Three Activities to Engage Your Child in Commemorating the Birth of Prophet Muhammad

The anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad’s birth approaches, bringing with it the fragrant blessings of our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Every mother seeks to instill one of the noble values taught to us by the Prophet and shares stories from his blessed life with her children.

To ensure that your child benefits from this day and gains sufficient knowledge about the Prophet’s life, we offer you some simple ideas to engage your child in enjoyable religious activities. These will enhance their understanding of the last Messenger and fill your time together with joy.

1- Reading About the Life of the Prophet (Peace be upon him):

Share with your child a simplified version of the Prophet’s biography, especially focusing on his morals and his kind treatment of non-believers despite their mistreatment of him. You can also narrate some of the Prophet’s remarkable acts that reflect tolerance, kindness, and compassion, encouraging them to reject violence and respond to wrongdoings with good deeds.

2- Create Cards Depicting the Stages of the Prophet’s Life and the Revelation:

Many children and even adults find it difficult to memorize and recall the sequence of the Prophet’s life (Peace be upon him). You can design colorful cards, each representing a stage in the Prophet’s life. For instance, the first card could explain the story of his birth and upbringing, another could share stories from his youth, and so on, until the stages of his elder years and passing.

3- Decorate Your Child’s Room with Religious Items Highlighting Key Moments in the Prophet’s Life:

Use sturdy paper and traditional decorations to design simple lanterns and lamps, adding drawings or inscriptions of the Prophet’s name and key events from his life. Write them clearly with your child as an easy educational tool.