Muslim Family Blog | Ruqaya's Bookshelf

The Ali Series by Farheen Khan is a fun, faith-filled book set for ages 8+, following a young Muslim boy through hilarious adventures and heartfelt lessons. Perfect for independent readers seeking relatable, culturally rich stories with Islamic values.

Teaching children the rights of neighbours in Islam nurtures more than manners — it builds faith, empathy, and sunnah-centred living. This blog offers simple stories, activities, and parenting tips to help your child embody Islamic neighbourliness in everyday life.

Sarah Musa’s My Garden Over Gaza transforms pain into purpose. Rooted in truth and resilience, it’s a powerful children’s story that nurtures hope, identity, and strength — written by a Muslim author reclaiming the narrative.

Explore three heartfelt duas from Prophets Ibrahim, Musa, and Ayyub (peace be upon them) that guide Muslim mothers through parenting with faith, strength, and sincerity. These timeless prayers offer comfort and connection in your journey of raising children with purpose and trust in Allah.

Some nights, being a religious parent feels like struggling to pay attention to the Qur'an playing in the kitchen while packing lunch boxes and wip...

Some months carry more weight than others. And Muharram 2025 is one of them. It’s the first month of the Islamic calendar, but more importantly, it...

Have you ever noticed how quickly a child memorizes a story? Stories shape how our children see the world. More importantly, they shape how childre...

Every year around this time, our feeds light up with powerful moments—pilgrims circling the Kaaba, standing on the sunlit plains of Arafah, and rai...

How many times has your child asked why we fast in Ramadan, or why we pray five times a day? You know how curious they can be. Hajj rituals are no ...

I’ve made plenty of common parenting mistakes, and honestly? I do not try to hide from them. As a mother raising a daughter, I had the pressure to ...

Remember Umama from Trouble at Taraweeh? She wanted more than anything to make a very special du’aa on Laylatul-Qadr, the night that’s better than ...

All around the world, Ramadan has come to be known as a month of charity. Ramadan charity is the best-known charity. Ramadan donation helps us reme...