Some time ago, we watched the Noor Kids storytime about the planet Earth and how Allah (SWT) made the Earth perfect for us to live on, and we must take care of it. In the video, he talks about how Mars is too cold for humans to live on, and Venus is too hot for … Continue reading Allah (SWT) Made Me PERFECTLY
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Allah (SWT) Made Everything!
When my daughter was younger, we would have daily discussions on our evening walks about how Allah (SWT) made EVERYTHING. He made the trees, the sky, the animals, the flowers. However, since we say that He made everything, it became a bit confusing for my daughter. Did He make the sidewalk? The cars? The lines … Continue reading Allah (SWT) Made Everything!
Allah Loves Me More!
When my daughter was younger, we started having conversations about how much Allah loves us. A typical conversation starts with us trying to one-up each other and playing with numbers. “I love you” “I love you too.” “I love you three.” “I love you 382.” “I love you 729.” “I love you ONE THOUSAND.” “I … Continue reading Allah Loves Me More!
The Story of Abraha and the Army of Elephants
When I told my daughter the story of Abraha and the elephants that tried to attack the Holy Kabah, my daughter was enthralled. She retold the story many times in the following days, as she was processing and learning. When I told her this story, we first went through the story, discussing what happened. After … Continue reading The Story of Abraha and the Army of Elephants
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
Battle of Badr
At the Battle of Badr, the Muslims were outnumbered, 313 ill-equipped men to 900 Makkan soldiers. However, the Muslims were victorious on the 17th of Ramadhan, and this was a major victory by the Muslims in their first battle against the Makkans in their first battle. In the Holy Quran (3:123-124), Allah (SWT) tells us … Continue reading Battle of Badr
Overflowing with Gratitude
“He gave you of all that you asked Him. If you count Allah’s blessings, you will never be able to number them. Indeed man is very unjust and very ungrateful!” (Holy Quran, 14:34) Allah (SWT) has given us innumerable blessings. No matter how hard we try, no matter how much time we take, there is … Continue reading Overflowing with Gratitude
Allah (SWT) Does Not Sleep
"Allah! There is no god save He, the ever-living, the self-subsisting (by whom all subsist). Slumber does not seize Him, nor does sleep; ... His throne (knowledge) extends over the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of them does not tire Him; and He is the most high, the great." (Holy Quran 2:255) In Ayatul … Continue reading Allah (SWT) Does Not Sleep
Allah Says “Be,” and It Is.
“Verily, when He intends anything, His command is: 'Be,' and it is.” (36:82) Allah is very Powerful. One of this Powers is that if He wants something, all he has to say is “Be,” and it happens. To discuss this, we pulled out our PlayDoh. My daughter’s current favorite nasheed is “Allah Made Everything” by … Continue reading Allah Says “Be,” and It Is.
Remembering Allah – Magnets
“Therefore remember Me, I will remember you, and be thankful to Me, and do not be ungrateful to Me.” (Holy Quran 2:152) To illustrate this ayat, I thought it would be fun to play with magnets. We LOVE magnets. If you remember Allah (SWT), He will remember you. If you remember Him, if you bring … Continue reading Remembering Allah – Magnets