How the Quran Has Been Preserved Through Memorisation and Recitation
Imagine listening to a child recite Surah Al-Fatihah from memory. They may have learned it from a teacher, who learned Quranic recitation from teachers before them. Now imagine opening a Mushaf and seeing the same Surah written on the page. These two experiences—hearing the Quran and reading its written text—help introduce an important part of […]
Beyond Memorising Duas: Helping Children Use Them in Daily Life
Your child knows the Dua before eating. When their Islamic Studies teacher asks them to recite it, they remember the words perfectly. But a little later, at the dinner table, they begin eating without saying anything. You remind them, and they recite it correctly. It can leave you wondering: If my child already knows the […]
Quran Translation vs Tafseer: What’s the Difference?
You open an English translation of the Quran and read a verse. You understand the words, but a question remains: What exactly is this verse teaching, and how does it connect with the verses around it? Perhaps you’ve experienced this while reading a familiar Surah. You know what its translation says, yet you’re unsure whether […]
What Should Children Learn in Islamic Studies?
Your child might know a few daily Duas, the names of the five prayers and several stories about the Prophets. But how do you know what they should learn next? Should they focus on memorising more Duas, understanding Islamic beliefs, learning Salah or studying the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ?ﷺ A well-planned Islamic Studies education […]