Omar seems so grounded. Allahumma barek. There’s a good balance between your personalities. I like that he doesn’t shy away from his opinions/principles even when they may be controversial/different especially with living in the West lol it’s like there’s a pressure to be a “Yes-Man” and anything else gets you labeled especially as muslim men, and he definitely isn’t falling for that. May Allah protect and bless your marriage.
I think of the James Baldwin quote about core values "We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist."
The way I get through daily tasks is listening to tafseer of Quran on my wireless headphones while I work! it gives me so much joy even while doing boring chores.. with 1 head phone on low for mamas
Omg don’t say that😭 my son doesn’t sleep through the night he’s 1 and I have another one on the way InshaAllah and I’m just dreddddingggg no sleep rn 😭🤣
leena, 1899 was canceled after 1 season but the creators of that show first made a show called DARK on netflix, its 3 season, probably one of the best shows I've watched. The original is in german but there is a English dubbed version too. if you guys like 1899 am sure you and your mom would love dark!
Dark is one of the BEST shows I have ever watched. It's very complicated in an intelligent way. I didn't mind it being in German and reading the English subtitles. I had to watch it twice to understand it more. So so Good! I am going to have to check out 1899.
On parenting, I think it’s important to set boundaries and stick with them consistently. Boundaries help children feel secure. It’s so much work to be a good parent and to love your children enough to discipline them, but it pays off. And children who are intelligent are often much more challenging, if that’s any comfort. I used to worry so much as a single parent, but my daughter is such a blessing and turned out to be so wonderful, thanks to God. ❤
Was very comforting reading this comment 😂, my girl is 2 (terrible 2s) very intelligent but sooo challenging 😅I worry about her but hopefully she grows up to be just as wonderful ❤
Please make sure to keep cameras in your house. I don't trust babysitters even sometimes family ones. This world is scary. You guys deserve your time together and I think a babysitter is a great idea just be cautious insha'Allah.
29:20 - 29:41 Omar nailed it with the advice. "You gotta let them know." I couldn't agree more. Communication and reflection takes time and you must be sincere about it. Once you have figured it out and you tell them, you''re actually adding value to the conversation you want to have with your partner to solve the issue. This video has been one of the best ones yet! I've really enjoyed listening to both of you touch on parenting as currently pregnant and soon to be a first time momma inshaAllah. BarakAllah feek to you both.
heyyy luv ur videos they just bring me comfront especially as a young hijabi girl, I have been watching u for years and I just want to say how amazing yous are mashallah
Salam Leena, it's normal for kids to behave that way. They are adjusting to having a sibling in their life. It's just a phase and Insyaa'Allah everything will get better. I have two boys and my eldest son is an easy baby. My youngest is very challenging and demanding. He's turned 5 and he is much better as he gets older. He's very clingy to me compared to my eldest son who isn't at all. Different kids have different personalities and my boys are opposite of each other. One likes to read books and the other one doesn't like to read books. One of them is able to sit still and quietly while another one is always climbing around and jumping. It's really hard even for me so just be patient and understand that kids are always in a developing stage. It's important to educate them by communicating with reasons and explanations. I'm sure you guys will do just fine. 🤗
Awh leena and Omar mashallah! I’ve been here since your first Q&A together!!❤️❤️❤️ also so happy for y’all I was a nanny for 8yrs! It’s such a rewarding job.
Congratulations Leena on 1M subscribers 🎉 You and Omar are such a beautiful humble couple with the cutest babies 🥰, and Leena you are so beautiful inside and out 🥹🥰
My youngest son was the same, he wouldn't sleep until I layed down too, you're a genius getting a nanny lol. Also Omar saying shopping for groceries must be your hobby because you do it so much, like you guys don't need to eat lol
Hey Leena da everyone. We also have noone to Look after our Kids… We have 3 Daughters 4,3 almost 2. I put them down to sleep between 6-7 pm. So we have 3-4 Hours of Husband and Wife Time. ❤️🙏🏼 & it works perfekt alhamduallah
A mother with a 6yo girl and 4yo twin boys here. It will get better! Trust the process. I understand how overwhelming it feels to have more than 2 kids. My family grown from 1 to 3 kids in a blink of my eyes but now we have more time for my marriage. Happy n
Please be careful promoting better help. They’ve been exposed multiple times before for the shady stuff they do with patients health information. And now they are supporting Israel and giving them free therapy
I do the same exact thing. I can be stern with my little one but if baba is stern with him I'm like nooo don't do that🥺😅. Gentle parenting is like medication I feel, use where needed.
Hi both, great video as always😊 could you please also share with us how you deal with your strong willed Alaina. my daughter is also strong willed, and sometimes I loose my mind :( would be nice to know your approach and if it works. I have tried a lot of things throughout the years, but she always somehow figures out how to get what she wants and manipulate us. she is now 7 y.o., and it's scary to think about her teenage years😞
20:32 Breast feeding is thirty months minus the duration of your pregnancy. Per the faith. I calculated and weaned on the exact date, I was so afraid of committing injustice to him. 🙈
Hi Leena! Mashallah i loved this Q and A as it was so fun❤Keep up ur hard and good work. Can i ask u what is ur next vlog going to be about because they are sooo fun and interesting. Also thank u for posting about Palestine 🇵🇸❤ Leena keep up hard work!
Asa Wr Wb Leena and Omar alhamdulilah. Thank you for choosing to share and being real about things. You are wonderful parents and a lovely Couple. I agree Ireland would be a good place! Inshallah I will be there soon for a visit
Leena could you talk about the October 7th Hamas attack? I would be interested in knowing your opinion on what happened. I am very upset with what is happening in Palestine but I want to also know about how Palestinians feel about Hamas. thank you I hope you can answer this Blessings from Canada. I'm praying for Peace and I am Pro People and Pro Peace
You guys are a great example for other Muslim progressive couples. I wish I had an example of this when I was younger. May Allah bless you guys. Do t worry though the kids thing will pass and they will get older and more independent but always try to make time for each and communicate and listen.
@withloveleena in todays world hiring a nanny is very scary to leave ur baby alone with …family is more safe even a daycare with camera if you need to work to make money
Even coming from a different background, I really appreciate your couples content so much. It is very honest and makes me feel less alone in the every day grind of trying to maintain a relationship with young kids 🫶
Thank you Leena for mentioning Palestine in the beginning. Content for Palestine is a priority right now! Entire videos should be completely devoted for Palestine: history, geography, Palestinians' lives for the past 75 years.. please use your platform in a way that makes you happier on the day of judgement ❤😊
Lol 2 little kids and they worried about date nights. Sorry it will only get waaaaaay harder before it gets easy! ESP if you guys want even more kids…..
Omar you need to join Top G’s ‘The Real World’ bro - you guys shouldn’t see a therapist, ask Allah and he shall give! Maybe increase your worship to the almighty?
It's possible to be pro-Israel AND pro-Palestine. We are ALL human. PS I wish I was raised with gentle parenting!!! At the same time, I would not allow my child to tell me to stop talking, and would certainly NOT stop talking bc a 3 yr old "told" me to. The child needs to respect the parents and speaking like that is not ok.