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31 Jul 2013

Imam Ali (as) and the Poor


Learning Objective: To share food with the needy and understand this aspect of Imam Ali's character.

Imam Ali (as) took such great care of the poor, going out every night to deliver sacks of food in the dark to those who were in need.

Though we may not see beggars on the streets, there are many people here in our city, that are poor and struggle to eat properly.

Activity: Find out about your local food bank and gather the items required on their shopping list to make a donation.



Activity: 30 Days of Giving
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28 Jul 2013

Ya Ghafoor



Learning Objective: 
Prepare for the amaal of Laylatul Qadr by understanding the ism Al Ghaffor in connection with the tasbeeh of 'Astaghfirullah'.

Part of the night's amaal is to remember the things we have done that have made Allah sad. We have a chance to say sorry and promise to try our best not to do it again. Allah in this month, and especially in these last 10 nights, is extra kind in listening to our duas.

Allah is Al Ghafoor. When Allah accepts our forgiveness, He rubs out the wrong actions from the book of deeds that the angels have been writing in.

Rhyme:

Can be sang to the tune 'Frère Jacques'

Al Ghaffor x2
I am sorry x2 
For the things I've done x2
That I shouldn't x2 (shaking head)


Activity:
Label an eraser with 'Al Ghaffoor' and prepare the child's notebook with 70 pencil marked Xs.

Explain how part of the night's amaal is to recite 70x Astaghfirullaha wa atoobu ilayh'. We are saying sorry to Allah for the things we have done that have made Allah sad.

Allah is Al Ghafoor, and insha'Allah He will accept our forgiveness. He will rub out the wrong actions from the book of deeds that the angels have been writing in.

Symbolise this by having the child rub out each cross after every recitation of Astaghfirullah.

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27 Jul 2013

Laylatul Qadr Shoebox Display



Learning Objective: To provide a visual to talk about the Angel Jibrael bringing down the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad (saw) on the night of Qadr

Draw around child's hand for wings and cut out an outline for the body and head which can be decorated with glitter.
Attach to a tissue roll to make it stand.
Form a halo using a pipe cleaner and stick onto the tissue roll to float over head.

Can also make a Quran stand using two cardboard strips, cut halfway through both to slot together. Make a small book by folding cardboard and covering with foil to symbolise the Quran.

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23 Jul 2013

Handprint Animals from the Quran



Learning Objective:
To know the Arabic vocabulary and learn about some of the animals mentioned in the Quran

Activity: Handprint Animals
Use Google images to inspire you with ideas for animal hand print art. You can use paint, adding detail when dry or draw the animal outlines using colour pencils.

Compile the pictures into a special handmade book, labeling the animals with their Arabic vocabulary and adding a few facts.



Download and print Animal Fact Files 
Learn about each animal and what Allah tells us about them in the Quran.

Games
Arabic Letter of the Week

Extended Activity: Quranic Lessons from Animals in the Qur'an
The Camel

Resources:
Animal in the Qur'an Snap Cards
To reinforce the Arabic vocabulary, play games like animal snap, pairs and charades.
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Learning to Help



Learning Objective: To remember the greatness of Bibi Khadija's giving and emphasis the importance of always trying to help.

Talk about Bibi Khadija (as) and the role she played in helping Prophet Muhammad (ï·º). It was her help and giving all that she had, that looked after the Muslims, spread Islam and gave the Holy Prophet support.

Mark the day as one to be extra helpful. Make and decorate a badge with the words, "Can I help?" Have the child wear it as a constant reminder and find them tasks where they can help.


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Giving to Charity Shops



Learning Objective:
To understand how giving away our things can benefit lots of different types of worthy causes.

Have a walk down your local high street to have a look at what charity shops there are. Talk about how when we give things away to these shops, they sell it and it helps raise money for different causes. Some may be collecting money to help animals, old people or even very sick children.

Have a clear out and at the end of the day drop your items to a charity shop that the child can help choose.

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16 Jul 2013

Ramadhan Mnemonic



Learning Objective:
To help recall what the month of Ramadhan is about using a mnemonic of the same phrase.

Have the child sort out mixed up verses of the poem and place them into the correct order, to spell Ramadhan vertically.

You can then explain how the poem can be used as a mnemonic, using the initial letters as triggers to remember what Ramadhan is about.

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Reducing Waste at Iftar



Learning Objective:
To put into practice our Islamic duty to care for the environment and to take responsibility in helping to reduce waste.

Take your own plate and cutlery to mosque for Iftar :)




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13 Jul 2013

Moon and Star Watermelon

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12 Jul 2013

Saving for Charity



Learning objective:
Help instill the thought process of saving and giving money to charity rather than spending the whole amount.

Label 3 jars/tins/tissue rolls with spend, save and share.
Have the child decide how he would like to deposit a regular allowance between the three. At he end of the month, decide what you could do with the charity portion.


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11 Jul 2013

Sermon of the Prophet Welcoming Ramadhan


Worksheet By Muslim Kids (Surah Fateha for Marhuma Sajida Jivraj)

Learning Objective:
To introduce what the month of Ramadhan is about as taught by the Prophet in his sermon on the last Friday of Sha'ban.

Activity:

Pick a few points of the sermon and write them out by splitting the phrases and mixing them up. Have the child match the phrases or pictures.

A beautiful spoken English translation



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Good Deeds



Learning Objective:
To practice and be conscious of the Quranic verse 'Allah loves those who do good', throughout the day.

Some good deed suggestions:

- Watered the plants
- Finished lunch and didn't do asraf/waste
- Spoke politely
- Gave Sadaqah
- Tidied my room
- Was the first to say Salaam
- Helped Papa
- Recycled the rubbish
- Thanked Allah for my blessings
- Visited/called a grandparent/relative
- Did good listening
- Practised my surahs
- Sat quietly at mosque
- Did dua for my family
- Gave my parents a hug
- Didn't moan when doing something I don't like
- Picked up litter
- Shared my toys
- Did Adhan
- Said sorry when I did wrong
- Helped Mama

More good deed suggestions can be found at Buzz Ideazz
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10 Jul 2013

Ramadhan Wall



Learning Objective:
To provide a visual reminder of the month with a good deed tree and a countdown calendar.

Good Deed Tree
Welcoming Ramadhan Poem
Countdown calendar chain
Moon Phases



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2 Jul 2013

Practical ways to build a relationship with Imam Mahdi (ATF)

Notes from a lecture: A few practical ways to help us and our children build a relationship with Imam Mahdi (ATF)

- When instructing the child, slip in the phrase "because Imam Mahdi is watching and will choose a helper who does this". Much better than 'look, that aunty is watching and she'll get angry'!

- Instil in the child that there are times when Mummy and Papa won't always be there for you but Imam Mahdi will and always is!

- Have the child write down their hajaats and look back at them the following year. This helps them remember that their dua was granted insa.

- start a special journal especially dedicated to the Imam where every Friday the child writes a good deed they have done that would make Imam happy. Have them gift this to the Imam and once the habit is established you will find children eagerly anticipating to write their good deeds 'to show Imam'.
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Sun behind the Clouds




Learning Objective: Understand the hadith  "As for deriving benefit from me in my ghayba; it is like deriving benefit from the sun when it hides behind the clouds."

Imam is in ghayba which means that he is still alive but we can not see him. Imam has said that he is like the sun hidden behind the clouds. Even though the Earth is the third planet away from the sun, around 90 million miles away, we still receive the sun's warmth and light! SubhanAllah! The sun is so important, that without it there would be no light, no heat, no plants, no animals, no life! 

Imam Mahdi (ATF) is like the sun. Even though we can't see him, we need him to live! The world can’t exist without a guide of Allah on it. Imam prays for us and a comes to our help whenever we call him.

Activity:
Demo: Shine torch behind paper drawn up like a sun.
Even though we can't see the torch, we can benefit from the light.



Activity:

Make a chart, painting some clouds and a sun. Use it to both visually reinforce the hadith and record the remembrance of Imam every morning by joining a line from the sun to a dot making a ray. Try to continue the habit for 40 days and inshallah the love of Imam (and the sun chart!) will be shining brighter!

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Imam Mahdi (ATF) Quiz



Learning Objective: 
To recap and summarise learning about Imam Mahdi (ATF)

Fill 12 balloons with a question about Imam Mahdi (ATF) and tie them onto a string banner.
Print a list of questions here.
Have the child pop each one to release the rolled up question paper. To add to the noise and mess, reward the correct answer with a party popper!

Can also be used with alongside the Imam Mahdi Wordsearch Quiz

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Imam Mahdi Wordsearch Quiz



A simple word search quiz to recap and summarise learning about Imam Mahdi (ATF). All words are hidden sideways only. 

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