by Desi Doll Company | Islamic Calendar, Islamic Parenting
We’re into a new Hijri year! The Islamic New Year began on the 1st of Muharram (19th July). This is a time when Muslims across the globe reflect on the Blessings that Allah has bestowed upon them the previous year, as well as reflect on what they have learnt from...
by Desi Doll Company | Islamic Calendar, Islamic Parenting
This journey is a miracle, second only to the revelation of the Qur’an! So we must learn about this, and share its significance with our children. The 27th of Rajab marks the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent into the...
by Desi Doll Company | Islamic Calendar
As Christmas approaches, we are all surrounded with stories about Prophet Isa (A.S.), many of which differ greatly with the Islamic version of events. In the UK we are engulfed by the festivities of Christmas, in the shops, on the TV, at work, and Christmas even...
by Desi Doll Company | Islamic Calendar, Islamic Parenting, Ramadan & Eid
Read a Ramadan book together Most of us tend to read to our children at bedtime, swap your storybook for our Ramadan book for children – the Ramadan Dua’ Sound Book. You’ll hear all the essential Dua’s for Ramadan in both Arabic and English and enjoy reading...
by Desi Doll Company | Islamic Calendar, Islamic Parenting, Ramadan & Eid
Trying to achieve a high level of khushoo i.e. mindfulness and connection with Allah SWT, during salah is a challenging task for everyone. Add young children into the scenario and salah can feel like a rushed and stressed experience. Who can relate? I certainly can! I...
by Desi Doll Company | Islamic Calendar, Islamic Parenting, Ramadan & Eid
If you watched your children get all excited about Christmas, and you are now wondering how to create those feelings for Ramadan, you are not alone. It’s a common concern for parents, especially if they’re living in a country such as the UK, USA, or within Europe...