This short animated video is a great summary of the story of  zamzam for young and new learners. [And, us oldies too. ]  It’s an important Islamic story for all Muslims to know, especially because it’s one of the actions we perform during Hajj.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzHX8SlJkoM

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Muslim Kids Video – The Story of ZamZam is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

Having participated in this poetry contest last year, my girls are eager to use creative words to share their love and admiration of our beloved Prophet (peace & blessings be upon him) again this year. It should be more interesting this year too, because we’ve been studying the various types of poetry. So, this is a perfect Language Arts and Islamic Studies/Deen project to join in.

From the page

“The Praised One” 2010

5th Annual Poetry Competition about Prophet Muhammad(SAW)
Theme: “A Day with the Prophet(S)”

Northstar School invites all Young Muslims (7 -12 years) to join this Competition!

WINNERS

According to age group (7-9) & (10-12)
Announced at Northstar Fundraising Dinner in April, 2010
Will be awarded a Trophy and Certificate signed by the Judges
POEM CRITERIA
1. Must match current contest theme (above)
2. Must be postmarked between Feb 22nd & Mar 5th, 2010
3. Must be CHILD’s original poetry in their own words
4. Must be submitted with signed Entry Form online
5. Must NOT have won any other competition or have been published

NEW! ARABIC version of “The Praised One” Competition Praise Rasulallah(s) in the Language of the Quran NO THEME, write a poem in Arabic about Rasulallah (saw). Competition for ages (10-13) & (14-17).

Download Poetry Contest Flier

Download Entry Rules

Download Entry Form
POETRY WORKSHOPS
In addition this year we have 2 workshops to help inspire kids:

1. English Workshop is a one day event (Saturday, Feb. 6th) at MCA in Santa Clara, CA. Deadline to register, Feb 2nd.
2. The Arabic Workshop is aimed at producing a 4-6 line poem by the end of February. This workshop is a series of 3 Saturdays (Feb. 13th, 20th, 27th) at Northstar School in Hayward, CA. Basic Arabic knowledge is required in order to benefit. Deadline to register, Feb 9th.

Download Poetry Workshop Flier

Any Questions in regard to the poetry contest? please email:  poetry@northstarschool.org

5th Annual “The Praised One” Poetry Contest is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

A funny video shares a couple well-known ahadith about how we must treat our mothers:

1. The Prophet Muhammad said, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him: Your Heaven lies under the feet of your mother (Ahmad, Nasai).
2. A man came to the Prophet and said, ‘O Messenger of God! Who among the people is the most worthy of my good companionship? The Prophet said: Your mother. The man said, ‘Then who?’ The Prophet said: Then your mother. The man further asked, ‘Then who?’ The Prophet said: Then your mother. The man asked again, ‘Then who?’ The Prophet said: Then your father. (Bukhari, Muslim).

Role of Parents in the Qu’ran

While the above ahadith are about mothers, below are a couple verses in the Qur’an about parents

Qur’an
And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honour.
(Surah Al-Isra, Chapter #17, Verse #23)

And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years – give thanks to Me and to your parents. Unto Me is the final destination.
(Surah Luqman, Chapter #31, Verse #14)

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Muslim Kids Video: The Easiest Way to Get into Paradise – Jennah – Heaven is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog