Below is the free online TV station - Al Jazeera Children Channel (JCC). It focuses on the 3-15 year age group. It is completely in Arabic so it is a good method for teaching you’re children the language of the Qu’ran - especially for parents living in the west.
Please note however that this channel is not strictly an Islam-based channel. In general however, the programming is family friendly insha Allah. A lot of the cartoons however, contain music.
Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) is a Pan-Arabic Youth Television Channel funded by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. Click here for more information about the Qatar Foundation.
The channel is powered by Islam Box. It is a new and exciting way to watch Islamic Television without purchasing and installing big satellites. In addition to this channel, they have many others - in English, Urdu, Arabic and languages (e.g. channels dedicated to dawah, Islamic lectures, Arab news etc).
The Ummah is deeply indebted to the efforts of the great luminaries of Islam. Everyone pays tribute to the Muhadditheen, Mufassireen, Jurists and Mubaaligheen for their exemplary efforts and services to Deen. However, most people are unaware of the fact that many of these great sons of Islam were brought up entirely by their mothers. It was the mother’s efforts in moulding their character and personality that eventually prepared them for the great task that they performed later in life. Thus, great tribute should be paid to these silent mothers for the foundational role that they played. Continue Reading…
A positive attitude is very important as inshaAllah, it will make our life easier. In life, not everything goes as smoothly as we want it to be. This is the nature of this world - it is a testing ground. There will be times when we will face problems and obstacles. The most challenging part is not when our life goes smoothly but how we react when we experience problems and difficulties. We should be grateful to Allah at times of ease and patient in times of difficulty. And we should always put out trust in Allah.
As Muslim parents, the benefits of having a positive attitude should also effect our approach to raising children. With this in mind, below are some very simply points that we should Continue Reading…
It is widely known that one of the best things you can do for your teen is to simply be there for them. The gift of time and attention is more valuable than any material thing you can give them.
As parents, we should be there for our teens. This means taking an active interest in their activities (go to their sports events, school functions) and try to include them in yours (taking them to the mosque, their relatives etc). It may be difficult depending on how many children we have, but we should try and set aside specific times for one-on-one activities and give them your undivided Continue Reading…
It is rare for people to live together under one roof without any arguments, but reconciliation is better and correcting oneself is a virtue.
What shakes the unity of the family and harms its infrastructure is when conflicts are brought out into the open before the members of the family, who then split into two or more opposing camps, not to mention the psychological harm that is done to children, especially little ones. Continue Reading…
These days, there are many Muslim homes that, although they are occupied with people, they are in fact, dead. This is because there is no remembrance of Allaah, as mentioned in the following hadeeth.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
“The likeness of a house in which Allaah is remembered and the house in which Allaah is not remembered is that of the living and the dead, respectively.”
Rather than a place where Allah is remembered, the Muslim home has become a place where Continue Reading…
It may sound weird, but raising children begins with choosing a spouse. That is because raising children is a team effort between two people and who you choose, will have a big effect on how your children turn out.
A good example often given is that of seeds and land. If you want healthy trees and ripe fruits, you should search for fertile land. It would be a silly person to plant seeds in barren land or low quality soil and expect good results. The same applies for raising children. Continue Reading…
Keeping ties between relatives is something very important in Islam. There is an increasing number of ways to communicate in today’s technological age, yet the gap between the new tech savvy generation and the older generation is growing.
In the below verse of the Qur’an, we see the community focus in Islam and the emphasis on maintaining ties with relatives: Continue Reading…
Children like anyone, will experience anger at some point. We need to understand that anger is inherent in human nature and as parents, we should understand more about the concept of anger and how to manage it in our children.
The first thing we should note is that anger is not “all evil” and that how anger is channelled is important. Anger actually has some benefits when “used” for the right reasons. For example, anger can be a useful instrument when defending oneself, religion, honour as well as the keeping the Muslim lands safe from the plots of the aggressors. When anger is used in this way, it is a commendable thing; however we should note that anger is not the same as being irrational or unjust. The type anger referred to above is not the anger we are considering today.
In more than a few verses in the Qur’an, Allah commands us to repress anger and repel evil for that which is better. For example: Continue Reading…
The most effective way to teach anything to anybody is by example, that is, to be a good role model. This is why Allah sent human beings as Prophets to all peoples.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was the best of examples, as Allah says:
Truly, in those there is an excellent example for everyone who puts their hopes in Allah and the Last Day.
Qur’an 60:6
We need to understand that our children, especially when they are young, will learn how to behave by watching what we do. Continue Reading…
I was reading something interesting today about the development of the foetus in the womb and the conclusions reached by science. Science has verified that after about 120 days, the foetus can think; express emotions, as well as a few other things.
Allah says,
“Verily the creation of everyone of you is brought together in the mother’s womb as a drop of semen for forty days, then it becomes a clot for the same period, then it becomes a blob of flesh for the same period. Then the angel will be sent unto it to blow into it a spirit (ruh), and the angel ordered (to carry out) with four instructions: to write down his livelihood, the span of his life, his deeds, and either he is wretched or fortunate…”
Another important development during this stage is the ability to distinguish and recognise sounds. Experiments have been carried out that Continue Reading…
Today we want to talk about how to manage your children’s time. The nature of children is that they enjoy playing and having adventures. As parents, we should keep this in mind and accommodate these requirements. In fact, the fact that children are energetic by nature can be used in their favour.
To do this, we should prepare places for them to play in and have fun and give them access to halal sporting clubs and swimming pools etc. If we do not do this, they may end up mixing with bad peers and will seek pleasure in Continue Reading…
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Asr, narrated that the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) said,
“Command your children to make salah when they become seven years old…” Abu Dawud
This does not mean that parents can only start teaching their children how to perform it when they reach the age of seven. Rather, informal instruction should start when a child starts to show an interest in salah, which usually occurs around the age of two. It is only human nature that children love to imitate their parents. In fact, this is one method that Allah has provided us for teaching our youth.
As Muslim parents, we should show our children that Islam is not only about haram - e.g. “don’t do this” or “you cant do that”… and so on. When we focus on this with children, they will not see the inherent beauty of Islam. We should be balanced, and try and make Islam appealing to them in whatever way we can.
Of course we should teach our children the boundaries of Islam but equally importantly, we should teach them to love Allah, Islam, and Muhammad (peace be upon him). Here are a few tips. Continue Reading…
It is important to talk and listen to your children. It teaches them maturity and develops your bond with them. You should not only talk to them when you are criticising them or when you want them to do something for you.
Good communication with children is about encouraging them to talk to you. And listening so they can tell you how they feel.
Insha Allah here is some benefits of talking as well as listening to your children from a young age Continue Reading…
Today - insha’Allah - we would like to speak about Television - and more specifically Television shows. It is not our intention to condemn TV but simply to give you something to think about the next time you watch your favourite show.
Referring to the Day Of Judgement, Allah Most High says:
“Verily! Hearing, Sight, and the heart, all will be questioned (by Allah).”
Quran 17:36
So rather than wait until the Day Of Judgement to be questioned about our sight - when it will be too late - today we want to question and analyse what we watch Continue Reading…
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated, “He is not of us who does not have compassion for his fellow beings”. It is interesting to note that when it comes to Hadith like this or Quranic quotes dealing with human behavior, we never stop to think that our children and family members are also our fellow human beings and that these golden rules must also be applied to them.
Compassion is only one component of the concept of mercy (rahmah) - the others being kindness, respect, and of course love. The are many examples of this in Continue Reading…
Which do you think is harder? Changing nappies and suffering from many sleep nights, or coping with rebellious and disrespectful teenagers? I know which one I’d chose.
For most parents, dealing with teenagers is the most challenging role in the Continue Reading…
Rasulullah (saw) said, “When the son of Adam (human being) dies, his deeds are stopped except for three things, namely, his good deeds, his knowledge, and his pious child who prays for him.”
It is rare for people to live together under one roof without any arguments, but reconciliation is better and correcting oneself is a virtue.
These days, there are many Muslim homes that, although they are occupied with people, they are in fact, dead. This is because there is no remembrance of Allaah, as mentioned in the following hadeeth.
It may sound weird, but raising children begins with choosing a spouse. That is because raising children is a team effort between two people and who you choose, will have a big effect on how your children turn out.
Keeping ties between relatives is something very important in Islam. There is an increasing number of ways to communicate in today’s technological age, yet the gap between the new tech savvy generation and the older generation is growing.
Children like anyone, will experience anger at some point. We need to understand that anger is inherent in human nature and as parents, we should understand more about the concept of anger and how to manage it in our children.
The most effective way to teach anything to anybody is by example, that is, to be a good role model. This is why Allah sent human beings as Prophets to all peoples.
A woman, renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk ’s office was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.
I was reading something interesting today about the development of the foetus in the womb and the conclusions reached by science. Science has verified that after about 120 days, the foetus can think; express emotions, as well as a few other things.
Today we want to talk about how to manage your children’s time. The nature of children is that they enjoy playing and having adventures. As parents, we should keep this in mind and accommodate these requirements. In fact, the fact that children are energetic by nature can be used in their favour.
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Asr, narrated that the Apostle of Allah (peace be upon him) said,
As Muslim parents, we should show our children that Islam is not only about haram - e.g. “don’t do this” or “you cant do that”… and so on. When we focus on this with children, they will not see the inherent beauty of Islam. We should be balanced, and try and make Islam appealing to them in whatever way we can.
It is important to talk and listen to your children. It teaches them maturity and develops your bond with them. You should not only talk to them when you are criticising them or when you want them to do something for you.
Today - insha’Allah - we would like to speak about Television - and more specifically Television shows. It is not our intention to condemn TV but simply to give you something to think about the next time you watch your favourite show.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stated, “He is not of us who does not have compassion for his fellow beings”. It is interesting to note that when it comes to Hadith like this or Quranic quotes dealing with human behavior, we never stop to think that our children and family members are also our fellow human beings and that these golden rules must also be applied to them.
Which do you think is harder? Changing nappies and suffering from many sleep nights, or coping with rebellious and disrespectful teenagers? I know which one I’d chose.