A is for Allah by Yusuf Islam is a great nasheed (Islamic song) because it goes through every letter in the Arabic alphabet with an Arabic word that is common to all Muslims even though Arabic may not be their first language. We particularly like this video because they show the art of Arabic calligraphy. It is craft that is absolutely beautiful, and this talented elder makes it look so easy as he effortlessly makes strokes of our beloved prophets (peace be upon them all).
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L-GOHa5-YQ
You can download this nasheed on amazon for only 99-cents.

If you have favorite nasheed videos, please comment below so we can enjoy them along with you!

Muslim Kids Video – A is for Allah by Yusuf Islam is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

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).
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng0WgDvxo1g

Always looking for educational and fun nasheed and Muslim kids videos to share. So, please comment below with your favorite ones.

Muslim Kids Video – In Blessed Ramadan is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

This adorable Ramadan Nasheed video focuses on everything every child (and adult) needs to believe, feel and experience during our blessed month of Ramadan. My girls and I started compiling all the reasons We Love Ramadan yesterday, and all the topics discussed in this video were on our list, alhumdulilah. InshaAllah, I post the list soon. Until then, please enjoy this very cute animated educational video with your little ones, once, twice or more!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgGtt-BmVx4
This video was produced by the makers of Zaky and Friends. One4Kids.net has games, a learning center, and other video clips worth checking out. InshaAllah, we’ll be posting more Zaky & Friends video in the future.

As always, please share your favorite Muslim Kids Videos with us below!

Muslim Kids Video – Ramadan Nasheed with Zaky is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

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

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvxzePNhUUI

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 – Islamic joke about making Salam versus Qur’an is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

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

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.

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

MashaAllah (God has willed), Shaikh Fahd Al-Kanderi from Saudi Arabia is one our family’s most beloved Qur’an reciters. When our 8 year old was asked last year, “Who’s your favorite Qur’an reciter?”, she immediately answered “My Baba”, mashaAllah. As you can imagine, I was all teary-eyed, while all the adults in the room chorused with “MashaAllah”. When asked about a particular shaikh like Shaikh AbdulBasit, whom all the Arab kids in the room choose, our daughter yelled “Shaikh AlKanderi!”

At our home, you’d either hear my husband’s unique and gorgeous Surah Al-Fatiha, or my girls and I reciting the surah following Shaikh Al-Kanderi as he recites beautifully while leading jummah prayer in this video.We also like this video because it has the Arabic and English translation subtitles.

Subhanallah, my husband witness this Shaikh while at Hajj and Umrah and said it’s one of his most powerful experiences! People rush to Majid AlHaram when he leads prayer, as everyone submits themselves humbly to Allah (subhanallah wa’Tala) in His house (the Kaabah) and feels the strength of His powerful words recited so beautifully.

May Allah reward him handsomely in this dunya and the akhira. Ameen.

You may also find his recitations online with spellings of his name as: Kandery, Kanderi, of AlKandery.

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Muslim Kids Video – Surah Al-Fatihah by Shaikh Fahd Al-Kanderi is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

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.

• Surah Yaseen in the Qur’an can be found here.

• 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.

• Tafsir (meaning and understanding) of Surah Yaseen in available here.

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Muslim Kids Video – The Heart of the Qur’an – Surah Yaseen is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

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.

Muslim Kids Video – Lion of Ain Jaloot is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

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.

Please allow 28 business days for review. If you haven’t heard from us within that time frame, you may re-submit your idea.

*Disclosure:  As a family-friendly Muslim Mom online magazine and blog community, healthy submissions in accordance to the Qur’an and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) are encouraged. Our intention is to support the work of Muslim Kids and publish it accordingly. We reserve the right to edit, amend, delete, stop or ban anything deemed inappropriate or disrespectful.

Calling All Muslim Kids: Publish Your Work, Views and Jokes! is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

MashaAllah (God has willed), these boys are absolutely adorable. One is a very serious little Imam-in-training and the other is a  jolly little guy happily learning alongside his buddy. This video always brings a chuckle at our house. Enjoy!

If you have a funny or serious Islamic video or nasheed you’d like to share, please let us know about it by clicking here.

Muslim Kids Video – Boys Trying to Pray is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

We must pray only for the sake of worshiping Allah and for no other reason. This lesson explained in Surah Maun (Alms Giving) in the Qur’an is the reason we chose today’s funny Muslim Kids Video.
Surah Maun (Alms Giving) 107

1. Have you seen him who denies the Recompense?
2. That is he who repulses the orphan (harshly),
3. And urges not on the feeding of Al-Miskin (the poor),
4. So woe unto those performers of Salat (prayers) (hypocrites)
5. Those who delay their Salat (prayer from their stated fixed times).
6. Those who do good deeds only to be seen (of men),
7. And prevent Al-Ma’un (small kindnesses like salt, sugar, water).

Please help us showcase the best nasheed and Muslim Kids videos available on the web every Sunday. So, please leave a comment below with your favorite link and check back each week to see when we post it!

Muslim Kids Video – Don’t be a Showoff 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)

Please leave a comment below with your favorite nasheed and Muslim Kids videos, since we showcase a new one every Sunday. Then, check back each week to see when we post it!

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

This nasheed is called “I think my mum is amazing” which is part of the “Allah Knows” CD by Zain Bhikha.  It’s a beautiful video; but, very sad at the end You’ll just have to watch it to find out why for yourself.

We’d like to showcase the best nasheed and Muslim Kids videos on the web every Sunday. So, please leave a comment below with your favorite link and check back each week to see when we post it!

Muslim Kids Video – I think my mum is amazing by Zain Bhikha is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

This week’s Muslim Kids Video recommendation is “Upsy Daisy” from the “I Look, I See 2” by Yusuf Islam. We love the little Muslim Kids  from all around the world with their vividly colored native outfits. This is such a cute nasheed video. Enjoy!

We’d like to showcase the best nasheed and Muslim Kids videos on the web every Sunday. So, please leave a comment below with your favorite link and check back each week to see when we post it!

Muslim Kids Video – Upsy Daisy by Yusuf Islam is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog

The popular Muhammad Nabeena nasheed which is played in shops in Makkah and Madina plays in our home and the girls’ cell phones throughout most of our blessed days. I believe all Muslim kids should embrace and memorize this beautiful nasheed. Alhumdulilah, this brother took pictures from Umrah and Hajj, made a gorgeous slideshow with English translation. In the right info. bar at youtube, he even writes the transliteration of the Arabic of the full nasheed.

May Allah bless you dearly in this dunya (life) and the akhira (Hereafter). Ameen.

InshaAllah (God willing), we will introduce new Muslim Kids Weekly Videos every Sunday, and keep them nicely categorized for you under the “Nasheeds” category.

Muslim Kids Weekly Video – Muhammad Nabina (My Prophet Muhammad) is a post from: American Muslim Mom Blog