I love birthdays. Growing up, we normally did not make a huge deal about birthdays, with parties and gifts, but it was still a special day. We always chose our own cake, and we always felt special on that day. However, it wasn’t just one birthday. We “celebrated” our Islamic birthday too! One of my … Continue reading Islamic Birthdays
Birthdays
Titles of Imam Ali (AS)
With the foundation of Asadullah being the title of Imam Ali (AS), we decided to stick with the theme of a lion, but I wanted to introduce a few more titles of Imam Ali (AS), especially since he is often referred to by various titles. I started with a template of a lion, and because … Continue reading Titles of Imam Ali (AS)
15th Shabaan Mini-Amaal Book & Game
It’s almost the birthday of Imam Mohammed al-Mahdi (AS)! There are so many Amaal to do for this night that it can get overwhelmingly long for young children. But of course, we still want our kids to be involved and do as much as they can. Whether we are participating in a group Amaal session … Continue reading 15th Shabaan Mini-Amaal Book & Game
Happy Birthday to our Imams!
15th Shabaan. 13th Rajab. 15th Ramadhan. All dates that have significance, in our minds and in the mind of a child that attends regular programs for the Birthdays of our Imams. But what’s the birth date of our 8th Imam? To be honest, I’d have to look it up. I learned it at one point, … Continue reading Happy Birthday to our Imams!