Becoming young women The concept of beauty in Islam is so different to what we see around us. The famous boxer, Muhammad Ali, was quoted in a book written by his daughter, Hana Ali called, More Than A Hero: Muhammad Ali’s Life Lessons Through His Daughter’s Eyes. This was his advice to his daughter: An…
What is puberty? How does it affect girls’ physical, emotional and psychological development? What advice does Allah and the Prophet (peace be upon him) give us to help us get through this period successfully? We look at puberty and give tips from experts to help you get through this time. Puberty and physical Changes…
Slides showing the history of the Holy Land, from ancient times until present time. Which prophets lived there? Which empires conquered it? Simple and clear visuals with a timeline and quiz.
In the midst of the atrocities taking place in Gaza and the subsequent shock and pain we are experiencing at a human level, I tried to look back to the verses of the Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah to seek guidance and clarity on understanding this catastrophic situation and the lessons we can take to…
Girls Age 11+ Why is it important to focus on our relationship/connection with Allah Almighty as we grow up? To *recognise* His blessings and give thanks: Allah is Our Creator and Sustainer The first reason why anyone should connect with Allah is because He is Our Creator! He is our Rabb (Caretaker, Nourisher, Sustainer). In…
A beautiful friendship: Abu Bakr Siddique (may Allah be pleased with him) and the Prophet (peace be upon him) The image that comes to mind when I think of a friendship based on love, loyalty and goodness, where love of Allah Almighty is the core and source that binds it, is the story of Abu…
Let’s think about ourselves and the company we seek The qualities we seek in a grounded and strong friendship is just as important in these formative years as much as getting to know ourselves. They are our goto when it comes to finding comfort, seeking advice, or having fun. And yet again, in Islam we…
School and friendships Our friendships are an important part of growing up. Our friendships define who we are. They can wane and wither or stay loyal and strong. No matter what stage of school you’re at, your friends will always be your companions. Senior School As we grow taller and more mature, we spend more…
For Girls age 11+ Hopes and Dreams Do you remember when you were 7 years old, and someone asked you what you wanted to be when you grow up? The first thing that jumped through your mind was: I’m going to be an inventor, or an actor, a teacher, a lawyer. What about getting your…