In 2019 we launched our “My first book of Islamic Months” – A fold-out & lift-the-flap book, in the truly unique Shade 7 way. The book folds out to over a meter and displays the colourful sequence of the Islamic months, 6 months each side. Interactive flaps reveal little facts about each month and what makes it special.
We wanted to take you on a journey through each of these months and introduce the Islamic calendar to you and your families in a memorable way that would cement key lessons and inspire further learning.
We collaborated with Mama’s from all over the world who shared how they were using our little book for some big learning in their homes!
Thus, we brought you the Shade 7 – Islamic Months – Mama Blogger Book Tour – where over 15 Mama Bloggers came together to share lesson plans, activity sheets, arts, crafts and so much more – https://www.instagram.com/p/B19cwnRgzQy/
For those that missed the tour, and all our new followers, fear not! You can still enjoy all the gems that we shared in this blog as we take you through the Islamic year 1441 (2019) with links to some of the best posts from each month! You can scroll up or down from the posts below to get inspired to begin this journey through the Islamic calendar for yourselves!
1. Muharram
We began the year with former primary school teacher and homeschooling mother of 2, @mamateachesme covering the sacred month of Muharram.
The iconic paper craft of the story of Prophet Musa (PBUH) parting the Red Sea brought the lessons to life in a magnificent way – https://www.instagram.com/p/B2MC5vFAwUb/
Other highlights were learning Prophet Musa (PBUH)’s dua for speech – https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Jn5uDAecK/ as he was commanded by Allah swt to approach Pharoah and documenting the incidents in a creative exercise writing a newspaper article in the Pharaoh Times – https://www.instagram.com/p/B2OUt9Fg6U9/
2. Safar
The second Islamic month saw Mama of 2 @gilded_dunya share reflections of her eldest turning 7 in Safar – https://www.instagram.com/p/B3HEO7lgtGs/ . With this milestone age, a new Islamic parenting journey begins – https://www.instagram.com/p/B35LoEKgptH/
We also explored the gems of Surah Asr – https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ZTR2gAZLY/ and the unique elements of our Islamic Months book being a ‘Miracle book’ – https://www.instagram.com/p/B3mL2g2Aky1/
3. Rabi al-Awwal
Our Rabi al-Awwal was a true celebration with @kitabkids from Australia who helped us to Revive a Sunnah over the 30 days of Rabi al-Awwal in honour of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s birth – check them out in the highlights – https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17859336479292383/
We also had beautiful crafts centering around the events in the Seerah to take us through his (PBUH) life:
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4. Rabi ath-Thani
@multiculturalmotherhood took us through the month of the second Spring – https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-_og0gpr1/ with beautiful origami paper flower crafts representing and teaching us the dua “Oh Allah, make the Quran the spring of our hearts.”
5. Jumada al-Ula
@muslimmommyblog made an incredible set of word searches and activities for the first of the freezing months – https://www.instagram.com/p/B7qa2wdA_RH/
6. Jumada al-Ukhra
@parenthoodmuslimstyle reminded us as we came to half way through the Islamic calendar that Allah swt actually mentions the months of the year in the Qur’an in this verse: “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve (lunar) months in the register of Allah (from) the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred…” [9:36] – https://www.instagram.com/p/B8bHXmgA1RM/
7. Rajab
We revised the story of Isra wal Miraj with @ourmuslimhomeschool and shared these 7 fun activities – https://www.instagram.com/p/B9uqZGsAken/ – and learnt about the Prophets who were on this miraculous Night Journey – https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Cc8Z8gTYA/
8. Sha’ban
Sha’ban saw us prepare for Ramadan with @nurturing.learners and @a_bitofpink https://www.instagram.com/p/B-J6Dm-Ad5s/
9. Ramadan
We shared reflections on Mercy and making a masjid at home with @americanmuslimmama – https://www.instagram.com/p/B_cbJJ4gcf1/ Allah swt’s names with
@salamsudduf and decorating our Ramadan Mubarak banners with @anafiyagifts – https://www.instagram.com/p/B_1LMJwA5tC/
10. Shawwal
We celebrated Eid on the 1st of Shawwal with @ruqayas.bookshelf and an epic Book Cookie or Bookie with baking Mama @modestmunchies - https://www.instagram.com/p/CAuUPFLD32h/ who also taught us how to make shaker cookies – https://www.instagram.com/p/CAxw1BvDDba/ Shaker cookies!
11. Dhul Qa’dah
To mark this sacred month @imanblogs shared a series of actions of reconnection where she created some practical prompts and exercises for her children. They did everything from reflecting on hadiths https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVtQ8Qj8um/ – Qur’an journaling – https://www.instagram.com/p/CCa9XKnD2S6/ to discussing reflections around nature, Allah swt’s creation and bonding over ice cream in the glorious sunshine! https://www.instagram.com/p/CC33_6KDDaj/
12. Dhul Hijjah
And last but by no means least, the year drew to a close with @withaspin_ where we enjoyed making pop-up cards for Dhul Hijjah and ready to celebrate Eid Al- Adha https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCgmVQjz9J/
It was truly an amazing year and we were honoured to share such a variety of learning and reflection with our global community Alhamdulillah.
We pray you will benefit from this summary and be inspired to take your children on a journey through the Islamic calendar with our interactive Islamic Months fold-out & lift-the-flap book.
Islamic Months Book available to buy here: Islamic Month Book
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Activities including our updated All-year-round Islamic Months calendar here: Evergreen Islamic Calendars
