For the birthday of Imam Zamana (AS), we made a birthday card! On the inside of our birthday card, we put our Areeza. An areeza is a letter that we write to our Imam (AS). We can ask him for help for whatever we need, and then we can send him that letter by putting … Continue reading Birthday Card Areeza
Imams
Dua Imam-e-Zamana + Translation
Every day of our lives, we recite the Dua of Imam-e-Zamana. Every day, we ask Allah (SWT) to protect our Imam (AS). From a young age, our children have listened to this dua repeatedly and are able to memorize this dua. However, we don’t often stop to ponder what we are reciting in this dua, … Continue reading Dua Imam-e-Zamana + Translation
What’s in a Name?
I have a weird name. Well, that’s not true. My name is probably the most common female Muslim name – Fatema. But growing up in a majority non-Muslim country, I learned to answer to various mispronunciations of my name. After high school, I decided to start telling people how to correctly pronounce my name when … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
The First Islamic Coin
Rajab Mubarak to all of you! Rajab is a very blessed month, with many birthdays and special events. The very first day of Rajab is the birthday of Imam Mohammed al-Baqir (AS). As I was reading about the Imam (AS) to prepare an activity, I learned that during the time of Imam Mohammed al-Baqir (AS), … Continue reading The First Islamic Coin
Surah Kawthar – Maze
We are continuing our focus on Bibi Fatemah Zahra (SA) today, with a maze. We love mazes! Especially putting them in a clear pocket so they can be used over and over and over (and over!) again with dry erase crayons/markers. The enemies of Islam used to make fun of the Prophet (SAW) for having … Continue reading Surah Kawthar – Maze
The Curtain of Ghaibat
Almost 1200 years ago, on Rabiul Awwal 9th, our 12th Imam (AS) came in front of the people to lead the burial prayers for his father, Imam Hassan Askari (AS). This was the moment that most of the people saw the young Imam (AS) for the very first time. This was when the Imamat of … Continue reading The Curtain of Ghaibat
The Fort of Laa Ilaaha Illallah
As we remember Imam Ali Raza (AS) on the day of his shahadat, we are discussing the hadith of The Golden Chain, found here, on pg 12. When our 8th Imam (AS) passed through Nishapoor, there was a large crowd of people who wanted to see him. Some scholars asked him to address the people, and … Continue reading The Fort of Laa Ilaaha Illallah
Learning Kindness from Imam Hassan (AS)
Continuing our theme of kindness this week… Today we will be discussing the KINDNESS of Imam Hassan (AS). [Story from here] In the story, we learn that Imam Hassan (AS) fed the dog that was looking at him hungrily, even though the other companions thought that they should shoo him away. Imam Hassan (AS) taught us … Continue reading Learning Kindness from Imam Hassan (AS)
The Establishment of Majlis
After Imam Zainul Abideen (AS), Bibi Zainab (SA), and all the ladies and children that had been held captive were released, they held a majlis to mourn Imam Hussain (AS) and to tell the people about the injustices of Karbala. Ever since, the Aimmah (AS) have encouraged the establishment of regular majlis to remember keep … Continue reading The Establishment of Majlis
Map and Timeline of the Journey of Karbala and its Aftermath
As we approach the Day of Arbaeen, I feel like this is a good time to review everything that the family and friends of Imam Hussain (AS) have endured on their long and difficult journey. As they return to Karbala and then to Madinah, we can review everything that has happened and discuss all the … Continue reading Map and Timeline of the Journey of Karbala and its Aftermath