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| |  | 10 Good Deeds to Do on the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah By Wendy Díaz For those of us who are not embarking on the ultimate journey of Hajj – a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Makkah – the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah mean concentrating on extra acts of worship to commemorate this important pillar of Islam. There are so many ways to engage in random acts of kindness, the possibilities are truly endless. Here is a list of ten good deeds that you and/or your child(ren) can perform over the course of the blessed days and, inshaAllah, gain big rewards for the efforts. |
| | | Parenting Tip The month of Dhul Hijjah is upon us and that means it is a great opportunity for the entire family to both rack up some rewards and begin planning for Eid ul-Adha. |
| |  | 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 The Talbiyah Prayer Labbayka llāhumma labbayk(a), labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk(a), inna l-ḥamda wa n-ni’mata, laka wa l-mulk(a), lā sharīka lak. At Your service, Allah, at Your service. At Your service, You have no partner, at Your service. Truly all praise, favour and sovereignty is Yours. You have no partner. |
| |  | The Prophet’s Last Sermon: An Amazing Teaching Tool for Parents 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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| | | Islamic Guidance The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “There are no days greater in the sight of Allah and in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Him than these ten days [referring to the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah]. So, during this time, recite a great deal of tahlil (saying La ilaha illa-Allah or there is no god but Allah), takbir (saying Allahu akbar or God is great) and tahmeed (saying Alhamdulillah or all praise is for Allah).” (Ahmad) |
| | | Think Outside the Box When Choosing Eid Gifts By Laura El Alam Does shopping for meaningful Eid gifts seem harder than ever? Materialism is a pervasive problem in modern society and many of us already have more stuff than we actually need. It’s time to give some deeper thought to our Eid gifts. Here are some alternative choices to consider for your loved ones: - Experiences
- Subscriptions
- The gift of your time
- Encourage their talents
- Enable elf-care
- Homemade with love
- Relieve them of a chore
Check out more details for each suggestion in the full article. |
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| |  | Book Review: Little Tree Goes for Hajj By Zahirah Lynn Eppard With Hajj season on the horizon, now is the time to get good books in the hands of parents and children. A Little Tree Goes for Hajj is a good place to start. Written and beautifully illustrated by Eman Salam, the book teaches young children about the Hajj rituals in an imaginative way. The story is written in both English and Arabic and also includes a glossary of Hajj-related terms. Check out the full review to find out how a little tree goes for Hajj and consider purchasing this one for your home, school, or local library. |
| | | Interesting Details A look at some statistics related to Muslims performing Hajj in recent years. - The Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah is considered the world's largest human gathering. The highest number in attendance took place in 2012 with 3,161,573 in attendance.
- In 2019, almost 2.5 million pilgrims performed Hajj.
- The Saudi government restricted Hajj to local residents only during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
- The number of Hajj pilgrims dropped to about 58.7 thousand in 2021.
- In 2022, the number increased to 1 million.
- The Hajj pilgrimage in 2023 is expected to reach pre-COVID numbers, with 2.6 million pilgrims expected to make the journey.
For a closer looks at these stats, visit Number of Hajj pilgrims Saudi Arabia 1999-2021 and Hajj 2023: More than 150,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia. |
| | |  | Quran Buddy Series: Good Deeds Abound! Adam is wrapping a gift for his grandmother. In this short videos, he reflects upon the guidance of the Quran and about gaining good deeds! (1:45) Keep sound Islamic content in front of your children throughout the year! Rather than depend on an old VHS-tape, you can have 24/7 access to classic and new Adam’s Worlds episodes on our convenient app. Visit Adam's World for more details and take advantage of a free trial period. |
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| |  | 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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