Looking for ways to teach Islamic studies to your kids? Check out these blog posts for informative and engaging posts on the topic.
When I first embraced Islam, I remember being caught completely off guard by Eid al-Adha. I knew there was an Eid celebration at the very end of Ramadan, but I had absolutely no idea when the second one was supposed…
If you are looking for realistic projects to add to your family’s Islamic studies curriculum that will keep their minds sharp and stop the summer slide this year, you are in the right place. The summer break is long, and…
Summer learning became a joke in my house. Every year I would pack my daughter’s maths textbooks in my suitcase, confident that THIS summer we would definitely homeschool when visiting family. Every year they returned in the suitcase untouched. It…
When people talk about “growth mindset,” they’re usually referring to the work of psychologist Carol Dweck, who introduced the idea that intelligence and abilities aren’t fixed — they can grow with effort, learning, and persistence. Children who understand this are…
Emotional intelligence has become a bit of a buzzword — it sounds complex, but at its heart, it simply means being able to recognise, understand, express, and manage emotions. For Muslim children, this isn’t just a nice skill to have…
The Hijri calendar isn’t just about marking Eid or Ramadan—it’s connected to all kinds of Islamic obligations like prayer, zakat, hajj, and more. It also helps kids connect to the ummah, understand the Seerah, and seek out special times of…
Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus) holds a deeply significant place in Islam, as one of the greatest prophets sent by Allah to guide humanity. For Muslim children, learning about Eesa is essential in helping them understand their faith and appreciate the…
You might know what you want to teach but exactly how to teach about the Mothers of the Believers might stump you. It’s not easy covering all the beneficial Islamic topics with our kids especially if you are trying to…
Teaching manners of reciting the Quran in lots of ways is a natural process. If your kids ever attend a class or you teach them at home for example, they’ll learn to seek refuge with Allah from Shaytaan and say…
The idea of a Muslim Jesus might strike non-Muslims as a little strange. They are likely unfamiliar with the high status of the prophet Isa in our faith. Sadly, sometimes Muslim kids can also become confused between the Muslim Jesus…
