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.

We Finished Ancient Greece (Lapbook)

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Whew! Please tell me how in the world do you all teach about ancient civilizations? Is your lesson planning as frustrating as mine? Do you find it difficult to convey certain ideas while avoiding all of the shirk?   This … Continue reading →

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Pardon Me – Blog Maintenance

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

I seemed to have done something crazy, so make du’a while I get this straight… Seriously, make that du’a. :/ {code1} **edit – I don’t know what I did but I think  it’s better now, AlhamduLILLAH.

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MashaALLAH, A Real Love Story (video)

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

JazakILLAH Khairin to the sister who emailed me the link. It’s rare that we are able to hear these precious stories…. It is more befitting than Romeo and Juliet. It tells of true love, piety and passion. Passion not only … Continue reading →

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My Eldest Child Spoiled Reading For My Son.

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Well okay, she didn’t, but I almost did. Last year, my son knew how to sing the alphabet but he couldn’t say it or tell me what sound the letters make. I assumed that he would follow in his sister’s … Continue reading →

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Leave A Legacy

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Random question seen on yahoo answers: How Can I Increase My Love For Allah and Islam?  So…I JUST started studying Shariah and i know that my Imaan and love will increase, the more i learn. But what about NOW? I … Continue reading →

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Day Watch

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Note to self: Next time, stand away from the  air conditioning unit when turning it on for the first time to avoid getting dust in the face. It’s that time again in Canada: warm, sunny and getting hotter. It feels … Continue reading →

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Night Watch

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Tonight, when I opened the back door, the children bolted outside into a thick, starving cloud of mosquitoes. But that didn’t stop them. They actually didn’t notice them at all until we were coming back into the house and found … Continue reading →

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Blogger is to WordPress as Automatic is to Stick Shift

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

Back in the mid to late 90s, I was going to VCU in Richmond, Va, and  lived in an apartment with my friend. I drove a temperamental, pray that it won’t break down, 1987 Dodge Shadow. It was old, but … Continue reading →

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ATTN: HOMESCHOOLING MUSLIMAH

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

There is an urgent request from a friend of yours who needs to get in touch with you. She’s been trying to find you for quite some time. Please email me @ pearlsjannah@gmail.com and I will fill you in on … Continue reading →

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#4: "For Science!" in the Muslim World

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

#4: "For Science!" in the Muslim World

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