🏵️🏵️🏵️ Dear Christina, I want to start by expressing my gratitude to your father, for giving you roots and wings. Your words are a beautiful reflection of the importance of nurturing our children and empowering them to spread their wings and explore the world.

In Islam, we believe that a parent's role is not only to provide for their child's physical needs but also to guide them towards righteousness and teach them the values of compassion, kindness, and mercy. As the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The best among you is he who is best to his family." (Bukhari)

I would like to share with you a message from an Islamic perspective. As Muslims, we believe that our faith is not just a personal belief, but a way of life that guides us in every aspect of our lives. We believe that every individual has a responsibility to serve others, to care for the environment, and to promote peace and justice.

As you wrote, "My father gave me roots and wings," I would like to remind you that Islam gives us the ultimate wings - the wings of faith, which allows us to soar to great heights and reach our full potential. It also gives us the roots of compassion, which grounds us in our humanity and connects us with our fellow beings.

I urge you to continue exploring the world and spreading your wings, but also remember to stay grounded in your values and principles. As Allah says in the Quran, "And hold fast to the rope of Allah all together, and do not become divided." (Quran 3:103)

May your journey be filled with purpose, wisdom, and peace.

Mohamed, Ph.D

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