As we reach the end of Ramadhan, along with the excitement for Eid, there is a sadness that this beautiful month of blessings is leaving us. However, the blessings don’t have to end even though the month is ending. Allah (SWT) has given us one more opportunity to be generous before we start celebrating on … Continue reading Zakat ul Fitra
Ramadan
The Reward is Multiplied
Whenever we give anything in charity, whenever we are generous, we don’t receive the same in return – we receive so much more. Our reward is multiplied. Additionally, during the holy month of Ramadhan, every time we do a good deed, its reward is multiplied. We don’t receive just one reward for each deed – … Continue reading The Reward is Multiplied
Five-Year Dua Book
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 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 Piñata
One of my favorite parts of this past Eid was this moon piñata! Inspired by Oh Happy Day, we decided to make a piñata for our Eid party. We used the these instructions for the most part, with only a few modifications. We glued a white piece of poster board on top of the brown cardboard, … Continue reading Moon Piñata
Eid Mubarak Puzzle
My daughter LOVES puzzles. For Eid this year, I thought it would be fun to have one that she can first color, and then cut apart and play over and over again as a puzzle. If you have a puzzle-lover as well, you can download below! For a more difficult puzzle, you can cut each … Continue reading Eid Mubarak Puzzle
Ramadhan Acrostics
I love acrostic poems! They are so versatile, and they are a fun way to end our series of Ramadhan activities. In an acrostic poem, you choose a main word and write it vertically, with one letter on each line. Each line of the poem then has to start with the letter that is on … Continue reading Ramadhan Acrostics
Questions for Imam Ali (AS)
Before the shahadat of Imam Ali (AS), he told the people to ask him whatever they wanted to ask him, before they would lose their access to him. “Ask me before you lose me. By Allah, if you ask me about anything that could happen up to the Day of Judgment, I will tell you … Continue reading Questions for Imam Ali (AS)
Reflections on Laylatul Qadr
As we approach the most blessed nights of the holy month of Ramadhan, we are preparing ourselves to spend these nights in prayer and supplication. We want to maximize the blessings we receive during these nights, inshaAllah! For these nights, you can download a worksheet that will help our kids reflect on Laylatul Qadr. You … Continue reading Reflections on Laylatul Qadr