That year Eid ul-Adha, Christmas and Hanukkah were around the same time. Little Batulâ's parents were worried about their children learning their own values and having a good Eid celebration in the US. So, neighborhood mothers decided to get together to plan a nice Eid ul-Adha celebration for their children and the kids of the needy families in the neighborhood. They also decide to ask kids living at an orphanage to come to the Eid celebrations. Kids bought or made presents to give to their friends at school and children in need in the community.
"A delightful journey of two inquisitive children wanting to understand Allah better and learning from the wisdom their charming Granny shares along the way"--
The origin of Sufism -- Self criticism; Reflection; Privacy and seclusion; Heart; Hope or expectation; Asceticism. People follow the Sufi path when they sense that Islam has a deeper dimension. The resulting self-purification leads to this inner dimension of Islamic rituals, a deeper understanding of the Divine acts, and a greater knowledge and love of Him. After this, God draws the novice to Himself. With the help of a spiritual guide, the novice begins the life-long journey back to God. This continual process of spiritual development along a path of the innate human poverty, helplessness, and powerlessness before God is undertaken in the knowledge that everything comes from God. Each novice does what is necessary to grow spiritually, and God bestows the appropriate blessings and stations. "The highest aim of creation and its most sublime result is belief in God. The most exalted rank of humanity is knowledge of God. The most radiant happiness and sweetest bounty for jinn and humanity is love of God contained within the knowledge of God; the purest joy for the human spirit and the purest delight for the human heart is spiritual ecstasy contained within the love of God. Indeed, all true happiness, pure joy, sweet bounties, and unclouded pleasure are contained within the knowledge and love of God." And Sufism is the school where people can realise the highest aim of creation.
It is a strong tradition in Islam that any Muslim learns and memorizes at least forty sayings (hadith) transmitted from the Prophet Muhammad. 40 Hadiths for Children is a colorful compilation following this tradition. Each hadith in the book is followed by an explanation and an illustration of the theme of the saying. Selected sayings feature themes from the importance of prayer and love of God to virtuous behaviors as prescribed by the Prophet. This beautifully illustrated book with vivid colors and images is sure to be a favorite among children.
This inspiring collection of illustrated stories offers an Islamic take on the lives and missions of familiar prophets. Through these Islamic renditions, children are made keenly aware of the importance of certain virtues - steadfastness, patience, and honesty - exhibited by religious role models in the Qur’an, including Abraham, Moses, Noah, and Jesus, and the prophets' willingness to endure hardship as a means to an honest life.
From birds to trees, from insects to the sun, different beings tell about the wisdom in creation with reference to the Beautiful Names of God and their manifestations. Enriched with colourful illustrations, the stories in this series have been prepared in a way to open doors for young minds to realise that all beings point to their Creator, that this universe is actually like a great book to reflect upon.
Under the protection of Andrew the lion king, Darryl the deer travels through the forest to find a cure for his sick mother, while Freddy the fox travels without Andrew's help so he can boast to the other animals about his bravery.
"Come with the pilgrims as they set out on a journey, a journey of patience to the city of Mecca." We are led on the journey of a lifetime to the city of Mecca - the pilgrimage known to Muslims as the Hajj. The pilgrims walk with heads bare and feet in sandals; they call to Allah; they kiss or point to the Black Stone, as the Prophet did. Arriving at Mecca, they surge round the Ka'aba, shave their heads and travel to Mount Arafat. Finally, though their bodies are tired and aching, their spirits are uplifted, knowing that with thousands of others they have performed the sacred pilgrimage. This is a window on to a sacred journey for Muslims the world over - beautifully described and illustrated for younger children.
Ages 5 to 6 years. Three children are instructed on the ritual of daily prayers. Through a beautifully illustrated story, children learn to properly conduct wudu and salah. Meet Murad, Fuad and Bushra as they go to their beautiful mosque and receive instruction from Khalil Hodja, the friendly, white-bearded imam.
