Parent guides
Guides for parents raising children with the Ahlul Bayt
Practical, gentle answers to the questions families ask us, with book suggestions you can use tonight.
For ParentsInside “Who Are the Ahlul Bayt?”: A Rhyming Introduction for Little Ones
A look inside our rhyming picture book that introduces the Panjetan Pak and the Twelve Imams to children aged 4 to 8, with real pages, meaning and how to read it.
For ParentsTeach Your Child the 4 Quls in 40 Days (Without Tears)
A gentle 40-day plan to help children learn Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas and Al-Kafirun, with the meaning, the method and real pages from the My 4 Quls workbook.
For ParentsHow to Help Your Child Love the Prophet (P.B.U.H) and His Family
Stories, salawat, small rituals and honest answers: how parents can help a child love Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and the Ahlul Bayt from the heart.
For ParentsThe Story of Karbala for Kids: A Gentle, Honest Telling for Ages 7+
A look inside The Story of Karbala for Kids: how the book tells Imam Hussain’s (A.S) story honestly and gently for ages 7 and up, with real pages and how to read it together.
Our StoryWhy We Created the Heroes of Karbala Series
Why Praying Pearls created the Heroes of Karbala series: ten honest, gentle stories for ages 7 and up, one hero at a time, so children meet them as people to love.
Duas and HealingIslamic Bedtime Duas for Kids: A Simple Five-Minute Routine
Short bedtime duas, the Tasbih of Lady Fatima (S.A), Ayat al-Kursi and a calm five-minute routine for children, with sources and tips by age.
For ChildrenImam Hussain (A.S) Story for a 5-Year-Old: A Gentle Read-Aloud
A gentle read-aloud of Imam Hussain’s (A.S) story for a 5-year-old, what to leave out, and how to answer hard questions.
For ChildrenAshura Activities for Kids: Gentle Ways to Remember Imam Hussain (A.S)
Gentle Ashura activities for children: water gifts, feeding others, stories, colouring and a child-friendly majlis visit.
For ParentsEid-e-Ghadeer and Eid-e-Zahra Gift Ideas for Children
Meaningful gift ideas for Eid-e-Ghadeer and Eid-e-Zahra by age, with free and low-cost options and a note on each occasion.
For ParentsShia Books for Teens: What to Give and How to Offer It
How to choose Shia books for teenagers: lives of the Imams, duas and comfort reading, and how to offer a book without pushing.
For ParentsHow to Teach the Panjetan Pak to Children
Teach children the Panjetan Pak through the story of the Cloak (Hadith al-Kisa), with activities by age and sources.
For ChildrenMuharram for Children at Home: A Gentle Ten-Night Plan
A simple ten-night plan for Muharram at home with children: gentle stories, values, small acts of kindness and a calm, meaningful Ashura.
For ParentsWhy Teach Your Child to Say Salawat Every Day
Why and how to teach children to say Allahumma salli ala Muhammad wa ali Muhammad every day, with meaning, ages, bedtime habits and playful ideas.
For ParentsHow to Help Your Child Fall in Love with Allah
Love comes before rules. Warm, practical ways to help your child know Allah as near, kind and forgiving, with activities for every age and a 7-day plan.
For ParentsAllah’s Signs in the Honeybee’s Eye and Your Child’s Eye
Use the honeybee’s eye, the human eye and the favours around us to teach children to see Allah’s signs and say thank you.
Duas and HealingAllah Is Near: What to Read When You Feel Lost
If you feel lost, unheard or alone, these Quranic verses say Allah is near. A look inside the book Allah Is Near, with a gentle way to read it.
Duas and HealingAllah Forgives You: When You Feel Too Far Gone
If guilt says you have gone too far, the Quran says otherwise. A look inside the book Allah Forgives You and the four gates back to mercy.
For ChildrenWho Are the Ahlul Bayt? A Simple Guide for Parents Teaching Children
A plain-language guide to the Ahlul Bayt, the Panjetan Pak and the Twelve Imams, with ideas for teaching each age group.
For ChildrenHow to Explain Karbala to a Child Without Frightening Them
An age-by-age guide to telling the story of Karbala and Ashura to young children: what to say, what to leave for later, and how to keep it gentle.
For Children10 Ahlul Bayt Stories for Bedtime, by Age Group
Ten illustrated Shia children’s books for bedtime, sorted by age, with what each one is about and why it works for reading aloud.
Duas and HealingHow Dua-e-Mashlool Gave Me Peace Through Chronic Pain
Aleena Jillani, co-founder of Praying Pearls, shares how reading and listening to Dua-e-Mashlool brought calm during chronic back pain, and the story behind the dua.
Duas and HealingDua-e-Kumayl: Why It Matters and How to Make It a Habit
Who taught Dua-e-Kumayl, when to recite it, what it says, and a simple way to build a Thursday-night habit, even if you are new to it.
For ChildrenSahifa Sajjadiya Duas for Children: Forgiveness and Keeping Shaytan Away
How to teach children the Sahifa-e-Sajjadiya duas on forgiveness and protection from Shaytan, in language they can feel, with simple family versions to say together.
For ChildrenTeaching the 99 Names of Allah to Children, One Name at a Time
A simple way to teach children the Names of Allah: one Name at a time, attached to a real moment, with a Quran verse for each and a three-minute daily routine.
For ChildrenThe Best Islamic Books for 4-Year-Olds: A Read-Aloud Guide
A read-aloud guide to Islamic books for 4-year-olds: what to look for, our picks for ages 3 to 5, and how to make a daily reading habit stick.
For ChildrenOne Imam a Month: A Family Plan to Meet the Twelve Imams in a Year
A twelve-month family plan for teaching children the Twelve Imams (A.S): one story, one value and one small habit for each, with Quran verses and book ideas.
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