10 Points to raising a child with good character
Whenever I notice a well-mannered child, I will wonder who their parents are, and what exactly they did to raise a child with such a fine character. After all, raising a child with good character is not the easiest, especially in our day and age. Help your kids memorize…
16 Sunnah of Eating for kids [FREE PRINTABLE]
This is a list of sunnah of eating for kids according to what our prophet (salallahu alaihi wasalam) has taught us. It does not contain all of the sunnah of eating in general, but it contains most of which is applicable to children. Teach kids about the manners of Eating…
Why you should not stop bringing your kids to the masjid
The reality of bringing kids to the masjid is that you will not always be welcomed by everyone. No matter how adorable your kid is, there somehow will be that one person who will be disturbed by their presence. And sometimes, they will make sure that you know how they…
Getting out of the comparison game | Eid Reminders
I don’t know about your culture but in mine, we visit each other’s houses as an Eid celebration. And although we all know that Eid ul Fitr only falls on the first day of Syawal, our Eid visitings can last for the WHOLE month. Yes, talk about exhausting. In the…
30 Simple Play Activity Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Kids are just so full of energy. I have a toddler and mashaAllah, ever since he started walking, he is always on the move. He is constantly exploring and looking for something new. Having a list of simple play activity ideas like this for my toddler is a great help!…
A letter for the mom who has lost her child
Dear grieving mom, There are no words that can describe the feelings for your loss. Maybe I have never gone through what you went through. But from a mother to another, I feel your pain. My heart aches for you, grieving for your loss; thinking if I feel this way,…
7 Tips to prepare kids for fasting during Ramadan
Ramadan is a chance to get our children fully immersed in Islamic values. And one of the main goals is to get them to fast when they are ready as it is from the pillars of Islam. Though, I hope we can all agree that getting our kids to start…
What age should children be made to fast?
Ramadan is approaching and you’re wondering whether your kid is ready to finally try fasting this year. But really, when is the right age for children to be made to fast? Most importantly, what did the prophet (salallahu alaihi wasalam) teach his companions when it comes to this issue? Preventing…
How to talk to kids about Allah | Teaching kids Tawheed
A while ago, I was walking with my four-year-old nephew when we stopped by outside a store with faceless mannequins displayed on the storefront. Out of the blue, he nudged me and said, “Hmm I think this is Allah because Allah doesn’t have a face.” His statement took me by…
Muslim teens who could not answer about the pillars of Islam
A couple of weeks ago, my husband shared with me a video which saddened me. The video was an interview of some of the Muslim teens. They had to answer 2 simple questions; What are the pillars of Islam and Iman. They fumbled and they stuttered, unsure whether their answers…
