That was when I realized that is was not fair on my part to expect
a nine year old to not succumb to the pressure of her peers. I know
that some parents would say that this is part of growing up and kids
need to learn to deal with this kind of pressure and to make the right
choice, but I just could not put her through that.
That was the day I ended up in front of Shaykh Sahab asking for his
advice about what was the best route to take.
Alhamdulillah, due to the mashwarah of my Shaykh I have never
looked back. It was one of the best decisions of my life.
In homeschooling we are able to tailor the curriculum according to
our needs. The children start each subject with the name of Allah ,
the Durood on the Prophet , and with duas (supplication) to
increase their learning. Adaab
(etiquettes) are stressed within
the school environment and
Alhamdulillah, due
the children are encouraged to
to the mashwarah
follow the sunnah (the way of
life of the Prophet ) in their
of my Shaykh I
eating, drinking and dressing,
have never looked
etc. We are able to incorporate
a number of masnoon duas and
back. It was one of
it is a pleasure to see the child
walk up to the bathroom door
the best decisions of
say the specific dua and step in
my life.
with the left foot.
The children are able to
memorize of the Quran during
the school hours, as well as English, Math, Science, Art, Arabic
Grammar, IT and Physical Exercise.
As we have benefitted by the fruits of homeschooling, we have also
had a number of challenges. It is sometimes hard to draw boundaries
and as the kids think they are at home, it is a challenge to make them
understand that it is not all play and no work.
As the children range in age from 3 years to 10 years, they have to be
taught how to take care of younger ones and how to respect the older
ones. It is very interesting to see how the older ones help the younger
children open their lunch boxes, or protect them in case of a fight.