Turkey’s Islamic History Changed My Teen’s Muslim Identity
By Fouzia Usman, Founder of Muslim Nation Builders
Walking through Turkey's Islamic history transformed my teen's Muslim identity in ways I never imagined possible.
The Problem...
Controlling Parental Anger through Islam
Controlling parental anger with the help of Ahadith and Qur'anic verses.
30 Crafts Based on Children’s Islamic Books
Muslim kids need representation in the books they read to be able to strengthen their identity and Islamic books to strengthen their faith - so scroll through to find 30 crafts based on 30 Islamic and Muslim books. This can be ideal for Ramadan, but works even when kids are on their school break or after school or when you are looking for ways to add some creativity in your homeschool.
Ways to Instill Love of Arabic in Kids
4 steps and a list of resources to help instill the love of Arabic in kids from a very young age - to help them learn and understand Qur'an better once they grow up in shaa Allah. More steps in the next part...
A List of My Favourite Duas as a Parent
A heartfelt collection of powerful duas that I turn to in my parenting journey - through sleepless nights, joyful milestones, moments of frustration, and...
Ka’bah Crafts to Try with Kids (2D Kaaba activities)
Scholars have differences of opinion in terms of Kaaba models. Hence I have only included 2D crafts in this blogpost.
The Ka'bah (Arabic: ٱلْكَعْبَة, lit. 'The Cube') is a building...
How to Raise Young Worshippers (who hope to be under the shade of Allah)
Following are some ways to raise Muslim kids through provision of Islamic environment and resources (like MY SALAH MAT) to make their path towards Allah easy and not forced. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Seven (people) will be shaded by Allah by His Shade on the Day of Resurrection when there will be no shade except His Shade. (They will be), a just ruler, a young man who has been brought up in the worship of Allah, a man who remembers Allah in seclusion and his eyes are then flooded with tears, a man whose heart is attached to mosques (offers his compulsory congregational prayers in the mosque), two men who love each other for Allah's Sake, a man who is called by a charming lady of noble birth to commit illegal sexual intercourse with her, and he says, 'I am afraid of Allah,' and (finally), a man who gives in charity so secretly that his left hand does not know what his right hand has given." [Bukhari]
How Did the Ant Speak to Sulaiman السلام عليه? (an Islamic Lesson Plan for Kids)
There are countless scientific miracles in the Qur’an. Prophet Sulaiman (AS) was granted the exceptional ability to understand animals, but would you believe me if I told you ants really do talk?
How to Raise Better Practicing Muslim Kids
10 effective ways to raise better practicing Muslim kids in shaa Allah.
(BONUS: free printable of Qur'anic duas for pious kids & list of music-free Islamic cartoons (English and Arabic) for Muslim children).
Gratitude Journal for Muslims (#Alhamdulillah For Series)
A month of helping you and your kids develop an attitude of gratitude in shaa Allah. Because an Alhamdulillah a day keeps scarcity away.
An Islamic journal launched in 2015 - to develop a positive mindset in the ummah - that is focused on optimism and blessings in life to open doors for more joy and smiles.














