Samana Siddiqui

Muslim teachers take various approaches to dealing with Christmas. Regardless of what way is chosen, this is still an ideal time to discuss with your class the personality of this great Prophet and Messenger of God. 

How is Eid al Adha celebrated? Eid-ul-Adha tends to fall by the wayside in terms of excitement and attention every year. But like Eid-ul-Fitr, this Eid needs planning and preparation as well. Here are some tips and ideas on how to make Eid-ul-Adha exciting for individuals, families, and the whole community.

Hajj is an excellent opportunity for Hajj Dua, a time when we are visitors to God’s house, when we are not distracted by our day to day lives. Here are a few suggested Duas we can make during the journey of a lifetime. Along with duas for yourself and the family include the ummah, your neighbors and the humanity. 

For many young Muslims, Hajj is a distant ritual they know they’ll eventually have to perform. But, here are some practical ways to make Hajj come alive in the next few weeks for children, from toddlers to teenagers, as pilgrims prepare for departure.

Parental involvement is critical to ensuring a student’s success on the academic and social front. But the challenge is always time. Here are some ways you can carve some moments to get more involved in your child’s school.

Eid is usually family time, so it's hard for those of us who spend Eid without family, whether single or away from our famlies. But there are ways to make Eid special for singles. Here are some ideas.

Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights to a greater extent than at any other time (Muslim). That should give us the incentive to carefully plan our days and hours so we can too.