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
Preparing for Ramadhan
Preparing for Ramadhan 2018
So many amazing people have shared many beautiful activities for Ramadhan. These are some of the activities that we have done this year, inspired by others. Crescent Moon with Buttons: I saw this activity on Crescent Moon DIY's Instragram Page and I thought it was beautiful! We put our own spin on it, using … Continue reading Preparing for Ramadhan 2018
Favorite Ramadhan Nasheeds
One of my favorite ways to build excitement for Ramadhan in my home is by listening to our favorite nasheeds. Every time we are doing an activity to prepare for Ramadhan, I love to listen to nasheeds. I have shared a list of favorites previously, but I wanted to add to that list! Some of … Continue reading Favorite Ramadhan Nasheeds
Moon Trackers
Last year, my daughter LOVED the binoculars we made, inspired by Hello Holy Days. In fact, she still plays with them almost every single day. This year, I decided to make a moonsighting telescope for her, out of a paper towel roll. I covered the roll with paper and stapled it into place, using liquid white … Continue reading Moon Trackers
Ramadhan Prep 2017
Our Ramadhan decorations are up! This year, I wanted to involve my daughter in creating the banner, so I wrote out the letters in white crayon and we painted over them with watercolors. For our daily activities this year, I decided to use the flashcards from Parenthood Muslim Style, thanks to a recommendation from Nurturing … Continue reading Ramadhan Prep 2017
Ramadhan Countdown Book Basket
I love books. Especially fun Islamic books. There are so many amazing Ramadhan and Eid books available to us these days. As we await the Holy Month of Ramadhan, I have created a book countdown with five to ten of our Islamic books. To build the anticipation and excitement, I wrapped the books for the … Continue reading Ramadhan Countdown Book Basket
Ramadhan Mini Dua Book
During this Holy Month of Ramadhan, duas are greatly emphasized. We are encouraged to pray at various times. We usually have specific prayers in mind, and we make sure to remember those struggling around the world, our loved ones as well as those we have never met. This beautiful practice of Dua is one of … Continue reading Ramadhan Mini Dua Book