Today, we will be combining Islamic learning with... science! To create a powerful visual for Eid-e-Ghadeer, you can use a lightbulb, a battery, and two wires (or strips of foil.) Both ends of the battery have to be connected to the light bulb in order for it to shine bright. Similarly, we have to be … Continue reading Ghadeer Circuits
Eid
Zakat ul Fitra
As we reach the end of Ramadhan, along with the excitement for Eid, there is a sadness that this beautiful month of blessings is leaving us. However, the blessings don’t have to end even though the month is ending. Allah (SWT) has given us one more opportunity to be generous before we start celebrating on … Continue reading Zakat ul Fitra
Favorite Ramadhan Nasheeds
One of my favorite ways to build excitement for Ramadhan in my home is by listening to our favorite nasheeds. Every time we are doing an activity to prepare for Ramadhan, I love to listen to nasheeds. I have shared a list of favorites previously, but I wanted to add to that list! Some of … Continue reading Favorite Ramadhan Nasheeds
Moon Piñata
One of my favorite parts of this past Eid was this moon piñata! Inspired by Oh Happy Day, we decided to make a piñata for our Eid party. We used the these instructions for the most part, with only a few modifications. We glued a white piece of poster board on top of the brown cardboard, … Continue reading Moon Piñata
Happy Eid!
Eid Mubarak, all! [Belatedly...] I hope you all had a wonderful Eid with your loved ones, eating delicious food and making beautiful memories
Eid Mubarak Puzzle
My daughter LOVES puzzles. For Eid this year, I thought it would be fun to have one that she can first color, and then cut apart and play over and over again as a puzzle. If you have a puzzle-lover as well, you can download below! For a more difficult puzzle, you can cut each … Continue reading Eid Mubarak Puzzle
Takbir of Eid
Eid is fast approaching: the celebrations with family and friends, the mouth-watering food, and of course, the presents! But obviously, that’s not all! On the day of Eid, we remember Allah (SWT) as well, for He blessed us with this beautiful day. On the day of Eid, we remember and praise Allah (SWT) by reciting … Continue reading Takbir of Eid
Ramadhan Acrostics
I love acrostic poems! They are so versatile, and they are a fun way to end our series of Ramadhan activities. In an acrostic poem, you choose a main word and write it vertically, with one letter on each line. Each line of the poem then has to start with the letter that is on … Continue reading Ramadhan Acrostics
Ramadhan Kindness Jar
Being kind is one of the most important things we can do. Allah (SWT) has commanded us to be kind to others at all times. During the month of Ramadhan, the reward for each good deed is multiplied, so the reward for each kind action is also multiplied. To help children practice kindness during this … Continue reading Ramadhan Kindness Jar
Mubahila Family Tree
When Prophet Mohammed (SAW) was spreading the message of Islam, he sent letters to the leaders of various places to invite them to believe. One letter was sent to the Christians of Najran. Due to this letter, the leaders of the Church in Najran decided to send a group of the wisest people to question … Continue reading Mubahila Family Tree