Favourite Islamic books

1. Don't Be Sad - Dr. Aid al-Qarni
Will change your entire perception of life.
Advice to help master ALL aspects of life.
Also great for non-Muslims.
2. Daily wisdom - Abdur Raheem Kidwai
Good if you're not a reader. You notice a change in character. Comes in a set of 3: Quran, Hadith and Supplications.
3. Al-Adab Al-Mufrad - Imam Bukhari (A coffee for everyday living), If you're a Muslim and you haven't read this, what are you doing? Sayings and advice from the Prophet (sallahuAlyheWasalaam). Perfects your character.
4. Divine Reality - Hamza Tzortziz
Offers intellectual and rational arguments for existence of God.

Amazon.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?ie=UTF8&node=17637547031

FREE maths resources on Kindle

Useful links whilst working or studying from home

Dear Residents,

I hope you’re all keeping and safe.

Given that schools are closed, it is pertinent [important] that our children continue to receive a good level [of] education whilst they remain indoors.

Here are some useful links for you that maybe useful to that endeavour:

Home schooling - BBC BiteSize are running brilliant home-schooling programming. Details here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons

Increasing data allowances for home schooling - https://get-help-with-tech.education.gov.uk/about-increasing-mobile-data

Information regarding laptops - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-laptops-and-tablets-for-children-who-cannot-attend-school-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19

Schools advice - https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/health__social_care/health_and_medical_advice/Coronavirus/Schools/Schools.aspx

If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind regards,

Councillor Kahar Chowdhury
Lansbury Ward, Tower Hamlets
(https://democracy.towerhamlets.gov.uk/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=2923)

Play Group
Prep Groups
Nursery Group

By: Abdul Malik Mujahid
Publishers: DarusSalam

#hadith #EYFS

https://howtoteachmychild.net/handwriting-struggles-for-kids-and-how-to-solve-them/


Handwriting struggles for children and how to solve them ✍️

What's working well in remote education

Daniel Muijs, Ofsted’s Deputy Director, Research and Evaluation, shares some remote learning tips, based on research and visits to schools and colleges.

By: Daniel Muijs, Ofsted’s Deputy Director
Publisher: gov.uk

#Guidance #pamphlet

Positive Parenting Checklist Bundle

13 Easy-to-Print Checklists on positive parenting, tantrums, defiance, mommy frustration and more!

By: Dr Jazmine

website: www.themompsychologist.com
email: hello@themompsychologist.com

Instagram, Facebook and YouTube
@themompsychologist.com

Mental health during the winter times when people stay indoors longer and especially due to the COVID-19 Lockdown.

Contact your neighbours, friends, relatives, etc. and talk to them.

Academic Vocabulary in Use

50 units of academic vocabulary reference and practice

Self-study and classroom use

Michael McCarthy
Felicity O'Dell

• 178 pages
#Academic #ESOL #book

#1 STRUGGLING TO LEARN? 👪

[Just realised as] I was struggling to learn something deen-related and I just felt like giving up 😞

However post reflection on a few mindset pointers I felt motivated to carry on and just do it! 💪

Rather than feeling you are unable to do it or thinking you are just plain dumb 🥴

Here's some tips to overcome your struggles

JUST THINK
Maybe it's because The Almighty wants something more from you before He gifts it to you. 🤔

Maybe He wants you to reflect deeper into the matter, Hence why He wants you to struggle to a particular limit. 🤔

Only then would you appreciate the weight of what you are learning, especially when you have had to push past many of your "demons" (or self limiting barriers) and negative self talk telling you "why even bother" in your mind (damn demons again! 😈)

And also just think, if you didn't make the extra effort or struggled maybe you wouldn't receive the same station of reward 🤔

So change your mindset from one of pessimism to a more positive outlook and always think, what a blessing it is that He allows you to gain through struggle 😁

And that feeling you get once you achieve your goals is a sense of deep satisfaction which embraces humility and gratitude, Alhamdulillah!🤩

Sometimes when you get things that dont require much effort, it may not have the same value as if you struggled for it 🏆

So in a nutshell, DONT GIVE UP! IN THE STRUGGLE IS HIKMAH (WISDOM)!☝

In the next reminder I will focusing on how not to get disheartened if you can't see progress

Upcoming Future Topics:
#2 How not to get disheartened with progress
#3 Never too late to learn
#4 Do it for yourself
#5 Do it for your legacy

from Bravepath lifestyle | Simple and quick advice for all the family

#Afterlifemotivationhacks

#2 HOW NOT TO GET DISHEARTENED WITH PROGRESS

Can a one legged man do the marathon? Of course they can - maybe not as good as if they had both limbs but they can still do it, you just need the right frame of mind to give you will power 🔋

Yes, I know progress may be very very slow, it will require a lot more effort than normal and you would need a lot of determination and grit, but it can - be - done ✔ SO DONT GIVE UP!

Same like learning, the brain may be hampered in some ways that only you can understand , but don't let that stop you - be strong in faith, mind and body and never lose sight of the end goal 💪

Heres some tips
Tip 1 - Don't compare yourself to others - its a sure way to give up

Ask yourself am I on my own path, am I staying consistent and diligently to what is important to me?

Am I doing something that is for my sake and not for others?
Am I measuring up for others or am on my own path?

When you living a conforming life to others around you, you will always feel discouraged because that is who you are trying to please.

Don't compare to others, do you for your own self

Tip 2 - If you are struggling dont suffer in silence, ask for support or help. The world is full of good people who can help you on your journey.

So in a nutshell, DONT GIVE UP! In the struggle is hikmah (wisdom)!☝

In the next reminder I will focusing on how its never too late to learn

Upcoming Future Topics:
#3 Never too late to learn
#4 Do it for yourself
#5 Do it for your legacy

from Bravepath lifestyle | Simple and quick advice for all the family

#Afterlifemotivationhacks

#3 NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN
From Bravepath.org | Deen

Ever feel like you're past the age of learning?

Do you feel like you're just too old to learn something new, especially when progress is frustratingly slow? 🐌

Well the truth is that as long as you have the determination you can always learn inshaAllah🎓

It may not be as quick as once upon a time and will requires serious effort to make meaningful progress, but it can be done 👊

Take it from me I seriously struggle on remembering important dates and when trying to learn new ayahs 🤯 🧠

So here's two tips I recommend to overcome the feeling of not being able to learn something new

Tip number 1 - Don't doubt yourself
Get rid of the self doubts, don't listen to the inner voices that fill you with pessimism. Dismiss them and carry on doing the motions, you will one day see the result 💫

Tip number 2 - see small steps as accomplishments
Never think about the enormity of the task, just keep plodding on. Say alhamdulillah for the little improvement you made from the day before. Take every step as it comes before you know it you will be chugging away 🚂

In conclusion

Don't give up! Allah rewards you for your struggling and effort 🤩

Upcoming Future Topics:
#4 Do it for yourself
#5 Do it for your legacy

#motivationhacks
bravepath.org #lifestyle #family #advice #learn #quran

#4 DO IT FOR YOURSELF
from Bravepath.org | Deen


If a person spends all their life solely working for their families to have a better life in the dunya, are they likely to have a good akhira too?

I'm sure you would agree it depend on the intention and ultimately we don't know what actions will lead us to jannah 🤷

Here are some perspectives to consider

Perspective A
If a person is selflessly doing things, putting others needs before their own, and in the process entirely neglecting their own ibadah and spiritual development

I'm sure you would agree it would be a cause for concern regarding their akhira 📛

Perspective B
Before doing things for others we think about the reward or knowing it is an action loved by Allah,

In doing so, we are thinking about it with the view of our akhira,

Even if we put others priorities above our own (ithar) this is still thinking about where you will end up in the akhira up by doing such an action ✅

In conclusion

Why are we doing what we do for others?

Questions like this would be a good measure to understand your actual perspective in daily life

Allah commands us to worship Him, through actions i.e. memorising, learning ilm to perform ibadah properly, understanding the Qur'an, correcting our internal moral compass 🧭 and much more

This requires time and effort, so make sure it is properly prioritised i.e. to fit it into your daily routine

Among the actions loved by Allah are those that may be small but consistent

In addition, is to honour the rights of others

It is due to the Mercy of Allah that we are inclined towards looking after our families and communities

However we must be conscious of Allah when doing them, in doing so we are getting rewarded so much more and distinguishes us from those who don't believe in the akhira

UPCOMING TOPIC:

#Do it for your legacy

#family #lifestyle #quran #deen #motivationhacks bravepath.org

"I’m a mother and I don’t have time to seek knowledge."

This is a common predicament that many ṭālibāt [student of] ʿilm [knowledge] face.
They rightfully prioritise their children and as a result find themselves unable to learn the Qurʾān, unable to study more about their dīn, and so on.

Though I commend sisters for prioritising their children but here’s the thing, your duty as a mother (and a father) isn’t limited to ensuring that your child has a healthy body; you’re equally responsible to ensure that he has a healthy soul. That he grows up with the right belief, that he grows up to be a muwaḥḥid, that he grows up to be a resilient believer.

Because you prioritise your children, you need to prioritise knowledge (ʿilm).

For far too long, Muslim parents have wrongfully assumed that religion is rubbed off on children. Consider the present state of our youth, this should be enough an indication that religion is not inherited or 'picked up' by simply living in a Muslim household. It’s not sufficient for you to casually say a few words about Allāh to a child and think that that is enough for him to be AND STAY a Muslim.

A hungry body will devour the first edible item it comes across. A mind starved of thought and reason will consume the first convincing idea presented to it.

If you’re not learning your dīn [religion] you will not have the capacity to nourish your child’s soul and intellect.

ʿIlm is the foundation of this religion. To draw closer to Allāh you have to do it through ʿilm—you have to learn what pleases Him. A person cannot be a person of religion unless he has sufficient knowledge; Allāh is not worshiped out of jahl, or out of whims and desires, or in a manner that is passed down by your culture.

If you prioritise the wellbeing of a child then both the mother and father need to prioritise learning their dīn.

Ṭalab al-ʿilm is not a side hobby. It’s a commitment that requires an unimaginable amount of energy and time. It demands sacrifices. My advice to everyone remains: look at what you can let go of. How can you rearrange your life better to make permanent room to consistently learn this Dīn?

If you have time for recurring gatherings (of gossip), or to go shopping when you are not in need of anything, or to aimlessly watch tv, or scroll on your phone for hours, then you sure can make time to learn about Allāh. Start with something small, even if it is an hour a week, be consistent and dedicated and ask Allāh to open His abundant favours upon you.

https://quranicreflections.com/2017/02/14/balancing-motherhood-and-seeking-knowledge/


Sister Abeer Sadary
Author at Islam21C https://www.islam21c.com/author/abeer-sadary/

Dyslexia - tips to make learning less difficult 📖 💻

Dyslexic kids get frustated because the letters and numbers mix up (some are backwards) on the page... let her listen to audio books as an alternative to reading.
Typing on a computer or tablet instead of writing.
Use apps that can make learning fun by turning decoding into a game. Use a ruler to help kids read in a straight line, which can help keep them focused, photocopy her work onto coloured paper will help too,
https://www.dyslexic.com/blog/helping-your-student-with-dyslexia-learn-5-strategies-to-rely-on/

Knowledge Hub UK
https://t.me/KnowledgeHubUK

What's the 20-20-20 rule?
📱💻🖥📺 ⏱ 🚶🚶‍♀

If you find yourself gazing at screens all day, your eye doctor may have mentioned this rule to you. Basically, every 20 minutes spent using a screen, you should try to look away at something that is 20 feet away from you for a total of 20 seconds.

Teachers, parents, basically everyone should be doing the 20 20 rule every 20 minutes.

Actively make your children do it....And help protect their eyesight 👁️

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-55620100

#Health

Teaching science to primary school children at home?

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/teaching-primary-science-getting-started

Free science course for 5-11 year olds.

Help children love and understand science.

"Primary science is the first opportunity to develop your pupils’ curiosity about the world. Studies suggest that by engaging pupils in practical science work frequently, they will have a greater understanding and enjoyment of science."

Quranic Reflections
https://quranicreflections.com/

Teach Your Monster to Read: Phonics & Reading Game

<Temporarily FREE to download>

Reading for primary school children and ESOL students

For Android devices:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teachyourmonstertoread.tmapp

For Apple devices:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/teach-your-monster-to-read/id828392046

As initially inferred from the name and illustration, there is a one-eyed monster (depiction of dajjal) in the app. It's up to you to install and use this application. Any objections based on Islamic reasoning, this post can be deleted. Message via PM/DM: @AbuSuleiman_Musa

Arabic language lessons - First Book

By: Maria Sheikh

https://t.me/c/1247641120/368

Copyright 2020 - Maria Sheikh
Free distribution only.
Not to be sold for a profit.