Huda and Yusuf came running at the sisters' corner of the masjid,
"Mama,mama, the Imam said he will give the best reader $5 tomorrow!"
Huda: "Mama, I don't want to win the candy, it doesn't taste good."
Later on that day at a store, Yusuf: "Mama, can I buy this and give you the $5 when I win tomorrow?" Oh my goodness, this little boy has gone over his head thinking he'll win whenever there is a contest. May the hard realities of life hit him softly...
The next day after Quran class: "Mama, Mama, we both tied for first place! Imam told us that each of us will get $5 as we were the best!"
Well maybe Yusuf can hold on learning life's realities a little longer... May Allah always make them first in learning about Allah's book and teaching and practising it...
Count Your Blessings
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
This is a sample of what I dream to do with all lectures/songs with Islamic Themes
Questions for Yasir Qadhi - Seerah: The Life of Prophet Muhammad
http://www.halaltube.com/yasir-qadhi-seerah-the-life-of-prophet-muhammad-s
1. What was the most common name for our Prophet(S)
2. What root word does the name ‘Muhammad’ come from?
3. What does the word ‘ahmad’ mean?
4. How do NonMuslims praise Muhammad(S) without knowing?
5. How was the Prophet Almahi and Alhashir and alaqib?
6. Define Nabi urrahma and nabi attawba.
7. Which names of the Prophet did Musa and Isa(AS) mention and how did it relate to their people?
8. Name 8 special blessings that Allah has given the Prophet Muhammad(S) that he has not given to other prophets.
9. What is the difference between Isra and Miraj?
http://www.halaltube.com/yasir-qadhi-seerah-the-life-of-prophet-muhammad-s
1. What was the most common name for our Prophet(S)
2. What root word does the name ‘Muhammad’ come from?
3. What does the word ‘ahmad’ mean?
4. How do NonMuslims praise Muhammad(S) without knowing?
5. How was the Prophet Almahi and Alhashir and alaqib?
6. Define Nabi urrahma and nabi attawba.
7. Which names of the Prophet did Musa and Isa(AS) mention and how did it relate to their people?
8. Name 8 special blessings that Allah has given the Prophet Muhammad(S) that he has not given to other prophets.
9. What is the difference between Isra and Miraj?
Great Dictionary Maker http://wordwizard.scholastic.com/minidictionary/
Although I think it is more beneficial for the kids to look it up and write in on notecards old fashion style.
Although I think it is more beneficial for the kids to look it up and write in on notecards old fashion style.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
NorthStar School Poetry Contest: Furkan: Top Ten out of 88
Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakathahu,
I am writing to inform you your poem has placed in the top 10 from 88 entries in "The Praised One" Poetry Contest.
Masha Allah, this is a great achievement! Your poem was both well written and heartfelt.
Win or lose, you should feel very good about your accomplishment!
Winners will be announced at the Northstar Fundraiser March 21st: http://northstarschool.org/AnnualFundRaisingDinner.aspand also on the website the following week: http://northstarschool.org/poetry2.asp#flyer
“The Praised One” 2009Theme: “Shamail: The Prophetic Characteristics”
PROGRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: MARCH 13TH, 2009
Masha Allah, we have our top ten finalists for each age group.
On Friday, March 6th 2009, our first round judges deliberated for almost 5 hours, scoring each poem with great care. The following criteria were given scores of 1 to 5:
· Grammar
· Descriptive Words
· Poem relates well to theme
· Title is interesting and relates well to content
· Reflects love and Respect for the Prophet (s) and the Content
Please note spelling errors disqualify a poem. Also we had many beautiful poems that scored low because they did not relate well to the theme.
Not to worry, if your poem was good, and did not make the top ten, Insha Allah it will get published in Northstar School’s next edition of “The Praised One, A Treasury of Children’s Reflections about God’s Final Messenger”.
Rather than list the poem titles, we are listing the schools for an interesting twist. The following Schools have students with poems in the top ten.
7-9 Year Category #
Baytul Iman Academy, NJ. = 2
Homeschooler, DE. = 1
Lexington Universal Academy, KY. = 1
Northstar School, CA. = 3
Noor Ul Iman, NJ. = 1
Peace Terrace Academy, CA = 2
10-12 Year Category #
Andalusia School, NY. = 1
ILM Tree, CA. = 5
Noor Ul Iman, NJ. = 2
Peace Terrace Academy, CA = 2
Silicon Valley Academy, CA = 1
Final Judging will take place Saturday, March 14th. Keep praying for all our children!
May Allah subhana wa ta'ala continue to bless you with excellence and love and respect for the our Beloved Prophet Muhammad sallullahu 'alayhi wasallam.
Wasalaamu Alaikum.
Ameena Ansari, "The Praised One" Coordinator
"Closeness to Him is beholding His closeness to you" : Ibn Ata Illah"The total and lasting mistake is to have free time and not betake yourself to Him, or the obstacles to be few, and not journey to Him" : Ibn Ata Illah
Our Prophet
By Furkan Kose
Our prophet did everything for ALLAH,
Including his salah.
Our prophet never told a
lie,
And gave a smile to everyone who passed by.
Our prophet was very nice,
Even to the small creatures like mice.
Our prophet was never mean,
And very, very clean.
Our prophet always finished his food,
And was never rude.
Our prophet was patient with his people
And with their ways of evil.
From our prophet, all these we must learn,
So a place in Jannah we can earn.
I am writing to inform you your poem has placed in the top 10 from 88 entries in "The Praised One" Poetry Contest.
Masha Allah, this is a great achievement! Your poem was both well written and heartfelt.
Win or lose, you should feel very good about your accomplishment!
Winners will be announced at the Northstar Fundraiser March 21st: http://northstarschool.org/AnnualFundRaisingDinner.aspand also on the website the following week: http://northstarschool.org/poetry2.asp#flyer
“The Praised One” 2009Theme: “Shamail: The Prophetic Characteristics”
PROGRESS ANNOUNCEMENT: MARCH 13TH, 2009
Masha Allah, we have our top ten finalists for each age group.
On Friday, March 6th 2009, our first round judges deliberated for almost 5 hours, scoring each poem with great care. The following criteria were given scores of 1 to 5:
· Grammar
· Descriptive Words
· Poem relates well to theme
· Title is interesting and relates well to content
· Reflects love and Respect for the Prophet (s) and the Content
Please note spelling errors disqualify a poem. Also we had many beautiful poems that scored low because they did not relate well to the theme.
Not to worry, if your poem was good, and did not make the top ten, Insha Allah it will get published in Northstar School’s next edition of “The Praised One, A Treasury of Children’s Reflections about God’s Final Messenger”.
Rather than list the poem titles, we are listing the schools for an interesting twist. The following Schools have students with poems in the top ten.
7-9 Year Category #
Baytul Iman Academy, NJ. = 2
Homeschooler, DE. = 1
Lexington Universal Academy, KY. = 1
Northstar School, CA. = 3
Noor Ul Iman, NJ. = 1
Peace Terrace Academy, CA = 2
10-12 Year Category #
Andalusia School, NY. = 1
ILM Tree, CA. = 5
Noor Ul Iman, NJ. = 2
Peace Terrace Academy, CA = 2
Silicon Valley Academy, CA = 1
Final Judging will take place Saturday, March 14th. Keep praying for all our children!
May Allah subhana wa ta'ala continue to bless you with excellence and love and respect for the our Beloved Prophet Muhammad sallullahu 'alayhi wasallam.
Wasalaamu Alaikum.
Ameena Ansari, "The Praised One" Coordinator
"Closeness to Him is beholding His closeness to you" : Ibn Ata Illah"The total and lasting mistake is to have free time and not betake yourself to Him, or the obstacles to be few, and not journey to Him" : Ibn Ata Illah
Our Prophet
By Furkan Kose
Our prophet did everything for ALLAH,
Including his salah.
Our prophet never told a
lie,
And gave a smile to everyone who passed by.
Our prophet was very nice,
Even to the small creatures like mice.
Our prophet was never mean,
And very, very clean.
Our prophet always finished his food,
And was never rude.
Our prophet was patient with his people
And with their ways of evil.
From our prophet, all these we must learn,
So a place in Jannah we can earn.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Seems like a good grammar worksheet site
http://englishforeveryone.org/?gclid=COa2hdOQl5kCFQquGgodrCz5ag
http://englishforeveryone.org/?gclid=COa2hdOQl5kCFQquGgodrCz5ag
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Can we teach respect?
Is it something we can actually teach? I think we need to try to teach respect to Allah and His Prophet. Once we can establish that, the rest should be easy to follow. What use is it if my child shows respect to me, but disregards Allah's words.
I truly believe respect and the most honored characteristics are learnt thru example. To that end, we need to practice it ourself(the most difficult part) and keep ourselves and our children in the company of those who practice what they say.
Once a close friend of mine told us in a halaqa that to question ourselves how we treat our kids when no one is around. Do we treat them with respect when we address them, or too roughly. Many times what we see in our children is a reflection of our own behaviour.
May Allah help us find good and beautiful companionship for us, our spouses and children.
I truly believe respect and the most honored characteristics are learnt thru example. To that end, we need to practice it ourself(the most difficult part) and keep ourselves and our children in the company of those who practice what they say.
Once a close friend of mine told us in a halaqa that to question ourselves how we treat our kids when no one is around. Do we treat them with respect when we address them, or too roughly. Many times what we see in our children is a reflection of our own behaviour.
May Allah help us find good and beautiful companionship for us, our spouses and children.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Writing Stories
Furkan and Yusuf taking part in Youth literature Festival first Writing Contest. Very hard for Furkan to be patient to do the editing of his story. Yusuf's first book.
www.youthlitfest.ed.uiuc.edu/contest
www.youthlitfest.ed.uiuc.edu/contest
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