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| |  | Teaching Children about Worshipping Allah: Spiritually, Physically, and Intellectually By Wendy Díaz Human beings, men and women both, are here on this Earth to worship our Creator. We know that as Muslims because Allah Himself says so. But the topic is complex in its essence. How do we worship? Is it an action? Is it a thought or something deeper? How do we teach this knowledge to others, especially our children? Writer Wendy Díaz takes a look at Islamic guidance related to the matter and then lays out practical ways to focus on what that looks like spiritually, physically, and intellectually. |
| | | Parenting Tip For the Muslim, there is a fundamental tenet that impacts and gives meaning to every aspect of our being - understanding the purpose of life in this world. Parents need to gain insight for themselves and in order to impart this same knowledge to their children. |
| |  | Retreating to the Cave: Rediscovering and Teaching Purpose through Solitude and Reflection By Candice Islaah Abd'al-Rahim One way to rediscover our purpose is to remove ourselves, either literally or figuratively, from the activities and influences that serve as distractions from our spiritual goals. In Arabic, this is known as khalwa and is performed when we are fearful of falling into sin. In this article, writer Candice Islaah Abd’al-Rahim traces examples from the lives of Prophet Yunus and Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon them. |
| | | Inspiration from the Quran “And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.” (Surah Ad-Dhariyat, 51:56) |
| |  | Four Steps to a Purposeful Life By Laura El Alam Allah tells us clearly in the Quran in Surah Ad-Dhariyat, “I did not create the jinn and the humans except to worship Me.” (51:56) It is indisputable, then, that our raison d'être – the most important and fundamental reason for our existence – is to worship Him. Therefore, whatever steps we take to orchestrate a meaningful life must make this our compass and our destination. These four steps can help get you there. |
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| | More from the Quran “Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion, and He is over all things competent. [He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is The Exalted in Might, The Forgiving.” (Surah Al-Mulk, 67:1-2) |
| |  | Teaching the Concept of Purpose to Young Children By Candice Islaah Abd’al-Rahim Allah has decreed that our purpose in life is to worship Him. It is for this reason that He created us. We take for granted that everyone knows what this means, but for a young child, the abstract concept of purpose may be baffling. Knowing this, parents and caregivers must determine when and how to teach children the concept of purpose. |
| | | Practical Tips When teaching the idea of purpose and other abstract concepts to children, parents can look to educators for effective strategies like these: - Determine the child’s level of readiness. When teaching abstract concepts, the child should be in the Later Childhood Stage (from 7-10 years old) or older.
- Use age-appropriate language and reference familiar experiences.
- Present examples of people who realized their purpose. Discuss the biographies of the early Muslims, particularly those who made heroic contributions to Islam. How did the person grow or change? Why?
- Read verses of the Quran that describe the behaviors of the believing Muslims.
- Use analogies. List several household tools and ask the child to discuss why the tool was invented or for what reason it is used. Then explain that people also were created with a purpose.
- Encourage imaginative play. Role-play scenes where the child tells their peers why they should become Muslim and what being Muslim means.
For more suggestions, check out the full article. |
| |  | Aiming to be a Productive Muslim By Umm Ahmed As Muslims, it is our belief that every second is a blessing from Allah and an opportunity to better ourselves and secure our Aakhirah, the life Hereafter. For this purpose, we not only need to be spiritually proactive but also manage our time wisely, so to enhance our lives and surround them with opportunities to do good. This article provides some great suggestions that can help you be more productive. |
| | | |  | The Azhari's | Names of Allah 4 | Al Qudoos Come into the home of the Azharis and learn more about Allah’s name Al Qudoos, why it is important to tell the truth, and the many blessings that are provided. This series is a wonderful way to instill the love of Allah into the hearts of our children. (10:20) |
| | |  | LIVE online sessions will focus on Foods Loved by the Prophet Muhammad! 🎉Creative hosts use stories, songs, Arabic vocab, art and cooking projects to focus on a different food each week! 💝Engaging lessons and a welcoming environment touches hearts and minds! ⏰ Mondays-Thursdays, 5-5:30pm EST 🗓️ 7 full weeks - 28 total classes! Starts on Jan. 23 Unique programming is designed for ages 4-7 years Family tuition fees, partial and full scholarships available. REGISTER NOW at Academy.AdamsWorld.org |
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| | And if you cannot attend live classes, make good use of these engaging courses that are fun for the entire family! |
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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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