Their remarkable examples will have a great impact on young minds as they turn to the world looking for role models.

So, new or aspiring homeschooling people, gather around! these are more M&Ms than pearls of wisdom, but here you go: As the name suggests, The Islamic History Podcast seeks to (in their own words) “counter the lies about Islam, the Quran, Allah’s Messenger (PBUH), and Muslims in general.” They host free and paid podcast shows. The reply angered Ummayya greatly. He began to torture Bilal. He was tied with ropes and made to lie on the burning hot desert sand at mid-noon. He was then asked to forget the God of Islam and worship the 'great' idols known as LAT and UZZA. But Bilal was strong in his new belief. He refused to worship idols and kept crying “AHAD-AHAD”, meaning “One God, One God.” The tortures continued and were increased. Hot iron rod were stamped on his pained body. Yet Bilal would not yield. It’s a goosebump-ish story of the famous Islamic scholar from the past – Abdul Qadir Gilani, who travel to Baghdad for wisdom and knowledge. It’s a story of truth and valour – how a son kept his promise of truth because his mother asked him to never lie. 40 gold coins were sewn into his cloth at the armpit side and when he gets robbed, even though the robbers find nothing with him, he tells them that the coins are in his armpit because they ask him what he had. Although it’s allowed to fight for your property, this was a great lesson because the leader of the robbery gang comes to the straight path as a result of his truth and tawakkal Allah. 7) Salman the Persian The best stories for children are in the Quran, no doubt about it. The Quran is filled with beautiful narratives that carry so many lessons for our children – of all ages – to learn from. Stories that go beyond time and place and will allow them to grow in their religion and face the challenges of this world, as well as prepare for the Afterlife insha’Allah. But until our children are able to understand the Quran on their own, even with a translation, they will need some help to make sense of the unparalleled Speech of their Lord. This is why so many children’s authors have made it their mission to make those stories accessible to young minds and, at the same time, allow parents to find reliable sources to use for story time, at home or at school. Because the Quran can be difficult for us, adults, to grasp as well, right?

When in the world, the virtues are described, thou art mentioned as the model of virtues in our midst.” Sahabiyaat Stories and Dua is a beautifully illustrated compilation of 101 wonderful stories about the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ female companions to inspire young girls. The stories are written in basic language that children may comprehend and connect to. Ensuring a good night’s rest involves creating a bedtime routine that is composed of healthy and calming activities to perform before sleeping. This routine is like a gradually slowing oscillating swing. While establishing this habit initially may seem challenging, I have discovered that maintaining consistency leads to a smoother bedtime experience.

Masha’Allah, I have a 9 year old who loves learning (but hates writing) and a 5 year old who cannot sit down for more than 3 minutes at a time but would be terribly offended if I didn’t plan something for him to do too…. so I thought: meaningful & simple. Monsuroh Agboola has a six-year-old cousin who lives with her family. Monsuroh started reading to her when she was two years old. On this night, my 13-year-old brother pleasantly surprised me as he narrated the ‘cool stuff’ the companions of the Prophet ﷺ had done in the book. I was amazed at his ability to recount the most intricate parts of the stories, to the extent of mentioning the smallest detail of each companion as related in the book. While we had discussed books from my library before, this was the first time he’d reviewed an Islamic book rather than watching Power Rangers. His thoughtful choice left me in awe. A life with you, to be precise. The need to do what they love with the person who is their whole world. And tons of books, to be read to them by the aforementioned, who is also required to slow down and be present. They do not need instruction, but first hand experience. And, that way, they learn. “Learning through play” means exactly that. It doesn’t mean putting up a puppet show to teach a 4 year old to solve equations or write cinquains. Don’t do that. Please.The story of Nuh (السلام‎ عليه) revolves around the building of the ship. Instead of a flood, the word ‘constant rain’ is used. Instead of telling that the bad people drowned, it only tells that the good people were saved. 12) Ibrahim and Yunus (السلام‎ عليهم) Get up before your children. Snatch that hour even if you have to study in your pyjamas to save yourself the time it would take to get dressed. Host Zahira Mamdani, speaks with parents and parenting professionals about the challenges of millennial Muslim parents and practical solutions to navigate them. Listen to it here. This quirky podcast is perfect for Muslims wanting to discuss and listen to conversations around pop culture, film and art . The guests hosted on 786 Boulevard are all varied and bring refreshingly new insights into pop culture and the Islamic faith. Find their podcasts here.

This book draws children’s attention to one of the most fascinating episodes in Islamic history by telling the wonderful narrative of Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام. The Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام English series is an excellent approach to teach your children about him and his brothers. In this article, we will dive into the various ways of incorporating Islamic stories into your children’s bedtime routine. When Bilal was about the age of 40, it was the time when Prophet Muhammad started teaching the new religion of Islam, Bilal was attracted by the teaching of Prophet Muhammad. He accepted the religion of Islam and became a Muslim. O you who believe! Ward off from yourselves and your families a Fire whose fuel is men and stones, […]} Teach your children about Allah’s affection for believers as well as the harshness of His retribution on those who reject His Message. The Ark of Nuh عليه السلام is a beautifully illustrated and imaginatively written story about Prophet Nuh (Noah, عليه السلام) that will fascinate children before bedtime.

The story of Maryam and Isa (السلام‎ عليه) revolves around the miracle of his speech during infancy. How Maryam’s mother wanted a boy so she could dedicate him to worship of Allah, but upon the birth of a baby girl – she still goes ahead with her promise to Allah (even though it wasn’t the norm of that era). Videos/Animations: 16) Nasruddin and the donkey The Muslim Experience discusses the challenges we face as Muslims today whether that is from a revert or born Muslim perspective. Launched in the heart of the pandemic in 2020, it brings you inspirational talks and gives you hope in a broken and confused world. In an attempt not to let it creep up on us, I started thinking about Ramadaan. As usual, I plan for it to be our yearly break from formal homeschooling insha’Allah, but with some sort of Islamic activity for the boys.