The Siddiq RUH blog

Practical guides for British Muslim parents on faith, character and family life, from Siddiq RUH, a free Islamic learning app.

Quran & Memorisation

Lessons from the story of Nuh (peace be upon him)

Surah Nuh runs to just 28 verses. Here is what Nuh (peace be upon him) teaches British Muslim families about patience, istighfar and steady daily effort.

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Prayer & Worship

Should I keep making dua for the same thing?

Should you keep making dua for the same thing? Why repeating a request is worship, not nagging, plus gentle ways to pray when nothing seems to shift yet.

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The 99 Names for Little Ones

Surah al-Asr: everyday lessons for little ones

Three short verses and one calm bedtime habit: the importance of Surah al-Asr in everyday life, and what its lessons give a child aged 4 to 7 at home.

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Quran & Memorisation

How to memorise Quran easily in 10 minutes

A calm, realistic guide to how to memorise Quran easily: small daily portions, honest revision, and simple habits that survive a busy family week in Britain.

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Character & Akhlaq

Dua for good character in Islam: 7 to learn

A dua for good character in Islam, drawn from the Qur’an and the sunnah, with plain English translations and a simple way to teach your children each one.

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Parenting in a Distracted World

What is considered wasting time in Islam?

What is considered wasting time in Islam? A plain answer for busy parents, and one small idea you could try with your child of 4 to 7 at bedtime tonight.

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Halal Lifestyle

Halal income: a practical guide for families

What makes halal income halal, the questions to ask about your job or business, and practical steps for British Muslim families earning and spending well.

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Halal Lifestyle

Balancing work, worship and time with your kids

Balancing work, worship and time with your kids without the guilt: what to protect, what to let go, and why children copy what they see you do. Practical steps.

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Islamic History & Stories

Your mother, your mother, your mother

“Your mother, your mother, your mother”: the hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim, why the answer came three times, and what it asks of adults today.

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Teaching Young Children About Allah

How to explain Allah to a child (ages 4 to 7)

How to explain Allah to a child aged 4 to 7: what to say, what to avoid, and the words that actually land with young children. A calm guide for parents.

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