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Sya’aban – the month of nurturing

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Sya’aban has arrived and Ramadan is just another month away. Now is the time to conscientiously water and nurture the seeds of iman and taqwa that we have planted in Rajab, so that by the time Ramadan comes, we are ready to rise up to the challenge of fasting. Not only do we refrain from food and drink from dawn to dusk, we also “fast” by watching our every action, doing whatever that pleases Allah and avoiding anything that may incur His wrath.

Hence, let’s fill our days in Sya’aban with prayers and zikr, fasting and reading the Quran as much as possible. InsyaAllah, may our efforts to prepare ourselves for Ramadan be rewarded with boundless blessings during the coming holy month!


Our feature book for the months running up to Ramadan is My First Book About the Quran, a board book for toddlers and young children. It is the perfect introduction to the teachings of the Quran for them to appreciate what the Quran is all about.

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The Ramadan and Eid Collection is also back. The set of 4 storybooks on Ramadan and Eid plus a Ramadan and Fasting activity book will keep your child happily distracted from the hunger and thirst of fasting during Ramadan.

May you enjoy the stories from the books we have in store as well as have endless fun doing the activities while you meaningfully bond with the whole family.

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Tell Me About the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.

 

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This book presents the life of the Prophet Muhammad, upon whom be peace, from his childhood in the desert to his divine mission and early preaching in Makkah. It goes on to describe the hostility of Makkans towards his message, their total boycott of him and his family, the Night Journey to seven heavens and the migration from Makkah to Madinah. In Madinah he was welcomed and lived there for ten years teaching and calling people to the divine truth. His life went through stages of poverty, prosperity, defeat and success. Yet whatever his state of well-being or hardship, he never once strayed from the path of moderation. At all times, and right till the end, he remained the patient and grateful servant of the Almighty, bringing his message of peace and truth to all mankind.

The focus throughout the book is on the spirit of the Prophet’s teachings, and on the lessons that should be derived from it for our daily lives. These exciting historical events are presented in a simple, informative style, with beautiful illustrations, so that young people may understand and enjoy them. This book is a useful tool for every Muslim parent who wish to inculcate the love of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. in their children.

Book information :

Title : Tell Me About Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.)

By : Saniyasnain Khan

ISBN : 8187570113

Pages : 56

Publisher : Goodword Books

For Ages : 7 years up

 

Available at Goodword Books in both paperback and hardcover.

All About Wudu (Ablution) Activity Book

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Find out all about wudu and how Muslims wash before prayer with this fun sticker activity book. Each step in the ablution process is explained in a simplified manner for the child to understand, with a side note to identify which step is fard (obligatory) and which is sunnah (recommended). The importance of wudu is also highlighted, as a means of purifying oneself before prayer and reading the Quran.

What do we do when there is no water for wudu? Tayammum is the answer and how to do it is explained too. What causes wudu to be broken or nullified? Find out the answers at the end of the book!

Features dot-to-dot drawings, tracing to enhance fine motor skills, colouring fun for creative expression, puzzles and mazes to solve, spot the differences, picture matching and over 60 stickers to stick.

Publisher’s note :

This book is only an introduction to wudu. Some of the illustrations are designed to ensure children can enjoy the activities with ease, and are not to be instructive.

Book information :

Title : All About Wudu (Ablution) Activity Book

By : Aysenur Gunes

ISBN : 9780860376811

Pages : 32

Publisher : Islamic Foundation

For Ages : 4 – 8 years

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Books from the same series by Aysenur Gunes :

 

All About Prayer Activity Book

 

 

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An activity book that introduces children to the way Muslims prepare for prayer and the main parts involved in performing it. Teachers and parents can guide their young children as they have fun learning about the various aspects of Salah, such as the names of the five daily prayers, the calling of adhan, facing the qiblah, making wudu’ and reciting words from the Qur’an.

Features dot-to-dot drawings, tracing to enhance fine motor skills, colouring fun for creative expression, jigsaw puzzles, mazes to solve, spot the differences, picture matching and over 60 stickers to stick.

Publisher’s note :

This book is only an introduction to Salah and certain aspects of it. The illustrations are designed to ensure children can enjoy the activities with ease, and are not to be instructive.

Book information :

Title : All About Prayer Activity Book

By : Aysenur Gunes

ISBN : 9780860375449

Pages : 32

Publisher : Islamic Foundation

For Ages : 4 – 8 years

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Similar books from the same series by Aysenur Gunes :

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My First Book About the Quran

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My First Book About the Qur’an – Teachings for toddlers and young children, is Kube Publishing’s new board book!  Considered as “The perfect book to introduce children to the teachings in the Qur’an..”

Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the Qur’an’s beautiful teachings: to care for all creation; to respect the books of the Prophet and God; to be good to one another; and to believe in Allah, the Creator.

Stunning illustrations, full of colour, bring the pages to life and the carefully written text is simple, easy to understand, and suitable to be read aloud.

At the end, the book also features some facts about the Qur’an and common questions children might ask, such as: what does the word “Qur’an” actually mean? Which are useful for starting an introductory discussion about the Qur’an with your children, in a madrasa or a classroom!

Author Sara Khan shares her thoughts on her book, “Starting with My First Book About the Qur’an, I hope to capture young children’s attention through simple language and colourful illustrations in a board book format that is suitable for their age group and presents them with the fundamental teachings of the most important book in Islam.

I hope it becomes a treasured introduction to the Qur’an and Islam and that it will be accessible to every young child and parent who values their child’s Islamic education or would like to raise their awareness and understanding with regards to a religion or way of life that may be different from their own.”

Sara Khan is a writer, translator, and PhD candidate based in the UK.

Book information:

Title : My First Book About the Quran

By : Sara Khan

ISBN : 9780860376187

Pages : 28

Publisher : Islamic Foundation

For Ages : 2 – 7 years

Ramadan & Fasting Activity Book

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Ramadan is a special time of the year for Muslims. This sticker activity book introduces fasting, the third pillar of Islam, to children in a fun and interesting way. As they enjoy doing the activities in the book, they will learn the basics of fasting and appreciate that Ramadan is more than just abstaining from food and drink. Showing kindness to others, sharing of food during iftar, doing acts of charity and reading the Quran are some examples of good deeds in Ramadan.

Features dot-to-dot drawings, colouring fun, puzzles to solve and over 60 stickers to stick.

Part of a sticker and colouring activity book series by the same author.

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Book information :

Title : Ramadan and Fasting Activity Book

By : Aysenur Gunes

ISBN : 9780860376156

Pages : 32

Publisher : The Islamic Foundation

For ages :  3 – 6

Books from the same series by Aysenur Gunes:

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All About Prayer

Hassan and Aneesa Love Ramadan

 

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Ramadan is coming and Hassan and Aneesa are excited for it to begin. They are curious to know why mummy and daddy wakes up in the middle of the night to eat breakfast. They try to fast to find out what it feels like not to eat and drink the whole day. They also learn that it’s good to read the Qur’an in Ramadan, as well as to give charity and share food with neighbours.

Follow them as they discover the true spirit of Ramadan and find out why Hassan and Aneesa love it when the holy month arrives.

A glossary at the end of the book defines several terms associated with Ramadan used in the book, like “iftar” and “tarawih” to help children understand their meanings.

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Book information:

Title : Hassan and Aneesa Love Ramadan

By : Yasmeen Rahim

ISBN : 9780860376422

Pages : 24

Publisher : The Islamic Foundation

For Ages :  0 – 5 

Part of the “Hassan and Aneesa” series.

Welcome Ramadan

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Welcome Ramadan! tells the story of two playful siblings, Bilal and Maysa, as they eagerly await the coming of Ramadan and their interesting reactions to the changes in their daily routine throughout the fasting month.

It is written in simple prose which makes it fun for children to read the rhyming words on each page. As the story unfolds, the spirit of Ramadan, such as patience, perseverance, self-discipline, sacrifice, and compassion and sympathy for those that are less fortunate, are cleverly woven into the daily activities that the two children experience.

Come join Bilal and Maysa in welcoming Ramadan!

About the author:

Lila Assiff-Tarabain, who lives in Windsor, Canada, has a Master of Science degree from University of Alberta. She wrote this book so that parents and teachers who are not familiar with Ramadan, will have a handy resource to use at home or in the classroom.

There is a Parent/Teacher Guide at the end of the book with basic information about Ramadan in the Muslim calendar and its significance in the life of a Muslim.

Sample Pages:

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“And every day at each sunset, the fasting Muslim breaks his fast. We break the fast on milk and dates, then eat the meals that mommy makes.”

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“Every day in Ramadan, Muslims always read the Quran. This Quran is a Holy book, into which everyone should take a look.”

Book information :

Title : Welcome Ramadan

By : Lila Assiff Tarabain

ISBN : 9788178985454

Pages : 23 

Publisher : Goodword Books

For Ages : 4 – 8