By akhalilLast year I compiled a list of beautiful Ramadan books for children. Since then, many new books came out written by Muslim authors. Here are some below. Perfect to add to your library this Ramadan! 1. “I Will Not Clean My Room” by Saharish Arshad “Musa’s mom asks him to clean his room. Instead, he decides…
By akhalilIt’s Ramadan. So obviously we are all watching the Food Network and browsing food blogs, right? Last year I compiled a list of refreshing drinks for Ramadan and it was one of the most popular articles of the year! So let’s talk about desserts this Ramadan. Here are my favorite desserts that are both refreshing…
By akhalilMy friend Bayan and I started a Ramadan Kids Club last year, and it was a huge hit at our local mosques. We wanted to make Ramadan exciting for our own kids so we collaborated with two local mosques and headed an hour-long Ramadan storytime and crafts a couple of times a day. We had…
By akhalilToday is Earth Day, and in honor of this special day, here are five ways Muslims can help take care of the Earth. 1- Plant a tree This is a fun and fruitful family activity. Imam Bukhari said: “If a Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an…
By akhalilTrigger warning. This post has child sexual abuse content that may be triggering to some. Since April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, it is an important time to raise awareness in the Muslim community about child abuse, especially sexual abuse, which, unfortunately, is often a taboo topic. A little over a year ago, I…
By akhalilI can’t be the only one is who still thinking about the amazing #MuslimWomensDay that occurred on March 27. It was definitely an historical day to remember. What better way to keep those memories alive than to look back at some of the awesome graphics designed to appreciate Muslim women everywhere? Here are some favorites:…
By akhalilI was so excited to learn that one of my favorite Muslim-woman owned small business, With A Spin, was featured in February’s Muslim Girl’s monthly subscription box. Photos provided from With A Spin. I’ve purchased from With A Spin before and was very satisfied with their products as well as their customer…
By akhalilYesterday was a big day. The day that Donald Trump officially became the President of the United States of America. Many Muslims have mixed emotions ranging from fear, anxiety, anger. Our Editor-in-Chief Amani posted a practical and informative video on how allies can help Muslim women during these tough times ahead. Check it out on her…
By akhalilAs an educator and mother who is passionate about multilingual and multicultural education, I was so excited to hear about a new children’s book coming out entitled “P is for Palestine: A Palestine ABC Book” by Dr. Golbarg Bashi. Dr. Bashi is a professor of history in New York, a mother, and the founder of Dr. Bashi, a…
By akhalilIt’s been almost two weeks since President-elect Donald Trump won the elections–and I’m not the only one who is still feeling down. Many of us are still angry, upset or afraid. I wrote a self-care post here, in case you missed it. Throughout the past couple of days, I thought of Amani’s book: “Muslim Girl:A Coming…
By akhalilIt is day two of waking up to knowing that the President of the USA will soon be Donald Trump. Some of us are still processing this nightmare, others are still in denial and some are moving forward. It’s OK to be angry. It’s OK to be upset. It’s OK to be scared. Many of…
By akhalilI used to be a book worm years ago. During high school, college and post-graduation, I would sit and read for fun. Now that I have two little ones and teaching, it’s difficult to find some time to sit and read. So, on a recent road trip with my family — the kids slept (thank…
By akhalilAbout 10 years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to perform hajj with my family. It was perfect, because hajj season was during winter break and I was in high school, so we got to escape the Midwest winter to embark on a journey of a lifetime. Hajj will always be a memorable experience and…
By akhalilWhen I performed hajj 10 years ago, there were some items I wish I had known to take with me on the blessed journey. Now that I know, I enjoy giving my bit of knowledge to friends and family who are about to embark on their own spiritual journey. Having said that, what better way to…
By akhalilEid al-Adha is less than three weeks away, and I’m so excited to decorate my house for Eid again and get my little kids ready for Eid celebrations. Here are some of my favorite ways to decorate for Eid al-adha: 1. A 3-D Hajj Islamic Learning Kit This one is from HafsaCreates. It is perfect if you…
