A concerned parent wrote to me asking about tips for teaching Quran to children with ADHD. Although I am not specialized in special education, my…
I love anything and everything that encourages and inculcates the love of the Quran in kids. And many cultures have developed different methods. Among the…
I’ve been getting some questions about Chinese New Year from non-Chinese Muslims who are either curious about the origins of Chinese New Year, or, would…
“Who can recite Surah al-Kawthar?” “What are the five pillars of Islam?” “When was the Battle of Badr fought?” “Where did Muhammad pbuh go in…
I started teaching Islamic Studies to kids and students nearly 2 decades ago. I fondly remember Mr. Abdul Qader, the Sunday School Principal. He knew…
I was once teaching the story of Prophet Solomon (pbuh)* in class with my students and we reached the part where Solomon noticed that the…
The Prophet (pbuh) was the best husband, father and parent. As a parent, the Prophet’s life is filled with many examples of how he showed…
Ramadan 2016 is unique because it starts right when summer break commences. Coincidentally, Ramadan also ends around July 4th. What do teenagers do during the summer break? Many use this…
Let’s face it. Because it is required for men to attend Friday prayers, more often than not, it’s more of fulfilling a duty. They either…
A few years ago, I was rushing to an appointment and I received a phone call. As my phone rang, I looked at the screen…