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...
Arbaeen Idea 3: Tips for the Arbaeen Ziyarat and the Walk from Najaf to Kerbala
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Bedtime Series – Idea 6: Use that time to remember the family of the Prophet (saw)
Bedtime can be a great time to help children remember the names of the Ahlul Bayt. If done informally, it will Inshallah not be so stressful on the...
Idea 15: Make a ‘gift’ pack from ziyarat together
Idea 15: Make a 'gift' pack from Ziyarat together Last but not least, one of the customs for zawwaar is to buy things from this holy trip for family...
Idea 13: Equip them with child-friendly dua cards
Idea 13: Equip Them with Child-Friendly Dua Cards! The duas and ziyarats etc that one recites on this amazing trip are an essential part. Dua Cards...
Idea 14: Make a dua list
Idea 14: Make a Dua List One thing that EVERYONE asks a zawwaar is to pray for them, and often many zawwaar make a list of people they want to pray...
Idea 12: Make a will with them
Idea 12: Make a will with them Making a will is also something adults do before they go, in case anything happens during the trip. This is something...
Idea 11: Encourage them to make amends
Idea 11: Encourage them to make amends Tying up loose ends, paying any debts, asking for forgiveness and basically trying to clean the slate are...
Idea 10: Take the Lyrics for their Favourite Marthiyas and Nawhas
Idea 10: Take the Lyrics for their Favourite Marthiyas and Nawhas As one mum said, she makes sure she packs these in for her children to express...
Idea 9: Encourage them to eat less meat beforehand and/or fast
Idea 9: Encourage them to eat less meat beforehand and/or fast Cutting down on meat and fasting for the last 3 days...
Idea 8: The Bag of Sweets
Idea 8: The Bag of Sweets! Don't lose hope with the bag of sweets though! I'm sure many people in the group you're travelling with will love a...