My Qur’an, My Companion; Ramadan Journal

April 27, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Asalamu alaykum ladies. It’s almost Ramadan and it’s wonderful to hear everyone getting ready for its arrival. I took some time out to really think about what I really wanted our focus to be this Ramadan, and in simple terms I want us to connect with the Qur’an on a deeper level. This beautiful month […]

Preparing for Ramadan; Lesson Idea & Mind Map Activity

April 24, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Asalamu alaykum ladies. I hope you’re well. Although we have discussed the virtues of Sha’ban together as a family, I wanted us to feel that Ramadan is ever drawing close and will soon be here. So, here’s a simple lesson plan to get everyone ready for its arrival. We started our discussion by describing […]

Eid Treasure Hunt

June 27, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Asalamu Alaykum ladies, Its hard to believe that our beloved Ramadan has already left us. It seems like yesterday that we were planning its arrival and now many of us are going through the process of readjusting. It’s not an easy time by any means. There’s always an overwhelming feeling of loss, confusion, and anxiety. […]

Crack the Ramadan Code: Junior Edition!

May 14, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu sisters, I hope you are all well. I had several sisters message me to say that they will be doing the ‘Crack the Ramadan code-challenge’ with their families, which is super Allahuma barik. However, there were some sisters who told me that their children were a little too young to […]

Family Challenge: Crack the Ramadan Code!

May 10, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu I hope everyone is doing well and getting excited for Ramadan which is less than a week away! Today, I’d like to share another Ramadan activity that can be done by the whole family. Like our Gratitude board, this ones not just for the kids. Kids, parents, grandparents and […]

Family Ramadan Craft: Have an Attitude of Gratitude

April 29, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu Ramadan is mere days away, and as it draws closer our excitement increases. Most Ramadan crafts and activities tend to be for children but this one is for everyone. We have done our gratitude board before, and now everyone is looking forward to using it again, Allahuma barik. The […]

Ramadan Lapbook

April 8, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu ladies The beautiful month of mercy is around the corner, and we need to enter the month feeling prepared. So, over the next couple of weeks, I will be covering the fiqh of Ramadan with my older kids, using ‘Fasting in Ramadan as observed by the Prophet (peace be […]

Lesson plan: Our Ramadan guest house

March 11, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu ladies, Ramadan is just days away from us and I wanted my kiddos to be excited! Our beautiful guest only comes once a year, so it’s important we prepare for its arrival. The Salaf us Salih used to prepare way in advance and we are guilty of not having […]

Lesson plan- Filling our Salaah Cup

January 9, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Asalamualaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu ladies I hope you are all in the best of health and Emaan. I remember reading an interview with some Muslim homeschool families, who had been homeschooling for a while and were sharing some valuable insight from their journey. One of the father’s said something along the lines of if […]