Islamic Studies
Astaghfirullah Meaning: What It Means and When to Say It
Astaghfirullah (أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ) means “I ask Allah for forgiveness.” Muslims say it after a mistake, three times after every prayer, and many times through the day, because the Prophet did. It is also what people say when they hear something shocking, much as someone else might say “oh no.” Nobody has to have sinned to […]
Inshallah Meaning: What In Sha Allah Means and When to Say It
Inshallah (إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ) means “if Allah wills”. Muslims say it whenever they talk about something they plan or hope to do: “See you tomorrow, inshallah.” It comes from the Quran, which tells believers never to promise anything for tomorrow without adding “if Allah wills” (Al-Kahf 18:23–24). There is no set reply. People usually say […]
Ramadan Mubarak: Meaning, How to Say It in Arabic and How to Reply
Ramadan Mubarak (رَمَضَان مُبَارَك) means “blessed Ramadan”. Muslims say it to each other from the night the new moon is sighted until the last day of the month. To reply, say Ramadan Mubarak back. If someone says Ramadan Kareem, the traditional answer is Allahu akram, “Allah is more generous”. Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin […]
Islamic Phrases and Their Meanings, With Audio and a Free Printable
Islamic phrases are short Arabic sayings Muslims use all through the day. The ones you will hear most are bismillah (in the name of Allah) before starting something, alhamdulillah (all praise is for Allah) to give thanks, in sha Allah (if Allah wills) about the future, masha Allah (what Allah has willed) at something good, […]
Salah Steps for Kids: How to Pray, With Pictures and Audio
Salah is the prayer Muslims pray five times a day. Kids can learn it as eleven steps: face the qibla and intend, raise the hands and say Allahu akbar, recite al-Fatiha, bow, stand up, go down into sujood, sit, go down again, stand for the second rak’ah, sit for the tashahhud, and finish with the […]
The Five Pillars of Islam for Kids, With Pictures and a Free Printable
The five pillars of Islam are the five things every Muslim does: the shahada (saying what we believe), salah (praying five times a day), zakat (giving to people in need), sawm (fasting in Ramadan) and Hajj (visiting the Kaaba in Makkah, once in a lifetime for those who are able). The Prophet ﷺ described Islam […]
Wudu Steps for Kids, With Pictures and a Free Printable
Wudu is the washing a Muslim does before prayer. Kids can learn it as ten steps: make the intention and say Bismillah, wash the hands, rinse the mouth and nose, wash the face and the arms up to the elbows, wipe the head and ears, wash the feet up to the ankles, and finish with […]
Islamic Months for Kids: The 12 Hijri Months in Order, With a Free Chart
The 12 Islamic months in order, in Arabic with how to say them, what each name means and what happens in each month, with a free printable chart, cards and worksheet.
99 Names of Allah for Kids, With Meanings and a Free Printable Chart
All 99 names of Allah in Arabic with a simple meaning for each, ten names your child already hears in the surahs they know, and a free printable chart and cut-out cards.
Daily Duas for Kids: Eight to Start With, and When to Say Them
Bedtime, and you are three minutes from being downstairs. Your six year old is already in bed. You ask whether she said her dua and she says yes, and that is the end of it, because you have no way of knowing which one she means, whether she got the words right, or whether she […]