Designing the Iqrasaurus Logo: Symbolizing Faith and Learning 🎨

Bismillah: When we first started Iqrasaurus, we knew we needed a logo that would capture the essence of what we were trying to achieve—blending faith and learning in a fun, engaging way for children. 🌟

The Inspiration Behind the Design 💡

• Faith at the Core: We wanted a symbol that would resonate with our mission of bringing the teachings of the Quran to life for young minds. The name "Iqrasaurus" was inspired by "Iqra" (meaning "read" or "recite" in Arabic), the first word revealed in the Quran. It represents the importance of knowledge and learning in Islam. 📚
• A Fun Approach: To appeal to children, we chose a playful dinosaur character—something that would instantly grab their attention and make learning feel like an adventure. The idea was to create a friendly, approachable mascot that kids could relate to and love. 🦖
• Colors of Inspiration: We selected bright, vibrant colors that would evoke positivity, joy, and curiosity—emotions we wanted children to associate with their learning journey. The combination of green (symbolizing growth) and blue (symbolizing tranquility and wisdom) was chosen to reflect the nurturing environment we aim to provide.

The Final Result 🦖

The Iqrasaurus logo became more than just a visual identity—it symbolized our commitment to Integrate faith and education in a way that’s accessible and enjoyable for children. Every time we look at our logo, it reminds us of our mission to inspire and guide young minds toward the beauty of the Quran.

As Allah says in the Quran:

"Say, ‘Are those who know equal to those who do not know?’ Only they will remember [who are] people of understanding." (Surah Az-Zumar, 39:9) 🌟

This verse encouraged us to continue striving to make knowledge accessible and meaningful for children.

A Peek Into Our Conversations 🗨️

Syauqi: "Ummi, why is there a dinosaur on our logo?"

Ummi Ziehan: "Because, just like a dinosaur, you’re strong and curious! And with the Quran, you can explore and learn new things every day."

Daddy Ikram: "And do you know what ‘Iqra’ means, Syauqi? It means to read and learn, just like we do with our stories."

Syauqi: "So, Iqrasaurus means a dinosaur that learns and reads? That’s cool!" 🦕

End Note: Our logo is more than just an image; it’s a reminder of our mission to blend faith and learning in a fun and engaging way. Join us next time as we discuss how we balanced traditional Quranic teachings with modern education for our kids! 🌍📚