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| |  | 7 Ideas to Make the Prophet Muhammad Come Alive for your Children By Abdul Malik Mujahid Muslims around the globe revere the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as the best example of any human that lived on the Earth. When his wife Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, was asked about his character, she described him to be a “walking Quran.” Gather the family and make a plan to bring his example into your everyday life. Here are seven suggested activities. - Travel with the Prophet.
- Wake up with the Prophet.
- Organize a storytelling night.
- Sleep like him.
- Eat like him.
- Pray like the Prophet.
- Play like the Prophet.
Read more about the details in the full article. |
| | | Parenting Tip Parenting is a 24/7 job. Be mindful and intentional in what you say and do by following the guidance of our beloved Prophet Muhammad. |
| |  | Why I Named my Child Muhammad By Wendy Díaz Muhammad (and its various spellings) is the most popular boy’s name in the world. It has even been growing in popularity in non-Muslim lands, too, including Europe and the U.S. Writer Wendy Díaz shares the evolution of her love for the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and her decision to name her son after him. |
| | | Inspiration “The most powerful way to change the world is to live in front of our children the way we would like the world to be.”
Graham White |
| |  | Parenting Like the Prophet By: Umm Ahmed Parenting is undoubtedly a huge responsibility, especially in these challenging times. While there is a plethora of parenting resources available online and in bookstores, nothing comes close to the practical guidance by way of the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Here are six practical parenting steps to nurture our future generations. - Be steadfast in your worship.
- Strengthen them physically.
- Pray for them.
- Display the best of character.
- Fulfill your rightful duty toward them.
- Express your love for them.
Find out more details to help incorporate these qualities into your daily lives. |
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|  | There is a tremendous amount of Islamic guidance directed toward everyday activities found in the Sunnah - the practices of our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Here is a list of 24 simple Sunnahs that even our youngest children can put into practice from an early age. |
| |  | A Year with The Prophet By Melissa Barreto When I first learned about the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, I wasn’t Muslim but, it was through the stories of his life that I learned to love him, believe in him, and eventually believe in Islam. To this day, stories from the Seerah, Life of the Prophet, are among my favorites to listen to and share with my children. Our latest seerah find, and the most FUN according to my kids, has been an audio series by Quantum Chronicles called A Year with the Prophet audio series by Quantum Chronicles. Find out more about the series and about how your family can also benefit from this great resource. |
| | | Parenting Stats The total number of Islamic schools have increased in the past 10 years. - in 2010, 19% of mosques had full-time Islamic schools with the total number of Islamic schools at 400.
- In 2020, 18% of mosques had full-time Islamic schools but since the number of mosques increased, the total number of schools was 498 schools, a 25% increase.
Islamic schools also increased in number of students. - In 2010, the average number of students was 180, and in 2020 the average was 207.
- Islamic schools also grew in the number of grades offered. In 2020, 77% of all Islamic schools were either elementary to middle or elementary to high school.
- Islamic elementary-only schools decreased from 73% in 2000 to 28% in 2010; in 2020, only 19% of Islamic schools covered solely elementary grades
As in the past, the most popular religious educational programs in a mosque or community center are the Islamic study class and the weekend school for children. - 83% of mosques hold some type of Islamic study class.
- 76% of mosques have a weekend school for kids.
- There has been no change in these figures since 2010.
The American Mosque 2020: Growing and Evolving; US Mosque Survey 2020 Report 2: Perspectives and Activities by Dr. Ihsan Bagby |
| | Online Resources 365 Days with the Prophet Muhammad - This 2014 classic by Goodword Books is a must have for every Muslim family. The full year’s worth of short stories are perfect for bedtime reading and to spark conversation about the life of our Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Simple illustrations add color without distraction. The 360-page book was reprinted in 2020 and is available through Islamic bookstores and online. 16 Sunnah of Eating for Muslim Kids - The Ummi and Kids website is filled with resources “dedicated to raising children in the light of Islam.” Here is a beautiful and FREE printable related to the Sunnah of eating. There are many more resources (both free and for purchase) in the Ummi and Kids’ Store. Story of Prophet Muhammad Series - Dr. Rashida Rashid has produced a series of 15 videos which tell the story of the life of our beloved Prophet in full detail. The short videos read like a book with some animation. A companion book - Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Our Beloved Teacher: Part 1 - was published this past summer and is available in the U.K. The Peace Movement of Muhammad Exhibit - This Sound Vision project is a comprehensive resource on the peaceful nature of Islam as a religion. The original exhibit includes 20 10’x10’ beautiful full-color panels that can be utilized to build knowledge and increase understanding about the Life of the Prophet Muhammad and his liberating movement for peace. The online version is also a great teaching resource that can be used for education and interfaith work. Consider using either or both in your local masjid. |
| |  | WATCH: Adam’s Day of Secret Charity Adam’s learns about the hadith of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, that one of the people who will receive Allah’s shade and mercy on the Day of Judgement is “a man who gives in charity and hides it such that his left hand doesn’t know what his right hand gives.” Then he is on a mission to help Mom, Dad and little sister Aneesah around the house. Ilyas Mao’s nasheed called Secret Charity reinforces the impact of charity in our communities. Arabic alphabet “thaa” for thawaab and English letter “R” for reward are also featured. |
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Creative educators are working on the details to bring engaging classes back to our Adam’s World Club and Colors of Islam Club students. Stay tuned for more details and visit our website for a look at previous offerings. |
| | COMING SOON! Register your children for classes that help them learn about our deen and love Allah and our beloved Prophet Muhammad. Classes start on October 30 so don’t delay! Adam’s World Club classes target children ages 4-7. Creative hosts engage students with games, stories, songs, art and movement activities, cooking demonstrations and more! Live online classes take place Monday-Thursday from 4-4:30pm EDT. Colors of Islam Club classes target children ages 8-12. Host teachers provide instruction on Islamic basics and challenge students to apply these lessons to everyday life. Live online classes take place every Saturday from 12-1:30pm EDT. Visit for more details and to register online. |
| | 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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