Charity – The Islamic Library Association

Let’s Learn About Ramadan!

Khalisa — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:34:16 +0000

Let’s Learn About Ramadan! is a children’s educational book that explains the significance and traditions of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The narrative explores the various aspects of Ramadan, including: Fasting: The purpose behind abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset. Charity (Zakat): The importance of helping others and generosity, especially toward those less fortunate. Prayer: How Muslims increase their prayers and devotion during this sacred time. The Quran: The month’s importance as the time when the Quran was revealed. Family: The value of community and spending time with loved ones. The book emphasizes the values of forgiveness, self-discipline, and showing kindness. Its interactive features, such as a maze, aim to make learning about Ramadan fun and engaging.

Ilyas & Duck in A Zakat Tale – a story about giving

Khalisa — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:08:28 +0000

Ilyas is sorting his money when Duck sees his own savings and questions why he should give any away.
Ilyas explains the importance of zakat—a mandatory form of charity in Islam.
To illustrate, Ilyas tells Duck a story about a fictional kingdom where greed caused problems, which were solved when people began to follow Allah’s guidance to share wealth.
The story concludes by showing how giving zakat benefits the poor, strengthens the community, and is a “win-win situation”.

Ilyas & Duck & FANTASTIC FESTIVAL OF EID-AL-FITR

Khalisa — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:03:34 +0000

The book describes Eid-al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It follows Ilyas as he prepares for Eid, while his friend Duck initially misunderstands what the holiday is about. Duck first brings decorations for Christmas and then for Hanukkah, but Ilyas kindly explains that those are for other holidays. Together, they travel to the Masjid to learn about the true meaning of Eid, which is a time for celebration, prayer, and charity. The story emphasizes themes of compassion, gratitude, and helping those less fortunate.