Forum: Islamic Family Practices

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What kinds of books do your kids read? My boys tend to bring home books, from school, about animals. I think it's a great way for them to learn about Allah's creations, but I was looking for some other suggestions. They are 6 years old. So I am looking for something for their particular age and...

someone forwarded to me these links and masha Allah, we love it. actually i am playing too!!! :) wanted to share with you. please add if you have any other links, . doesn't have to be islamic. anything educational, insha Allah. www.islamicplayground.com ( many games) www.minimuslims.com...

Kids Listen to our Every Deed How many times have you told your kids to change their clothes/brush their teeth/do their homework/or anything else for that matter? There is really no right answer because there is really no limit to the number of times we have to ask our kids to do something. ...

Building Self-Esteem in Your Child By Dr. Aisha Hamdan One of the most important things that parents can do for their children is to help them develop high self-esteem and a positive self image. Self-esteem is an evaluation of the information contained in a person's self-concept....

Assalaamu alaikum sisters, Finally family pics to share, I will keep it for few days and will remove the link. Removed the link

Not in Front of the Children! By Ibrahim Bowers Many times parents and adults do things intentionally or unintentionally that may set a bad example to their children and other youngsters around. Below would be some such situations and advises on how to set a better example for your...

Hi Ladies! assalam alaikom! inshaallah you are all doing well... I was hoping that some of you would join me in adding your family pictures! It's been awhile since we had a fun thread like this. :) - BC-Smilinghelps (p.s. I am at work right now, but I will post photos of my...

I just wanted to check in and see how they're getting on in school. Inshallah they have made or will make a smooth transition! Aijdin and Djevad started last week and - Praise Allah - are doing beautifully. They're happy and seem to be doing beautifully. They are in seperate classrooms at...

assalaamu alaikum sisters, yesterday, S started repeating after me "ala" ala instead of hala (aunty) to my sister. it was his first time calling her! and afternoon, i taught him to extend his hand when I say :Assalaaamu alaikum: and he extends his hand to shake! masha Allah. i will have to...

assalum alaikum sisters i am a revert so i do not know all muslim traditions. can somebody tell me if there are things a muslim mother should do after giving birth? is there any cultural traditions i should know to? somebody told me to have my family wrap me up after a cesaerian :confused: ...

Awww-True love i don't think it's true but one of those inspirational stories -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The value of parents A little boy came up to his mother one evening while she was making supper, and he handed her a piece of...

Daughters... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Story of a Woman and Her Children Aishah said: A woman came to me with her two children, asking for help. All that I could find with me was a single date. I gave it to her and she divided it...

what do you do when your children lie? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When children lie Lying is the intentionally supplying of false information. On the other hand, when a person says something that is untrue, that he actually believes...

Encouraging Children to Pray Practical Tips on Getting Your Little Loved Ones to Make and Enjoy Salah By Maysoon Zaza In a hadeeth narrated by Abdullah ibn Qart the Messenger of Allah (saws) said, "The first act that the servant of Allah will be accountable for on the Day of Judgment...

Conflicting Values: Muslim Teenagers and Highschool By Karen Pryer-Salahuddin For young Muslims, living in a non-Islamic society, the pressures to conform and to be like everyone else are oftentimes overwhelming. School dances, senior proms, co-ed class trips, weekend trips to the movie...

How to instill the love of the Prophet in our children -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are a number of ways to instill love of the Prophet SAWS (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in the hearts of our children, such as: 1. The...

Advice for the New Mother by Sister Fâtima Barakatullâh Print Version | Back -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The coming of a first new baby is a time of excitement and every Muslim mother-to-be eagerly awaits the arrival of this...

Hi Ladies! Assalam Alaikom. Incha allah you are all doing well.. Can someone tell me about the Muslim babyshower? My understanding is that babyshowers in Islam differ from those in the west (America in particular). That Muslims tend to hold their babyshowers AFTER the baby is born and...

In today�s modern life, values have turned upside down, family life, that was always the very heart of society is attacked just as much as many other handed-down traditions. Yet, neither socialism nor any other "isms" will ever be able to oust what has been implanted into human nature, the need...

Hi Ladies Assalam alaikom. incha allah you are doing well. I posted some new photos of my daughter on my playgroup, but I thought I would share them with you as well. Here is the link of my photo thread on the October playgroup:...

1.Don't spoil me. I know quite well that I ought not to have all I ask for. I'm only testing you. 2. Don't be afraid to be firm with me. I prefer it, it makes me feel secure. 3. Don't let me form bad habits. I have to rely on you to detect them in the early stages. 4. Don't make me feel...

The Positive C's Compassion (Rahmah): The Prophet Muhammad (saas) stated that "He is not of us who does not have compassion for his fellow beings." It is interesting to note that when it comes to Hadith like this or Quranic quotes dealing with human behavior, we never stop to think that our...

12 Tips for Childrearing by Ibrahim Bowers "Don't touch those!" the father commands as his child plays with the dishes on a shelf at his host's house. A few seconds later, the father looks up from his conversation with his host, and his child is still playing with the dishes. "I told you not...