Education through Simplification

Showing posts with label Advice. Show all posts
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The boat is attached in the middle of the circular wheel with a pin and the circular wheel is turned so that the sail of the 'knowledge boat' faces the lesson which is currently in progress.

It can look something like this:



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Weather cards are a good idea. It is much better than labelling students as 'naughty' or 'badly behaved' as this effects their mindset and is damaging.

Also, students are motivated by the weather metaphor. One day, the weather can be foggy but the next day it can be sunny. In the same way, it is never too late for students to improve behaviour.
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Sayyidina Umar [May Allah be please with him] has said that the children of Shaitan are many, from which nine are prominent. Each of their occupations and methods of leading people astray are different.

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Sayyidina Jaabir said, "We used to say Allahu akbar when we went up a high place and subhanallah when we went down a valley." (Bukhari)

One of the wisdoms of saying Allahu Akbar when going upwards is that one is always reminded that no matter how high he reaches, Allah is the Greatest and Highest. When going downwards, one says SubhaanAllah to remember that Allah is free from all faults and He can never be lowered.



These should be stuck on Madrasah or home stairs and can be a reminder for others. Sadly, such Sunan are being forgotten.

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It is very important to start our studies with the blessings of Allah; for He is the All-Knowing and from Him comes all knowledge.




Note: The sources [Takhreej] of the Duas are listed underneath the Duas. These are the books wherein the Duas can be found. However, these Duas are found in other books too; not just in the ones listed.

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The tree in the background is the Peelu/Arak tree which is the best tree to use for siwaak according to the Hadith.
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"Surely We have revealed the Reminder [Quran], and surely We are its Guardian."(15:9)

Taken from the IDAuk website.
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The 1st poster is based on the Arabian view of a person's position compared to his age and it has basis in Islam. The information in the 2nd poster [children's milestones] is from various Ahaadeeth and Islamic sources.

Note: The ages are according to Lunar years. Therefore, the youngest age a girl can menstruate is 8 years, 8 months and 13 days according to the Solar calendar and 9 years according to the Lunar calendar.

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26 Advices of Maseehul Ummat Hadhrat Shah Mohammed Maseehullah Khan Sherwani Jalalabadi rahimahullah in the book 'Thikre Maseehul Ummat' by his senior Khalifa Shafeequl Ummat Hadhrat Shah Mohammad Farooq Sahib rahimahullah.




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Nowadays, youngsters are often disregarded and patronised.

However, in the time of the Messenger of Allah, upon whom be blessings, they were honoured and taught excellently as they were the future generation of Islam.

Sayidina Usama bin Zaid at the age of 19-20 was made commander of a major army by the Messenger of Allah. Giants like Sayidina Khalid bin Waleed were under his command. When the Messenger of Allah passed away Sayidina Abubakr insisted on sending the army with Usama and only Usama as the leader. He was successful.

Below are the names of major major Sahaaba who were young when they accepted Islam. Most became Muslim before their families so it was Allah’s guidance and their own understanding that led them to faith.

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم


The Latin word rudis means untaught and untrained. It is the source of the English word rude. We learn that the former leads to the latter. Without knowledge one fails to achieve the goal of life; to have lived in a harmonious way with Allah’s creation, acting upon what He Almighty ordained. Therefore, educating our youing is a Muslim duty because they are the future generation of Islam.
 
Imam Gazali رحمه الله said, 'the child is a trust [of Allah] in the hands of his parents and his innocent heart is a precious element capable of taking impressions'.
 
Many of us can name the wives of Henry viii but fail to name the wives of our Messenger [blessings upon him]. We must make it our priority to study our Islamic tradition and in turn educate others with ease, yearning and love. The onus is on us. 
 
ان شاء الله, there will be posters, quotes, activities, timelines, maps, Arabic and Tajweed worksheets and many things in between. There is no power and might except with Allah. May He accept this effort. Aameen.