| |  | | | Salam, Invest in our Children’s Programming for Rewards that Keep Giving! Our work to raise better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens is a large charge! And we need your help! Families from all over the world are benefiting from these efforts. In our online classes, children from learn about Islamic guidance but more importantly about loving Allah. In our Adam’s World videos, we reinforce family values and address the challenges of practicing Islam in the West. In our weekly Muslim Home newsletter, parents are treated to sound advice, inspiration, and resources to help them stay focused on keeping themselves and their children firmly on the Straight Path! Donate For
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 Every dollar you give helps us develop top-notch programming, provide scholarships, identify resources, and bring knowledge and support to Muslim families. It is a WIN! WIN! WIN! WIN! scenario - a WIN for our children! A WIN for their families! A WIN for our community! And a WIN for the giver, too, as your generosity will be counted as sadaqah jariyah or continuous charity for you til the Day of Judgment! And when you give in Ramadan, the rewards are exponentially increased! Donate today by visiting our website and clicking the “Give” button in the upper right corner. These programs are included in the “best use” category. Donate Now | |  | Sadaqah in Ramadan: Lessons from the Life of our Prophet By Umm Ahmed Developing a giving spirit is an especially important quality for parents to be teaching their children and there is no better time than during Ramadan to give in charity. It is said that when a believer gives sadaqah with a pure intention, it reaches Allah before it reaches the hands of the needy. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, provided both an example and inspiration for these efforts. Here are 10 of the virtues he taught us that are associated with giving in sadaqah. - It is a cure for illness and prevention against sudden death.
- It relieves one in the advent of calamity and hardship (trials).
- It expiates the sins.
- It strengthens the bond with Allah.
- It is a source of increasing one's provision.
- It provides for a shade on the Day of Judgment.
- It is a means for having your duas accepted.
- It is a source of investment for the Hereafter.
- It is an entryway into Heaven and a shield against the Hellfire.
- It supports the establishment of a harmonious society.
| | | | | | Parenting Tip In our third week of Ramadan, we start to get anxious that the month is passing too quickly and we may not have made the best use of it. There is no time to fret. Now is the time for that big push! | | | |  | Make Sincere Dua for Laylatul Qadr By Zahirah Lynn Eppard During Ramadan, and especially in the last 10 days - with special focus on catching Laylatul Qadr - we need to concentrate on making the best dua. Make a personal list and write it down, identifying everything you need from Allah. The list should include personal struggles, things you need assistance with, desires you have for yourself, and for your family. Be sure to call upon Him by His Most Beautiful Names. Here are 15 duas for Laylatul Qadr that should be included on everyone’s list! | | | | | | Quranic Guidance Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard to distinguish between right and wrong. So whoever is present this month, let them fast. But whoever is ill or on a journey, then let them fast an equal number of days after Ramadan. Allah intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful. (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:185) | | | |  | Benefits from Exercise While Fasting By Sumayya Khan It can be hard to imagine being as active as your pre-Ramadan self during your fasts, however, research suggests that there are benefits from regular exercise and simply being active while fasting. There are many mobility, low-impact cardio, and aerobic exercises that should be considered. Here are some details to keep in mind about general body movement and exercise for the entire family during these blessed days and nights. | | | | | | | | Inspiration “Ramadan is a boot camp for the Muslim body and soul. In this Holy month, make every day count.” ― Ibn Jeem | | | |  | The Recipe for a Peace-filled Home By Wendy Díaz The word peace is an essential part of our vocabulary as Muslims – we greet each other with peace, we send peace and blessings upon our Prophet, and more importantly, we call upon Allah, Who is As-Salam, The Source of Peace. Therefore, we can turn to Islam to find the answers we need when seeking to fill our homes with peace. Learn about some of the ingredients from the Quran and Sunnah that we need to create a peace-filled atmosphere in our homes. | | | | | |  | Fruit Chaat - Tangy Pakistani Fruit Salads Fruit Chaat is a special fruit salad many Pakistanis make on a daily basis during Ramadan. Aside from our Iftar staples of fried potato fritters, fritters in yogurt, and spicy chickpea salad, fruit chaat is another staple we cannot go without. The word chaat in Urdu means “to taste” or a “delicacy.” This sweet and tangy delicacy is one to fill you right up after a long fast! | | | | | |  | Book Review: Hannah and the Ramadan By Miriam Mohamed Ramadan is a time of renewal of faith, time for giving, charity, sharing, engaging, remembering those in need, and reaching out. Moreover, it is a chance to teach the next generation of Muslims the deeper meanings of the spirit of Ramadan. Author Qasim Rashid encompasses this and much more in Hannah and the Ramadan Gift. The ups and downs and uncertain moments Hannah encounters offer readers a relatable character in familiar situations where children can learn about character-building opportunities in Ramadan and Islam in general. Read the full review here. | | | | | | | | | |  | The Azharis: Names of Allah 2 - Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem Join the Azhari family as they learn more about Allah’s mercy by highlighting two of His Most Beautiful Names - Ar-Rahman, The Most Merciful, and Ar-Raheem, The One Who Gives Mercy. There are also two stories from the Sunnah about the importance of being merciful and kind. (11:21) | | | | | | | | Sound Vision has BIG plans for your children this Ramadan! | |  | During the entire month of Ramadan, creative hosts will engage students with games, stories, songs, art and movement activities, cooking demonstrations, and more! Keep your children busy and inspired to learn to love Allah and be proud to follow His guidance. Our Race4Rewards online children’s classes will target two different age groups: Adam’s World Club classes are designed for children ages 4-7. Live online classes will take place Monday-Friday from 6-6:30pm EDT. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details and to register online. Colors of Islam Club classes are designed children ages 8-12. Live online classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 12-1:30pm EDT. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details and to register online. | | | |  | | | Transformative Teaching & Parenting - Start date: May 10th (every Tuesday for 6 weeks)
- Time: 7-9pm (break for Maghreb included)
Instructors: Yasmeen Youssef: Founder & Chief Content Creator of Salam; A published author, instructional designer & trainer; Foundation of Positive Psychology Certificate (in progress). Univ. of Pennsylvania, USA; M.Ed., Instructional Design – Western Governors Univ., USA Who is this training for? Educators: parents, grandparents, care-givers, teachers, mentors, team leaders Email questions to: info@soundvisioncanada.org Zoom Link will be sent upon Registration. Register Here | | | | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
