It can be hard to find high quality Islamic resources for kids. Here’s a great list to get your kids’ Islamic library started!
Value of Community
MashaAllah, the other day I was reminded of how beautiful a community can be, and what a value it can bring in the lives of its members. And hold fast, all together by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah’s favour on you; […]
I’m Not Religious Enough to Teach My Kids
Let there be people among you, who invite to the best [in religion]; and command that which is just, and forbid that which is evil; and they shall be happy. [Qur’an 3:104] Do you ever think you can’t advise your kids about something because you aren’t practicing it yourself? This issue is not limited to […]
Incorporating the Bible into a Muslim Homeschool
Each school day, I have Care Bear do 15 minutes of independent reading for her Islamic studies. We started with her reading the Qur’an with a simplified translation for young readers and after she was done, I decided to have her start reading the four gospels in the Bible. Why? For one, Care Bear is surrounded […]
Hijab, Travelling, and Lessons for a Teen
Let me first put this out there: I wear hijab (the traditional Muslim headscarf plus loose, modest clothing) and I believe there is great benefit to it in this life, and the Hereafter. I don’t think it is the end-all of whether someone is a good Muslim. I do encourage Muslim women to wear it, […]
