This Muharram, the kids and I hosted a group of children (their cousins!) to do an Escape Room! The children were aged between 14 and 6, and the...
Muharram Idea 27 – Muharram Escape Room
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Category: Muharram/Safar Articles
Arbaeen Idea 4: Arbaeen Mini-Walk and Scavenger Hunt
A wonderful group of mums held this mini-walk in their neighbourhood and were happy to share their resources in case anyone would like to use them!...
Muharram Idea 28 – Share the message of Imam Hussain with the community around you
Imam Hussain and his message is not limited to a time or a people. It is universal. But it is up to us to ensure that we spread what he stood for,...
Muharram Idea 26 – Husayni Secret Service (By Budding Mu’min)
I love this! Budding Mu'min has created a little spy package for children to do one thing over the ten days of Muharram: HUSAYNI SECRET SERVICE...
Arbaeen Idea 4: Resources
Here are some resources to help teach children about Arbaeen: Here are some worksheets for younger children. Here is a book on Arbaeen by...
Bibi Sakina – Resources
Here are some resources to help teach children about Bibi Sakina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIbPgQeZDDY&feature=youtu.be...
The Najaf to Kerbala Walk – A Simulation
Over October half-term, the Children's Islamic Library held a Najaf to Kerbala 'walk' for children ages 4 to 10. It was a beautiful few hours and...
Islamic Gameshows
Gameshows are SUCH a fun way to not only test one's Islamic knowledge but also teach it - without them even knowing any learning is going on! Here...
Muharram Idea 25 – Teach them about the Black Heroes in Kerbala
Rcae is an ongoing complicated issue in today's society - unfortunately - and it is important to discuss his with our children. It is not surprising...
Arbaeen Idea 3: Tips for the Arbaeen Ziyarat and the Walk from Najaf to Kerbala
Having recently come back from doing the walk, I thought it might be useful to share some resources and practical tips that will Inshallah help the...