Quran & Arabic Assalaamu alaikum everyone. I have been having such a hard time finding tajweed teachers for my son recently and have resorted to using online means of getting him tutored. I must say, it has been more convenient, but I wish I had started earlier instead of trying to make him unlearn the …
Songs & Nasheeds Kids today are very easily corrupted. It’s not that they are any different from previous generations, it’s just that these days our kids are bombarded by the media that tries to subvert them at every possible opportunity. While you may be monitoring what your kids are watching on television and mobile, you …
6 – 12 It’s important for kids to explore new ideas and be able to see things from different perspectives. One of my favourite subjects was Anthropology because it taught me about other people. It was fascinating. Just learning how other people live, the problems they deal with, their daily lives and their ways of …
Mum, it’s Christmas! My son asked me if we can celebrate Christmas. I remember having a similar conversation during Halloween. Apparently all Muslims are doing it these days. They have the decorated Christmas trees, ornaments, Christmas lunch and of course most importantly, the presents. I thought my son was rationalising the urge to respect all …
2 – 8 Years Parents are always asking when is the right time to teach kids about Islam, Allah, prayers etc. When they are older they want to know how to make kids want to do things instead of being forced to do it. The older kids get , the more difficult it is to get …
6 – 12 My son is a very competitive child but, as most kids his age, he can also be very lazy. He won’t do something unless he has to, and he wont try something new unless he feels challenged by it. I have tried to ‘challenge’ him into doing stuff around the house like …
9 – 12 Years A lot of Muslim parents are choosing to homeschool these days. Many find the regular schools inadequate at meeting their particular needs or some just don’t trust the system. I am embarking on this journey with my child in the near future as well. One of the things that worries me …
I met a Muslim woman. She didn’t wear hijab. She wore a mini skirt and high heels. She was young, intelligent and trying to make it in the corporate world. “You are very brave. I wouldn’t have the guts. It’s just too hard,” she said. “They wouldn’t have hired me if I wore hijab. It’s …
Age 9 – 12 The Muslim Ummah is rich and diverse, with many variations languages, cultures and locations. Despite being such a widespread population, with pockets of Muslims in many remote locations all over the world, we all have one thing in common — a sense of belonging. No matter who you are, where you come from, how …
Little kids are very active and they probably need no help when it comes to running and jumping. Developing their gross motor skills through physical activity often comes very naturally to them. Sometimes we need to give them a push when it comes to making sure they develop their fine motor skills. Helping them learn …
