Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim
In the Name of Allah,
Master Fard Muhammad
“I WANT BLACK PEOPLE TO BE FREE, TO BE FREE, TO BE FREE!!!”
Category: The Blackwoman in America
Thirty Ways To Be A Better Mom
BISMILLAH
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MASTER FARD MUHAMMAD
30 WAYS TO BE A BETTER MOM
1. Imbue in him a love for Allah (God), righteousness, and his own people.
2. Foster in him a love and enthusiasm for the ACQUISITION OF KNOWLEDGE.
3. Do something with your child every day (just sit down and talk, let him read to you, watch an educational video on YouTube, look through your photos, do a science experiment, play a game, &c.)
4. Don’t EVER raise your voice when speaking to your child. ALWAYS SMILE (even when disciplining).
5. Hug your child AT LEAST once every day.
6. Do things that are good for you health-wise. (Read food labels and avoid giving your child processed foods full of preservatives, artificial colors and flavors. NEVER give your child “fast food.” Prepare it yourself. You will have a healthier baby. You eat one meal a day and don’t eat between meals. Cut down on sweets. Be a good example!)
7. Kiss him while he is sleeping.
8. Get him off the computer and from in front of the t.v. for at least an hour every day by giving him educational assignments that will improve his intelligence. For example, a non-fiction book, an educational video, math workbooks, have him research a topic of interest on Wikipedia, or write in his journal, do a science experiment together, &c. (NO SPORTS! NO GAMES! SOMETHING EDUCATIONAL). YOU have to show him/her that developing and improving his intelligence is paramount AND SHOULD OCCUR EVERYDAY (even weekends).
9. Remind yourself, “He’s ___ years old. He’s still a child.” OR “He’s __ years old. He’s growing up.” Then treat him that way.
10. Cultivate SERENITY and PEACE in yourself and your child(ren).
11. Make him his favorite food regularly.
12. Leave a sweet note on his pillow or in his lunchbox occasionally.
13. Be the mother YOU always wanted.
14. Picture yourself at his age. Try to remember how you felt and how you wanted to be treated. Then treat him that way.
15. Pray for wisdom in mothering throughout the day.
16. Tell your child, “I love you and I’m glad you’re my son/daughter!”
17. NEVER criticize your child. And NEVER criticize other people in front of your child(ren). Always demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others and your child will learn to do the same.
18. Always remember that being a mother is a GIFT from ALLAH (GOD).
19. Be firm when needed; but NEVER harsh.
20. Practice PATIENCE. Keep calm and stay relaxed. Do not get emotional and teach your child to do the same. Never show your emotions (positive or negative) in public.
21. Laugh with your child often. Don’t be so serious!!
22. Picture your child at age 25. Mother with that person in mind.
23. Think of a mom YOU admire. What quality of hers can you incorporate into your mothering?
24. How do you want to be remembered by your child? Be that mother.
25. Teach your child many things he can do on his own.
26. Replace sarcasm with KINDNESS.
27. Try not to interrupt when he/she is talking. Listening and showing interest will encourage your child to open up to you.
28. Ask your child’s opinion often. Let him know that his feelings are important too. When ordering food, ask your child what he/she wants to eat. Never order for him.
29. Encourage him emphatically and be overly supportive.
30. Be the persona of Love and Happiness (even when you don’t feel like it 🙂 ).
“Mama Africa”
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim
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As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beautiful Black Sisters From The Aboriginal Nation of The Planet
Dear Sisters, recently I posted a blog about “Language” and it stated that we must “Study, read and keep up with the News, so you may have something to talk about.” However, we cannot rely on Western media to give us unbiased information pertaining to Our Global Black Nation. As I have been promoting this blog on Facebook, I have come across numerous groups from across the African Diaspora with members from these various regions discussing issues occurring in their countries.
I cannot overemphasize how eye-opening “eavesdropping” on these discussions have been. Most of the groups are concerning politics; a very accurate depiction of the conditions in a particular country. Other groups are related to means of improving conditions in the country. And still many others are targeted toward the youth of The Black Nation, empowering them to assume leadership roles in their ever-evolving countries.
As mothers, we must make sure our children are aware of happenings around the globe and are not limited to the white supremacist views portrayed by the Western media and their schools. We can do this easily – by familiarizing ourselves with the views and opinions of the people of these countries. Join a Group!
We can supplement what we learn in these groups, and teach our children global awareness, by assigning research projects of countries with majority black populations. All they have to do is Google the country. They can find out the history of the country, its demographics and leaders, when it attained its independence and also current events.
Here are some Facebook Groups I have found that offer a variety of views. Admittedly, some of the posts are in native languages, but the majority, and in some groups all, of the posts are in English. It is definitely worth taking the time to decipher the posts until you get a better understanding. The opinions expressed are genuine. Most of them are pretty well-moderated and free from ads, however, you may have to sift through the Ghana and Zambia sites to get to the relevant information. It won’t be long before you have become familiar with the players (politicians) and settings in the true-stories unfolding in Mama Africa and around the world.
I tried to post the most objective groups out of all the ones I joined. Sisters, you will find evident in these groups, one universal truth concerning Black People. I would like to submit to you, Dear Sisters, that there are two kinds of Black People in the world, namely those that love themselves/their people and don’t like white people and those that don’t love themselves/their people and do like white people. This is true of Black people all over the Earth and there is no middle ground. You cannot serve two masters.
As a practice, we, Black people choose political leaders who share our views concerning white people as you will see evidenced in the results of the recent elections in Zimbabwe and the differing political parties in South Africa (the ANC and the EFF). We, Black people in America, are in a unique situation because it is impossible to love Black People and be an American statesman. The two are mutually exclusive.
You know my views concerning white people, but I did not let my personal opinion interfere with my impartiality in choosing the groups listed here. You will find Muslims, Christians, old and young. You will also find white people posting in the South Africa group. Theirs was the ONLY group in which I found white people actively contributing to the discourse. I am sure it is because of South Africa’s history and present of white people occupying their country. However, that is their reality and reality is what we need in order to effectively improve our condition.
HOMOSEXUALITY – THE ABOMINATION
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim
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The Messenger’s Teachings on Homosexuality
The Messenger’s Teachings on Teaching Our Children about Homosexuality
Excerpt from Messenger Elijah Muhammad’s Table Talks on August 23, 1968
“God has taught us how to contend with the devil and I want to teach you.
“Children in school are wise and behave proudly; acting strange. And this is because it is prophesied and the best way to contend with it is to separate them from the good ones and study the bad one and stop him by exposing him in the eyes of the others. ‘I want you to know that if you follow after this one I’m going to find a way to punish you and I warn all of you, if I catch one of you practicing this evil, then I’m going to punish you. And your parents are with me and I’m going to tell them what a nasty child you are and you are not fit for Islam nor Christianity. You only fit for hell fire. And if one of you see him wrong I’m going to punish you and tell your deeds in front of all of them.’ And that will make them feel cheap. Keep them separate from lost founds because those will spoil our children.
“Use same method for older children. ‘See this girl over here. She wants her for her sweetheart.’ ‘See this little boy over here. He wants him for his wife. See those boys over here they are not natural. They are savages. They want to be sweethearts with each other. These are the type Allah wants to burn up.’
“Teach them all they can take in wisdom but never give them more than they can take….”
Excerpts From “THE BOOK ON FEMININITY”
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim
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LANGUAGE
“A foolish woman is clamorous – She is simple and knoweth nothing. So I said I will take heed to my ways that I sin not with my tongue.”
We, as M. G. T. [Asiatic Blackwomen], must strive to speak calmly, softly and distinctly. Your words should be carefully chosen and spoken in quiet tones (think five times before speaking).
Do not be snappy with others regardless of how you feel, as it shows weakness and lack of self control. Boisterous, loud voices are a sign of vulgarity and shows a lack of refinement. We do not laugh loud, but rather softly. Do not belittle others or laugh when they have made an error. Do not laugh when you have made an error, as it shows a lack of understanding on your part. It is also rude.
Do not become loud and boisterous when being corrected for an error you have made, rather take the correction calmly, intelligently and gracefully as this is a civilized attitude.
When making suggestions, to anyone, keep them in the form and tone of suggestions and do not make them sound like orders.
When in public, we keep our voices low and use proper words to express ourselves. This applies also when in the presence of brothers, speak softly to them, not loud or noisily.
Avoid anger, as it tends to make you lose control and possibly say things for which you may later be sorry. Anger brings out the worst in you. This is a negative emotion and it shows a lack of self control.
“And in their mouth was found no guile for they were without fault before the throne of God.”
Some Facts About “GOSSIP”
1. What’s easy to say may be hard to bear.
2. What you don’t see with your eyes, don’t invent with your mouth.
3. It’s easier to hear a secret than to keep it.
4. A tongue can be a dangerous weapon.
5. If you want to find out what’s happening in your house, talk to your neighbors.
6. Loose tongues are worse than wicked hands.
7. Our ears often don’t hear what our mouths say.
8. Run from gossip as you run from Danger.
9. Gossip is the most common of human habits and causes the most trouble.
10. People eat and drink together, yet pierce each other.
11. Your friend has a friend, and your friend’s friend has a friend (so be discreet).
12. From a man’s mouth you can tell what he is.
13. Gossip: Nature’s telephone.
14. The whisperer separates friends.
”Study, Read and keep up with the News so you may have something to talk about.”
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Fun and Educational Factory Tours!
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As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beloved and Beautiful Sisters!
Our Beloved Messenger, The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad (May the Peace and the Blessings of Allah Forever Be Upon Him) vehemently stressed the importance of The So-Called Negroes DOING SOMETHING FOR SELF! We will never be considered as a free people, equal with the civilized societies of the earth, unless we qualify ourselves and do and have the same things those people have.
We must instill in our children the desire to DO SOMETHING FOR SELF, so they will not be like their parents – dependent upon the slavemaster for everything they need. The Honorable Elijah Muhammad (May the Peace and the Blessings of Allah forever be upon him) taught us in MESSAGE TO THE BLACKMAN IN AMERICA (page 39): “My people should get an education which will benefit their own people and not an education adding to the “storehouse” of their teacher.”
Our children must develop an entrepreneurial spirit and free themselves of the idea of getting an education just to get a high-paying job. They must be instructed to think in terms of The Black Nation as a whole. That is the only way we can build a Nation. If each person only thinks in terms of self, then we will not progress.
Many of our youth are captivated by sport and play. They want to grow up to be a rapper or an athlete or marry a rapper or athlete. If everyone is making music or playing sports, who is going to build our factories? Who is going to cultivate our farms? Who is going to make our shoes and clothes? If we don’t lead and guide our children to think in terms of careers that will be productive then we will forever be dependent on the devil (whiteman).
An excellent way to expose your children to the idea of becoming producers, as opposed to consumers, is to schedule a factory tour. So they can bear witness to productivity in action. Factory Tours USA has a listing of all of the corporations that offer public tours of their facilities. I have scheduled a tour for my family of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and “The Los Angeles Times” Newspaper. Those were the only two nearby that are conducive to building a Nation. The rest were wastes of time like beer and candy factories. When choosing a tour, make sure you keep Nation-Building in mind. The Possibilities Are Endless!
Little Things….
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim
In the Name of Allah
The Beneficent, The Merciful
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I visited one of my former Facebook friends’ page and someone had posted this on her wall. (What happened to that?) Anyway, it gave me such a good “vibe” seeing this video after so many years.
I am soooo disappointed in India Arie for bleaching her skin after making such positive uplifting music. And then denying it. It is really sad what the whiteman has done to The Blackwoman. I even find myself still suffering from the effects of white supremacy, even after converting to Islam over seven years ago.
Our Beloved Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him) taught us in his 1971 Saviour’s Day Lecture that the Lost and Now Found Members of The Aboriginal Black Nation in The Wilderness of North America need to be operated on. The devil is so deep in our psyche that he needs to be spiritually surgically removed.
I bear witness. I have been in The Nation of Islam over seven years, yet I felt happy when a devil “liked” one of my blog posts! I felt so embarrassed after I realized it. Thirty-five years of conditioning is hard to overcome. We need to be operated on.
***UPDATE***
I HEARD SISTER INDIA’S RESPONSE
She claimed to not have bleached her skin.
She said her skin looked bleached due to “fabulous lighting”
Why was the lighting so fabulous, Indie???
Because it made your skin look lighter?
THE LOVE OF DOING LAUNDRY
BISMILLAHI RAHMANI RAHIM
In the Most Holy and Righteous Name of Allah
As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beloved and Beautiful Sisters!
As the woman of the house, we are responsible for the maintenance of our family’s wardrobes. It is our duty to ensure our family members always have clean and pressed clothes to wear every day.
We are taught in THE LAW OF THE M. G. T. CLASS: “Girls and women must be taught how to please their husbands, by keeping herself and her home unsurpassed by others. Meet her husband with a smile. Please him with that he desire both cooking and laundering. Let no woman beat you in anything when it comes to intelligence.”
We should find joy and pleasure in doing our family’s laundry. Even as we are planning to do our family’s laundry, we should be filled with thoughts of gratitude and happiness over the fact that Allah has chosen us to be His People and that He Has Blessed us with the means to wear beautiful garments to cover our nakedness.
Like everything, laundry should be done in The Name of Allah. Before we begin, we should say, “Bismillah” (In the Name of Allah) to ensure that as we go about our Divine Duty of Laundering, we are able to complete our tasks competently and efficiently. Also, so that we will be able to maintain our composure and patience if we are interrupted by our children or other matters that may arise.
Personally, I hand wash all of my family’s laundry. It is more economical and practical than going to the Laundrymat. I can do Laundry at my convenience and without having to lug a heavy sack full of dirty clothes out of the house. And I save about $40 per month.
Hand-washing is very relaxing and therapeutic; like kneading dough. I listen to The Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him) or play some good music, and as I submerge my hands in the soothing, warm and clean-scented water, rhythmically and purposefully “kneading” the clothes, I keep in mind that because of my noble work, I am going to be rewarded with fresh-smelling and sparkling clean garments for my family to wear.
Now, you may be wondering why I have a picture of “Ivory” soap on display…. Well, it is because Ivory is the soap that Our Beloved Messenger (Peace Be Upon Him) told us is “The Best Soap”. So that’s what I use to wash my family’s clothes. Yes, “Ivory” soap. No, they don’t make “Ivory” Laundry soap. I learned when I was living in a shelter that you can use any kind of soap for any kind of cleaning. I once saw a Sister use shampoo to wash her dishes! So, I use the “Ivory” bar soap to launder my clothes. I just put a couple bars into some hot water with a little washing soda and let the clothes soak for about ten-fifteen minutes. Then I wash them. It gets my clothes really clean.
Laundry detergent is extremely overpriced and full of toxins, so I started looking for “greener” alternatives a few months ago. I found plenty, but they were exorbitant to make and called for questionable ingredients (Borax). So, I decided to just save myself the time and effort and just threw the whole bar of soap in the tub. Now, I use a couple full bars and maybe a few that are too small for any other use, and I can truthfully say I am completely happy with the results.
After I wash each item, I put it in the sink, so that the soap residue still in the tub won’t get on the clean clothes. When I’ve finished washing the entire load, I drain the tub and refill it with cool water and about a cup of vinegar. Vinegar is a natural fabric softener, removes soap scum and brightens colors. It also prevents yellowing and static cling (if you use a dryer).
I don’t use a dryer. I hang the clothes on my back awning so they can dry in the sun. Undergarments I spread on the bed and turn on the ceiling fan. By the end of the day, usually sooner, everything is ready to be folded or ironed.
Pre-ironing your family’s clothes makes so much more sense than ironing right before you’re ready to get dressed! You can take your time and do a thorough job. Just do it when you have time. If everything is already pressed, your family will have a selection of clothes to wear everyday. This makes everybody happy. 🙂
Dear Sisters, we should cultivate The Love of Doing Laundry. It was Divinely given to us as part of our responsibility of Keeping House. If you plan to do laundry well before you run out of clothes, you will not stress over anything. You can relish in the time you spend keeping up your family’s “image” and take pride in the fact that they look so good due to the love and effort you put into something as important, yet simple and easy as Doing the Laundry. Learn to Love it!
S.T.E.M. SUBJECTS FOR BLACK CHILDREN
BISMILLAH
In the Name of Allah, Master Fard Muhammad
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S (SCIENCE) T (TECHNOLOGY) E (ENGINEERING) M (MATHEMATICS)
As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beloved And Beautiful Sisters!
Science is probably THE most fascinating subject in the entire universe. TRUTHFULLY, it is the Universe! The study of Science makes an otherwise boring school day, fun and exciting! And through interesting and educational science experiments, makes it interactive.
Understanding and being able to communicate Science is a comprehensive method of measuring one’s knowledge; showing and proving that you possess the knowledge of how and why things work.
The Definitions of SCIENCE, According to Dictionary.com are:
- a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws: the mathematical sciences.
- a systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.
- any of the branches of natural or physical science.
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The Honorable Elijah Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) taught us in MESSAGE TO THE BLACKMAN IN AMERICA (page 41) that “Knowledge is the result of learning and is a force or energy that makes its bearer accomplish or overcome obstacles, barriers and resistance.”
According to Dictionary.com, that could also be the definition of Engineering:
1. the art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences,
as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants.
“At the proper time we will need to know all types of Engineering. We have to re-build for ourselves the type of Civilization that Allah demands us to accept. In words to say–we have to rebuild a Nation. Engineering is the first trade that will be in demand.” – Messenger Elijah Muhammad
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MATHEMATICS are elements of Knowledge, about which we should enthusiastically encourage our children to become passionate. These are the essential building blocks for building civilization. Our Beloved Messenger, The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad (May the Peace and the Blessings of Allah forever be upon him) taught us that one must have knowledge of ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS, in particular, in order to build a civilization.
Instill in your children, a desire to Do Something For their own Black Self and Kind by educating them as to the importance of STEM subjects toward building our own Black Nation. This can be done in a number of different ways.
* Make your children KEENLY AWARE of the fact that SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING ALL BEGAN WITH BLACK PEOPLE. THIS IS THE ONE THING THAT THE DEVIL DOES NOT WANT OUR CHILDREN TO KNOW. You must educate your children about the origins of these indispensable sciences, especially if your children attend the devil’s schools where they will be taught that white people discovered all of the sciences and mathematical breakthroughs and that Black people discovered nothing. This reinforces white-supremacist ideals and fosters an attitude of self-hate and indifference toward their own Black people. Educate your children as to the TRUE HISTORY of the whiteman, i.e. that when white people were living like beasts in the hills and cavesides of Europe, Black people were dwelling in highly advanced and rightly civilized societies in Arabia and Africa.
I found in my search for specifically BLACK centered Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, a list of books documenting the fact that BLACK PEOPLE discovered all of these subjects. I am going to include the link so you can choose whichever books are interesting to you at this stage in your acquisition of KNOWLEDGE and share what you learn with your children.
* Create a nurturing environment of exploring STEM subjects in your home, where you can give your children a hands on experience in the wonders of SCIENCE. Let them take your old electronic devices apart, or anything with moving parts. Even if they don’t understand how it works, they might be able to reassemble it, becoming familiar with the different parts and how they all fit together. Plan and then visit Science Centers. Cultivate your child’s love of science-in-action by doing experiments with him. Here is an online resource for TONS of websites you can peruse to find simple science experiments you can try with your children. ALL CHILDREN LOVE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS. Make Science easily accessible and routine. Surround your child with scientific images (Periodic Tables and Solar System posters, Constructive Toys and Games like Erector Sets, &c.) YOU have to envelop your child in STEM subjects. Make them available and approachable. It rests on your shoulders….
* Bring science and technology into perspective by pointing out its daily applications. Teach your children how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have led to the establishment of most of the things we use in our everyday lives, such as running water, electricity, and transportation. Have your child imagine what life was like before we had these things. By explaining the history of technology, your child will begin to comprehend that technology is related to building and advancing civilization and makes our daily lives much more productive and enjoyable.
* Interest your children in watching television shows or videos that promote STEM subjects. “The Magic School Bus” is excellent for inadvertently teaching science to young children. (Note: If you click on the YouTube icon on the bottom right of the screen it will take you to the YouTube website where more “Magic School Bus” videos will appear.)
Also, “Bill Nye the Science Guy” teaches many different scientific concepts very engagingly.
The “Eyewitness” TV Series has some excellent videos about a range of different STEM subjects.
Disney also has a series of VERY INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING engineering-based videos called “The Science of Disney Imagineering”. The Disney videos are exceptionally good, but quite expensive.
Fortunately, all of these videos can be found at your local library. (Note “The Magic School Bus” and “Eyewitness” began as book series, so you can also incorporate these into your child’s world of science and encourage your children to only read and explore non-fiction books.)
For older children, PBS has a series called “Design Squad Nation” which demonstrates to young people (pre-teens) that even at what they may consider a young age, they are perfectly capable of mastering complicated engineering projects. This program makes something that most young people don’t even understand (ENGINEERING), “do-able” and actually quite intriguing and definitely worth investigating. You can find it at DESIGN SQUAD NATION. Just click “Watch”.
* ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE INQUIRIES. If your child asks you something, with today’s technology, there is no reason for you to not be able to give him an informed and educated answer. Master the Science of Finding the Truth on the Internet. Rely on several sources and demonstrate to your children that every answer to every question is right at their fingertips. GOOGLE IT! This will feed your child’s natural curiosity, and you know what they say, “Curiosity is the Mother of Invention.” Or something like that….
(*I just GOOGLED it, it’s “NECESSITY is the MOTHER OF INVENTION”. But CURIOSITY has to be up there too. 🙂 )
In short, it is impossible to exhaust the resources available to you on the Internet when it comes to educating your children in STEM subjects. Here are a few more good sites.
Chemistry Activities For Children
Free Computer Programming Software For Children
Go to the Science Section
Science Websites
PREPARE Your Children For The World Of Computer Science
Bismillahi Rahmani Rahim
As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beloved, Beautiful and Black, Tech Savvy Sisters!!!
When I was in Jr. High School, it seemed as if EVERYBODY was telling me to go into the field of Computer Programming. But Computer Programming was so boring!! I took a computer class in the 8th grade and the extent of our programming was being able to make a word (or sentence, if you wanted to jazz it up) run continuously up the monitor’s screen. Which was hardly fascinating even for the early 80’s. And not hardly the stuff to pique the desultory interests of an artsy 12-year-old.
However, now that I bear witness to the heights to which computer technology has advanced, I am becoming increasingly more interested in the field of Computer Science, especially for my son. I am preparing him for a future wherein computers will undoubtedly play a pivotal role. Proficiency in Computer Science can only help him succeed, considering that Computer Programming is inarguably, the most sought-after profession in the world.
In the United States, we are lagging far behind other countries in the area of preparing candidates for the many positions becoming available in the field of Computer Science. The demand is greater than there are qualified candidates to fill these positions. Therefore, these positions are being outsourced to other countries. Additionally, advances in technology make it even more possible for people in other countries to fill these positions that under previous conditions would have been limited to citizens here in the United States.
This is very unfortunate, especially for Black People in America, who are suffering from the highest rate of unemployment than any other nationality in the country. If we were only trained in the field of Computer Science! It is THE fastest growing field in the country, if not the world.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“Employment of software developers is projected to grow 30% from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. The main reason for the rapid growth is a large increase in the demand for computer software.”
The statistic also reports that the median income for a Computer Software Developer is $90,530 annually and $43.52 per hour! I am really regretting not taking the advice I was given 30 years ago. Especially since computer programming skills are so beneficial to success in ANY field. Computers dominate every industry you can think of. Even doctors carry tablets with them nowadays, as opposed to clipboards of the past, as they check-up on patients.
Technology is advancing at rocket speed, so the sooner you introduce Computer Science to your children the better. I have downloaded some software designed to teach children computer programming, but it was just boring for my son. From what I have learned, programming is very intricate and takes an enormous amount of patience.
So, I have determined to learn Computer Programming and then teach my son myself. Mobile technology is the wave of the future, so I wanted to bypass the traditional method of computer programming and just dive into developing applications for mobile operating systems (OS). However, after some careful research, I decided I had better get some background skills, since I have absolutely no previous experience with computer programming. (Well, except that RAM/ROM class I took in the 8th grade 🙂 ).
From my research, I learned that Javascript is one of the best computer languages to learn because it is not limited to a specific hardware platform. It can be used on any platform such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, Solaris OS, and Mac OS. It is also based on previous well-known programming languages but because it is newer, it simplifies them and thus, makes programming easier and faster. It is also the most desired language for companies hiring new programmers.
Java offers a tutorial on its website, which is absolutely free to anyone who has the initiative to learn the language. You don’t have to enroll in college to learn how to program. You can learn right from the comfort of your own home! So, there’s no excuse not to learn. Think of your children. I’m sure they know how to use a computer, now they can learn how to program one! And they will have a head start if they decide to go into the big bucks field of Computer Science. And even if they don’t, I’m sure by the time they are ready to open their own businesses, they will be able to save a ton of money by developing their own app!
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After learning how to program using Java, In sha Allah (If it is the Will of Allah) I plan to move on to developing applications on the Android operating system. You can click on the picture below to go to the Android Tutorial.
My son is a fast learner, so I’m not going to make him learn all of the basics that I feel I need.
I pray Allah, you will put your computer to good productive use and take advantage of the many opportunities available to you. Think over how BEHIND the majority of our people (who don’t own personal computers) will be in the future! Show Our Saviour, Master Fard Muhammad, To Whom Praise is Due Forever, that you are Grateful for His Blessing you with a computer, by using it to prepare your children for success and to be the absolute BEST QUALIFIED they possibly they can be. Our Beloved Messenger, The Most Honorable and Humble Elijah Muhammad (PBUH) taught us there are wide fields available to the wide-awake Blackman. We just have to qualify ourselves to take over the rule.
May Allah Bless You With Unimaginable Success In All Your Endeavors!
As-Salaam-Alaikum!
