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Feb 2023
Let them play and join in Whenever we play with children, we have an opportunity to enter into their world and see the world through their eyes, (where everything is new, exciting and fascinating). Although this looks like play to us adults, it is actually work for them. It has been said by many psychologists and educationalists: “Play is the work of childhood.” “Play is the work of the child.” “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play......
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Nov 2020
Today is World Children’s Day. I’m pretty sure many of you have no idea of this. It was established in 1959 by the UN National Assembly when they adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and since that time 20th November is Children’s Day. They outlined the rights as: The child must be given the means requisite for its normal development, both materially and spiritually. The child that is hungry must be fed, the child that is sick must be nursed, the child that is backward must be helped, the......
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Nov 2019
The common factor when we gather to celebrate the life of the Prophet (peace be on him) is our love for him. Whatever we do, intention is crucial, inamal amalu bin niyyat: Actions are by intention. (Bukhari) Our intention is to be closer to Allah Almighty by knowing the Prophet and sending our salam and salah to him. Sending salawat on the Prophet (peace be on him) Sending salawat on the Prophet (peace be on him) is a way of showing our gratitude for our blessings and for the blessing that he......
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