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The 5 Pillars Of Islam Explained To Kids

Islam consists of five pillars: Ash-Shahadah (the testimony), As-Salah (the prayer), Az-Zakah (alms-giving), As-Sawm (fasting, during the month of Ramadan), and Al-Hajj (the pilgrimage to Mecca). Let's talk about each of them to learn more about...
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Follow these 6 tips if you are struggling with your daily prayers

Prayer is one of the most important aspects of Islam. Besides being a religious obligation, it is also a beautiful means to attain internal peace and build a special connection with our Creator. However, it can sometimes be difficult f...
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4 Ramadan Facts That Are Often Neglected - And How To Fix That!

The human being likes building habits. They are reassuring, they help us, they make us feel more comfortable, they give us the impression that something feels familiar. And this is nothing wrong with that - so long as those habits don't take us ...
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10 Sunnahs Of The Day Of Jumuah - Friday

Did you know that Ibn Abbas (RA) reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Verily, Allah has made this day of Friday a celebration for the Muslims. Whoever comes to Friday prayer, let him bathe himself, apply perfume i...
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7 Easy Sunnah Practices To Revive In Your Home

Sometimes we have the best intentions in the world to implement Islamic practices in our home beyond what is obligatory, but we make it too complicated, or we expect too much from ourselves or from our families. Islam is meant to be easy, and there a...
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[FREE MAGAZINE] Studio Arabiya Times - Fall 2022

Our special Rabi' Al-Awwal edition is here! Download our FREE quarterly magazine to accompany you in your learning journey of Arabic, Quran and Islamic Studies in this special month during which our beloved Prophet ﷺ was born! 

Whether you are thinking about learning Arabic, Quran or Islamic Studies, recently just started, already a student of knowledge, or even a teacher, this magazine is for you! We have included dedicated articles for kids, teens and parents as well - and it's completely FREE!

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Islam: When We Lead By Example

As parents or caregivers, we all care about teaching our kids the Islamic religion and strengthening their bond with it and its studies, worships, and morals, but we also wonder how to teach them all they need to be strong Muslims in simple ways with...
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10 Mistakes To Avoid During Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is commonly called, by Muslims and non-Muslims alike, the month of fasting, and it is certainly true that there is great emphasis on abstaining from eating and drinking. But Ramadan is so much more than that, and w...
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6 Easy Ways To Show Your Love

When February comes around, Valentine's Day is on almost everyone's mind. Yes, even Muslims'! Either because they boycott it, or because they celebrate it, in one way or another. In this article, we will not delve into the ins and outs...
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The Best Islamic Stories For Kids

The best stories for children are in the Quran, no doubt about it. The Quran is filled with beautiful narratives that carry so many lessons for our children - of all ages - to learn from. Stories that go beyond time and place and will allow them...
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8 Reasons Why You Should Learn Arabic - And How To Get Started!

Arabic is one of the oldest languages to ever exist in this world. Spoken by millions of people worldwide, the Arabic language holds a great position among the most spoken languages today. People strive to learn simple Arabic for various reasons, are...
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Alhamdulillah: The Ultimate Thanksgiving

The notions of gratitude and thankfulness always go up in popularity when November comes around as Thanksgiving themed commercials, products, and foods start taking all of the public and sometimes private space. As Muslims, we know however that ...
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Why do we say "SallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam"?

"SallAllahu 'alayhi wa sallam" is a phrase that we should hear often, and yet, it seems that we do not hear it as much and as often as we should. As we near the end of the blessed month of Rabi' al-Awwal, the month during which our beloved Prophet (ﷺ...
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7 Ways To Increase Your Love For The Prophet (SAWS)

We are often told, especially during the special month of Rabi' al-Awwal during which Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) was born, that we should work on increasing our love for him. But many of us just do not know how! It can be very difficult to love someone ...
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The Hijri Calendar Explained

Most Muslims and many non-Muslims know about the month of Ramadan - the fasting month in Islam. But how many among them know what the Hijri calendar (or Islamic calendar) is, and what the Arabic names and meanings of the other 11 months are? Yet, the...
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14 Phrases Used Daily By Muslims Around The World!

Even though the majority of Muslims around the world are not native Arabic speakers, the Arabic language remains a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. As a matter of fact, many Muslims who do not speak or understand Arabic at all (or so they think...
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[FREE DOWNLOAD] Monthly Prayer Chart

Great tool to encourage yourself or your child to build a strong prayer habit insha'Allah!  

Keep track of your obligatory and voluntary prayers with this FREE Monthly Prayer Chart! We have included 31 days so that you can use it throughout the year. You can also go by the Hijri months. Great tool to encourage yourself or your child to build a strong prayer habit insha'Allah! 

Pro tip: laminate it and use an erasable marker to wipe and reuse each month!  

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What Is Ashura?

Allah SWT has selected some days or times of the year to be more special and blessed than others. The Day of Ashura, the tenth day of the sacred month of Muharram, is one of them. There are many reasons why it is so unique and sho...
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12 Good Deeds In Muharram To Start The Hijri Year Right

As the sacred month of Muharram is upon us, let's make the most of this special time and start off the new Hijri (Islamic) year right insha'Allah. We have listed below some of the many benefits and blessings of the month of Muharram and the Day of As...
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What Hajj Looks Like During Covid-19

Every year, around 2.5 million people perform Hajj. However, assembling this many people in one area could have dramatic repercussions in a global pandemic. For the second year in a row, due to COVID-19, the Saudi authorities declared that Hajj ...
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