An Aayah a Day for Muslim Kids (+FREE printable)
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Give your children an aayah a day memorization and tafsir challenge to do every single day and make it into a game. Everyone in the family can do it during the month of Ramadan or any month of the year really (winter vacations or summer vacations, etc.). If you plan on doing this in Ramadan, this is something your child can get involved in, even if they are not fasting to help them catch onto the spirit of Ramadan (which is the month of the Qur’an). The post provides a list of 30 verses from the Quran that can be used to teach children about Islam. The post also includes a FREE printable that you can download and use to help your children memorize the verses.
The entire Quran recitation section in Muslim Kids TV is great for memorisation – plays Ayah by Ayah and can repeat the times you want.
‘An Aayah a Day‘ FREE Printable Strips:
Following is the list of verses that I compiled. I designed this with my 8-year-old in mind too as I wanted to do this activity with her to benefit from and have something relevant to talk about in terms of our spiritual development. I pray that these PRINTABLE STRIPS help you too. You can download them for free. All the reference links are embedded in each mentioned VERSE (the underlined part) so you can go read it in Arabic too and recheck the references easily. The references are not mentioned in the printables to maximize the space so the text is not too small for you to read. If you won’t be printing the freebies, please come back to this article every day to read the whole hadith, or when narrating it to your child/children. If you benefit from this freebie bundle, please make dua for us (AYEINA and Muslim Kids TV – who helped us bring this post to life) and feel free to share it forward:
1) Worship
It is You we worship and You we ask for help. [1:5]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- Documentaries – Arctic mosque S1 Ep 20 (a documentary that captures a 4000 km road and river journey from Winnipeg (Canada), where the mosque was built, through two provinces and the Northwest Territories, down the Mackenzie River to Inuvik, a community just north of the Arctic Circle – Before the mosque arrived in Inuvik, Muslims in the community worshipped in a one-bedroom trailer. But now, the Muslim community of about 100 worships in the world’s northernmost mosque).
2) Patience
And seek help through patience and prayer…[2:45]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- The miracle in the seed – ebook with scientific information wrapped up in an Islamic perspective.
- Game – Go garden grow
- Seeds – coloring pages (which you can print for the child to colour and record their planting journey along with it).
3) Kindness
And speak good (words) to people…[2:83]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
4) Qadr
When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, “Be”, and it is. [2:117]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- S1 Ep12 (brushing teeth) – Hurray for Baba Ali – Even though it shows a big human-size toothbrush (which is funny for kids) but it is great to help kids learn why Prophet ﷺ used to love cleaning his teeth with miswak.
5) Competition
So race to (all that is) good…[2:148]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- Picnic of poems – S1 Ep18 (Prayer) – no music in this very soothing rhyme – but other episodes have some music. It also highlights praying with parents (covering the second part of the hadith too).
6) Healthy eating
eat from the good things which We have provided for you…[2:172]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
7) Dua
indeed I am near. I respond to the prayer of the supplicant…[2:186]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- My Special Prayer – Dua for others
- HAIYA BID DOA (although it has a bit of music, it can be muted to benefit from the rest of the content).
8) Effort
And take provisions, but indeed, the best provision is Taqwa…[2:197]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
9) Capacity
Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity…[2:286]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
10) Sunnah
If you (really) love Allah then follow me, Allah will love you…[3:31]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- Hi Ho Hygiene (the series generally highlights different aspects of health and hygiene).
11) Charity
You will never achieve righteousness until you donate from what you love…[3:92]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- Ep 20 of Poetry Party – Around the world with my dad
- Hafiz and Hafizah – Thank you Dad (although this has a bit of music but even with sound off, it’s a cute episode of a dad teaching the Quran to the kids while taking care of his baby – something we may not see in our communities often but something that is an important example for our kids to see).
- Ready Set Say – Dua for parents
12) Tawakkal
Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us and the best Protector. [3:173]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- S1 E1 Poetry Party – My mom is a super hero.
- Aya and Yusuf – Teamwork (I wish they had a music-free version because the animation is of such good quality – I hope that at least they can have the subtitles because watching it on mute isn’t as effective but the stunning visuals are still entertaining – I sometimes sit with my kids doing the dubbing myself when the sound is off lol.)
- According to kids – When I am a parent (it will get a lot of giggles from your kids – it has music in some places that we mute).
Indeed, Allah does not like those who are arrogant and boastful. [4:36]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- Check out Imagine Jannah Art Series to discuss with the kids what is Jannah and what will be therein to help them with self-motivation to do good for the sake of Allah alone.
14) Forgiveness
But forgive them, and overlook (their misdeeds)…[5:13]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- Ep10 of Imagine Jannah Art Series on hearing stories of Prophets in Jannah by the Prophets themselves. Letting kids’ sense of wonder and imagination run wild with this one!
- The Azharis – Series ‘Juz by Juz’ has many Prophetic stories from the Quran
- Check out this free ebook for the kids on Prophet Isa السلام عليه
15) Aqeedah
And with Him are the keys of the unseen; no one knows them except Him…[5:13]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
16) Purpose
Indeed, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds. [6:162]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
17) Names of Allah
And the best Names belong to Allah, so call upon Him by them…[7:180]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
18) Quran
When the Qur’an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy. [7:204]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
19) Reward
Indeed, Allah does not waste the reward of those who do good….[9:120]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
20) Dhikr
Surely in the remembrance of Allah the hearts find comfort. [13:28]
As stated in another hadith, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to accept gifts and used to give something in return.
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
21) Gratitude
If you are grateful, I will certainly give you more…[14:7]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
22) Blessings
Whatever blessings you have are from Allah…[16:53]
Ubayy bin Ka’b (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: … I said: “O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I frequently invoke Allah to elevate your rank. How much of my supplications should I devote to you?” He said, “You may devote as much as you wish.” When I suggested a quarter, he said, “Do whatever you wish, but it will be better for you if you increase it.” I suggested half, and he said, “Do whatever you wish, but it will be better for you if you increase.” I suggested two-thirds, and he said, “Do whatever you wish but it will be better for you if you increase it.” I said, “Shall I devote all my supplications invoking Allah to elevate your rank?” He said, “Then you will be freed from your worries and your sins will be forgiven.”
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
23) Test
And We test you with evil and good as a trial, then to Us you will be returned. [21:35]
Of course, it means shaking hands with mahrams only. As mentioned in the hadith how the Prophet (ﷺ) said to women who came to him for allegiance: ‘(I accept your pledge) with regard to what you are able to do. But I do not shake hands with women.’
Also, according to another hadith: “A man came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and said: ‘As-Salamu ‘Alaykum (Peace be upon you).’” So the Prophet (ﷺ) said: ‘Ten.’ Then another came and he said: ‘As-Salamu ‘Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah (Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah).’ So the Prophet (ﷺ) said: ‘Twenty.’ Then another came and said: ‘As-Salamu ‘Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh (Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah, and His Blessings).’ So the Prophet (ﷺ) said: ‘Thirty.’”
This shows how the reward is multiplied with each additional dua with the main greeting of Salam.
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
24) Prayer
Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing…[29:45]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
25) Honouring Parents
And We have commanded people to honour their parents…[46:15]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
26) Taqwa
And whoever is mindful of Allah, He will make a way out for them. [65:2]
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Supplications at two times are never turned down (or said, “Are seldom turned down”), a supplication after the Adhan has been proclaimed…”
Also, it was narrated that ‘Alqamah bin Waqqas said: “I was with Mu’awiyah when the Mu’adhdhin called the Adhan. Muawiyah said what the Mu’adhdhin said, but when he said: ‘Hayya ‘alas-salah (come to prayer),’ he said: ‘La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah (There is no power and no strength except with Allah);’ and when he said: ‘Hayya ‘alal-falah (come to prosperity),’ he said: ‘La hawla wa la quwwata illa Billah (There is no power and no strength except with Allah).’ After that he said what the Mu’adhdhin said, then he said: ‘I heard the Messenger of Allah (S.A.W) saying exactly like that.’”
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
27) Allah’s Love
And He is the All-Forgiving, All-Loving. [85:14]
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- S1 Ep3 – learning with Zaky (learn Quran)
- Entire Quran recitation section in Muslim Kids TV (great for memorisation – plays Ayah by ayah and can repeat the times you want).
- Juz Amma memorisation videos with cute little cats.
28) Priorities
And indeed the Hereafter is better for you than the present (life of this world). [93:4]
It reminds me that no matter what struggles we face this isn’t meant to be our final abode hence why we are always between struggle and ease.
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
29) Hope
Indeed, with hardship ease. [94:6]
In another narration, it’s described how ‘Alhamdulillah (all praise and gratitude belong to Allah)’ fills the scales or fills that which is between heaven and earth.
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- Thankful – ebook
- I love my body – eBook (body positive with beautiful set of illustrations to start the conversation around thanking Allah for how He made us and what He gave us).
- Ready Set Say – Teaching kids to say “jazakumullahu khairan” (to be thankful to other people because as the hadith mentions, “Whoever is not grateful to the people, he is not grateful to Allah.”)
30) Memorise the 99 Names of Allah
So whoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, will see it. And whoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, will see it. [99:7-8]
In another narration, it clarifies how beneficial it is to make dua with Allah’s Greatest Names – the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard a man saying: O Allah, I ask Thee, I bear witness that there is no god but Thou, the One, He to Whom men repair, Who has not begotten, and has not been begotten, and to Whom no one is equal, and he said: You have supplicated Allah using His Greatest Name when asked with this name He gives, and when supplicated by this name, He answers!”
Relevant resources (from Muslim Kids TV) to solidify the concept:
- Allah made everything nasheed/rhyme
- The Azharis – Season 2 (we love this series because kids get to see real kids learning Islam while being kids – super relatable).
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