Tag: "Qur’an"
Video Review: Animals in the Qur’an Snap Cards by Smart Ark
Asalaamu Alaykum! Today we have a video review on Animals in the Qur’an Snap Cards by Smart Ark. It’s a wonderful card game that your kids can play–and you with them, InshaAllah. Each card has on it a picture of the animal from the Qur’an, the name of the animal in English, its name in [...]
Learning the Qur’an for free – Tanzil.net Review
As a follow-up to our popular article, Learning the Qur’an for Free Online – QuranExplorer.com and HarfKids.com, it’s imperative to share the top site my girls use now for their Qu’ran memorization: Tanzil.net. They found this resource themselves and prefer it to Qur’an Explorer for the following reasons: Tanzil.net – Great Qur’an Memorization Website Once [...]
Tips for Parents to Involve Kids during Layletul Qadr
The Family that Prays Together Stays Together We sometimes succumb to the weakness of holding back in our worship because we feel like we are limited by our children. Given, that they do make finding the time and peace of mind to worship to one’s full potential a little more challenging; children are a blessing [...]
Ramadan Qur’an-a-thon is Back! Sadaqah Drive 2011
Now, that our Summer Islamic Reading Program is coming to a close, 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, we are happy to host the 3rd Annual Ramadan Qur’an-a-Thon Sadaqah Drive of 2011. What is a Ramadan Qur’an-a-Thon Sadaqah Drive? [...]
Morning and Evening Du’a (Supplications), Dhiker (Remembrance of Allah)
A quick note to share something we play every day in the morning and after maghrib. We listen, recite and read the Morning and Evening Du’a, Dhiker and recommended Qur’an with the beautiful recitations available on TV Qur’an here. I love starting our day after healthy, sit-down warm cozy breakfast to these recitation. Then, completing [...]
Olive Oil Desserts Cookbook Review and Giveaway
We are huge EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) family, so when I was given the opportunity to review an Olive Oil Desserts cookbook–I literally jumped at the opportunity! Now, while I adore cooking and was named “Chef” and favored cook on both sides of our family, I give all praise to Allah, since my art [...]
It’s all in the eyes…
Every little thing counts in a successful marriage. My girls and I have been having tons of fun yet deep conversations in our slumber parties while Baba (to them) hubby-to-me is working hard for us and miles away. But, they know about “His Special Look” that he only has for me…which well over a decade [...]
How Do You Handle Elder Care in America as a Muslim?
Just thinking about this title is quickly making my stomach turn in such pain, actually so much so I feel my eyes swelling up that I promised myself I’ll keep this short and sweet and not type over the 20-minutes I have to run to the next family doctor appointment. Here’s why. The Qur’an clearly [...]
To Be Obedient Does Not Mean To Be Subservient
Being an obedient child is an extremely easy concept for anyone and everyone in the world to appreciate, regardless of race, creed, ethnic group, religion, etc. It’s easy to see, and common sense helps us understand the following: Eager to please one another Child – Young, innocent, ignorant, naive person eager to learn, please and [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Why Debate When We Have the Qur’an and Sunnah to Lead Us?
Washington Post shares another article about Muslims, “In U.S. mosques, a debate over English” by Associated Press Rachel Zoll . What’s most disappointing about this article isthat main stream media is highlighting some of our biggest flaws as a Muslim ummah (community): We are unorganized, petty, uncompromising, and frighteningly uneducated in our own deen (way [...]
The Growth of Muslims Around the World
This video with Arabic subtitles shows the inevitable growth of the Muslim ummah (community of believers) as shared in our blessed Qu’ran, It is He who has sent forth His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth to uplift it above every religion; no matter how much the mushrekens (idolaters) hate it. (9:33) The [...]
Muslim Kids Video – Don’t be a Showoff
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 Have you seen him who denies the Recompense? That is he who repulses the [...]
Muslim Kids Video: The Easiest Way to Get into Paradise – Jennah – Heaven
A funny video shares a couple well-known ahadith about how we must treat our mothers: The Prophet Muhammad said, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him: Your Heaven lies under the feet of your mother (Ahmad, Nasai). A man came to the Prophet and said, ‘O Messenger of God! Who among the people is [...]
