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Helping Your Kids Develop A Meaningful Connection With God
A transformative journey through one-hour live, online, interactive weekly classes designed for 8–13 year olds.
Programme Duration: One year
Starting: 3pm (UK) Sunday 27th April
DO YOUR KIDS UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF ‘BENEFICENT’ AND ‘GLORIOUS’?
Many of us read the translations to the Arabic text of the Qur’an but don’t understand the exact meaning of words like ‘Beneficent,’ ‘Glorious,’ and ‘Merciful,’ let alone our kids who do not find these terms in their vocabulary at all.
We understand that teaching your kids about Islam can be a challenging task because of the lack of effective teaching styles and resources that can inspire the young generation. Kids find it difficult to relate to, absorb and understand Islam because:
- They can’t understand the complex language or unfamiliar jargon used to convey the messages of Islam.
- The teaching style is too strict and fails to inspire young minds.
- The standards of expectation for Islamic knowledge are often lower than mainstream education, making kids believe that it is not as important as academic learning.
- Many parents make their children follow Islam by invoking fear of punishment rather than instilling the love of listening to their Lord.
- There is more emphasis on rote learning, where kids blindly memorise without understanding what they’re learning or connecting with God.
- They are taught rituals like prayers and wudu, but not other important things that bring God to heart and mind in meaningful ways, such as talking to Him and asking for His help, even in small matters.
If your kids are facing the same hurdles in getting a sound Islamic education that makes them connect with God...
I’m here to reassure you that you and your kids are not alone in this struggle.
Many Muslim parents search endlessly for programmes and resources that could establish their children’s connection with their faith and help them develop a positive spiritual mindset, but cannot find one.
If you are one of those parents, it’s not your fault. Here’s why:
- Most programmes and initiatives follow a style of teaching that pushes kids further away from learning about Islam instead of developing their character and bringing them closer to God.
- Kids in the UK spend about 10 hours every week in after-schools or weekend schools. These long hours of commitment make it difficult for kids and parents to fit these programmes into their busy schedules.
- Mainstream education is more relatable and interesting and finding resources for Islamic education that are equally captivating becomes difficult for parents.
But this isn’t how our young generation should be introduced to our beautiful religion. They need to know who God is, why we worship Him and what His commands mean to us so that they can grow up as confident believers.
An annual programme that comprises weekly one-hour live, interactive classes covering six core themes to help your kids understand, connect with and love Islam!
This programme aims to help your kids find the path to positive wellbeing and a spiritual mindset.
Our kids can’t be protected from the world’s trials, but they can be prepared to face them
The Prophet (ﷺ) said
"Indeed each of you is a shepherd and all of you will be questioned regarding your flock.
(JAMI’ AT-TIRMIDHI, 1705)
The upbringing of kids is a huge responsibility, and the chaos, enticements, delusions and confusions of our generation make this a more challenging task.
Introducing the
Our Muslim Kids Programme
You will be able to engage and inspire your kids to connect with God and fulfil this responsibility beautifully. It will prepare your kids so that they can:
- Love God and follow His commands with the hope of reward rather than fear of punishment.
- Relate to and enjoy the experience of learning about their religion, Islam.
- Feel empowered in their Muslim identity and confidently adopt the mindset of a believer.
- View their faith as a positive anchor that makes them feel supported and loved in their Muslim community.
- Learn in a professional and systematic setting where they are taught with the right tone of voice to keep them interested.
- View the concepts of Islam as beneficial rather than something being imposed on them.
- Connect with like-minded Muslim kids and families where they can become a part of something great and have a positive influence.
- Learn relevant modern-day skills like life skills, personal development and wellbeing to lead a purposeful, God-centred life.
- Learn to detach themselves from the distractions around them and stay steadfast in their faith.
"Excellent lessons. We loved the variety and different sources you used. They were so engaging!! Loved the interactive elements. Really well thought out and put together Masha’ Allah.”
Asima (parent)
"I think your classes are very good and helpful to kids in their day to day lives. You are impacting how they see Allah in a positive way and you're helping them understand what Islam is actually about in a way they can understand."
Ali (parent)
Rated by Participants (4.7/5)
FIVE CHARACTERISTICS THIS
PROGRAMME WILL INSTIL IN YOUR KIDS:
AWE-INSPIRED
Children feel a sense of wonder, curiosity, and awe when they get to the Creator and Designer of everything, and explore His creation.
MINDFUL
Children can develop a growth mindset, fostering a positive outlook and healthy perspective, all while cultivating a positive association with their Islamic identity.
RESILIENT
Children thrive when they become proactive, independent critical thinkers and can apply simple Islamic principles in their reasoning. This builds confidence and resilience in them to navigate the ups and downs of life.
SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
Children can confidently apply their learnings in the modern world and understand the importance of positively contributing to others and society.
CONNECTED
Kids can establish a natural loving and meaningful connection with God by talking to Him in their own words. Learning a deeply personal and powerful practice like this can help them build a strong foundation for their future.
THE PROGRAMME COVERS SIX CORE THEMES TO ACHIEVE THIS
Faith & Wonder
- How Can We Know God
- Remembering God
- Making Sense of This Life
- What is Worship?
- The Perfect Friend
Supercharge Your Believer’s Mindset
- In Need of His Help
- Resilience: Growing Strong Inside
- The Reward of Perseverance
- Striving for Excellence
- The Brave Believer
Strength in Faith
- The Power of Patience
- Unhelpful Thinking
- Forgiveness
- Dealing with Disappointment
- Judgement
Faith & Life in Harmony
- Finding True Happiness
- Cooling Down Anger
- Realising Our Potential
- Trusting in God’s Plan
- Finding a Good Balance
Faith in a Changing World
- The Environment
- Animals in Islam
- Understanding Charity in Islam
- Equality - Are We Equal?
- Our Diverse World
Caring & Sharing
- Respectfully Tolerant
- Learning From Tough Times
- Thinking of Others
- The Prophets
- Helping Faith Flourish
THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE TO YOUR
KIDS IS THE GIFT OF ISLAM
Whether your kids have just started learning about their faith or have been attending Qur’an and Islamic Studies classes for a while, this programme is for them. They can jump right in, learn about the beautiful aspects of Islam, and get inspired to become a firm believer, God willing!
We have made it easy to learn lessons from the Qur’an: will anyone take heed?
[Chapter 54, (Al-Qamar) The Moon, Verse 17]
Let your kids follow Islam with their hearts, taste the sweetness of faith and feel the power of connection with God.
Our Muslim Kids programme is a programme that consists of weekly live interactive classes that are full of engaging and educational learning resources. And the best part is, these aren’t dull or boring lectures. Elements from each class can be applied and practised by kids straight away, no matter where they are on their journey to understanding their faith.
Here’s what you get on
joining the programme:
Access to Live Weekly Classes
Videos, Quizzes, Activities & Art
Direct Q&A Access via Email & Chat
Private Online Community
I WAS DISAPPOINTED. I WAS FRUSTRATED. BUT I
WAS NOT READY TO GIVE UP…
I’m Ayesha, Mrs. Ikhlef to the kids, and I’m here to make learning about Islam inspiring and engaging for young minds!
While looking to educate my kids about Islam, I had often been left feeling rather underwhelmed and disappointed.
I embraced and fell in love with Islam a few years ago, and ever since motherhood, I’ve tried a variety of Islamic educational platforms to help instil that same love into my kids.
As an English Muslim woman and mother to two young knowledge seekers living in London, the task of building their Islamic foundation proved to be tougher than I had imagined.
NOT HAVING THE SAME EXPERIENCE IN MY CHILDHOOD, I WAS ALARMED AT THE GAP BETWEEN WHAT THE QUR'AN TEACHES AND WHAT MUSLIMS UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW.
I couldn’t understand how our faith, which promoted such rich values and character-building habits and gave such a clear introduction to God, was practised by Muslims with such disconnect. All around me, I found a mechanical and routine learning and application of rituals without much focus on building a connection with the One Who is the Lord of all that exists, developing a spiritual mindset and internalising the messages taught by our faith.
I felt frustrated at the lack of resources and learning material that kids could relate to and easily understand. I was concerned that they were not being taught in an atmosphere that promoted a genuine and meaningful connection between their well-being and faith and not being inspired to live a God-centred life with mindful actions at its core.
They were praying
without knowing why
It was almost like giving them answers without even telling the questions, and because of this rote learning technique, I found that kids didn’t understand or care to understand the basic principles of Islam. They were saying the duas, but only in a ritualistic manner without putting their hearts into it and understanding the meaning of the words.
It wasn’t until I did my own research and decided to find a solution to the problem I was facing that I was able to help my kids in developing a meaningful relationship with God.
I wanted my kids to talk to God like they talked to a close friend. I was desperate for quality learning that would cultivate the kids’ natural sense of wonder, amazement, and awe to connect them meaningfully with the foundations of Islam without alienating them in the process.
So instead of getting stuck in the cycle of helplessness and frustration, I decided to do something about it.
I THOUGHT TO MYSELF,
“WHAT WOULD GOD WANT ME TO DO ABOUT IT?”
With this thought, I decided to channel my passion and energy into creating something that would help Islamic Education for kids reach its full potential. And this led to the birth of Our Muslim Kids, an initiative to help kids develop a spiritual mindset, improve their overall well-being aligned with their faith, and achieve a positive association with their Islamic identity.
I firmly believe that in order to love something and make it a part of your life, you need to have sound knowledge of it and it should be something that impresses, amazes and inspires you. And this is what I aim to provide our young generation with through this effort, God willing!
MORE ABOUT AYESHA:
Ayesha Ikhlef, the founder of Our Muslim Kids, has a background and experience in creating and delivering presentations, developing global student initiatives, and running workshops and engagement activities with children, teenagers, and young adults across Europe and beyond. She graduated from the London School of Economics and has a professional background in Investment Banking.
More recently, Ayesha has been researching and working on developing more engaging initiatives for kids to help them achieve a meaningful connection with God. She aims to bridge the gap between traditional Islamic learning methods and the actual needs of the kids of our generation and provide them with the knowledge that will help them understand their religion in a better way.
HERE’S WHAT SOME OF THE KIDS AND PARENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAMME THAT SHOWS HOW MUCH THEY LOVE IT!
Rated by Participants (4.7/5)
When you learn, you gain knowledge
But when you understand, you gain wisdom
When you learn, you gain knowledge But when you understand, you gain wisdom
Let your kids understand and not just learn.
Our Guarantee:
I’m confident that your kids will love this programme. If, for any reason, you feel that your kids didn’t enjoy themselves, simply let us know within the first 14 days and we’ll give you your money back, no questions asked.
Join the programme TODAY and
receive these amazing benefits:
- Access to Live Weekly Classes
- Videos, Quizzes, Activities & Art
- Direct Q&A Access via Email & Chat
- Private Online Community
FAQ
A1. This programme is for children aged 8-13 to help them develop a deeper connection with God. Whether they have just begun learning about Islam or have been attending Qur’an and Islamic education classes, they can jump right in, learn and be inspired to live a God-centred life!
A2. It’s not for kids who are looking to memorise the Qur’an and supplications only or those who want to learn in a traditional madrassa with its style of teaching and curriculum. The focus of this programme is to help them develop a deeper understanding and connection with God, which in turn will motivate them not just to learn but also to engage and apply the teachings of Islam in their lives.
A3. Yes! These are live interactive sessions and not just a series of boring lectures. Boredom has no place here. Kids can apply and practice elements from each session straight away and make gradual progress in the right direction, God willing!
A4. Each session is an hour long.
A5. For the next cohort, classes will run on Sundays from 3-4pm (UK time) with the following term dates:
Term 1
27 Apr – 25 May (Faith & Wonder)
08 Jun – 06 July (Supercharge Your Believer’s Mindset)
Term 2
14 Sept – 12 Oct (Strength in Faith)
09 Nov – 07 Dec (Faith & Life in Harmony)
Term 3
11 Jan – 08 Feb (Faith in a Changing World)
01 Mar – 29 Mar (Caring & Sharing)
For other class times and programmes email us at connect@ourmuslimkids.com
A6. Most lessons include a simple art-related activity. Children will only require basic items e.g. paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. These little activities at the end help to consolidate what we learn.
A7. One enrolment covers your child and any siblings aged 8-13 living under the same roof.
Monthly – £35 (12 x £35 monthly instalments)
Annual – £395 (save £25)
Annual & 1:1 Mentorship – £545
A8. Ayesha is DBS checked and has experience in creating and delivering presentations, developing global student initiatives, and running workshops and engagement activities with children, teenagers, and young adults across Europe and beyond.
A9. If, for any reason, you feel that your children didn’t enjoy themselves, simply let us know within the first 14 days and we’ll give you your money back, no questions asked.
A10.
A child will receive 10 x 30 min 1:1 mentorship sessions during the 1st term with Mrs Ikhlef.
These can be tailored towards personal goals and session timing is flexible.
An example: understand the meaning of the short chapters in the Qur’an or to focus on prayer (Salah)
Book a call to discuss an action plan for your child.
Limited places available.
This programme will motivate your kids to not just pray in a ritualistic fashion but actually talk to God; in their own language, in their own words and from the heart. It will help them develop a personal and powerful bond with their Lord where He will become their best and closest friend. Isn’t that what every Muslim parent wants?
If you want this for your kids too, I’d like to congratulate you because you’ve taken the first step in that direction by being here. The only thing left for you now is to join the programme and let your kids begin their journey towards a better understanding of Islam!
