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Unlocking the Blessings of Rajab: Your Guide to a Sacred Month

Unlocking the Blessings of Rajab: Your Guide to a Sacred Month

Rajab, known as ‘Rajab al-Fard’ or ‘Rajab the Separate One’, is distinctly revered among the sacred months. Its sanctity was ordained by Allah to safeguard the safety of pilgrims during ’Umrah, the minor pilgrimage.

The significance of our deeds amplifies during these four sacred months and Rajab is no different. Allah's commandment to "not wrong yourselves during them" (Q9:36) underlines the severity of transgressions during these times.

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Importance of Teaching Children Empathy in Islam

Importance of Teaching Children Empathy in Islam

As Muslims, empathy is one of the soft skills our religion places emphasis on. In an Al Bukhari hadith, the Prophet SAW said:

 “None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself.” 

The hadith tells us the importance of being able to put ourselves in others' shoes. Teaching children to be empathetic nurtures their compassion and understanding toward others.

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The Power of Role Models in Shaping Our Children's Future

The Power of Role Models in Shaping Our Children's Future

The Sahaba and the women who surrounded the Prophet (SAW) are some of the most inspirational figures for children to admire and emulate. They exemplified extraordinary dedication to their faith and their community, even during the most challenging times.
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The Importance Nurturing the Habit of Du'a in Children

The Importance Nurturing the Habit of Du'a in Children

From a young age, when children learn to turn to Allah for their smallest desires to their biggest fears, they develop a strong sense of reliance on their Creator. This reliance is empowering—it teaches children that no problem is too big or too small for Allah, reinforcing their confidence and trust in His divine will.

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Trick or Treat? Not All Fun and Games

Trick or Treat? Not All Fun and Games

Can I celebrate Halloween? Should I allow my kids to dress up in Halloween costumes? Is this permissible in Islam? These are some of the common questions most striving Muslims ask around this time of the year. Understanding the origin of Halloween is important in answering these questions.
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Tips to Earn Reward in the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

Tips to Earn Reward in the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah

"There is no day on which Allah frees people from the Fire more so than on the day of 'Arafah. He comes close to those (people standing on 'Arafah), and then He revels before His Angels saying, ‘What are these people seeking." (Muslim)

 

If you are unable to fast all 9 days plan to fast on the day of Arafat.The day of Arafat is the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah and will fall on the 28th, June 2023 Also plan to make a lot of dhikr, you can keep it simple and stick to the Tahleel (La ilaha il-lal-laah), Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah) and Tasbeeh (Subhanallah) and also make taubah and seek Allah’s forgiveness.

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Hadiya Childrens Day Contest 2023

Hadiya Childrens Day Contest 2023

Stand a chance to win a gift card worth N40k to shop at Hadiya NG. All you have to do is get your children to color the image below and send in their entries by posting it on your Instagram...

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Reflections About Teaching Kids the Importance of Dua

Reflections About Teaching Kids the Importance of Dua

I am personally not a fan of Legos because of some of their small parts. In my adult human mind, I am thinking “this is one dua that would not be manifested because mommy won’t be buying Legos” Subhan Allah, how forgetful we are as humans, that Allah is able to do all things. I assumed because I was his parent, I was the only one who could take care of his needs.
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