So you either thought parenting would come to you naturally - or spent months and years preparing with books, articles and "trending" techniques. 

The problem is - your child is their own person - with their own personality and quirks. 

There is no cookie-cutter approach. And you probably found that out already - after the tantrums and shouting matches. 

So how do you teach your children adab (good Islamic manners)? 

We've invited Hina Khan-Mukhtar to lay out the foundations for parents of every age. 

Hina Khan-Mukhtar is co-founder of ILM Tree - a homeschooling co-operative in Lafayette, California, which now serves over 35 homeschooling families in the East Bay. In addition to having taught Language Arts to elementary, middle school, and high school students, she is also involved in interfaith dialogue. Hina was a monthly contributor to The Muslim Observer’s “Raising Our Ummah” column and also writes for Seeker’s Guidance where she shares parenting advice and ideas for nurturing spiritual traditions in childhood.