Raising children with an in-depth understanding of Islam does not always have to be serious; teaching deen can be both enjoyable and important! Here are some creative, engaging activities that Muslim mothers can try at home to instill Islamic ideals in their children with love and pleasure.

Fun Islamic Activities For Kids: Can you get your youngster to sit for more than a few minutes to study or learn? Most parents will say "No" because it is exceedingly difficult and exhausting for them to accomplish this. However, this is not a major issue because our children learn in a unique manner that is as creative as their developing minds.

Ideas of Fun Islamic Activities for Kids or Children:

Little children learn by having fun, and information is best engraved in their minds when they absorb it through tactile experiences, rather than forcing them to act like grownups and lose the infantile element that resists the rigidity of life.

There are numerous ideas for fun Islamic activities for kids that will keep them entertained while also teaching them more about Islam and instilling in them all of the Islamic ideals. Engaging youngsters in interesting and educational Islamic activities is an excellent method to build a love of their faith while also making learning joyful.

Remember to personalize the activities to the children's age range and make adjustments based on their interests and skills. The goal is to establish a pleasant and pleasurable environment in which kids can learn about Islam in an engaging and interactive manner.

●     Build a Mosque with your Kids:

Create a Masjid or Mosque with your kids or children using simple materials like cardboard or Lego pieces. Allow them to design it how they like. Help your child choose the design of their Masjid; it can be comparable to the Masjid your family visits, the Masjid of the Prophet (PBUH), Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, or the Kaaba.

While building the Masjid, discuss with your child the significance of Masjids, such as the Prophet's Masjid, and what acts of prayer can be performed in the Masjid.

Because it's an enjoyable activity, your child will most likely want to do it again, giving you more opportunities to discuss Masjids and prayer with them.

●      Make prayer mat with your kids or children:

Making a prayer mat is a great summer Islamic activity to do with your child. Make it as enjoyable as possible and offer them with all of the materials needed to decorate it.

While undertaking this activity, talk to them about the importance and essence of praying, and educate them intellectually and practically how to do it.

This practice will inspire children to pray more frequently from a young age, and it will transform praying from only an act of worship to one of releasing oneself of all the world's pain.

●  Reading or Learning Islamic Stories with your kids or children:

Reading or Learning Islamic stories with your kids or children is one of the most enjoyable Islamic activities you can do before bedtime.

Allowing your child to choose their favorite books will get them thrilled to read with you, but you should guide the process to ensure they only obtain appropriate novels.

This exercise is extremely useful to your child since it stimulates their creativity, helps to develop a tight bond of safety and trust between you and your child, and gently introduces your child to Islamic history.

●      Singing or Listening to Nasheeds with your kids: 

Teaching and singing Nasheed with your children is an enjoyable Islamic practice that can teach them valuable lessons.

Nasheeds are a simple approach to remember things that are otherwise difficult to remember, such as the rules of an act of worship or an Islamic book that explains something to your child.

Instead of forcing them to study it in a serious manner, convert that difficult lesson into a Nasheed that they will enjoy singing.

●     Creating an Islamic journal with your children:

Making an Islamic diary in which your child specifies which Islamic activities to carry out throughout the summer is one of the most efficient Islamic activities for students to plan their time, record all of their favorite moments, and avoid missing any Islamic activity.

Your child may make the book and decorate the cover and pages for extra enjoyment, before filling it with their memories, thoughts, and plans in an artistic style.

● Playing Islamic board games with your kids and children:

Islamic Trivia: Create a trivia game featuring questions about Islamic history, prophets, and general knowledge. Children can play independently or in groups, making learning a collaborative and joyful experience.

Journey to Hajj. Create a board game that simulates the trip of the Hajj. Children can progress through many phases while learning about the customs and significance of the pilgrimage.

●     Making the Charity Jar with your kids and children:

The charity jar is an excellent exercise that will teach your children many ethical principles, like selflessness, generosity, sympathy for others, and self-discipline, as well as the true value and status of money.

Make sure to choose a jar made of something other than glass so that your child isn't damaged if they drop it, and then let them decorate the jar to their hearts' delight. Giving the jar a unique name can be both entertaining and thrilling for your child.

Ask your child to begin saving in the jar, and after they have saved a specific amount of money, guide them in spending it on those in need. Encouragement is key with this exercise, so constantly thank your youngster for saving in the charity bucket.

●     Playing Islamic Card Games with Kids or children:

Islamic card games can be twice as much fun as any other game because they are not only enjoyable to play but also to create with your child.

While making the cards, you can explain an Islamic lesson to your child and then use the game as a fun revision of that lesson, which they will return to more frequently on their own.

Islamic card games can teach children about the pillars of Islam, the Pillars of Iman, necessary and optional fasting days, forbidden fasting days, and the amount of Rakat in prayers, among other topics.

●    Role Playing with your Kids and children:

Role-playing is a popular game among children, and adapting it to Islamic culture would undoubtedly be an exciting pastime for your children.

Encourage your children to role-play Islamic legends and envision themselves making pilgrimages in Mecca, among other activities.

● Creating Islamic Art and Craft with your kids and children:

Calligraphy Creations: Teach children the art of Arabic calligraphy. Provide them the resources to make their own calligraphic designs or write their names in Arabic.

Mosque Model Building: Encourage children to create models of mosques out of craft items such as cardboard, paper, and paint. This activity helps kids learn mosque architecture and its significance.

●Playing Quranic Learning Games with kids and children:

Quranic Memory Game: Make a memory game with cards featuring Quranic verses on one side and their interpretations on the other. This helps children memorize and understand crucial Quranic verses.

Quranic Puzzles: Create puzzles with imagery from Quranic stories. As the students complete the puzzle, talk about the significance of each image and how it relates to the Quranic narrative.

●Do Islamic storytelling sessions with kids and children:

Create a storytelling circle in which kids and children can hear Islamic stories from the Quran or hadith. Make the stories more engaging by using props, images, or even acting them out.

Storybook Creation: Encourage youngsters to develop and illustrate their own Islamic stories. This practice allows kids to express their creativity while also reinforcing key moral and religious teachings.

●     Learning Arabic Language through Play or Videos:

Arabic Alphabet Bingo is a bingo game in which youngsters match Arabic letters to their matching sounds. This activity reinforces the recognition and pronunciation of Arabic letters.

Arabic Flashcard Relay: Hold a relay race with Arabic flashcards. Children must pick up a card, read the Arabic word or letter, and then transfer it to the next teammate. This introduces a physical component to language learning.

●     Play Together, Stay Together: 

When we unite, whether with our friends in a common cause for good or with our partners in marriage, we get a sense of power and belonging as members of a larger unit. This concept of power and solidarity extends to the entire Ummah as well. Collaborating to achieve larger aims is a powerful force.

By following the proverb, "If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together."

So, if your kids or children play together, they will learn to stay together, and it is something you can teach them in their early childhood education. How important it is to stay united, stay close to each other, help each other, support each other, be kind to one another

As Muslims we should seek to bring the ummah together around well-researched and expressed values and principles.

Conclusion:

It is important as Muslim mothers or parents to teach your kids or children about Islam from a young age, so that they are more adept at understanding Islamic values. By doing Fun activities like storytelling about Islamic History, Islamic Warriors, our Prophets and Sahabas, Learning Quran through play or Apps. A child's brain is more akin to learning and understanding things than that of an Adult and Children have more free time in their schedule than that of a teenage kid or an adult. It is better to make them learn Islam when they are in kindergarten or primary schools, as kids have better learning and understanding development in early childhood. Also, Kids or children are affected by their environment, keeping them in an environment where they can learn and understand their Deen Islam better. Every step counts, take small steps, don’t rush them or force them.

Understanding Islam is a long process and cannot be achieved in an instant. It is a journey of peace, spirituality.