Eid Gifts - Childrens' books
Friday, September 04, 2009 Read more → eid gifts, muslimness, organisations, reviews, the misanthrope In the name of God, entirely Compassionate, especially Merciful | Peace be with you
In the name of God, compassionate & merciful بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ | Peace be with you السلام عليكم
The most life transforming object a person could ever give to another, is the ability to read. After that, a follow up of an inspiring book establishes a sense of 'my property', responsibility and self-education.
For Eid ul-Fitr this year I'm continuing with a tradition of giving every child I know a book. Most of them moan: "Mann, can't we have another games console? Why do you always buy word games, science kits and boring stuff? ANOTHER BOOK?!" They do eventually smile and appreciate the cultural content of books, learn a new foreign catchphrases and melt my heart with a kiss on the cheek and 'thank yous lovely lady'. That's what I'm after really...
The truth is, I enjoy torturing them in such malicious hardback ways. A book in my eyes isn't a boring, useless papery thing. It is a tool far more powerful than anything technological and money-based.
For the young age groups I pretend I'm not related to, here are a few book ideas:
- A story about Ama Fatima's Eid experiences. A softer, family-hugging book, this is only £2.25 ($3.67/€2.57). To purchase it, click here.
- Available from Simply Islam: the A-Z of Akhlaaq, a book on ettiquettes, respect, good social conduct. This one is definitely for the boys (!) I like that the Arabic dua's (prayers) are translated and the cartoons are cute. To purchase at £1.75 ($3.40/€2) click here.
- This book also from Good Work Kidz is about how Eid is celebrated around the world. It's important for both children and adults alike to fully understand Eid is as diverse as our skin colours. And I'm all for teaching diversity to little minds. To purchase from Sound Vision for only £3.35 ($6.50/€3.83) click here.
If you have any suggestions or other book ideas, be sure to share - I have 30-non-related-minors to also cater for!
Jazak'Allahu khaira, Ramadan Creams.
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By: The Misanthrope
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