Young Learner’s Corner

Assalamualaikum everyone. During my travels, many a parents asks about beneficial, interactive resources for Muslim children. The link below will take you to Little Explorers Magazine of which I have been the Chief Islamic Editor for since its beginning. Without coming across as biased; it has amazing lessons presented in exciting ways, especially for children […]

Listen to 7 Year Old Child Reciting From Surah AzZukhruf A random non-professional audio recording of part of the recitation of a 7 year old non-Arab Qur’an student from Surah azZukhruf with noticeable Tajweed and Makhraj capabilities, showcasing that a child is never too young to be taught the correct way of reciting the Qur’an […]

To the parents reading this; please save your children from becoming fans of TV and YouTube personalities. The disenfranchisement falling upon our children as a result is frightening. The constant following of personalities going about their daily lives doing useless things ends up developing into an addiction which eventually leads to the sense of your […]

Assalamualaikum everyone, please see a nice resource for you all to consider using during your time with your children this Ramadaan! Shaikh Sajid Umar

Assalamualaikum everyone, I received this and thought it would be valuable to you and your kids… Please see below. … Assalamu alaykum Have you been searching for the ideal Islamic educational resources website? Something comprehensive so you don’t have to search books and multiple websites? Something affordable so you don’t have to buy books on […]

Children’s Islamic Education Resource – Ali & Sumaya Islamic School Assalamualaikum everyone. Many of you write in asking me for interactive programs for our children related to Islamic Education for children. In relation to this; I woukd like to share with you all the following website: https://aliandsumayaschool.com

Yusuf ‘Alaihissalam [The Special One-Part 2] “Aminah, did you know, Yusuf (AS)’s older brothers threw him in the well, and went back to their house and told their father a lie, that a  wolf had killed him.” Abdullah continued to narrate the story of Yusuf (AS) to Aminah as they both sat in their comfortable […]

“Surah Yusuf…”Abdullah whispered to himself in excitement. He placed the Qur’an slowly on his lap and turned the pages till he reached the twelfth chapter. The story of the Prophet Yusuf was mentioned in the glorious Quran and it was a story that always left him smiling and teary-eyed. Abdullah always wondered why Yusuf ‘alaihissalam […]

  “Mmm.. The food is just wonderful, Auntie Asma,” Ahmed said taking his first bite of the Chicken Tikka. “And, thanks for inviting me over, Abdullah.”   “Ahhmmeed, you are like my brother, you’re free to pop in anytime…”   “Brother from another mother!”, Abdullah joked and said it in such a tone, it sounded […]

“Ummi, I’m soooo bored!” moaned Aminah as she slumped onto a nearby sofa. “It’s not even close to lunch time, Aminah, and you’re already bored?” “Hmph.” Aminah rolled her eyes and turned her face in the opposite direction. Ummi shook her head in disbelief. Since Ramadhan had ended, over two weeks ago, both Aminah and Abdullah […]

“Uncle, you are the best!” Hafsah exclaimed as Aminah gave Abi a huge bear hug. Then she carefully put the money away in her purse. “Now go! You don’t want to miss anything.” The children happily dashed into the masjid grounds. There were a lot of people at the function today. The masjid committee had […]

The wind was blowing softly in the cool night air. The sun was nowhere in sight leaving the city in utter darkness. The streets were silent and not a sound could be heard from anywhere, except from one particular Muslim house.   “Abdullaaaaaaaah!” Aminah called out, loud enough to wake up an entire village. “Get […]

Yusuf gazed out of the window. He saw the bright full moon through the half open curtains. “Abdullah, look!” Yusuf said out loud. “SubhaanAllah!” he said in awe. Yusuf was amazed by the beauty of Allah’s creation. “It looks like a special night tonight!” Aminah snuck into the room and added cheekily. “Yes, you are […]

Night Moon- A Special Prayer!       Aminah lay quietly in her bed.  She did not rustle the sheets. Late that night, she was looking for the moon. The living room was quiet. Abdullah and Yusuf were sleeping peacefully. They had been to the mosque for Taraweeh earlier. It was now halfway through Ramadan […]

“Aminah! Abdullah! Yusuf! Come and help me set the table please, Hamaad and Hafsah will be here very soon.” Ummi called out from the kitchen. Aminah quickly placed her crayon into the pot and scurried into the kitchen. Abdullah followed. “Here we are, Ummi!” Aminah replied.  As usual, she had a huge smile on her […]

THE ART OF MAKING EXCUSES – PART 2   “On your mark, get set….GO!” Yusuf blew hard into his whistle. Its shrilling sound caused Abdullah to jerk up instantly. Aminah launched into a sprint. She focused hard on the finish line in the distance. A figure zoomed ahead right beside her. It was Abdullah, who was […]

It was a beautiful day in the busy city of London. The bright sun was shining down upon the calm River Thames. The Sky was a perfect blue and the birds were chirping melodious praises of their Lord. “Abdullah!” his mother called out from the bottom of the staircase. “Yes, Ummi?” Abdullah replied obediently. Abdullah was […]