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Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People

Many parents wonder what the secret is to raising a child with faith in a society in which being Muslim can be challenging. Dr. Osman Umarji provides an overview of the various theories and mechanisms through which adolescent religious identity develops.

Published: January 16, 2020 • Updated: July 22, 2024

Author: Dr. Osman Umarji

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

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