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Quranic Tarbiyah

Why Our Children Should Read

Why Islamic children's literature builds identity and character, and how the Ummah Readers Challenge helps your family start reading together.

4 min read · 27/08/2026
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A Summer of Barakah: Making the Most of Time Together

For many parents, the arrival of the summer holidays brings mixed emotions. On the one hand, it is wonderful to have more time with your children. On the other, the thought of…

8 min read · 17/07/2026
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Quranic Tarbiyah

The Three Pillars of Quranic Tarbiyah

Within just a few decades after the advent of the final Prophet sent to mankind ﷺ, the world witnessed one of history’s most remarkable transformations. A people once divided by tribal loyalties,…

6 min read · 07/07/2026
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Tarbiyah: The Key to True Reform in the Ummah

The news cycle in recent years will have left a believer aghast at the unending massacres, killings and atrocities inflicted upon this Ummah. Each calamity brings frustration, followed by a cycle of…

6 min read · 04/06/2026
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How to Facilitate Recite & Reflect Sessions

A practical, step-by-step guide to facilitating Recite & Reflect sessions that helps facilitators create thoughtful, inclusive spaces for Qur’an study. Learn how to prepare passages, craft open-ended reflection questions, guide gentle discussion,…

3 min read · 20/02/2026
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Reviving Iman in Sierra Leone: The Journey to Quranic Tarbiyah

Bordered by Guinea and Liberia, Sierra Leone is a West African country blessed with natural beauty and rich resources, particularly diamonds and gold. Yet despite this wealth, poverty remains widespread: more than…

5 min read · 04/12/2025
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Honouring the Symbols of Allah Through Celebration

In a world filled with competing influences, nurturing a strong Islamic identity in our children is one of the most valuable gifts we can offer. Honouring the symbols of Allah (شعائر الله)…

5 min read · 26/02/2025
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Iman First: Building a Strong Foundation

In the previous post, we discussed some limitations of our educational institutions. In the next few posts, we will discuss some possible solutions inshaAllah.  For many young people (and even some adults)…

3 min read · 13/08/2024
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Improving Madrasah & Maktab Education

Across the world, there are a multitude of madrasahs, maktabs and supplementary Islamic schools which are providing our children with Islamic education. Many of our children attend these institutions for at least…

2 min read · 12/08/2024
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The Importance of Quranic Tarbiyah

The Qur‘ān is the eternal book of guidance. It is a light which illuminates the path of truth amidst the darknesses of falsehood. The Qur‘ān contains legal rulings for a human to…

2 min read · 12/08/2024