As narrated by Abu Huraira, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “No child is born except on Al-Fitra (Islam) and then his parents make him Jewish, Christian or Magian…” (Sahih Bukhari: book 65, hadith 297) As Muslim parents, we have a huge task when it comes to teaching kids about Islam. We have a responsibility to show […]
How To Help Children Spiritually Prepare for Ramadhan
This post is most suitable for children aged 10 and below. The month of Ramadhan is a big deal for adult Muslims. We spend the days before the month planning and getting ready for all the acts of worship that we want to do in Ramadhan. Many times, we may not carry the children along […]
How to Create an Islamic Environment for Children
Someone asked me a question recently about creating an Islamic environment for children, especially when you don’t live in a Muslim country. And it got me thinking about the misconception that you need to live in the Arab world to give your child a wholesome Islamic upbringing. The fact is that wherever you live in […]
6 Effective Tools to Help Children Revise the Qur’an at Home
Revision is a very important part of memorising the Qur’an. It is what solidifies what a person has memorised, and allows them to be more fluent in recitation and in remembering the verses. Using my experience with my kids and me, I have compiled 5 tools to help children revise the Qur’an at home. These […]
10 Gift Ideas for Teachers
Last week, as the term came to an end, I needed some gift ideas for teachers as I thought of giving the kids’ teachers something as a token of my appreciation of their hard work. But I couldn’t decide on something easily. I wanted something that goes beyond fancy notebooks and mugs. Took me some thinking […]