Jazakallahu Khairan Cards

May 29, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

One of the quickest ways of increasing our level of gratitude is by recognizing the blessings around us. To take it a step further, is to be aware of blessings and acts of kindness that Allah SWT sends our way through His creation. Thanking and appreciating others for the good they do towards us will […]

Hadith and Handwriting Series: Control Anger is Real Strength

May 15, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

We were recently looking for resources to help our upper elementary and middle school students practice their penmanship (in both manuscript and cursive), a skill that seems to be decreasing in these days of technology, more so during the major shift to online learning. This inspired an idea…. To make penmanship lessons more meaningful, we […]

Du’aa for Parents

May 1, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

We can NEVER repay our parents for everything they have done for us. What we can do is give them the BEST. GIFT. EVER. Du’aa. This is a beautiful du’aa to understand and memorize. Not only should we have our children or students understand and memorize this du’aa, but we need to TRAIN them to […]

New Release: Bismillah Chef Cookbook!

April 3, 2023.Reading time 10 minutes.

Bismillah Chef is a cookbook designed to inspire and teach kids the superpower of cooking and God-consciousness. Each recipe has a unique story that ties back to the recipe, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for kids! What is Bismillah Chef? Bismillah Chef is a cookbook written especially for Muslim kids. So is it just a cookbook? It’s […]

Master Supplication for Forgiveness – Sayyid Al-Istighfar

March 20, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

One of the best way to seek forgiveness from Allah SWT is to say this du’aa, hence the name Master Supplication of Forgiveness. Allah SWT loves when we repent, so let’s make it a habit. Start slowly by breaking down the du’aa, understanding it, and reading it daily. In no time you will have it […]

MAD Libs: Ramadan Edition Part 1

March 6, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

One of my favorite childhood memories was reading Amelia Bedelia stories. I now see the smiles and giggles in my own children as we read through these same stories together. They include many play on words of silliness that leave you turning for more. They’re engaging stories with a fun writing style that include idioms, […]

Ramadan Countdown to Eid!

February 20, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

When you are counting down to something, you are usually really excited about it. With Ramadan it’s different, it’s a bittersweet countdown, because you don’t want Ramadan to end, but you really want Eid to come. This is a simple countdown for your child to keep track of the days in Ramadan. You can label […]

Ayatul Kursi

February 6, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

There are many milestones that we work towards ensuring our young children and students reach on their path to success. One goal that should definitely be on that list of goals is learning Ayatul Kursi. Ayatul Kursi, also known as the verse of the Throne, is the 255th ayah (verse) of Suratul Baqarah. This ayah […]

Alhamdulillah Ramadan Song

January 23, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

A simple and fun song to teach your kids or students to get them in the Ramadan mood! Alhamdulillah Ramadan SongWritten by: Inspiring the Love of Islam (M.A) Alhamdulillah, I have eyes so I can see the Helal Alhamdulillah, I have a nose so I can smell my Suhoor Alhamdulillah, I have hands so I […]

Surat Al-Fil Art Class

January 9, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Surat Al-Fil is a wonderful story from the Quran that will teach children about the might of Allah SWT! We simplified the surah into a story which you can find here (Surat Al Fil Art Class Story). Check out these puppets made out of templates & popsicle sticks to help children tell the story along […]

Du’aa for Protection from the Whispers of the Shayateen

December 12, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

Have you ever had a great idea that you were super excited about, especially because you knew you where going to get lots of good deeds, Khair, and baraka through it. Then all of a sudden, you start to doubt it, are unsure, or question it. Have you ever had negative thoughts attack you about […]

GEM: Being Thankful A-Z Hadith and Activity

November 28, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

We all know the importance of being grateful and we try to practice gratitude in our daily lives. Sometimes when we ask kids what they are grateful for, we get very common answers: our eyes, our health, our family. These are all true blessings indeed, Alhamdulillah! Here is an activity designed to help kids think […]

Letter خ Activity and Worksheet

November 14, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Here is an idea for a creative way to teach three of the arabic letters (ج ح خ): You see, there are three brothers in the Arabic Alphabet: ج ح خ Each one of them has a funny story for your child or student to remember. One day, letter خ was taking a walk in […]

Du’aa to Say After the Tashahhud (2) Forgiveness

October 17, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

We all make mistakes. Sometimes knowingly and sometimes unknowingly. We randomly came across this du’aa as when we were listening to the Imam give a short talk after Salah from Riyad Al-Saleehen. The meaning of the du’aa is beautiful and we had to share this gem. Not only do we want to instill this habit […]

The Qur’an Bucket

September 19, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Looking for a creative way to review or practice Surah’s that your child or students have already learned or memorized? Well, here is an idea: Designate a cup or bucket to be the “Qur’an Bucket.” Write down the name of the Surah memorized or learned on a popsicle stick and add it to the bucket. […]