you could face danger from bullies, you should protect yourself as much as you can. Your first line of support should be Allah; turn to Him often in supplications. Next, you should try to avoid being alone with a bully as far as possible. Make sure that you …
In this counseling answer: “I know, it might feel awkward or scary to talk to someone about your feelings and problems at home/school. However, you can call them from an undisclosed phone number and tell the crisis counselors what is going on. They are unable to know your location or name or anything unless you …
Warning about the sharp increase in hate attacks targeting Muslims and people of color, an Australian Muslim rights advocate has stressed that children should never become the target of racism and abuse.
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