The Motivation Behind the PeaceQuest Content for Muslim Parents ~ Abid Ullah Jan
The Motivation Behind the PeaceQuest Content for Muslim Parents ~ Abid Ullah Jan Abid Ullah Jan / January 18, 2016 / Education Save The Motivation Behind the PeaceQuest Content for Muslim Parents By Abid Ullah Jan As a father of six children raised in Canada and working in the community development field for years, I have some observations to share with Muslim parents. These observations are all the more important in light of the recent killings and arrests of Muslim youth in Ottawa. First, we need to dispel some myths. For example: 1) the high rates of crimes and incarceration of Muslim youth are not real – in fact, they are. 2) Muslim youth are confused because they learn in the family one thing and they are expected to behave differently outside. In fact, the basic standards and norms of human decency are the same all over the world. 3) Social adjustments while keeping the family/cultural values are significant challenges. They are not if we set the priorities right. T
