|  | | |  | How to Maximize Blessings as a Mother of Young Children this Ramadan By Sumayya Khan Motherhood during Ramadan is generally an arduous mission. As we approach the last third of these blessed days and nights, many of us may be feel burnt out from all the suhoor and iftar prep, spiritually numb while we hurriedly complete our prayers to crying babies, and feeling nervous for how the last 10 days will go as we anticipate more of the same. Writer Sumayya Khan provides a reminder about the important task of raising our children and offers tips for how to capture the blessings of the last 10 days before it is gone for another year. |
| | | Parenting Tip We are past the half way point in this blessed month and now is the time to pick up the pace! Families have to work hard to balance everyday challenges and increase all of the activities that maximize rewards. Consideration and planning can make that possible for parents and children, too. |
| |  | Honoring Each Other's Religious Rights By Umm Ahmed Ramadan is a very busy time and it gets busier as we approach the last 10 nights. Parents may be feeling the burn out of juggling multiple responsibilities at work, home, and school, while also trying to increase opportunities for worship. There can be additional pressures related to defined gender roles. By acknowledging and addressing these differences with empathy and understanding, parents can work together to create a more inclusive and supportive environment at home and within the community, where everyone can observe their religious duties with dignity and ease. |
| | | Reflecting on Ramadan “We are reintroduced to what it truly means to worship Allah (SWT). In that process, we rediscover over and over again a fundamental fact: there is nothing sweeter than worshipping Allah (SWT). There is no feeling on earth that can leave you as fulfilled and as happy and as productive as worshipping Allah.” Dr. Yasir Qadhi, Will You be a Better Person After Ramadan? |
| |  | My Beloved: Reflecting on the Names and Attributes of Allah, Part 3 By Laura El Alam There are many resources that we turn to during Ramadan to enhance both our understanding, worship, and connection to Allah. Writer Laura El Alam has shared one of them - My Beloved: A series of reflections on the Names and Attributes of Allah in everyday life - in a four-part series. In Part 3 which focuses on “Heart Softeners” – real-life stories about compassion, mercy, patience, and tolerance, Author Amaney Kazlak covers eleven more of Allah’s names: Al-Haleem, Al-’Aleem, Al-Jabbar, Al-Wakeel, Al-Mujeeb, Ar-Rahman, Ar-Raheem, At-Tawwab, Al-’Afuww, Al-Qawiyy, and Al-Mateen. Focusing on these attributes can bring about renewed respect and love for Allah that also motivates action to please Him. |
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| | Islamic Guidance Zayd ibn Khaalid al-Juhani narrated that the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Whoever gives iftaar to a fasting person will have a reward like his, without that detracting from the reward of the fasting person in the slightest.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi) |
| |  | Warmups and Stretches for Ramadan's Special Prayers By Sumayya Khan Having aching feet and tight back muscles after standing too long in taraweeh prayer? InshaAllah, God-willing, these aches and pains will be rewarded as they result from actions done to please Allah. Writer Sumayya Khan has some tips to help relieve you of these physical challenges leading into the special Ramadan prayers that require long bouts of standing, bowing, and prostrating. |
| | |  | Book Review: 30 Stories for 30 Nights about our Prophet By Miriam Mohamed The Story of the Holy Prophet Muhammad: 30 Stories for 30 Nights by Humera Malik is a Ramadan collection of short stories from the life of our beloved Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, written for young Muslims. This is a good Ramadan read that begins with his blessed birth and ends with the Farewell Sermon and his death. The stories are more like summaries of important events but allow for discussion and more in depth details to be shared during a family time read. Writer Miriam Mohamed's family enjoyed being able to sit together, read, and delve into characteristics and mannerisms and how it can be applied into our daily lives. |
| | |  | Ramadan offers special memories for families and many of them revolve around making and eating good food. As a special feature of our online children’s classes – Adam’s World Club and Colors of Islam Clubs – we have been sharing delicious and nutritious recipes that are also fun to make and encourage family bonding. Check out this recipe for Salmon Tacos. They are simple to customize, fun to make, and tasty! |
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| | | |  | Quran Buddy Series: Aytul-Kursi Sound Vision has produced a series of more than 30 short videos that focus attention on the beautiful guidance of the Quran. In the Quran Buddy videos, Adam helps children understand how to apply one particular ayah to every day life. In Episode 15, we focus attention on Aytul-Kursi, a powerful verse that also carries many blessings. Check all of the Quran Buddy videos 24/7 on our AdamsWorldApp. |
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