“Usama! Are you reading mystery books before bed? Again?” Usama’s mother questioned warningly. “Mom, it’s only the last book in the series, then I’ll be done, really,” Usama reassured. His attention didn’t waiver from the book. “Usama, you know that we should read good books before we sleep, and then recite the dua’s so that... Continue Reading →
The Harmless Fire – Messengers of Allah series
The Quran mentions a lot of stories that we can learn from, that were made to learn from, so it is very important to be able to take the moral or lesson from various prophets’ stories as we hear them. A long time ago, in a city called Ur, (present day Iraq) there lived a... Continue Reading →
The Dangerous Wind – Messengers of Allah series
Dear children, Do you know that the Prophet Nuh (A.S) was also called “The Second Adam?” This is because after the Flood drowned everything, only people who believed in him survived. From these people came others and they settled in different places of the world. Some Arabs from these generations settled in a place called... Continue Reading →
The Strange Camel – Messengers of Allah series
Click here to get the printable document.After the people of Aad, Allah (S.W.T) chose the tribe of Thamud, who were the children of Aad. Allah (S.W.T) showered them with lots and lots of blessings: lush green gardens and fresh, sweet springs of water in valleys surrounded by mountains. They were also experts at making houses,... Continue Reading →
Ramadan Journal
Design and Layout by Mariam Farooq, Content by Naima Sohaib, Asma Farooq Click here to get the printable document.
The last Messenger
Allah sent many prophets to the world. They were sent to tell the people that there is only one Allah. The prophets told the people to do good deeds and advised them to avoid doing bad deeds. Allah sent Prophet Ismail (as), the son of Prophet Ibrahim (as) to the people of Arabia. He reminded... Continue Reading →
Mr. Fuss Pot
The story I am about to tell you is about my older brother. His name was actually Rashid, but he had a very fussy nature and because of his fussy ways, my mom began calling him Mr. Fuss Pot. Soon everyone in the neighborhood called him Mr. Fuss Pot too! My brother didn’t mind being... Continue Reading →
A Special Princess
Dear children, you must have heard stories about princes and princesses, living happily ever after in their castles, wearing grand clothes and fine jewelry, holding banquets of fine foods for their guests. All this sounds like a world quite different from ours! But today we will tell you a story of a very special princess.... Continue Reading →
Upside down
Maria never liked to be told that she had to go to bed. And tonight was no different. She finally dragged her feet up the stairs and got ready for bed. She offered her Isha prayers and remembered to say all her duas. As she lay in bed, she turned to her right with her... Continue Reading →