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
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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
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
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
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
Learning Kindness from Imam Hassan (AS)
Continuing our theme of kindness this week… Today we will be discussing the KINDNESS of Imam Hassan (AS). [Story from here] In the story, we learn that Imam Hassan (AS) fed the dog that was looking at him hungrily, even though the other companions thought that they should shoo him away. Imam Hassan (AS) taught us … Continue reading Learning Kindness from Imam Hassan (AS)
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