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| |  | 7 Ways to Make Eid Special for your Children By Umm Ahmed Alhamdulillah, Eid-ul-Adha is upon us! Parents can work to revive the true spirit of Hajj and our holiday by planning in advance to make it special for your family. It is a wonderful opportunity to teach about Islamic history and pillars and to use these experiences to build happy lifelong memories for your children and the generations to come. Check out these simple tips. |
| | | Parenting Tip Parents have the opportunity and responsibility to make Eid special for their children. There are pressures for sure but we have simple suggestions that are doable even with a small budget. The time is now! |
| |  | Eid-ul-Adha: A Legendary Celebration of Family By Wendy Díaz When we think of Eid-ul-Adha, the first things that come to mind are the Hajj pilgrimage, udhiya (sacrifice), and the blessed first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah. Eid-ul-Adha is a festival commemorating everything about the an important pillar of Islam - Hajj. But the historical foundations of Hajj are closely tied to a different kind of journey: parenting. The very rituals of the pilgrimage honor the sacrifices of both a father and a mother – namely Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, and his wife, Hajar, may Allah be pleased with her. Learn more about this rich history in the full article. |
| | | Inspiration “Bags of cotton candy for the teachers who champion books that serve as mirrors and windows, books that help kids both find themselves and meet new friends.” S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed, from their book Once Upon An Eid |
| |  | The Prophet’s Last Sermon: An Amazing Teaching Tool By Zahirah Lynn Eppard The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, delivered an important address known as The Last Sermon or Khutba Hajjatul Wida on the 9th Day of Dhul Hijjah, 10 AH on Mount Arafat in front of a large gathering of Muslims performing Hajj. It foreshadowed his death and provided a comprehensive guide to the foundations of our faith. As such, it is a wonderful teaching tool for parents to use to explore our rich Islamic history, connect hearts to our beloved Prophet, and also to review the guidance that we can rely on to be successful in this life and in the Hereafter. Take the opportunity to read it and share it with your family. |
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| | Quranic Guidance “And (remember) when Ibrahim raised the foundation of the House with Ismail, (both praying), ‘Our Lord! Accept this from us. You are indeed the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. Our Lord! Make us both (fully) submit to You and from our descendants a nation that will submit to you. Show us our rituals and turn to us in grace. You are truly the Accepter of Repentance, Most Merciful.’” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:127-128) |
| |  | Anthology Features 15 Amazing Stories about Eid and So Much More! By Zahirah Lynn Eppard We are blessed to have some amazing Muslimah writers on the scene, penning stories about Muslim children. That is evident in a big way in a recent release entitled Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices. The collection is edited by popular authors S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed and dishes up the experiences of Muslim boys and girls of various ages from all corners of the world, from different backgrounds, family compositions, and cultures. The stories are quick reads, and the casual yet consistent reinforcement of familiar Islamic concepts and symbolism makes for a good story time or bedtime read for children of all ages. Check out the full review here. |
| | | | Facts About Hajj In 2019, prior to the COVID pandemic, there were: - 2,489,406 total pilgrims
- Of that number, 634,379 were domestic and 1,855,027 can from abroad
- Of those who visited from abroad, 978,987 were males and 876,040 were females
The largest number of Hajj pilgrims recorded to date was 3,161,573 in 2012. In 2022, 1 million pilgrims are scheduled to make Hajj. |
| | | |  | Adam’s World Video: Eid Mubarak, Adam Watch popular puppets Adam and Aneesah look for the crescent moon to start their Eid celebration. There are familiar sights of decorations and gifts, delicious sweets, and fancy new clothes! Adam decides to share some cookies and some details about the holiday with his non-Muslim neighbor. A beautiful Dawud Wharnsby holiday naseed is also showcased. Many more classic videos and new releases are available on the Adam’s World App. Now you can watch your favorites 24/7! Visit https://www.adamsworld.org/ for more details. |
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| | We Have Great Options for Summer Learning Fun! Sound Vision has crafted an awesome summer learning line up that can help you turn screen time into deen time! These are top-notch offerings by our amazing host teachers that enhance understanding and love of our deen with the maximum convenience of viewing the videos at a time that works best for your family. And the lessons are actually FUN! Check out these offerings & more at https://academy.adamsworld.org/. |
| | | |  | 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. |
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