A Muslim is Under the Shade of his Charity - Workshop

        بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Jābir bin Abdillāh narrated that Allah’s Messenger (salallāhu ‘alaihi wasallam) said:

أَفْضَلُ أَيَّامِ الدُّنْيَا أَيَّامُ الْعَشْرِ

“The best days in the world are the ten days (of Dhul-Hijjah).” 

(Ibn Hibbān, Al-Bazzār, declared saheeh by Al-Albāni in Saheeh Al-Jāmi’, no. 133) 

Alhamdulillaah, the best days of the year are approaching soon, the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah!

Over the past years, we’ve offered many engaging workshops and resources to help children understand these special days. This year, we wanted to take it a step further, by helping children take action and earn real rewards in these blessed days.In shaa Allaah.

Instead of just learning about Dhul Hijjah, this workshop helps kids live it, by practicing generosity, giving sincerely, and learning how their small efforts can earn huge rewards with Allaah.

If you’re looking for our free Dhul Hijjah resources, you can grab them here:

Hajj
The Best Ten Days of the Year - Lapbook
Why are the First ten Days of Dhil Hijjah Special - Accordion Book
Story of Sacrifice and Story of Umm Ismaaeel and her Little Boy - Mini Books

Why is Dhul Hijjah Special - File Folder Lapbook - PreK

Now, let’s look into this special new workshop…

Nurture Islaam Online Workshop - The Muslim is Under the Shade of His Charity

We’re so excited to bring you a special workshop that highlights the essence of charity in Islam—not just as an act of giving, but as a deep, sincere form of worship that brings us closer to Allah.

Most Muslim children grow up thinking that charity is only about giving money. But this workshop takes them on a different journey—one that explores the connection between sincerity and charity, and how smart young Muslims can collect maximum rewards through everyday acts of kindness.

Through stories, hands-on activities, and visual learning, we’ll help children understand that charity is not a favour we do for others—rather, it’s a gift we give from the blessings Allah has given us. We’ll also teach them how to give charity with dignity, without ever humiliating or degrading the receiver.

💡 This is the online version of an in-person workshop we hosted with a homeschooling group recently, and now, your family can experience it from home! In shaa Allaah.

If you’re part of a homeschool community and want to run something similar in person, get in touch! We’d be happy to share how you can adapt this for your local group and make this Dhul Hijjah meaningful for your children.

🛑 This is NOT a live class.

Once you register and complete your payment, you’ll receive access to the full workshop on June 1st, 2025, in shaa Allah.

🎥 Your child will be able to watch a pre-recorded video filled with engaging visuals and stories, and access a full pack of printable resources.

📅 Access Duration: Available for 1 month from the date of release.

🗓 Release Date: 1st June 2025, in shaa’ Allaah

🌿 What Will Your Child Learn?

• 🌻 What is Charity in Islam?
  A gentle introduction to why giving is beloved in our faith.

• 🌱 Understanding the Hadeeth:
  “The Muslim is under the shade of his charity” – what does it mean and why is it so powerful?

• 🌻 The Heart Behind Giving
  Connecting kids with the real reason we give Sadaqah.

• 🌻 Forms of Charity Beyond Money
  Smiling, helping, kind words—kids will learn how they already have so much to give.

• 🌻 Charity in Everyday Life
  Actionable steps to be generous and thoughtful at home, school, and in the community.

• 📖 A True Story of Charity
  A powerful tale with beautiful illustrations and important lessons.

• 🌱 Tremendous Rewards of Charity
  What your child stands to gain in both this life and the next.

• 🌱 Action Plan for Dhul Hijjah
  A smart way to earn rewards in the most blessed days of the year!

📦 What’s Included (All Digital)?

• Pre-recorded, kid-friendly lesson
• Beautiful storybook
• Printable lapbook template with examples
• Poster project on charity
• My Community Charity planner
• My Charity Campaign planner
• Charity quiz cards with answers
• Worksheets & note-taking sheets

💰 Course Fee: $20 per Family

This covers all children in a single household, regardless of age.

🔸 Note: Boys aged 12+ may use the digital materials but should not view the video content.

💳 Payments accepted in USD via PayPal or card only.

📩 Ready to Join?

Register today ➡️ 

https://forms.gle/df5z3ahiJTbZspUM8

Summer Camp for Boys - 2025

       بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

We haven’t left the teen boys out this summer, in fact, we’ve prepared something very special just for them! 

This year’s boys’ summer camp will explore a delicate yet essential topic: Reaching Puberty. Many parents have reached out, seeking trustworthy, clear, and Islamic guidance for their sons as they navigate this crucial stage. With Ustadh Abu Afnan, a graduate of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud University, your boys will receive that support — rooted firmly in authentic knowledge, free from modern confusion and misinformation.

And that’s not all! Ustadh Abu Afnan also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Manuscript Studies, and we’ve invited him to share his passion with our students. Boys will discover the beauty of Islamic manuscripts, learn about traditional tools, the preservation of knowledge by scholars, and even create their very own mini-manuscript — a meaningful and hands-on skill-building experience.

A beneficial, enriching, and practical camp awaits this summer In shaa Allaah. Don’t miss this opportunity. See full details below and register to secure your son’s place, in shaa Allaah!

About Ustadh Abu Afnan Muhammad Abdullah

• Abū Afnān Muhammad Abdullah began studying in 2001 spending 2 years in Egypt studying Arabic and Quran
• Spent 4 years in the city of Arar and studying many books from the المعهد العلمي curriculum which is set by Imām Muhammad Ibn Saud University sitting with Sheikh Awad as Sabti (current deputy Minister of Awqāf of KSA) and others.
• Completed  Imām Ibn Saud University Faculty of Shari'ah
• Studied with many scholars after being in KSA for close to 20 years in classes, gatherings etc and read books directly to several scholars one of the last ones being Sheikh Mustapha Mabram
• Has several ijaazahs to narrate various books of knowledge
• Post Graduate certificate in Arabic Manuscript Studies.
• Other Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BA School Psychology/Education, Florida A&M University
• BS Shariah , Imam Muhammad ibn Saud University
• MA Translation Studies, Portsmouth University
• Post Graduate Certificate in Arabic Manuscript Studies
• (Codicology /Textual Criticism), Institute of Arabic Manuscripts
• Traditional Ijazahs in several Islamic Sciences

Experience:

• Over 20 years experience teaching languages and a wealth of experience teaching Islamic Studies, Arabic language skills especially Arabic grammar. 
• Vice Principal/QIA Department Head - Everyday Ibaadah Academy
• Teaching Nurture Islaam Series Program at Everyday Ibaadah Academy for 3 years. 

🌟 Nurture Islaam Summer Camp for Boys – July 2025

With Ustadh Abu Afnan Muhammad Abdullah

🗓 Dates: 2nd July – 31st July 2025

🕖 Sessions: Twice a week on *Mondays and Wednesdays*

⏰ Time: 7:00 pm KSA / 12:00 pm EST / 9:00 am PST / 5:00 pm BST (Please convert to your local time) In shaa Allah

📝 Cost: $119 per child

💡 Siblings discount available!

Topics We'll Explore:
🌟  Reaching Puberty for Boys

📌  Signs of Reaching Puberty

📌  What it means to be مكلف: Being accountable for Allah's commands and prohibitions.

📌 The implications of تكليف and the seriousness that comes with this stage of life.

📌  Changes in the Body

📌  Emotional Changes During Puberty

📌  What to Expect and How to Cope

📌  Cleanliness and Hygiene

📌  Ghusl

📌  Rulings of Puberty in Islam

📌  Discussions and Q&A

🌟 From Pen to Parchment – The Beauty of Islamic Manuscripts

📌  Introduction to Islamic Manuscripts

📌  The Features of a Typical Manuscript

📌  A Glance at the Different Scripts used in Manuscripts

📌  Examples of Decoration used in Manuscripts and Charts, etc.

📌  Exploring Famous Works of Islamic Scholars

📌  The Process of Creating Manuscripts: From Writing to Binding

📌  Traditional Tools Used in Manuscript Creation

📌  Understanding Materials

📌  The Care and Dedication Scholars Used to Preserve Knowledge

📌  Activity of copying a page by hand to get an idea of the efforts scholars put in to preserving knowledge.

📌  Hands-on Activity: Create Your Own Mini-Manuscript Combining Writing, Calligraphy, and Design

📚 Digital Materials

Reaching Puberty Study Guide and Workbook

Mauniscript Materials

All classes are conducted in English. Live classes are held via Zoom. Recordings are accessible after the class within 48 hours at our website Learning Zone. Access to recordings is for 3 months. In shaa Allaah

Register today ➡️ 
https://forms.gle/f7P9mL2tmYUSZK3o6

Summer Camp for Children - 2025

      بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Going strong for the third year, Alhamdulillaah!

We’re back with another exciting and enriching experience for our young learners! Every year, our children’s summer camp brings stories of the Qur’an alive with interactive sessions and engaging activities — and this year promises to be even better, in shaa Allaah.

This summer, we’ll be exploring the extraordinary story of Prophet Sulaimaan (عليه السلام) — a Prophet blessed with wisdom, gratitude, and a kingdom like no other. From speaking to birds and commanding jinn to meeting the Queen of Sheba, children will explore powerful lessons of leadership, trust in Allah, and the wonders of His creation.

We are also thrilled to team up yet again with Maimoonah T – a young budding artist and an undergraduate in English and English Literature – who brings a passion for nurturing creativity in children. With her expertise, our little ones will explore hands-on skills, arts, crafts, journaling, and more – all rooted in meaningful learning.

 Details:

🌟 Nurture Islaam Summer Camp for Children – July 2025

Dates: 1st July to 31st July 2025
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7pm KSA / 12pm EST / 9am PST / 5pm BST
(Please convert to your local time) In shaa Allaah

📌 Live Classes via Zoom
📼 Recordings available 48 hours after class
🕰 Each class is 2 hours long with a 10-minute break

💰 Cost: $115 per child 
🎉 Sibling discounts available

🌟 Topics We'll Explore

The Story of Prophet Sulaimaan (عليه السلام)

📌 Discover the greatest kingdom of a beloved Prophet
📌 Learn about his deep thankfulness and gratitude to Allah
📌 Explore the fascinating story of the amazing bird, Hudhud
📌 Find out how the jinn were under his command
📌 Travel to Yemen and learn about the Queen of Sheba’s journey to guidance
📌 And yes… the story of the flying carpet awaits too!

🎨 Creative Adventures

Junk Journal & Bookmaking
📌 Write and illustrate your own stories
📌 Reuse and repurpose trash/junk creatively
📌 Write personal journal entries

Clay Creations
📌 Hands-on fun with air-dry clay
📌 Design your own clay game
📌 Make both beautiful and useful items

🎤 Special Guest Sessions

In shaa’ Allaah, we’ll be joined by inspiring speakers who will connect with the children and share motivating reminders.

📚 Digital Materials

📌 The Story of Prophet Sulaimaan – Story Book & Workbook
(If already purchased, mention in the form comments for a discount)
📌 Junk Journal Digital Materials

📌 Fun Projects & Quizzes to reinforce learning
✨ A Summer Camp Like No Other – Full of stories, creativity, learning, and unforgettable memories, in shaa Allaah.

Let your children experience the joy of learning their Deen in a way that is engaging, memorable, and impactful! In shaa Allaah

📌 Register now: 
https://forms.gle/fSEFFxQibJvQDCxn8

Summer Camp for Teen Girls 2025

      بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Our youth need to know and understand that the struggles they face today are not new. We have had excellent examples from the stories of the Qur’an to follow. 

Alhamdulillaah, we have teamed up with Umm Khadeeja from Mums Unstuck this summer to bring you an awesome summer camp for our teens. The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ advised us to make space for our youth, to welcome and embrace them — and we understand that our girls need support and guidance in a safe environment upon authentic knowledge.

Come and check out our one-of-a-kind summer camp this July, in shaa Allaah. Here are the details:

Nurture Islaam Summer Camp for Teen Girls 2025

🌟 The Youth Who Took a Stand: The Story of the Cave Companions 
With Umm Maimoonah

Based upon the Tafseer of Ibn Katheer and Imaam as-Sa‘di

Topics Covered:

📌 Getting to know the Cave Companions
📌 What are Kahf and Raqeem?
📌 Reflecting on the Wonders of Allaah through their story
📌 Lessons in courage and truth from the youth of the cave
📌 Holding on to Islamic identity in times of trial
📌 Dealing with emotions and tough choices as a Muslim youth
📌 Finding strength to stand firm in faith when others may not
📌 Personal reflection and life application for today’s young Muslims

🌟 Emotions, Thoughts & Me: Resilience Tools Every Teen Should Know
With Umm Khadeeja from Mums Unstuck

Topics Covered:

📌 Understanding emotions and how they affect you
📌 Identifying and challenging negative thoughts
📌 Learning what actions help or hurt during big feelings
📌 How to express yourself clearly without conflict

About the Instructor – Umm Khadeeja

Umm Khadeeja an ICF trained Parenting & Motherhood Growth Coach in the UK, with a background in CBT and somatic trauma informed leadership coaching.

As an advocate for continued professional development for mothers, she works with women to transform their parenting approach by focusing on their personal growth.

With her unique blend of coaching, mentorship, somatic and cognitive-behavioural tools, she helps mothers to break free from destructive limiting thought and behaviour patterns that keep them stuck in negative cycles.

Her approach isn't just about better parenting strategies; it's about nurturing the whole self to become more effective, confident, and fulfilled in your parenting role, because she believes when you grow, your children grow too.

We are honoured to collaborate with her in this year’s summer camp to support our growing pre-teens, teen girls, and young sisters. Through her sessions, they will learn how to understand, manage, and express their emotions. With her compassionate approach and practical tools, she will help guide our girls to develop emotional strength, self-awareness, and confidence — all within the boundaries of what is permissible in Islaam.

A truly valuable opportunity for our youth to connect, reflect, and grow — inside and out. In shaa Allaah. You can read more about Umm Khadeejah here https://mumsunstuck.com/

📚 Digital Materials

📌 The Story of the Cave Companions Story Book and Workbook
(Those who already purchased this book will receive a discount — please mention it in the comments section at the end of the form to receive a discount)

📌 Emotions, Thoughts & Me – Mini Digital Workbooks

📅 Dates: 2nd July to 31st July 2025

🕒 Mondays and Wednesdays
7pm KSA / 12pm EST / 9am PST / 5pm BST
(Please convert to your local time) – In shaa Allaah

🖥 Summer Camp – Twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.
💵 Cost: $119 per child/participant — Sibling discounts available.

📌 Register now: 

https://forms.gle/xJE9jyTRFU2vMUXV6

All classes are conducted in English. Live classes are held via Zoom. Recordings are accessible after the class within 48 hours at our website Learning Zone. Access to recordings is for 3 months. In shaa Allaah.

Hadeeth Corner Online Course – Registration Now Open!

        بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Alhamdulillaah, we are excited to welcome you to the Hadeeth Corner - Nurture Islaam Online Course! This unique six-week program is designed to introduce young learners to the study of Hadeeth in an engaging and practical way.

📅 Course Dates: Saturday, 27th April – 1st June 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (KSA/Qatar Time)
💰 Cost: $59 per child (Includes digital study guide, workbook, and materials)

Meet the Instructor – Umm Maimoonah
As always, this course will be taught by Umm Maimoonah, an educator with 30 years of experience in teaching children, parents, and teachers. Alhamdulillaah!

Qualifications & Experience:

✅ Diploma in Shariah, Islamic History and Fiqh
✅ Completed some Aqeedah and Hadeeth Books with some Noble Scholars in Saudi Arabia & Kuwait
✅ Postgraduate in Educational Leadership & Management
✅ Cambridge UK Certified Mentor & Coach for Teachers
✅ Certified in Teaching Online & Best Practices (Open University UK)
✅ Close to a decade of online teaching experience
✅ 12 years of in-person teaching across all grade levels
✅ Designed & delivered thousands of online courses for children and adults
✅ Manages over 1000 online students annually
✅ IGCSE Coordinator & Islamic Studies Instructor & Lead at Everyday Ibaadah Academy

What Will Be Covered in This 6-Week Course?

🔹 What is a Hadeeth?
🔹 Why Should We Learn Hadeeth?
🔹 Actions Are by Intentions
🔹 Religion Is Sincerity
🔹 Purity & Cleanliness
🔹 Brotherhood in Islam
🔹 Being Mindful of Allaah
🔹 Staying Upright & Truthful
🔹 Good Manners & Behavior
🔹 Love for the Muslims
🔹 The Importance of Seeking Knowledge
🔹 Living as a Stranger in the World
🔹 Forgiveness & Repentance
🔹 Avoiding Harm to Others

Why This Course?
This course is specially designed to help children memorise, understand, and apply key hadeeths in their daily lives. It includes:

✔ Digital Study Guide & Workbook – Strengthening Arabic and English vocabulary.
✔ Interactive Worksheets & Projects – Hands-on learning for better understanding.
✔ Practical Application – Encouraging students to implement what they learn.

A one-of-a-kind course not to be missed! Spaces are limited, so sign up today and let your child benefit in a safe and engaging environment. In shaa Allaah 

🖊️ Registrations - Fill this registration form

https://forms.gle/S2UJWKv9YSe6a6kv5

❓ Inquiries     

📧Email: info@umm-maimoonah.com     

💬Or Whatsapp/Telegram +974 66132058

My Heart is a Pomegranate: A Youth Anthology - Our First Print Publication

       بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Alhamdulillaah, if you've been following this blog for over a decade, you'll remember how our homeschooling journey began with Maimoonah, who was almost two years old. You can find posts here detailing the day we officially started homeschooling and documenting her journey over the years. Today, she is a 17-year-old young lady, Alhamdulillaah. Time has flown by, and Allaah has blessed us with countless blessings.

Maimoonah never attended school, but she completed her IGCSEs, earned a Higher Diploma in English, and is now in her final year of a BA in English and English Literature. She hopes to begin her Master's soon, bi idhnillaah. 

One of the beautiful blessings of Allaah for us is living in Doha. Alhamdulillaah! We started our homeschooling journey in Doha, and Maimoonah has grown along with the places that nurtured and encouraged her writing skills. When we first came to Doha, there were no libraries, museums, or major activities for children.

Qmuslimah a community of expat sisters came together to create a library and we were blessed to be part of it and Maimoonah benefitted a lot from that initiative too. 

Alhamdulillaah, Qatar has advanced rapidly over the years, focusing more on literacy and building spaces catering to children's development. Maimoonah was one of the few homeschooled children who loved attending workshops at the Museum of Islamic Art and participating in Maktabah story times at the Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art when they first opened. She continued to flourish with them as she grew, and when the Qatar National Library opened, she was thrilled. It has become her second home, offering incredible resources and state-of-the-art facilities. May Allaah bless the rulers and authorities for creating such safe, enriching environments that align with our values and morals and for continuing to support us. Aameen.

Why am I sharing all this? What's the connection between this introduction and the title of this post?

Today, I want to share a beautiful milestone of a homeschooled child. At 17, Maimoonah has published her first book on Amazon. But what I love most about this achievement is how she managed to gather like-minded youth, providing them with a platform to showcase their talents, too. From the start, my intention with blogging was to share beneficial resources and experiences with other families. This anthology that Maimoonah published aligns perfectly with that original purpose.

We've published many digital books for children over the years, but I never intended to venture into print publishing. While many advised me to do so, the nature of our work and the community we serve made it impractical, especially with Amazon's high costs for print publishing while living in the Gulf. I didn't explore that avenue for these reasons and the other complexities involved.

However, Maimoonah took the initiative and was determined to make her dream come true with the permission of Allaah. This entire project was her's. Since she is not yet 18, she couldn't publish the book independently, so it went through me.

The idea, the design, the front and back cover, formatting, calling for submissions, preparing contracts, communicating with contributors, marketing, and the entire process of publishing on Amazon were done single-handedly by her. May Allaah bless her. She also wanted Ustadh Abu Afnan Muhammad Abdullah to review the book, who graciously agreed and completed the reviewing and editing process. May Allaah reward him immensely. All of this was accomplished within just a couple of months, which, at her age, is truly a remarkable achievement and a blessing of Allaah to proclaim. Alhamdulillaah. 

My Heart is a Pomegranate: A Youth Anthology features nonfiction prose, poetry, short fiction, beautiful artworks, and thought-provoking musings from young Muslims. Maimoonah carefully handpicked each submission, maintaining the standards she aimed to produce while providing a platform for these talented young artists. In an era where AI-generated content is often misused, she ensured the originality of every piece, Alhamdulillaah.

We thank our young Muslimahs for their excellent contributions and hope they are pleased with the end result.

Alhamdulillaah, we have many resources for young children. But there's a considerable gap in catering to preteens and youth. While it's natural for us to focus on nurturing our children when they are small, it's equally important to continue supporting their spiritual, emotional, and intellectual growth as they mature and become responsible adults.

It reminds me of the statement of Abū Saʿīd al-Khudrī when he would see a young Muslim:

  "Welcome to the individuals that the Prophet ﷺ  had advised us regarding. Make space for the youth in the gatherings and explain the narrations to them. You are the ones to inherit from us, and you are the people of ḥadīth after we pass away." 

I am glad that this anthology has provided a much-needed safe space for young Muslimahs to express their thoughts and showcase the outstanding talents Allaah has blessed them with. It also allows the community to witness that our Muslim youth are truly the shining stars of the Ummah.

Please support them by purchasing the book from Amazon. The links are provided below. And please remember to leave a review on Amazon once you've read it. Share this with youth and families; it would make a wonderful Eid gift for a special Muslimah.

Purchase here

The Amazon UK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F223QNRH

The Amazon US link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F223QNRH

The Amazon Canada link:

 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F223QNRH