For those of you that haven’t heard my news, I recently became brand ambassador to Mini Muslim Playground, a new up and coming online Islamic Toy Store. I am so pleased to be able to work with the lovely sister Allya in spreading the work about the products available for Muslim children and took the
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Saturday Spotlight: Al Muttaqun
Asalamalaikum wa rahmatulahi wa barakatuhu My name is Umm Sulaiman and I have just launched a new online Islamic Shop called “Al Muttaqun”, selling baby and children’s toys, books, homeschooling/educational materials and parenting books. I chose the name “Al Muttaqun” from the Quran, meaning (English translation) The Pious/God-Fearing. “…Our Lord! Bestow on us from our
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Saturday Spotlight: Ayeina #AlhamdulillahForSeries
I am excited to introduce the two sisters behind Ayeina for today’s Saturday Spotlight. Working together they have introduced some amazing ‘Alhamdulillah For’ graphics on their instagram, which has now been turned into a book. They were kind enough to answer some questions about their new book. Please tell us a bit about Ayeina,
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Saturday Spotlight: Arabic Playground
Today I am pleased to introduce sister Aicha Oudjet, the founder of Arabic Playground, an online resource for the Arabic Language. Do connect with them on their Facebook page: Arabic Playground. Sister Aicha was kind enough to share her journey with us. When my children started learning Arabic with their teacher they quickly lost interest because
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Saturday Spotlight – Tajweed Nasheed Nursery Rhyme
Back in December 2015 I interviewed the founder of Olive Tree Study, a weekend school in London. The founder, Tahera Akhtar has now created a CD: Tajweed Nasheed Nursery Rhyme. I was never taught the tajweed rules as a child and as an adult I am struggling. Tajweed is highly important when it comes
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Saturday Spotlight: Desi Doll Company
I am pleased to introduce Farzana, founder of Desi Doll Company as today’s Saturday Spotlight feature. If you are looking for fun, educational toys then read further to learn a bit more about her, her company and products! Please do introduce yourself. A little bit of background about yourself, family and anything you are willing
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Saturday Spotlight: Alif Baa App
Last year I introduced Alif Baa app on my blog in an introductory post about Alif Baa. They have now launched and are joining in with my Saturday Spotlight with a guest post. Apps in Education Using apps encourages social interaction while you are learning. A professor at the University of London, Rose Luckin, claims that
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Saturday Spotlight: Rainbow Readiness
Today’s Saturday Spotlight is about ‘Rainbow Readiness’. Rainbow Readiness is all about getting your little superstars ready for the exciting world of school and education. From the very first weeks of their little lives, our children are natural learners. Their experiences and interactions with people and the world around them is all part of their