Balancing Books and Beliefs: Traditional Schooling with Quranic Values 📚🌟

Bismillah: As Syauqi continued his journey in an international school, we became more intentional about balancing his formal education with our Quranic teachings at home. We knew that integrating both worlds was essential for nurturing a strong Muslim identity while preparing him for the broader world. 🌍

Finding the Balance 🌱

• Daily Quranic Reflections: Despite the busy school schedule, we made it a point to start and end each day with Quranic reflections. These moments grounded Syauqi in his faith, reminding him that Allah’s guidance was the foundation of everything he was learning. 📖
• Connecting Lessons to Faith: Whenever possible, we connected his school lessons to Islamic teachings. Whether it was a science lesson that highlighted the wonders of Allah’s creation or a history lesson that sparked discussions about the Prophets, we found ways to weave faith into his academic journey.
• Maintaining Islamic Identity: We also reinforced the importance of maintaining his Islamic identity at school. Simple practices like saying Bismillah before meals, dressing modestly, and being kind to others were daily reminders of his values, even in a diverse environment.

One day, Syauqi came home excited to tell us about a science experiment they did at school. We took the opportunity to discuss how the results of the experiment reflected the wisdom of Allah’s creation, deepening his understanding of both science and faith. 🔬🌿

Strengthening the Iqrasaurus Approach 🦖

This experience emphasized the Integrate pillar, showing us that with intentionality, we could blend traditional schooling with Quranic values. By reinforcing faith in everyday lessons, we ensured that Syauqi’s education was holistic, nurturing both his mind and soul.

As Allah says in the Quran:

"And He gave you from all you asked of Him. And if you should count the favor of Allah, you could not enumerate them. Indeed, mankind is [generally] most unjust and ungrateful." (Surah Ibrahim, 14:34) 🌟

This verse reminded us to recognize and appreciate the blessings in every learning opportunity, both in school and at home.

A Peek Into Our Conversations 🗨️

Syauqi: "Ummi, we did a cool experiment in science class today! It was about how plants grow."

Ummi Ziehan: "That’s amazing, Syauqi! Did you know that Allah talks about plants in the Quran too? He created everything perfectly, including how plants grow."

Daddy Ikram: "Allah’s creation is full of wisdom, and science helps us understand it better. You’re learning about Allah’s miracles every day."

Syauqi: "Wow, I didn’t think of it that way! I want to learn more about Allah’s creation." 🌟

End Note: Balancing academic learning with Quranic values helps children see the world through the lens of faith. Join us next time as we discuss the vision behind building Iqrasaurus and our dream of creating a Quran-centered learning platform. 🦖📚