Muslim Kids Video – In Blessed Ramadan
Lyrics written out in this nasheed video describing different ibadah (acts of worship) Muslims complete during the month of Ramadan. The kids cheering for Eid and looking forward to fasting next year at the end is so encouraging and cute, subhanallah (Glory be to God).
Always looking for educational and fun nasheed and Muslim kids videos to share. So, please comment below with your favorite ones.
Eid Decorations are Allowed
Bismillah ar Rahman ar Raheem (In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful)
First, I want to thank Sisters Aisha and Naseem for sharing their opinions, “…that purchasing eid decorations are copying the commercialization of holidays as done by the kuffar; and also a great waste of money…” and thought it’s critical that I write an article detailing all of the points they mentioned, in which decorating our homes for Eid and Ramadan are not prohibited under the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa salam (Peace and blessings be upon him).
Please note, that I, nor my family, friends, colleagues, and scholar (who we consulted), are not offended by these sisters’ comments. Rather, I am grateful for their input, alhumdulilah, Praise be to God, because it caused me to reflect and assure that my family and I are on the straight path to jennah (heaven), inshaAllah (God willing); and not misguiding others to go astray through my actions.
Aisha Umm Abdurahman Hasan I honestly feel – without offending anyone – that purchasing eid decorations are copying the commercialization of holidays as done by the kuffar; and also a great waste of money. Instead of spending money on completly unbeneficial decorations, you’ll receive much more reward giving the money to an Islamic charity, or spending on your own child. We can make our own decorations out of household items while sharing that time making memories with our kids. i’m hoping this year to finally experience making eid cookies.Naseem Yusuf I agree with sister Aisha
Fatwas about Decorations and Giving Incentives or Rewards
The article below is written from a combination of the following fatwas with Qur’an and Sunnah to support them:
- Fatwa regarding celebrating and decorating one’s return from Hajj,
- Fatwa on decorating for Eid rather than Christmas (please refer to the middle of the fatwa where the scholars mention that Jennah is especially decorated during the month of Ramadan) [I have not yet found the hadith that speaks specifically to this point, but our local scholar insists that Eid and Ramadan decorations are good ways to spend on our families as a celebratory reward and festive pride. Khair, inshaAllah],
- Another fatwa, which I can not find right now, that allows Muslims to offer incentives to our brothers and sisters, not just our children to make an necessary ibadah (act of worship) as a routine, and a good habit in one’s life. For example, offering to reward to one’s father so he will grow a beard for the intention of gaining reward from Allah first and not the gift itself. So, rewarding our children for developing new skills, especially ibadah (acts of worship) is permissible and encouraged. NOTE: My husband and I do not, nor recommend, giving monetary incentives to our girls for fulfilling any of the five pillars. Yet, we reward their pure completed actions with surprises after the fact. And, we do not reward them all the time, so they don’t expect to gain anything else but the love and happiness of Allah subhanallah wa Tala, and
- I consulted a local scholars in Islam to confirm the below statements.
Eid and Ramadan Decorations Are Permissible
- Pure intentions - Decorations are permissible, if parents have pure intentions to celebrate their family’s completion of a good deed, especially one of the pillars, such as Hajj or Fasting during the month of Ramadan. A parent’s pure intentions to provide rewards to celebrate the fasts of their family members, especially children, may be counted as charity as well. “If a man provides for his family hoping for the reward, it will be counted as charity for him.” (Bukhari & Muslim).
- Decorate in Moderation and Not Extravagance - It is recommended and encouraged that we reuse, re-purpose, and recycle household items as a family activity to make decorations. This is the first year that we drew attention to Eid decorations made available online for sale. Based on our review, the prices of all the online stores are highly economical and not extravagant. Since the announcement of Ranoon’s unique products prompted this discussion, we believe that their classy, unique products are not expensive, and do not resemble holiday lights or decorations of other faiths. “If a woman spends from the wealth of her house without causing harm (to her family), she will get the reward of what she spend and her husband also gets a reward because he earned it. (Moreover) the one who is entrusted with money gets the same reward (of spending it), without any of them (the wife and the entrusted) decreasing the rewards of the others.” (Bukhari)
- The action of decorating does not become an act of worship, bidah - We cannot make habits that are expected by ourselves or our families, or induce feelings that something is incomplete because the action is not completed. For example, the family feels like that it’s not “Eid” because one doesn’t have special Eid decorations. Again, we must check our intentions (point #1). We cannot worship the decorations or the act of decorating in any way.
- The only times to decorate are for Ramadan and our 2 Eids – Not copying other religions or faiths - We should not copy the act of placing lights outside our houses like Christians during Christmas time. Our decorations should remain inside, or should be taken down after the 3 days of Eid al-Fitr, or 4 days of Eid al-Adha are completed. We should not keep them up and “hold on to the good times”, otherwise our intentions are not solely to celebrate the good deeds of the completed two pillars.
- The act of Hajj & Ramadan are not private acts of worship, so celebrating one’s completion is allowed - We are allowed to celebrate, reward and draw attention to one’s completion of these fardh (obligatory) actions. Again, we cannot be so extravagant (point #2) that we are perceived as a showing off. Hence remaining moderate (point #2) and keeping all decorations inside (point #4) is protecting our pure intentions (point #1) once again. Hajj and fasting is different than giving charity in secret or in public. Charity in secret is more rewarded than giving in public.
- Ramadan and Eid Decorations acting as a form of dawah (introduction to Islam) – Subhanallah, Glory be to God, my non-Muslim friend was curious what’s the latest project or contest on AmericanMuslimMom.com after visiting Ranoon.com, she asked what’s the significance of the moon and star, and the difference between Ramadan and Eid. Alhumdulilah, Praise be to God, because she thinks one particularly product was beautiful, she said she’s going to purchase it,and hang it up as a house decoration. She thanked my girls and I because now she has an explanation for its significance when people ask her about this new wall hanging
- Ramadan activities should be emphasized over Eid celebrations - Eid is solely the days of celebration, our feast and festival. Since Ramadan is our month of fast, and our good deeds are multiplied by an amount only known by Allah, we should always emphasize doing good deeds, actions, celebrations, feasts during Ramadan and especially iftar (the meal breaking our fasts). Our rewards are multiplied during Ramadan. Encouraging our children to participate in programs like the Ramadan Qur’an-a-thon Sadaqah Drive and striving to learn all the names of Allah are worthy activities during Ramadan, inshaAllah.
Ramadan Gifts are Giving-Gifts; while Eid Gifts are Celebrating-Gifts
We emphasize giving during Ramadan rather than Eid, to protect our pure intentions (point #1), and to gain more rewards for Allah, ishaAllah (God willing). Also, we believe it protects us, inshaAllah, from mimicking the holidays of other faiths, and possible commercialization of our feasts. More specifically,
- We stress that “Eid” = Food/Feast, Family, Friends, and Fun. We do not call it a “holiday”, as to not assimilate, or be associated with celebrating a “holi/holy-day”. We have a different kind of pride and honor that is associated with our Eid, and we should celebrate and decorate accordingly and appropriately.
- “Giving-Gifts” means that our Gifts that keep Giving. We give any kind of gift (money, food, smile, etc.), and Allah gives back, inshaAllah (God willing): furdos (the highest Heaven). We give during in Ramadan purely and innocently; not to gain anything in return, expect Allah’s pleasure and acceptance. This is why we stress the importance of knowing when and how to give Zakat al-Fitr.
- “Celebrating Gifts” are Gifts given to help Celebrate with others. We give gifts purely to share the great accomplishment of completing our month of fast and/or Hajj. Therefore, again; we do not expect any gifts or rewards in return, except from Allah. We want to spread happiness, cheer and the love of Allah as He commissioned us with these 2 wonderful days of Eid. By giving Celebrating-Gifts, we also protect ourselves from commercialization and assimilation because
- We are not intending to “exchange gifts on a specific day” like birthdays and holidays, which is prohibited.
- We do not have hopes of receiving gifts equal or greater value to what we give and to who we give too. After all, if we’re sharing our celebration, gifts should be given freely, openly and to any of our brothers and sisters; not just immediate family and friends. If you can afford to give gifts to any and all kids and the needy in your masjid during Eid, and anonymously (since it’s charity), do it! Celebrate!
- We do not have a goal of receiving any special gifts on the days of Eid. For example, making “Eid wish lists” like “Santa’s wish list”, which is definitely assimilating which is prohibited, and can be commercializing the days. Time to check our intentions, yet again.
- Here are tips for Creative, Cost-Cutting Eid Gifts.(Includes baking, arts & crafts).
If I offend or lead anyone astray by this article, the fault is mine and mine alone and I seek forgiveness by Our Creator, for He is Perfect and does not lead astray. If you agree with the above, please enter to win your own free Eid decorations by Ranoon.
Since Eid is quickly approaching, we must make sure we have the correct intentions. So, please continue the dialogue. We’d love to hear your thoughts, concerns and support.
Ramadan Qur’an-a-thon Sadaqah Drive 2010 – Open to All Muslim Kids Worldwide
Now, that our Summer Islamic Reading Program is officially over, it’s time for another worthy, Islamic educational project–and probably our most religiously-fulfilling one of the year! On behalf of American Muslim Mom and Islamic Relief USA, we are happy to host the 2nd Annual Ramadan Qur’an-A-Thon Sadaqah Drive of 2010.
What is a Ramadan Qur’an-A-Thon Sadaqah Drive?
In this post you will find all necessary information to participate:
- The Program’s Purpose/Objective, Deadline Dates, and Contact Information,
- Instructions how to participate, and
- The Qur’an-A-Thon Certification Pledge Form.
This program is designed to be completed completely online this year. At http://americanmuslimmom.com each participant may register, download pledge forms, seek pledges from local family and friend, have their Qur’an recitation certified by a local official of his/her choice, and then make secured online pledges directly to Islamic Relief USA.
American Muslim Mom launched July 15, 2009 as the first and only online (or offline) blog magazine dedicated to Muslim Moms and Their Children in America. With our growing international community of Muslim parents determined to raise Mu’miniyn in the West (and East) despite any obstacles we may face. As such, American Muslim Mom designed this program with the Purpose and Objectives listed below.
American Muslim Mom chose to partner with Islamic Relief USA because it is one of the most reputable, international relief and development Islamic non-profit organizations. In support of encouraging children to study the Qur’an and make charitable giving a part of their daily habits, Islamic Relief USA willfully accepted the opportunity to partner and promote this program for the 2nd year in a row. Together, we will acknowledge every child that participates with gifts and awards, inshaAllah.
Together, Islamic Relief USA and American Muslim Mom are determined to reach as many children as possible in this year by allowing all children to participate even though payments are only accepted in US dollars for Islamic Relief. Intenational children will be given the opportunity to make sadaqah at their local Islamic charitable organization of their choice. Of course, if they have USD, we pray that they’d contribute to IF-USA 
We graciously ask that you help us recruit participants individually or collectively as part of an Islamic day school, weekend school, homeschool coop, Qur’an/Hifz school, Islamic youth groups, and/or individuals such as public school students who seek private Qur’an tutoring.
Program Materials:
Program information is all available on this post, and the only form to downloaded this year is Qur’an-A-Thon Certification Pledge Form.
Purpose/Objective:
Narrated Aisha: The Prophet said, “Such a person as recites the Qur’an and masters it by heart, will be with the noble righteous scribes (in Heaven). And such a person exerts himself to learn the Qur’an by heart, and recites it with great difficulty, will have a double reward.” (Book #60, Hadith #459, Sahih Bukhari)
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: Allah’s Apostle was the most generous of all the people, and he used to be more generous in the month of Ramadan when Gabriel used to meet him. Gabriel used to meet him every night in Ramadan to study the Holy Qur’an carefully together. Allah’s Apostle used to become more generous than the fast wind when he met Gabriel (Book #54, Hadith #443, Sahih Bukhari)
To help young Muslims appreciate and live more closely to the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace & blessings be upon him) by
(1) Learning more ayats of the Qur’an by heart,
(2) Understanding and appreciating the act of earning money,
(3) Allowing children to gain a sense of pride by making charitable gifts to the needy, and
(4) Completing these generous acts in the name of Allah (May He be Glorified) during our blessed month of Ramadan when our rewards are multiplied by the number only Allah knows and wills.
Who may participate?
- Any Muslim child able to recite and memorize Qur’an based on the rules of tajweed up to 18 years of age.
NEW: Worldwide Participation.
- Muslim children in the US will make sadaqah to Islamic Relief USA and pick his/her preferred charitable campaign (”Designation) here.
- Muslim children living outside of the US may make sadaqah to any Islamic institution or charitable organization of their choice.
How are the funds raised in this event?
- Each participating young Muslim will seek sponsorship from friends, family members, and others (Muslims & non-Muslims).
- Each sponsor will determine upon signing a pledge form to pay a predetermined amount of money (example 25 cents or $1) for each ayah (or surah) of the Qur’an that the participant reads with correct tajweed to an Islamic scholar or learned adult during the event*, OR
- The sponsor may also elect to pay a fixed amount of money as sponsorship for the participant regardless of the number of ayahs or surah he/she reads, recites or memorizes (for example: a sponsor may pledge to contribute one set price of $50).
- *It is recommended that each participating young Muslim describes the number of ayats (or surah) which is a realistic amount for that one participant to memorize with correct tajweed with in 30 days. Therefore, no one misleads the one is making a pledge. For example, its
How to Participate Ramadan 1431/2010?
- First 10 days of Ramadan [August 11 - 20, 2010] – Memorize as many ayats/surahs with correct tajweed as possible.
- REQUIREMENT: Comment below with your child/ren’s first name and last initial, age and his/her goal for memorizing the Qur’an.
- Second 10 days of Ramadan [August 21 - 30, 2010] – Continue to memorize as many ayats/surah with correct tajweed as possible, and be tested by an Islamic scholar or learned adult, called the Examiner. The Examiner must use certify on the bottom of the pledge form and acknowledge with his/her signature how many ayats/surah the participant recited correctly.
- OPTIONAL: Comment below with your child/ren’s progress so we can help motivate one another.
- Last 10 days of Ramadan 21-26 [August 31 – September 8/9. 2010 ] – Collect the pledge money and make your Sadaqah. US residents donate directly to IF-USA here. Please let your child/ren pick his/her own Designation for his/her sadaqah.
- REQUIRED: Upon completion,
- Fax or email your Pledge form to contact@americanmuslimmom.com or Fax 858-552-5656, We will post the amount of sadaqah raised based on these completed pledge forms.
- Comment below stating that you completed the program.
*It is critical to collect and return pledges on or before the 30th day of Ramadan, so our children receive the greatest amount of rewards for their hard work and efforts.
Jazaka Allahu Khayrun to my eldest daughter for making this year’s blog button. Please feel free to check out her many tutorials “How to Blog”, and grab your own button to show your proud participation!
Summer Islamic Reading Program Extension & Updates
Since August 15, 2010 is a Sunday, and the post office is closed, we will accept any entries postmarked Monday August 16, 2010. Other updates are listed below:
Form Submission
- Postal mail them to our address listed here,
- Scan and email to contact<at>americanmuslimmom.com,
- Send us a Word or google doc to contact<at>americanmuslimmom.com, or
- Fax forms to
Summer Islamic Reading Challenge Forms
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 16, 2010.
Children’s Design a Button Contest
Design a Button Coloring Contest Rules:
- Open the coloring page here.
- Design a Button. Create & Enjoy!
- Scan and email on or before 12 midnight EST August 15, 16, 2010 to contact<at>americanmulismmom.com or postal mail it with your Official Book Journal.
- 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).
- Winning Design may be used for next year’s Summer Islamic Reading Challenge, inshaAllah.
Muslim Kids Video – Islamic joke about making Salam versus Qur’an
A very cute and funny Islamic video that shows a kid’s innocent desire to gain ajr (a reward for doing a good deed or action) by making “Salam”…even to one who’s studying the Qur’an
Please share your thoughts about this week’s video in the comments section below. As always, if you have an Islamic movie video or nasheed you’d like to share, please let us know about it by clicking here.
Muslim Kids Video – The Story of ZamZam
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.
We’d love to see what you think of this movie. So, please share your experiences with us in the comments section below. As always, if you have an Islamic movie video or nasheed you’d like to share, please let us know about it by clicking here.
2010 Summer Islamic Reading Challenge Kick-Off
We 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:
- Open the coloring page here.
- Design a Button. Create & Enjoy!
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
Comment Below to Read & Review Islamic Books.
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Muslim Kids Video – The Heart of the Qur’an – Surah Yaseen
This one video always causes me to cry. MashaAllah, God has willed, this gift of truly touching our hearts by reciting the heart of our Glorious Qur’an – Surah Yaseen. He recites the first 12 ayats (verses). While he’s a teenager now, he still has this beautiful voice has he shares an incredible recitation of Allah’s words. May Allah bless him handsomely in this dunya the akhira. Ameen.
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Surah Yaseen in the Qur’an can be found here.
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Translation in of Surah Yaseen English available here.
1Ya-Sin. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Qur'an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].
2 By the Qur’an, full of wisdom (i.e. full of laws, evidence, and proofs),
3 Truly, you (O Muhammad-salalahi wa layhi wa salam) are one of the Messengers,
4 On the Straight Path (i.e. on Allah’s religion of Islamic Monotheism).
5 (This is a Revelation) sent down by the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful,
6 In order that you may warn a people whose forefathers were not warned, so they are heedless.
7 Indeed the Word (of punishment) has proved true against most of them, so they will not believe.
8 Verily We have put on their necks iron collars reaching to the chins, so that their heads are raised up.
9 And We have put a barrier before them, and a barrier behind them, and We have covered them up, so that they cannot see.
10 It is the same to them whether you warn them or you warn them not, they will not believe.
11 You can only warn him who follows the Reminder (the Qur’an), and fears the Most Gracious (Allah) unseen. Bear you to such one the glad tidings of forgiveness, and a generous reward (i.e. Paradise).
12 Verily, We give life to the dead, and We record that which they send before (them), and their traces and all things We have recorded with numbers (as a record) in a Clear Book.
If you have an Islamic movie video or nasheed you’d like to share, please let us know about it by clicking here.
Muslim Kids Video – Lion of Ain Jaloot
We’re so excited to share this free download of “Lion of Ain Jaloot” available from Archive.org. This is one of the most inspirational Islamic children’s animated movies that every Muslim child (and adult) should watch. If you haven’t seen it yet, we believe you will love it since we watched it at least a dozen times over the past few years of owning the DVD.
Our youngest even has her roller-backpack of “Lion of Ain Jaloot”. 
Seiffunddin Qutoz was born a prince, orphaned and sold into slavery with his cousin, earned his freedom at adulthood, and died as one of Islam’s greatest rulers who defeated the Mongols in honor of Islam and our beloved Allah (May He be Glorified).
Please share your review of this movie with us in the comments section below! If you have an Islamic movie video or nasheed you’d like to share, please let us know about it by clicking here.
Calling All Muslim Kids: Publish Your Work, Views and Jokes!
Although we requested contributions from Muslim Kids since the launch of the new site in July 2009, we didn’t have the necessary system or support in place to actively solicit submissions or publish regularly. Alhumdulilah (Praise be to God), we are presently prepared to compile and publish work by Muslim Kids for Muslim Kids on a regular basis. Alhumdulilah, we have over 2 dozen Muslim Kids Islamic Book Reviews yet to post from our 1st Annual Summer Islamic Reading Program. Subhanallah (Glory be to God), with 3 months until our next kick-off, we feel it’s perfect timing to post them now, inshaAllah, to get all our Muslim Kids excited for the upcoming program.
Categories for Submission
Muslim Kids Product Review
- A perfect example of how my 9 year old shares one of her favorite educational website, is by showing others how to register since there’s no available how-to guide online. So, if you can answer any of the following questions below, please complete this form.
- Do you have a favorite educational website you visit all the time? Please share it with others.
- Do you have a special toy, game, or program that you can’t live without? Please to tell us what it is and why it’s so great.
- Did you learn the Qur’an or Arabic through a software program that made it fun and easy? We’d love to hear about it.
Muslim Kids Weekly Video
- Every Sunday, inshaAllah, we showcase a Weekly Video in a blogpost, and place it on the right sidebar “Weekly Muslim Kids Video”.
- So, if you want to share your favorite nasheed or a funny Islamic video, please complete this form.
Muslim Kids Recipes
- On Tuesday’s we participate in a Tasty Tuesday meme. We find that recipes by kids for kids are well received by our readers.
- So, if you have a great, simple, healthy or not-so-healthy-but-delicious snack, meal or dessert to share, please complete this form.
Muslim Kids Jokes
- We just published our first funny Islamic joke here.
- So, if have another one to share, please make us laugh! Please complete this form.
Kids Book Review
- Do you love reading books? But, enjoy telling all your friends why he or she should read it even more!? We’ll, that’s called a book review.
- Book reviews are unlike book reports. Professional writers believe that writing book reviews is an ideal way for children to enjoy and improve their writing skills, because it’s an easy, fun, creative and rewarding writing exercise.
- You can even narrate your review to your parents. But, narration is meant for kids too young to write all their great thoughts and opinions down on paper.
- So, if you are ready to recommend your favorite book(s), please complete this form.
Want to be a Kid Blogger?
My 9.5, 8.5 and 6.5 year old daughters are having a blast blogging and vlogging!
We’re learning so much, spending quality family time together, sharing critical Islamic tips and lessons, growing our community, and actually winning prizes and free gifts along the way.
But, nothing is more important to us than receiving the blessings and acceptance of Allah (subhanallah wa’ Tala) as we worship Him and Only Him in all our work and play. Yar Rabb. Ameen.
We’re very interested in showcasing more Muslim kid bloggers here at American Muslim Mom. So, if you’d like to write for us, comment below or contact us with your suggestions and recommendations. Recommendations leading kids away from haram things is highly recommended.
Additional ideas include:
- Do you have an arts and crafts project you want to showcase? Please teach others how to duplicate your work.
- Want to share your favorite poem, du’a, or short story and become a published writer?
- Do you have tips that make your daily tasks easier? Please let other Muslim kids benefit from your wise ways.
- Did your class or homeschool family just figure out a fun way to learn a difficult-to-understand topic or concept? Share your lesson plans with us, like we did here.
- Would like to share your political commentary on breaking news? Innocent kids often say it best!
We look forward to showcasing educational, fun and motivational tips, tools and resources from the wise, innocent, and often humorous mouths of our children, inshaAllah. So, please comment below, contact us directly, or submit your work through one of the category forms above.
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