Kamrun Nahar
Salman Khan
Our children were gifted to us as a sacred trust to rear and raise. We must preserve their primordial purity and innocence (fitrah) through cultivating in them a meaningful experiential relationship of love with Allah and His Messenger ﷺ that will be expressed in their beautiful ethical character and etiquette (akhlaq and adab). Any less will just not do.
How do we fulfil this weighty charge? Ustadha Kamrun feels that foundational concepts in belief, character and practice must be taught to young hearts through a Prophetic pedagogy: spiritual inspiration, creative stimulation and mature expectation. Children need to grow up by growing within.
Trust us. She knows what she is talking about. Ustadha was a top-student at a renowned Islamic seminary where she studied full-time for four years, has a degree in early childhood education, and has a long and rich experience teaching young hearts. She has a natural skill of anchoring building-block concepts in Islamic education in ways that linger in the spiritual imaginations of her students and reflect in their words and deeds.
For the last three years, she has taught the young children of Muslim families from around the world. There is not one single family who will not attest that Ustadha has turned the tables. Our children frequently inspire us with their knowledge, character and etiquette. They have, quite simply, become our teachers. And with Allah is all success.
Topic Number |
Topic |
Core Concepts |
1 |
From gloom to full bloom! |
This topic explores the essential concept of happiness for children-- how to understand it properly, appreciate its value and seek it in their lives. |
2 |
All the colors of my heart |
This topic will introduce the concept of the heart, our most prized possession, and to learn to be aware of it, care for it and nurture it. |
3 |
The most precious flower ever |
This topic will explore Allah’s beautiful Names and Attributes, and how He is the Source of all goodness, love, kindness, care, safety and sustenance. The role of du’a in manifesting Allah’s Divine Names and Attributes in a child’s life will also be explored. |
4 |
My gardening toolbox and mastering flower composition |
This topic explores the three core internal characteristics that are needed for children to bloom into their potential as loving servants of Allah: gratitude, patience and trust. The second part of this topic explores the importance of good companionship and a good environment in order for the heart to grow and flourish. |
5 |
Oh no! Weeds! |
This topic explores the diseases of the heart - what they are, why they are so harmful and what we can do to uproot them. |
6 |
The fountain of my heart and the rain that makes it bloom. |
This topic discusses the Messenger of God ﷺ as the fountain of all good, light wisdom and guidance in our lives, and how to cultivate a relationship of love with him ﷺ. Furthermore, the second part of this topic explores how the Book of Allah is the rain of our lives that quenches the parched land of our hearts and demonstrates ways for children to connect with the Divine word, in particular through Qur’anic stories. |
7 |
A beautiful, still pond |
This topic explores ritual purification and prayer as essential means for the heart to find rest, peace and solace in life. |
* Subject to class receptivity and time constraints
Further guidelines will be provided in the first week of classes.