Happy Birthday to My Little One!

Two years ago today my youngest blessed our home. Everyday I thank God for this beautiful gift that he has honored our family to care for. I truly believe that every single person in this world should celebrate his/her birthday. I don't believe in huge and extravagant birthdays, but I do believe in the people closest to you being a part of this special time of the year.

Why is a birthday so important? A birthday is important because without the realization that one is getting older, a person takes aging for granted. We forget to thank God for each and every year we are given to live in this short life. It is also a simple way to show someone that they are appreciated.

A lot of Muslims don't celebrate birthdays. I do. The reason a lot of Muslims do not celebrate is because of Arabic terminology for this day. They call it "eid milaad" - meaning birth holiday (or something to that effect). We, as Muslims only have two holidays...but the thing is...a birthday should be actually called "youm milaad" - day of birth. I am in no way saying that our birthdays are holidays...they are personal special days.

Let me know what you think! :)