|  | |  | How to Teach Islam to Young Children By Hernán Guadalupe As we become parents, one of the greatest challenges that we have is raising our children to be good Muslims. My wife and I are Muslim converts and have made it our mission to expand our knowledge and understanding of this beautiful religion. We also come from Latin American countries where Islam is still in its early stages and we often stress about the lack of resources in our language. No matter these or other challenges, all parents must strive to teach our children about Islam and find ways to do so effectively. |
| | | Parenting Tip One of the most important responsibilities we have as parents is to teach our children about Islam. Those lessons should start from a young age and be consistent in both words and actions. |
| |  | Engaging Our Children in the Remembrance of Allah By Umm Ahmed Making dhikr, or engaging in the remembrance of Allah, is a virtuous act that brings magnified reward and blessings. It is a way to express our sincere devotion, hope, and trust in Allah, the Most Honorable. As Muslim parents, we must recognize and cultivate this habit starting from an early age. Here are five strategies to increase the practice of dhikr in your home. |
| | | Inspiration “If we don’t know about the beauty and kindness of Allah, we can’t love Him. If we can’t love Him, we can’t worship Him. Similarly, without knowing about His greatness and majesty, we can’t embody true servitude (ʿubūdiyyah) and humble ourselves to Him. Knowing Him is essential to forming a strong bond with Him.” Knowing Allah: The Soul's Greatest Need |
| |  | Why You Should Bring Your Children to the Masjid By Wendy Díaz If you are a Muslim parent, chances are you have experienced an embarrassing moment with one or more of your children at the masjid. Perhaps you took your toddler to Jummuah prayer or a lecture and, despite your best efforts to monitor them, your child ended up acting up. As if that is not frustrating enough, it often draws the ire of reprimands from elders and hurt feelings. Learn more about how the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, loved children and welcomed them into the masjid and why you should bring your children to the masjid, too. |
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| | Prophetic Guidance Anas Ibn Malik reported, “I never saw anyone who was more compassionate toward children than Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him.” (Sahih Muslim) |
| |  | Teaching Our Children to Thank Allah By Wendy Díaz By nature, human beings possess an inclination toward the worship of a supreme creator, and parents play a pivotal role in nurturing this instinct. One necessary characteristic of a believing servant is expressing gratitude. The first thing that children should know is that to thank Allah, we should know Him. After we have gotten to know him, there are many other ways that we can show thanks. Here are six distinct ways to teach your children to give thanks to Allah. |
| | | Interesting Facts Here are some practical, family-bonding ideas for instilling a love for Islam in our children: - Pray together.
- Take them to the mosque.
- Organize Quran and Islamic story circles.
- Organize an Eid party.
- Cook Iftar in Ramadan together.
- After Maghrib, go over a Quran verse or Hadith together.
- Encourage your kids to give charity from their own money.
For more details on these recommendations, read the full article at 7 Ways To Instill Love For Islam In Your Children's Hearts. |
| |  | Book Review: At the Masjid Learning Series Made Especially for Little Muslims By Zahirah Lynn Eppard It’s vital for children of all ages to see themselves reflected in what they read. While the collection of Islamic children’s books is growing, alhamdulillah (praise and thanks are to Allah), families must be proactive in bringing these books into our homes, featuring them in our bedtime routines, and ensuring they are on hand to reinforce a positive world view with Muslims in it. At the Masjid Learning Series by Katherine Bullock is worthy of the investment. Your little ones will learn the basics but also take delight in bringing their imaginations to life, with Islam and the masjid holding a special place in their hearts. |
| | | | |  | Adam's World Videos: It's a Salah-a-bration Adam returns home from a Salah-a-bration party with lots of treats and excitement. Now he wants to throw a party for Aneesah, too. Mama reminds both of them that the celebration is not just about fun but about reaching the age to pray five times a day. The Arabic letter “Saud” for Salah and English letter “P” for Prayer are featured. A beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby called Daily Prayer complements the lesson. (9:48) |
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| | | |  | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 35 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. |
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