Author Archives: Umm Maryam

About Umm Maryam

I am an American Muslim homeschooling mom of four who is living in Canada and trying to become stronger on the deen as each day passes, InshaAllah.

A New Game!

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

 

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Eid Mubarak

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

From our family to yours, Eid Mubarak. May Allah accept your fasts and good deeds, ameen.

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Free Math Worksheets

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

As salaamu alaykum, As homeschoolers, we learn how expensive home education can be. However, teaching one’s children does not have to break the bank. I know of some homeschool parents who only purchase the newest and the best materials, while … Continue reading →

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Very Nice Ipad Apps

Posted on March 15, 2013 by
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Are Men really from Mars and Women from Venus?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

As-Salamu’alaikum: We are either married, or aspire to be. In any case, the challenge of getting to know who our (future) spouse really is, what they want, and how to deal with them is something that is debated, discussed, (and … Continue reading →

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What’s your story?

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

As-Salamu’alaikum: One thing we as parents know about raising children is that all children love stories (including many, if not most adults)! Reading is fundamental for a child’s development at every stage of their life, not just for developing their … Continue reading →

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Repetition helps, Repetition helps.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

As-Salamu’alaikum: Below is an interesting article I came across that could be quite beneficial to Muslim parents, except in our case, rather than reading the same book, one could easily replace this with reciting Surah’s from the Qur’an, thus giving … Continue reading →

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“No Fruit From Visitors!”

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

As-Salamu’alaikum: This honestly is an amazing article on making du’a that removes a lot of misconceptions that we have about how we are to call on ALLAH in our times of need.  Truly, a must read: Source URL: http://almuqarraboon.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/no-fruit-from-visitors/ A … Continue reading →

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Computer Programming for children…YES, CHILDREN!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

As-Salamu’alaikum: Here is a very nice article on how some very young children are able to learn computer programming, and develop their own games.  I honestly believe that with the right teachers, and with proper support, our children are capable … Continue reading →

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What’s Love Got To Do With It?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

As-Salamu’alaikum: This article by Sheikh Abu Eesa Niamatullah in my opinion is a must read for both brothers and sisters on the reality of marriage in Islam in our time.  Unfortunately, the blog that this article was posted on is … Continue reading →

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