|  | Nurturing the Next Generation
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Part 1: Consider the Benefits By Wendy Díaz There are numerous reasons why Muslim parents want their children to memorize the Quran. In no other faith are worshippers of every rank, from the layman to the scholar, encouraged to memorize the entirety of their religious text. Committing the Quran to memory guarantees endless rewards for the person who does so with pure sincerity and with the intention to put its wisdom into practice. Here is a list of 10 advantages your child gains from memorizing the Quran. And there are physiological benefits, too! |
| | | Parenting Tip Parents teach their children many things. For Muslim parents, there is no better lesson then to inculcate a love for Allah and His Book of Guidance. |
| |  | Should My Child Memorize the Quran?
Part 2: Ten Steps to Prepare By Wendy Díaz Having the ability to memorize the Quran in a formal setting is an opportunity of a lifetime, but it is not easy. It may seem like the child is the one who must put forth the maximum amount of effort to learn, when in fact, the entire family is just as involved in every step of the memorization process. Here are 10 steps you can take as a parent to ensure your child has a good experience. |
| | | Inspiration “Teach your children the Quran and the Quran will teach them everything.”
“The worst thing you can do is make memorizing the Quran a chore rather than a choice.” |
| |  | Start with Nurturing a Love For Allah By Umm Ahmed While many Muslim parents agree that becoming a parent is a privilege and a blessing from Allah, they also concur that it is one of the most challenging, unpredictable and complex responsibilities that they are entitled to partake. Especially when it comes to nurturing a love for Allah. Find out eight simple ways you can focus on nurturing love for Allah in your child’s developing mind while steering away from focusing on fear. And when the love for Allah is firm, the interest in learning from His Book, will come naturally, inshaAllah (God-willing). |
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| | Islamic Guidance The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing be upon him, said: “Whoever recites a letter of the Book of Allah then he will get a good deed for it and the good deed will be equal to ten good deeds like it. I am not saying that Alif, Lam, Meem, is a letter. Rather, Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter, and Meem is a letter.” (At-Tirmidhi) |
| |  | Connecting Parents to the Quran, Too By Sumayya Khan Most Muslim parents are interested in their children learning to read the Quran. Before embarking on that task, it is important for parents to make efforts to connect to the Quran themselves. There are incredible rewards for your efforts to be had in this life and in the Hereafter. Read about ways that you can get closer to the Quran today. |
| | |  | The Clear Quran Tafsir for Kids Is a Great Resource for the Entire Family! By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Muslim parents are responsible for teaching their children about Allah and our religion as a way of life. We use our knowledge, understanding, and the best resources we can find – scholars and teachers, tafsir or explanation, and tools like books, audio tapes, and videos – to assist in that process. Learn more about two publications designed to endear young children to the Quran – The Clear Quran Tafsir for Kids – that should be part of every family’s Islamic toolbox. |
| | | Interesting Facts Interesting facts about the Quran: - The Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Jibril over the course of 23 years.
- It has a total of 114 surahs or chapters.
- It is divided into 30 parts or juz.
- 86 (75.4%) of the surahs were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in Mecca and 28 (24.6%) chapters were revealed in Madina.
- There are 6,236 total ayaat or verses.
- There are a total of 77,449 words in the Quran, containing 320,015 letters.*
- The guidance in the Quran was sent to all of mankind and remains unchanged since its revelation.
- *Details were taken from here.
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| | Online Resources How to Support your Child’s Love for the Quran - This article has a nice list of 10 tips to help your kids love the Quran. Quran Stories for Little Hearts - The Quran is filled with exciting stories and adventures that show Allah’s love for us. This series produced by Goodword Books for Kids is designed especially for young children. Animals Love Quran - This is a beautiful English nasheed by the popular Canadian singer and songwriter Dawud Wharnsby. Using nasheeds is a nice way to surround your child with affirming messages about Allah and our religion. Animals in the Quran: Search and Find - This beautifully illustrated book by Oak Creative Designs features fun puzzles related to 20 of the animals that are mentioned in the Quran. The company also sells small crocheted animals that can make for an added treasure. |
| |  | Adam’s World Video: Allah Is the Provider Adam starts his day doing good things for everyone but also expects specific things in return. He learns the hard way that’s not a good move forward and that Allah is The Provider. Also featured is a nice song by Ilyas Mao. (9:21) |
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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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