Jul 22, 2025 — You might remind your children to be polite or to say salaam to the neighbours without much thought. But beneath those small habits is a bigger lesson: being a good neighbour is part of our deen....

Jun 27, 2025 — Do you feel uneasy talking about difficult topics like war, displacement, and grief with your child? At Ruqaya’s Bookshelf, we understand these conversations are heavy, even for adults. But the rig...

May 30, 2025 — When a book becomes so loved that the pages start to wear, you know it’s something special. At Ruqaya’s Bookshelf, Bismillah Soup has become one of the most treasured books in our entire collectio...

Mar 24, 2020 — Have you read our book Basirah the Basketballer says Insha'Allah? Here's a lovely activity you can do: click on the image below and print! Then you can design your own jersey and basketball.

Mar 23, 2020 — Have you read Rami the Ramadan Cat? Here are some colouring pages you can download, print, and enjoy with your loved ones!

Sep 13, 2018 — Muslim Family and the Ignorance of an Imam Allah has placed great value on family in Islam. While husband and wife should strive to uphold their marriage for the sake of the Muslim family, this do...

Sep 11, 2018 — Zaid and the Gigantic Cloud is full of amazing imagery, and it's all about big emotions. My Everyday Classroom has developed a free book study resource for Zaid and the Gigantic Cloud. The book stu...

Sep 10, 2018 — Blackout! is a powerful story of resilience, gratitude, and hope. Yusuf’s cousin Ahmed is a Syrian refugee. After the death of Ahmed’s father, Yusuf’s parents work hard to bring Ahmed and his mom...

Sep 10, 2018 — One Hundred Ice Creams is a story all about Jannah. Harun and Heba explore a small forest and wonder what it would be like to have anything they could possibly want. Here's an amazing resource you ...

Sep 10, 2018 — Mr. Gamal's Gratitude Glasses is all about how to switch your perspective and see things through a lens of gratitude.To help your kids internalize this beautiful message, here's a great hands-on a...

Sep 10, 2018 — "Snatched" is all about a boy who makes a mistake and tries to figure out how to fix it. In a beautiful hadith, the prophet (saw) explains that every bad deed should be followed by a good one to er...

Sep 10, 2018 — Baking is always a great (and yummy) way to connect with your kids. Baking "Alana's Bananas Breakfast Muffins" will ensure your kids really remember this story! This recipe is also located on the b...

Sep 10, 2018 — Make your own magnetic paper dolls. Step One: download and print this PDF file! Step Two: watch this instructional YouTube Video:

Sep 04, 2018 — Muslim Parenting Styles: The Need of Patience Between getting my child to eat semi-healthy food, trying to ensure she doesn’t colour everything in the house with permanent markers, and putting her...

Mar 08, 2016 — One of the most important lessons of Islam is the significance of charity in Islam. In this letter, I'm sharing heartfelt experiences on small acts of charity in Islam and instilling values that wi...

Laylatul Qadr is a night that we all look forward to. It’s a time to make the du’aas that are most dear to us, and to exert ourselves in extra wors...

The essence ofbeauty in IslamandIslamic beauty standardsis beyond physicalappearancethrougha heartfelt letter from a mother to her daughter.

Most parenting advice out there doesn’t reflect the heart of Muslim family values. In this reflection, I share why Islamic parenting is less about perfection and more about intention, mercy, and raising children for the sake of Allah.

Being truthful isn’t just a value—it’s a foundation of Islamic parenting. This post explores how honesty strengthens the parent-child relationship, how the Prophet ﷺ modeled truthfulness, and how Muslim parents can raise children rooted in integrity and faith.

Discover how Islamic parenting encourages accountability before Allah rather than shame before people. This blog explores the difference between shame-based discipline and spiritually rooted, God-conscious parenting. Learn how to raise confident, faithful children by nurturing their connection with Allah through love, responsibility, and inner dignity—without using shame as a tool.

Every child is unique—and so should be your parenting. This blog explores different Muslim parenting styles based on Islamic principles and the example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Learn how to recognise your child’s individual strengths and nurture them with compassion, wisdom, and faith. Discover how Islam promotes personalized parenting rooted in love, observation, and acceptance.

Islamic parenting is more than rules and routines—it's about embodying the values you want your children to live by. This blog explores the importance of leading by example in Islam, drawing on the character of the Prophet ﷺ and the deep responsibility parents carry in shaping their children's faith and behavior through actions, not just words.

Discover how gentle parenting in Islam reflects the example of the Prophet Muhammad (saw). Learn how parenting with kindness and emotional intelligence builds strong, faith-centered Muslim children rooted in Islamic values.

Islamic parenting strategies remind us to place our trust in Allah’s promise of protection for our children. Learn how faith, not fear, helps us raise strong, God-conscious children.

Empower your Muslim daughter with confidence, leadership, and faith. Learn from the story of Bilqees and discover how Islamic parenting can uplift Muslim girls to trust their voice and make impactful decisions.

Explore the strength, faith, and challenges of single Muslim mothers. This heartfelt letter offers Islamic wisdom, emotional support, and parenting insight for moms navigating single parenthood with trust in Allah.

Discover how to nurture gratitude in children through Islamic parenting and the beautiful concept of the Gratitude Tree. Learn faith-based lessons, Quranic insights, and practical tips for raising thankful, God-conscious kids.

Discover how Quranic parenting and Islamic brotherhood can inspire global change through local action and personal transformation. Learn how teaching by example can raise a generation of faithful, compassionate Muslims.

Living with extended family offers love and support but requires patience and clear boundaries. This guide shares 9 tips to raise children with Islamic values, maintain modesty, and nurture harmony in a shared home, emphasising Quranic parenting and the spirit of Islamic brotherhood.

An inspiring story of a Muslim mother’s courage highlights the heart of Islamic parenting—raising children with unshakable faith, emotional strength, and love for Allah. Learn the challenges and rewards of prioritising Islam in your children’s upbringing.

Inspired by the story of Prophet Musa (as), this heartfelt letter reminds us that Allah’s plan is perfect. Learn how trusting Allah and understanding your purpose in Islam empowers Muslim families and nurtures strong faith in our children.

Placing Allah at the centre of our lives, not our children, is key to building a God-conscious Islamic family. This blog explores the Jannah Guide, reminding Muslim parents to realign priorities, strengthen their relationship with Allah, and raise children with faith at the heart of the home.

A heartfelt reminder on the purpose of parenting in Islam. Discover the principles of Quranic parenting, the duties of parents in Islam, and how raising righteous teens becomes a lasting investment in your legacy and hereafter.

This heartfelt letter explores childlessness in Islam and offers comfort to women grieving infertility, showing how faith, legacy, and hope transcend motherhood. Inspired by Quran, Hadith, and the strength of Muslim women like Aisha (RA).

Explore how nature in Islam strengthens faith and emotional connection in Muslim parenting. Discover Islamic reflections that help reconnect families with Allah’s creation and raise children with mindfulness and iman.

Discover practical Ramadan 2025 tips for busy moms and working Muslims. Learn how to worship smart, not hard, by mastering intentions, simplifying worship, and making every action spiritually rewarding.

Discover how faith in Allah and the blessings of motherhood can bring comfort to Muslim widows. This reflection explores grief, trust in divine wisdom, and raising children with hope and dua.

Freedom of speech in Islam is more than a right — it's a duty. This heartfelt reflection reminds Muslim parents and daughters that every voice matters when used for truth, courage, and faith.

Feeling guilty for not doing “enough” as a parent—especially during Eid—is common, but Islam reminds us that sincere love, effort, and intention matter more than perfection. This reflection encourages moms to release comparisons, embrace their worth, and remember: you are already enough.

Explore the profound connection between a mother’s mercy and Allah’s infinite mercy in Islam. This reflection reminds us that Allah’s compassion surpasses even the deepest love a mother has for her child.

In a world where physical appearance is heavily emphasized, Islam reminds us that true beauty lies in character and action. This reflection explores how parents can raise children—especially daughters—to value good manners, kindness, and faith over fleeting beauty trends.

Arabic language learning builds a deeper connection with the Quran, especially for children. Discover how one mother’s personal journey to teach her daughter Arabic turned into a lasting gift of faith, healing, and spiritual growth rooted in understanding Allah’s names.

Strengthening family bonds through love, kindness, and joyful faith-based experiences helps children form lasting connections with Islam. This blog explores how maintaining family ties in Islam can nurture emotional intelligence and create lifelong love for faith.

Empowering Muslim daughters starts with more than hijab—it’s about nurturing courage, kindness, and faith. This blog explores how Islamic parenting can shape strong, confident Muslim women by focusing on character over appearance.

A heartfelt reflection on raising Muslim children with knowledge rooted in Qur’an—not blind conformity. Explore how Islamic parenting nurtures free will, emotional intelligence, and the courage to think critically.

Learn how emotion coaching and Islamic parenting principles help raise emotionally strong Muslim children. Discover how mercy, empathy, and emotional intelligence are key to healthy child development in Islam.

Feeling like a guilty Muslim mum for taking care of yourself? Learn how Islam teaches balance between motherhood and self-care. Break free from mum guilt and parental expectations while nurturing your emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing.

Muslim children can teach us powerful life lessons through their honesty, resilience, and emotional openness. Discover what adults can learn from kids — from saying “no” to letting go of grudges — through an Islamic lens.

Do you worship Allah only in hardship or only in ease? Discover the three types of worshippers in Islam — and how to become the one Allah loves. A powerful reflection on unconditional faith, gratitude, and true worship.

Choosing a Muslim name is more than tradition — it's legacy. Learn the importance of names in Islam and how the names we give our sons and daughters shape identity, values, and future aspirations.

Reading for the brain is more than fun—it shapes moral values, emotional intelligence, and identity. Discover the long-term benefits of reading books for children and why meaningful stories matter in Islamic parenting.

A parent’s prayer carries power beyond imagination. Learn how Islam honours the power of prayer, how even everyday moments are shaped by du’a, and why your sincere supplications for your children are never wasted.

Parenting stress is real, but every small act of love is a seed. Learn how Islamic parenting teaches us to plant with patience, persevere through parenting challenges, and trust Allah with the outcomes.

Belief in the decree of Allah brings hope, even in your darkest moments. Learn how divine timing, unanswered prayers, and unexpected gifts are signs of Allah’s love — and why you should never lose faith in His plan.

Islamic Activism began with the Prophet ﷺ. Learn how to embody his legacy by raising children who stand for justice, recognise privilege, and act with courage — grounded in Islamic values and sincere intention.

Trusting Allah in grief brings light to darkness. Discover how seeing Allah as your Protecting Friend can transform loneliness into peace and pain into purpose.

One moment of true tawakkul (trust in Allah) can reshape your life and legacy. This heartfelt letter explores the life-changing impact of relying on Allah, with lessons from Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

Muslim parenting principles start with listening. Discover how nurturing a child’s voice with mercy, not control, shapes confident, emotionally intelligent Muslim children.islamic parenting

Trusting Allah means taking action, showing patience, and embracing growth through trials. A heartfelt letter reveals timeless Islamic wisdom for spiritual success.

The greatest gift a Muslim parent can offer is hope — not in people, but in Allah. Discover how to nurture unshakeable trust in Allah through every hardship.

Patience in Islam means trusting Allah’s plan, even when answers are delayed. This heartfelt reflection explores how faith, prayer, and perseverance bring peace and reward, especially in parenting and life’s struggles.

A powerful reflection on how choosing friends in Islam shapes your faith, parenting, and children’s future — grounded in Qur'an, Hadith, and the example of righteous companionship.

Allah loves generosity—not just in charity, but in everyday transactions too. This article explores why supporting small businesses and avoiding excessive bargaining is a beautiful reflection of faith in Islam.

Giving advice in Islam is more than just speaking the truth — it’s about timing, compassion, and sincere care. Learn how to guide others with wisdom, not judgment.

A mother’s honest reflection on grief, hope, and Allah’s mercy. Through pain and gratitude, she teaches her daughter the power of being grateful in Islam.

Do We Really Believe in Allah’s Power We all believe in Allah’s power. We all say that Allah can do anything. We all rely on Allah in times of diff...

Submission to the will of Allah is what defines a true Muslim. This heartfelt reflection explores how personal loss led to spiritual awakening, and how even small choices—like giving up shaping eyebrows—can be acts of devotion.

How can we protect our kids from Islamophobia? Learn Muslim parenting strategies to raise confident children grounded in faith and identity.

Raising practising Muslim children isn’t easy. This reflection explores how Shaytan’s tactics teach us key parenting lessons — patience, persistence, and small steps. Rooted in Islamic wisdom and personal experience, it offers practical strategies to raise faithful, resilient kids in a challenging world.

Muslim parenthood is a sacred trust. This reflective piece explores how to raise children through the timeless principles of Islamic parenting — with trust in Allah, intentional actions, and accountability in the Hereafter.

One small mistake reminded me that actions speak louder than words. As Muslim parents, our children mirror us in everything — even our slip-ups. This honest reflection explores the parenting stress of raising children who model our behavior, and the challenge of being the person we want them to become.

Quranic parenting teaches us to raise grateful, mindful children by focusing on what we have—not what we lack. In a world full of comparison, Islam guides parents and teens alike to find joy through gratitude, emotional intelligence, and meaningful connection.

Navigating parenting stress is tough, especially with conflicting advice everywhere. This heartfelt reflection explores how instinct, faith, and self-growth can guide Muslim parents through parenting challenges with resilience, love, and honesty.

Islam teaches us that youth is a time for growth, purpose, and worship. Discover how to raise Muslim youth with strong values, good companions, and a passion for learning—through parenting rooted in faith, wisdom, and the prophetic example.

Learn how the story of Prophet Musa (AS) offers powerful Islamic parenting principles for raising courageous children. Through his fears, duas, and reliance on Allah, we’re reminded it’s okay to be afraid — and essential to seek help with humility and trust.

Discover the inspiring lessons from the life of Maryam (AS) in the Qur’an — a story of strength, struggle, and trust in Allah. Her example empowers Muslim women to persevere through pain and to act, even when the results seem beyond reach.

Explore how the story of Musa (AS) and his mother teaches children — and us — the true meaning of bravery. Islamic parenting begins with trust in Allah, especially when life brings us face-to-face with fear. Sometimes, the beast is where the blessing is.

Feeling overwhelmed by comparison? Learn how thedua of Zakariya (as)offers a powerful response to envy—by turning to Allah with hope, gratitude, and trust.

Ihsan in Islam means doing every act with excellence and sincerity — as if you see Allah. This blog explores real-life examples of Ihsan, from prophetic traditions to small modern moments that reflect spiritual excellence in daily life.

Explore how Islam encourages critical thinking through reflection, reasoning, and asking the right questions. From Qur’anic verses to prophetic examples, discover how knowledge in Islam is more than memorisation — it's understanding, mercy, and wisdom in action.

Since my daughter was very young, her and I have talked openly about Jannah. She has high hopes for a field of her own peacocks and for a horse w...

Between getting my child to eat semi-healthy food, trying to ensure she doesn’t colour everything in the house with permanent markers, and put...

Bring Bismillah Soup to life by putting on a play at your school or with your own kids! To download the free play script, click here! Want to make ...

You know how some moms feel an instant connection to their babies right when they hold them? Like a heart-melting moment of pure, fierce love? I ...

I was recently listening to an Egyptian talk show where people call in to ask for advice from the resident scholar or imam. In this particular clip...

"May Allah bless you with a boy next time," a woman said to me, all smiles, after finding out Ruqaya was my only child.  Thankfully, her Arabic dia...

When my husband passed away, I donned a pair of grief glasses. It wasn’t by choice – they just appeared on my face, promptly perched themselves o...

Prophet Musa (as) carried a staff while shepherding his flock of animals in Madyan. At the time, Pharaoh and the oppressive system of governance he...

In 2016, I got ripped off in a business transaction because I didn’t have enough foresight or patience to write up a proper contract. I hired a freelancer to do some work for me, we agreed on a fair price and a fair deadline. The deadline came and went and the project was still incomplete.

Social media is a tool. It isn’t inherently bad, nor is it inherently good. Just like other resources and wealth, social media has the potential fo...

I bought a Best Mom Ever mug...for myself.We always talk about positive reinforcement with kids. We tell them they’re doing great, and we give the...

Last year I wrote and published a story called "Who Will Help Me Make Iftar?" The idea for this story occurred to me several years ago when peru...

Things are different this year. Quieter. Simpler. And that’s okay.Growing up, my family did almost “nothing” for Ramadan (by today’s standards). We...

There is a prevalent theory in education that says one of the reasons children become reluctant readers as they grow older is that they might not h...

For many of us, instant gratification is the default. Almost all forms of entertainment are right at our fingertips. A few clicks and we're browsin...

Our author Sarah Musa has loved writing since she was a child. She would visit the library weekly to restock and read 300 page books cover-to-cover...

Back to school season is upon us!Most of us are lucky to be able to go to school. But did you know that in some places around the world, school isn’t so easily accessible?In Kenya, where our author Lela Goldsmith is from, school isn’t free and can be too expensive for some families. Lela’s own mother lived this reality.Lela’s latest book, calledNot Too Little to Make a Difference, is inspired by Lela’s mother, Sofia.

In recent weeks and months, we’ve seen a number of Muslim bloggers and influencers with large platforms remove their hijab. Every time it happens, ...