Rabi-II 1442 Book Club Recap

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Superheroes of Islam: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq رضي الله عنه — A Review

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Author: Ammar Kidwai

Illustrator: Qamer Khatri

Summary:“Superheroes of Islam” is a book series that portrays the lives of past Muslim Heroes through the lenses of a young author. The book series intends to teach and give children a sense of pride in Islamic Heritage and use the lives of the Rightly Guided Leaders and Sahabas as an example of true heroes to follow. The first book of the series reveals a little bit about the life of the first Khalifa, and the lessons we should learn from his life.

Review:Superheroes of Islam Book 1 is a picture account of a young Muslim author of the righteous sahabaAbu Bakr As-Siddiq رضي الله عنه.

The book is faceless and uses simple symbolism to get to the point. In addition, using rhetorical questions, the author attempts to engage his audience in his short storytelling account of this…

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Tips for Former Working Mothers Returning to the Workforce or Thinking of Leaving the Workforce — Hayati Magazine | EN

Bismillah, In the early 2000s, I remember watching an episode of Desperate Housewives where the character of Lynette with the sharp business acumen quits corporate to become a stay-home mom because she is so in love. 43 more words

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Safar 1442 Book Club Pick — A Review & A Short Discussion

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Five Things To Check Before Wanting An Interracial Relationship — Hayati Magazine | EN

A man can be from East and his wife from West yet you will find love between them, this is a sign from signs of Allāh.— Imaam Muqbil Raḥimahullāh [فتاوى النكاح] Interracial Relationships are a blessing and a test from the Most High alhamdullilah ala kulli haal. And Quran 94:5-6 always come to mind when……

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Muharram 1442 Book Club Recap

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New Releases

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Happy New Muslim Year! Happy 1442 AH whether you’re starting today, tomorrow or the next day! May Allah shower us with His blessings for the benefits of this life and the next, aameen <3!

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Mel: And His Trouble With One Thousand Shoes — A Review

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Summary: “And do not walk on the earth proudly…”  Quran 17 : 37 

Mel the millipede collected one thousand shoes. They were his prized jewels. He wore them and walked around with his head held high. He looked proud and arrogant as he passed by. The other bugs warned him of his obsession. Snail told him that humbleness is more important than fashion. When Mel was in trouble trying to save his shoes from a flood, Moth flew to his rescue and they became buds. Mel learned to appreciate friends more than elegance. And that being grateful is better than arrogance.

Author: Somayeh Zomorodi was born in Iran and spent most of her childhood in her grandfather’s garden among colorful flowers and trees. Adventure games and the world of imagination gave her a happy childhood. She was later inspired by that and wanted to share this childish pleasure to not…

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Four New Children’s Books Releases by Prolance

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1. My First Surahs

Author: Hajar Ashmawey currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her family. She is a full time wife, mother, and mental health professional. Hajar earned her
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health/Counseling from Oakland University in Michigan. She enjoys spending time with her family and working with children.

Illustrator: Jenny Reynish is an artist and illustrator working mainly in children’s publishing and has created a wide variety of illustrations for US and UK publishers. Her individual and decorative style was sparked by a Persian rug from Isfahan, inherited from her aunt. She loves the colors and decorative patterns of the Middle East and India, and finds much inspiration from living by the sea. She works in watercolor, oil, and linoprint. www.magiccarpetpics.co.uk

Summary: Enjoy reading seven surahs of the Quran, written against seven beautiful pieces of art. Contemplate each surah as you recite it to…

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FIVE MUST-HAVE BOOKS ON DAILY ISLAM

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Dhul-Hijjah 1441 Book Club Recap

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DKP’s VIRTUAL BOOK FESTIVAL & BOOK FAIR — DHUL HIJJAH 1441 (SUMMER 2020)

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Day 2 of #DhulHijjahVideolathon of “Young Explorers’ Adventures in Makkah” by Abu Zaynah

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Hajj season is upon us and “Young Explorers’s Adventures in Makkah” by Abu Zaynah is a self-help book expounding on this act of worship. Please check it out.

 

 

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1441 AH is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/1441-AH-August-2019-2020/dp/1947148230 or  here.

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Book Review: The Library Clerk’s e-Shop by Papatia Feauxzar

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THE LIBRARY CLERK’S E-SHOP
by Papatia Feauxzar
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3gPCxNZ
Paperback: https://amzn.to/2W1ooVV
Goodreads: https://bit.ly/2ZeHJoz

Qari D. Fofana–– known as “Kerry” by her American friends, is a twenty-three-year-old Ivorian girl living in the United States. Dallas, to be precise. As a bit of a social introvert, Qari has always wanted to open an online book-coffee-tea shop. She has visions of living “the glamorous life,” which consists of reading books and working in her pajamas all week long. And for a short while, it seems like Qari’s dream of opening up that shop––as farfetched as it feels at times, will come true––until her work visa and I-20 expire. Afraid of being deported and disappointing her family back home, Qari comes up with a scheme to marry her American Muslim hot, handsome landlord––a kind man who has made his feelings for Qari known to her. However, soon enough, this too backfires.

Faced with deportation…

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Dhul-Qadah 1441 Book Club Recap

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1441 AH is available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/1441-AH-August-2019-2020/dp/1947148230 or  here.

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Written Versus Not Written Stuff: Child Soldiers and Islam Part 2

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The Human Lens

Written by Papatia Feauxzar, part II

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Children are not meant to be soldiers, they are supposed to carry a legacy, to play, to learn and advance the religion the right way Allah intended for them. At least in Islam. From the Sirah of the Prophet, one story of a young boy named Zaid ibn Thābit comes strongly to mind. Oh, let me tell you about this wonderful Ansar of Medina masha’Allah subhan’Allah. For one, he was brave. when the proper jihad call was made in the year 2AH, several children and him eagerly presented themselves to fight for the cause of Allah ﷻand attest to His Rububiyyah. However, the Prophet ﷺ denied them this wish. Dragging his heavy sword behind, sad, disappointed Zaid, may Allah be pleased with him, dragged his sword behind him to go home. However, when the Muslims won, there were seventy captives…

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Written Versus Not Written Stuff:Child Soldiers and Islam

The Human Lens

Part I, Written by Saadia Haq 

The topic of child soldiers, or young jihadists is far by often misunderstood by many as if the very faith of Islam promotes teachings for recruitment of under age children into warfare and militancy purposes. Though there is no denying that in many Muslim countries, the problem of child soldiers is on the rise, however through this feature we aim to debunk some of the existing stereotypes with an insider’s perspective.

I come from Pakistan, which is one of the Muslim countries with a history of Islamist militancy and terrorism, which has engulfed many children lives. With the backdrop of the American Invasion of Afghanistan and other international policies especially those on ‘war on terror’ the national soil has become a breeding ground of recruiting under age children by the banned outfits including Tehrik-i-Taliban in Pakistan alternatively referred to as Pakistani Taliban

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A Review of Some Picture Books About the Quran

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1. My First Quran Book & Coloring Book by Shereen Sharief

Summary: Often children memorise Surah after Surah of the Quran without knowing even it’s simple meanings and we as parents find it difficult to explain it to them. With the help of this picture book your children will be able to read Juz Amma in Arabic and instantly know the simple meaning of the verses through engaging illustrations. It will help your children visualise the simple meanings of the verses which will later make the Tafsir and the explanations of the verses easier for them to grasp. This bright and colourful book will also help make memorising the Quran much more fun and enjoyable for them.

Review: The picture book is aimed at children 7+. The illustrations are descriptive and show no faces. The verses of Juz Amma from the Holy Quran are always written in Arabic…

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