2010 Summer Islamic Reading Challenge Kick-Off

July 14, 2010 by Ponn Sabra

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islamicsummerreading_girl2010We are so excited to host and launch the 2nd Annual Summer Islamic Reading Challenge from July 15 – August 15, 2010. Subhanallah, Glory be to God, today marks one year since we launched AmericanMuslimMom.com. Especially if this is your first time here, we hope that you’ll check out our past Archives to view our growth. We welcome your thoughts and feedback so we can better gauge your interests and further serve your currents needs and desires.

Alhumdulilah, we feel blessed that we’ve received numerous emails and even phone messages requesting if and when we’re going to host this Summer Reading Program again, so here it is! All you have to do is read at least one Islamic fiction or non-fiction book and share your honest review so we can post it online for everyone to read.

Objective:

  • To read and review Islamic children and adult books from July 15, 2010 – August 15, 2010,
  • Create a comprehensive list of recommended Islamic books, and
  • Share the reviews with as many Muslim (and non-Muslim interested in Islam) children as possible, by publishing reviews on AmericanMuslimMom.com in our brand new channel just for Muslim Kids MuslimKids.AmericanMuslimMom.com [Today was officially launched!]
  • All participants receive a prize.

*Participants may opt not to have their reviews published.

Rules:

  • Participants must be make an official Intent to Participate, between July 15, 2010 and August 15, 2010,
  • Any child from Birth– Senior Year of college/university, who is interested in reading Islamic non-fiction or fiction books (Non-Muslims welcomed),
  • Participants must be a U.S. resident,
  • Islamic books read should be at or near one’s reading level,
  • Islamic books read aloud count,
  • Islamic books can only be listed once,
  • Only books read completely count, not partially read book,
  • Islamic books must be read between July 15 – August 15, 2010,
  • Use the Official Islamic Book Review Form and Reading Journal to review at least one Islamic book. A parent/guardian must sign the journal when it is completed.
  • At least one Islamic book must be read and one Islamic book review form must be completed. Reading additional Islamic books are highly encouraged.
  • While on prize will be given to all participants, additional Islamic books, games, gift certificates, etc. will be randomly selected.
  • Limited to one additional award per child, per summer.
  • The Founder/Owner/Publisher of AmericanMuslimMom.com and her family members are not eligible for prizes.
  • Islamic schools. You are allowed to list the full-time, weekend or summer Islamic academy that you are a student of (you may only list one school). For homeschoolers, we recommend that you register as a local co-op, study group (youth halaqah). Whichever school has the most participants will receive a group of Islamic Books donated to their libraries.
  • Deadline: Postmarked by August 15, 2010.

Instructions:

  • * Register your child/ren from Birth – Senior Year of college/university, during the Reading Challenge period of July 15, 2010 – August 15, 2010 (details below)
  • Print out the Official Islamic Book Review Form and Reading Journal * Children read books at their reading level, or read-aloud to by an adult
  • Complete one full Islamic Book Review, and list additional Islamic books read on the journal with all sections completed. A parent/guardian must sign the journal when it is completed.
  • Mail the completed review form and reading journal to the address provided on the Review Journal (one per child). Multiple children from the same household may send their journals in one envelope for your convenience.
  • Each participant will be sent a certificate and a prize in the mail as promptly as possible.
  • Special prizes will be awarded to different age or selected groups by criteria stated for that prize.
  • Deadline: Postmarked by August 15, 2010.

How to Register:

[Purpose: We need to know the first name and age of each child to purchase the correct amount and appropriateness of prizes.]

  • Participant must be officially signed-up on or before August 15, 2010.
  • Participants can not register until the Official Kick-Off date of July 15,2010.
  • Comment below on this Official Kick-Off webpage with your child or children’s first name(s) and last initial(s) and age(s).
  • Having problems? Email: contact@americanmuslimmom.com

Children’s Design a Button Contest

Design a Button Coloring Contest Rules:

  1. Open the coloring page here.
  2. Design a Button. Create & Enjoy!
  3. Scan and email on or before 12 midnight EST August 15, 2010 to contact<at>americanmulismmom.com or postal mail it with your Official Book Journal.
  4. Email must state: (a) Child’s full name. Only the first name and last initial will be publicized. (b) Age and DOB (date of birth).
  5. Winning Design will be used for next year’s Summer Islamic Reading Challenge, inshaAllah.

About the Host:

AmericanMuslimMom.com started as a family blog in 2005 and is now a family-oriented online magazine that encourages Muslim Moms in America and American Muslim Moms living abroad to share their tips, tools and resources as they raise Mu’minyn (true believers) based on the Qur’an and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace & blessings be upon him). The community benefits from Islamic, motivational, educational, practical, and fun articles, reviews, videos, contests, giveaways and much more. To participate in the 2nd Annual Summer Islamic Reading Challenge and/or receive free gifts and prizes, logon to http://AmericanMuslimMom.com today!

AmericanMuslimMom.com is founded by Ponn M. Sabra a best-selling author, writer, columnist and internet marketer, homeschool mom of three girls, and past administrator of an Islamic weekend school, and full-time Islamic elementary learning center and daycare.

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20 Comments on "2010 Summer Islamic Reading Challenge Kick-Off"

  1. Tawakalt on Thu, 15th Jul 2010 8:04 pm 

    As Salam Alaykum. Jazakillah Khayran for your commitment to the Islamic Summer Reading Program. We’re happy to sign up for the program:

    Farouq G Age 5
    Maryam G, Age 4

  2. Khadijah Anif on Thu, 15th Jul 2010 9:29 pm 

    Assalaamu alaykum,

    I’d like to register my kids:
    Aishah Bello-5years
    Yahya Bello-9months

    May Allah bless this effort and accept it as an act of worship

    Jazak Allahu khayr

  3. Jamie Whalen on Thu, 15th Jul 2010 11:06 pm 

    Salam, I would like to register my children, here is their info:

    Malik H. 9 years

    Laila H. 7 years

    Thank you!

  4. Fajr on Fri, 16th Jul 2010 2:16 pm 

    As salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu,

    This is a wonderful idea sister jazakiAllah khair. May Allah bless your efforts.

    I want to register my kids
    LaVie P. 5 y/o
    Muhammad M. 4 months

  5. Maryam F. on Fri, 16th Jul 2010 4:31 pm 

    As salaamu alaykum warahmatullaahi wabarakatuhu!

    Jazakum Allaah khair, Sr. Ponn Sabra and family. We look forward to participating in this year’s summer reading program, insha Allaah. Below is our kids’ registration:

    Abdur-Rahman L. – 7yrs
    Aisha L. – 5 yrs
    Abdullah L. – 3 yrs
    Abdul-Azeez L. – 1yr

  6. Melissa Alhorani on Fri, 16th Jul 2010 11:02 pm 

    Assalaamu Alaikum,

    I would like to register my children.

    Adam A. – 13 yrs.
    Sabrine A. – 11 yrs.
    Ali A. – 8 yrs.

    Jazak Allahu Khayr

  7. Ponn Sabra on Sun, 18th Jul 2010 4:57 pm 

    Wa-alaykum asalam my dear sisters!
    We’re so happy to see the number of registered children and the wider age range compared to last year. Feel free to share some of the books you’re reading along the way as well.

  8. ganiyah A. on Wed, 21st Jul 2010 12:13 am 

    assalaam alaekum,
    I will like to register my children.
    Tayyib A.-6 yrs.
    Teslimah A.-4yrs.
    Talha A.-2yrs.

  9. Karin Nevala on Sun, 25th Jul 2010 5:57 pm 

    Please Register the following students from Al-Noor Summer School Program for this wonderful program

    Hamza A. – 3yrs. / Abdul S. – 3yrs.
    Bashar G. -4yrs. / Amjad C. – 4yrs.
    Amani A. -5yrs. /Kareem G. – 5yrs.
    Zain S. – 5yrs. /Adna W. – 5yrs.
    Fardowsa W. -6yrs. / Salah G. – 6yrs.
    Haris S. – 6yrs. /Nadia M. – 6yrs.
    Ahmad C. – 6yrs. / Hayat G. – 8yrs.
    Aisha A. – 8 yrs. /Mehreen M. – 8yrs.
    Nazneen M.– 8yrs. / Zara S. – 9yrs.
    Mubashir S.– 9yrs. /Semail D. – 9yrs
    Ayan A. – 9yrs. / Aliyah G. – 10yrs.
    Habiba A. – 12yrs. / Samar S. – 12yrs.
    Mahnaz M. – 13yrs.

    Shukron,
    Sis.Karin Nevala
    Al-Noor Summer School Program-Principal

  10. Ponn Sabra on Mon, 26th Jul 2010 1:19 pm 

    As-salamu alaykum dear Sis. Karin Nevala!
    Alhumdulilah, you are officially our first school program to participate in our program.
    InshaAllah, you and your children will find great benefit from participating.
    I’m curious–where did you hear about our program?
    Wa salam,
    Your sister in Islam Ponn

  11. Karin Nevala on Mon, 26th Jul 2010 9:11 pm 

    Assalamu-Alaikum,

    I found this site by using google, browsing for Islamic center/websites/blog with activities and contests my family and/or school could have a go at. I love the idea of providing our children with an alternative reading program that is islamic centered, one that is equal to those offered through the library.

    Shukron,
    Sis.Karin

  12. Ponn Sabra on Thu, 29th Jul 2010 4:18 pm 

    Wa-alaykum asalam.
    Alhumdulilah, google brought you here. InshaAllah, your positive experience will encourage other Islamic schools to participate in the future.
    Did you see how your kids can submit their work and projects throughout the year? Also, we have different education programs and contests you can join us too. So, please get on our mailing list, so you don’t miss other opportunities,

  13. Sis.Karin Nevala on Thu, 29th Jul 2010 10:44 pm 

    Assalamu-Alaikum,

    Great, I would love to have fun, extra things to do with our weekender’s and family in the future. I will register right now.

    Sister, can you post the address that we should send the review and button contest to? Shukron.

    Walaikum-Salaam,
    Sis.Karin

  14. Ponn Sabra on Mon, 2nd Aug 2010 11:54 am 

    Please refer to our Contact Page for our mailing address.

  15. Nacema on Thu, 12th Aug 2010 8:03 pm 

    Salaam!
    I know there’s only a little time left, however, we’re in for the Islamic Reading Challenge!
    Muhammad E. 10 yrs
    Yaqub E. 9 yrs.
    Ramadan Mubarak!
    Nacema

  16. Ponn Sabra on Fri, 13th Aug 2010 11:16 am 

    Wa-alaykum asalam!
    With our extension until Monday, you made it on time, alhumdulilah.
    Ramadan Mubarak.

  17. Maryam F. on Fri, 13th Aug 2010 1:02 pm 

    As salaamu alaykum Sr. Ponn.

    Ramadhan Mubarak to you and your loved ones.

    Please, what address should we send the forms to?

    We didn’t see any mailing address on the reading journal.

    We’d love to mail out the forms today, insha Allaah.

    Hope to hear from you very soon.

    Ramadhan Mubarak!

  18. Ponn Sabra on Fri, 13th Aug 2010 2:58 pm 

    Wa-alaykum asalam wa Ramadan Mubarak Sister Maryam.

    American Muslim Mom
    Ponn M. Sabra
    238 Putnam Avenue
    Hamden, CT 06517

    Jazaka Allahu Khayrun for participating. InshaAllah your little ones enjoyed themselves.

  19. Maryam F. on Fri, 13th Aug 2010 3:14 pm 

    Shukraan, Sis.

  20. Ponn Sabra on Sat, 14th Aug 2010 1:20 pm 

    Wayayakum :-)

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