Bibi Fatemah (SA) was the mother of Imam Hassan (AS) and Imam Hussain (AS). They loved her very much. They respected her and cared for her and listened to her and learned from her. The birthday of Bibi Fatemah (SA) is the perfect occasion to honor mothers. As we know, our Paradise lies under the … Continue reading Honoring Moms
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Titles of Bibi Fatemah (SA)
We seriously love these Arabic magnets. During these days of learning about Bibi Fatemah (SA), we used these magnets to build her name and some of her titles. We talked about how she was a kind and generous lady, and that she had many titles to describe her. We remembered our discussion about the Ahlul … Continue reading Titles of Bibi Fatemah (SA)
A Heart Full of Love
Bibi Fatemah (SA) had a big heart filled with love. She loved her family – her parents, her husband, her kids. She loved her friends and companions. And she even loved us! For our activity, we cut out a heart, and started writing names of people that Bibi Fatemah (SA) loved. We wrote out the … Continue reading A Heart Full of Love
Standing Up for Fadak
After the death of the Holy Prophet (SAW), Bibi Fatemah (SA) had to make a stand against the oppressors. She did not hesitate to stand for her rights. She was strong and truthful, and stood up for what she knew was right. To illustrate this, I was inspired by Islam from the Start’s post about … Continue reading Standing Up for Fadak
Hadith-e-Kisa
At the beginning of programs that we attend, we often hear Hadith-e-Kisa (The Story of the Cloak). But for our kids, if they’ve only ever heard this story in Arabic, then they have no idea what they are listening to. As we remember Bibi Fatemah Zahra (SA) during the days of her shahadat and her … Continue reading Hadith-e-Kisa
Calligraphy– Connect the Dots
I remember when I was little, I was fascinated by all the beautiful calligraphy decorating the walls of our homes and our mosques. Ever since I could recognize the Arabic letters, I would try to pick them out in the artwork and try to figure out what was written. With all the loops, it took … Continue reading Calligraphy– Connect the Dots