Parents/Kids

Importance of Dhul-Hijjah

Posted by iqra on Nov 2, 2011 in Community Archive, Featured Article | 0 comments

What To Do During Dhul – Hijjah

(Dhul-Hijjah begins October 28, 2011)

For those of us who could not attend Hajj this year, it is important that we utilize the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah the same way we do the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

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Essential Items for Hajj

Posted by iqra on Sep 27, 2011 in Community Archive, Featured Article | 0 comments

                                                          What You Should Be Packing for Your Journey

Clothes / Shoes	Ihram (3 yard length and 60 inch with in hand luggage) An extra Ihram can come in handy
	2 or 3 Jilbabs (at least one in hand luggage)
	2 pairs of sandals (in hand luggage)
	Only a few outfits. Travel light, you can wash your clothes there
	Plenty of undergarments
	Ihram belt (waist pouch)
	Light weight sweater or shawl that can also be used as an extra blanket during Muzdalifah
	Socks

Toiletries	Miswaak  / toothbrush / toothpaste
	Plastic squeeze bottle for the bathroom

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16 Benefits of Honey

Posted by iqra on Aug 8, 2011 in Community Archive, Family Fun | 0 comments

 

‘And thy Lord taught the bee to build its cells in hills, on trees and in (men’s) habitations…..

there issues from within their bodies a drink of varying colors, wherein is healing for mankind.

Verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought’.
(Translation of Quran 16:68-69)

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Ramadan Family Fun

Posted by iqra on Aug 1, 2011 in Family Fun, Parents/Kids Archive | 0 comments

 

Here are some fun ways to create excitement for your kids

by working together on Ramadan activities.

Ramadan Cookies: Bake Ramadan cookies with your kids using a sugar cookie recipe.  Use either a crescent cookie cutter or make a crescent shape by rolling the dough into small circles and cut each circle in half using only half of a circle cookie cutter.  Decorate the cookies with frosting and sprinkles, then package in boxes with fancy ribbon.  These make great Ramadan gifts for friends, family, teachers, and neighbors.  (also try decorating cakes and cupcakes)

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Welcome Back Hajjis

Posted by iqra on Dec 2, 2010 in Community Archive | 0 comments

Welcome Back Hajjis!! Inshallah may your Hajj be accepted and may you continue to receive countless blessing. Keep your soul rejuvenated.  Our staff has picked their favorite books to help those returning from Hajj continue to improve their spirituality.

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Dr. Muhammad Abdo Yamani (1938-2010)

Posted by iqra on Nov 11, 2010 in Community Archive, Featured Article | 0 comments

(A Tribute from Dr. Abidullah Ghazi)

The passing of Dr. Muhammad Abdo Yamani on the 8th of November comes as a deep and personal loss for me as well as for our institution, IQRA’ International Educational Foundation (“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun”). I am sure that similar sentiments are felt worldwide by all those who have met and benefited from Dr. Yamani’s insight and support.

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Back to School

Posted by iqra on Sep 15, 2010 in Edu News, Parents/Kids Archive | 0 comments

Subhanallah School is Back!!!

Parenting tips to support your child’s learning

IQRA’ hopes that you and your child had a wonderful summer.  Here are some simple ways to help your kids complete another successful school year.

Make morning time meaningful.

Give yourself enough time to help your kids get ready in the mornings and reduce the tension of being late.  Eat breakfast with your children and encourage them to have a good day at school.  Provide a healthy and filling breakfast to help your kids focus.  Click on the links below for suggestions.

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