Several weeks ago, I saw a post by Raising Rayyaan about looking at last year’s Dua list and preparing this year’s. Her post definitely made me pause and reflect. There are so many Duas that we made last year that have been answered, whether with a “yes,” an “it’s not the right time yet,” or … Continue reading Five-Year Dua Book
Duas
Daily Ramadhan Dua
During the Holy Month of Ramadhan, one of the Duas that we recite daily after Salaat is a prayer for other people. We remember the sick, the poor, the hungry, even the dead. Remembering and praying for the struggles of people around the world is an important part of our day, and it also leads … Continue reading Daily Ramadhan Dua
Surah Qadr and the Dua of Iftar
At the end of every fast, we remember Allah (SWT) and remind ourself that our fast is for Allah (SWT) and our food for Iftar is from Allah (SWT). The Dua that we recite at the time of breaking our fast reminds us of that. To learn and practice this Dua of Iftar as well … Continue reading Surah Qadr and the Dua of Iftar
Birthday Card Areeza
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
Ziarat Ashura Calendar
As the first Ashra of Muharram comes to a close, we return to our daily routines. We no longer attend daily majalis, and we don’t cry for the Ahlul Bayt every single day. We return to our normal lives after Ashura – but the family of Imam Hussain (AS) does not. We must remember. Every … Continue reading Ziarat Ashura Calendar
Remembering the Thirst of Imam Hussain (AS)
According to our 6th Imam, Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS), we should recite this dua whenever we drink water to remember his thirst and suffering of Imam Hussain (AS) and his family and friends. Download the dua and its translation HERE. Cut out along the dotted lines. Glue it on your reminder card. We used a … Continue reading Remembering the Thirst of Imam Hussain (AS)
Zil Hajj Activities ~ Days 6-10
Continued from last week... Zil Hajj 6: Labbayk Allahuma Labbayk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzjLCm-SQ64 In our daily lives, we think a lot of things are important. Often, we give things more importance than we give to Allah. When we recite this Labbayk when going for Hajj, we are telling Allah that we are turning away from everything else … Continue reading Zil Hajj Activities ~ Days 6-10
Rabbi Zidni Ilma: My Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge!
The world around us is fascinating. The water that pours down on us as rain, the water that we drink, the water that we see in our lakes are all inextricably connected in the water cycle. Transforming a tiny seed to the food we eat everyday is a long process that takes several months. The … Continue reading Rabbi Zidni Ilma: My Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge!
Imam Ali (AS) + Laylatul Qadr
Part 1: I WANT TO BE LIKE IMAM ALI (AS) The shahadat of Imam Ali (AS) is a major event in the holy month of Ramadhan. We mourn the loss of one of the most amazing beings ever created. For our children to understand why we are sad and why this loss is so important, they … Continue reading Imam Ali (AS) + Laylatul Qadr
Dua Iftitah Journal
One of my absolute favorite parts of the holy month of Ramadhan is Dua Iftitah. My evening does not feel complete unless I read Dua Iftitah every day, whether for myself, or at a mosque, or listening to a recorded recitation. This was not always the case, though. When I was young, I clearly remember … Continue reading Dua Iftitah Journal