|  | |  | Beating the Post-Ramadan Blues (and Preparing for Next Time) By Wendy Díaz Are you feeling sad and even guilty now that Ramadan is over? For busy mothers especially, earning the rewards of Ramadan can seem like an unachievable goal. We can feel remorse for the time I lost, the pages of Quran that didn’t get read, the taraweeh prayers that we did not attend, the iftar dinners that weren’t cooked, and the heartfelt tahajjud duas never made. These feelings are known as the “post-Ramadan blues.” Read the full article to find out five ways to beat them back (and also prepare for the next time). |
| | | Parenting Tip Take those good habits that we worked on during Ramadan and carry them into these next days, weeks, and months ahead. It starts with making a sincere intention and then making duaa to Allah for His assistance. |
| |  | Build a Habit to Read the Quran Daily By Sumayya Khan Allah sent down the Quran to be a source of healing, mercy, purification for our sins, and a source of knowledge and wisdom. In times of distress, reciting it and reading its wise verses can help comfort us and guide us through our hardship. In times of happiness and ease, it is a reminder to thank Allah for the blessings He has given us. Let’s take the good habits we have attended to during Ramadan and keep up with reading and reciting the Quran regularly throughout the year. Here are six steps that can help. |
| | | Quranic Guidance “And whosoever is conscious of Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He (Allah) will make a way for him to get out (from) every (difficulty), and He will provide him from (sources) he could never imagine.” (Surah At-Talaq, 65:2-3) |
| |  | Cultivating the Forgiveness Habit By Samana Siddiqui Forgiveness is often a one-time, one-issue experience for most of us. Someone harms us, they may or may not ask us for forgiveness, and we offer it. Many of us do it for the sake of Allah, remembering that, as Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once said, “All of the children of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent” (Ibn Majah). Or we may do it because forgiveness benefits us psychologically and physically. Forgiveness is a habit we engage in in a systematic, regular manner. Find out how to gain its spiritual, psychological, and health benefits in the full article. |
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| | Inspiration “A word of advice to anyone who wants to change the world: Your family’s right upon you is greater than all other 7 billion-member of the world population combined. The admiration of a million people pales in comparison to the smile you put on the face of a parent, spouse, or child, and testify for or against you on the day of judgment. If you want them to remember you tomorrow, you have to be there for them today, so change the world and do your best to care for everyone, but don’t let your positive influence exclude the people who need you most.” Shaikh Omar Suleiman |
| |  | The Way to Success: Lessons from Surah Muminoon By Umm Ahmed Success for most of us, is commonly attributed to worldly achievements or desires like attaining a higher level qualification, getting the job of your dreams, sharing time with family, etc. For Muslims, the prescription can be found in Surah Mu'minoon which was revealed to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to remind his Ummah or followers (those who believe in Allah and worship Him alone) of what true success is. It is imperative for parents to understand the true meaning of success in the light of the Quran first, in order to be able to translate it onto the future generations. Read the full article here. |
| | | Interesting Details The 10 biggest time wasters include: - Social media
- Procrastination
- Clutter
- Forgetting to plan
- Not “completing the cycle”
- Saying yes too much
- Not asking for help
- The unnecessary tasks
- Lack of a routine
- Not prioritizing
Read more about each item and how to avoid them in the full article. |
| |  | Emulating the Character of Prophet Muhammad By Miriam Mohamed Throughout Ramadan we trained ourselves to be virtuous, disdaining vices and sins and replacing them with good deeds. Now that Eid and its celebrations have come and gone, it is time to reflect on how to continue the good habits and acts of worship throughout the year. One way to preserve motivation and reach this goal is to emulate the character of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and connect it to new habits. And we found a wonderful resource in a beautiful new book by Abdur Raheem Kidawai’s called Blessed Names and Characteristics of Prophet Muhammad. Read the full review here. |
| | | Online Resources Hadith of the Day - Expand your knowledge of the Seerah by subscribing to this online resource that provides one hadith to your email each day. Quran Flash Reader - This is a wonderful resource for listening to the Quran. You can select from various reciters (for the best tajweed work try either Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil al-Hussary or Sheikh Abdul-Basit Abdul-Samad) and also the English translation. 5 Tips to Continue Being a Better You After Ramadan - This is a short read that packs a nice punch with five tips to help keep up with the good habits throughout the remainder of the year. 3 Tips to Remain Steadfast After Ramadan - This is a short inspiring video that is part of the #ReviveRamadan series. |
| |  | Adam’s World Video: Adam and the Little Ants Adams trapped some ants in a jar and is just about to zap them when Aneesah comes to the rescue. Attention is drawn to the story of Prophet Suleiman and his encounter with the ant when the army was marching forward. Adam is reminded to be kind to all living beings. The video showcases the Arabic letter “qaf” and the English letter “Q” for Quran. Also included is a nice nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby called “Animals Love to Hear Quran.” (6:19) |
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| | NEW Classes at your Fingertips! While our Education Production Team is working on preparing future classes, there are a number of pre-recorded sessions to fill the gap. 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. Check out these offerings: |
|  | In this course, students will learn to be in awe of Allah's creation and by extension, learn more about the awesome Creator Himself! Srs. Inas and Amira have teamed up to bring you seven classes that focus on animals mentioned in the Quran. In each session, there will be details about an amazing creature, lessons in Arabic vocabulary, a focus on a beautiful name of Allah, supplemental worksheets, and an art project. Our hosts will use the same methods that students already love - songs, stories, mind maps, and more! For more details or to register online, visit Adam's World Academy. |
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|  | In this course, students will get a glimpse and learn to appreciate the incredible diversity of the Muslim ummah. Sr. Huda will be taking students on a journey around the globe to visit six different Muslim countries. She will be focusing on the geography, clothing and food from the region, local customs, and famous landmarks. Included in each journey will also be a cooking demonstration of one of the country's favorite dishes. What a perfectly delicious way for families to learn about Muslims around the world! For more details or to register online, visit Adam's World Academy. |
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 | Hanifa is not a professional chef. She is a teen who LOVES baking! She has selected six delicious sweet treats and served up an entertaining cooking demonstration for each that not only walks you through the steps to make them but also offers special details about the ingredients and skills needed to complete the process. By the time you finish, you are likely to love baking, too! Note that younger children may need supervision in the kitchen.
For more details or to register online, visit Adam's World Academy. |
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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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