In the name of Allah, the Beneficient the Merciful.
Homeschooling is easily understood when the word is broken into home+school. A child who is homeschooled is taught at home, usually by his or her parents in the familiar environment that he or she has lived for several years.
The way in which parents choose to homeschool their children vary, as do the reasons for homeschooling.
My reason, for example, was so that I could instill Islamic values into my children's characters, and be a vital part of their education.
My parenting style would be known as eclectic, because we use different methods, including taking classes out of the home, and applying a sundry of teaching and learning styles as appropriate.
Name
Ayesha
- United Kingdom
Profession
Question
Assalamu alaykum sister,
I would like to understand more about the big question of socialization.
I would love to homeschool but thinking about having my kids all day at home doesn't make the decision any easy.
I have heard other homeschooling parents complaining about socialization. What's your view on this?
Jazak'Allahu kheiri,
Wa alaykum assalam
Answer
Wa Alaykum As Salam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh
May Allah Guide you in your decision-making
The question of socialization is probably the most asked question among prospective homeschoolers and among people who have no knowledge of homeschooling.
The truth is, if you choose to keep the child at home, you become responsible to a point for his socialization opportunities.
Many ways to provide children with socialization opportunities are available to parents, including:
*activities at the masjid
*classes in the community
*story time at the library
*arranging study circles and literature circles among children who are also on homeschool
*field trips for homeschooling families
*playing outside in the neighborhood
In fact, there is no end to the socialization opportunities that a homeschooled child can experience, it is basically up to the parent to initiate the opportunity, and doors will open.
If you live in the States, charter schools and community colleges provide classes and events solely for homeschoolers, all you need to do is check locally and you should find a myriad of opportunities. If you don't find what interests your child, then it is an opportunity to start a group with other children.
Also For your further guidance, please try the following link:
Assalamu alaykum,
what are the benefits of homeschooling comparing with the school?
Jazak'Allahu kheir
Answer
Wa Alaykum As Salam wa Rahmatullah
If I were to list all the benefits of homeschooling that I know of, there would not be ample time or space, but I'll do my best in this time frame to outline some of them for you.
1. Your child is learning in a familiar environment.
2. Your child will receive one-to-one learning.
3. You can choose what you want your child to learn and how to teach him.
4. This is the perfect environment to teach Islamic values.
5. You can assess your children's different learning styles and teach accordingly.
6. You can teach multiple grades together in areas as applicable (such as science).
If you need more evidence, please pick up some literature on homeschooling.
Please don't forget that the reason most people homeschool their children is because they want to instill in them the values that they deem important, and having a child in a public school for 6 to 7 hours a day takes alot away from the family relationship.
My children is in the formal education system but I want to start in this summer homeschooling my 3 children. Only in the summer months. But I don't know how to handle a homeschooling program during the summer?
If I succeeded this summer I'll pick them up after one year from the school and start homeschooling them.
Answer
In the name of Allah, Holder of all knowledge.
Your plan sounds like a good one, sister. It seems reasonable to start in the summer to "test the water."
I don't know what grades your children are in, but I'll try to give you some general advice.
First of all, look online for a Unit Studies lesson plan that covers three or more subjects. For example, a unit study plan on chocolate will integrate literature, grammar, science, and math, and it will cost you probably just a few dollars for some chocolate, and basically everything else will be printable from the unit study.
If your children are older, you may choose (with them) a novel from the classics, follow along with a study guide, and then watch the movie.
Always stop after chapters to discuss important events and characters.
There are many ideas to making learning creative, and the internet is a good friend on the journey.
Also For your further guidance, please try the following sites:
* www.pinkmonkey.com
* www.edhelper.com
* www.muslimhomeschool.com
May Allah light your way.
Name
sara
- United Kingdom
Profession
housewife
Question
Asalmu alaykum warahma tulah wa barakaatu.
My brother want to ingaege a gir l so i don't know what advice i give him .so i would like ot helpme
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Name
billal
- Belgium
Profession
Question
what can I do with my daughter who is in the middle and do not know which way she chose between her mother and her father?because of 2 diffrent religions and culturs?
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Name
Nina
-
Profession
Question
What benefits are there of homescholling. I have an 18 month old daughter in the UK and worried how to give her an islamic education
Answer
As Salamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah.
May Allah bless you and reward you in striving to give your child the best in Islamic education.
I am going to tell you something that may shock you...you are already your child's teacher!
Why can't you just continue what you've already started? That's the essence of home learning, which I prefer to homeschooling, because it sounds more natural.
If you need some help in instructing your child, there are many books and manuals to read that will give you an idea of what homeschooling requires.
As for the Islamic aspect of homelearning, you will always be your child's first teacher, and teaching her Islamic values is second nature to mothers.
For textbooks on Qur'an, hadith, Islamic history, and a full curriculum for when your child gets a few years older, insha'Allah, please see the below website:
* www.iqra.org
Ma sha Allah I see that you are home schooling your teenagers. How can the teenager accepts his parent to be his teacher??
Answer
I would like to tell you that my life is perfect and that my teens never object to anything that I ask of them, but Islam forbids us from lying.
The truth is that sometimes the teen will object to the workload, or the specific assignment, and usually we can sit down and look over what the problem is and sometimes be able to adjust.
Admittedly, sometimes I am overly optimistic in the amount of work that can be done in a certain amount of time, and sometimes a complaint from a teenager is what I need.
I have found, however, that after about age 13 they seem to enjoy coming up with their own projects and writing assignments, and choosing novels to read.
My children will even look for a literature unit to go with the book they're reading.
In a sense, they are becoming their own instructors, but still need parental involvement and concern.
I also am a strong believer in asking for outside help when necessary. For example, all three of my oldest daughters have taken college courses in math, receiving college credit and the instruction they needed in those difficult subjects.
Other courses they have taken are art, English, computer science and career planning.
It is clear to see that one approach doesn't work with all children, and being creative helps.
Name
Mohd. Alauddin Al Azad
- Singapore
Profession
Safety Inspector
Question
Dear Scholar, Assala..kum
Allah'rahmat we got a son who is going to one year old end of this month.We wish make him Imlamic Scholer as well doctor inshallah.My wife she is a KG School teacher me Marine Engineer. My question how to be a Scholar? our dream he will help the poor people by his medical treatment as well spread Islam. your advice please if possible ref: any good school as your best known. I'm waiting for your response. Allah bless all of you.
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Name
Yousif
- France
Profession
Question
What is the required educational background of parents who homeschool their kids? And Can Anyone Homeschool?
Answer
In the name of Allah, the Benificent, the Merciful.
The question that you ask brother, is a vast one, and the answer varies depending on the country in which you live.
Here is a website that may help you.
* www.hslda.org
Name
Yuki
- Japan
Profession
student
Question
As-Salamu `alaykum
Basically, I'm of the opinion that it's better to go to school and develope children's social skills through a lot of communication with their classmates or teachers. Talking to friends will be a lot of fun and it will also assuage their stress created by a lot of studying or something like that. Going to school is not merely to studying but to enhance their social skills. As for children who are bullied or having trouble, school should take great efforts to improve their situations and avoid leaving school. What do you think?
Answer
Wa Alaykum As Salam wa Rahmatullah
I don't know if you want me to persuade you to change your mind, or if you want to persuade me.
My opinion is that the socialization question can be addressed and it is being addressed by homeschooling parents worldwide.
As you will see in the answer to Ayesha's question. I would like to say that you failed to identify the negative aspects of institutionalized socialization, and if you look in this website's counseling section, you may see some of those aspects.
Don't you think that homeschooling children makes them totally disconnected with the world?
Answer
Wa Alaykum As Salam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh
May Allah Guide you in your decision-making
The question of socialization is probably the most asked question among prospective homeschoolers and among people who have no knowledge of homeschooling.
The truth is, if you choose to keep the child at home, you become responsible to a point for his socialization opportunities.
Many ways to provide children with socialization opportunities are available to parents, including:
*activities at the masjid
*classes in the community
*story time at the library
*arranging study circles and literature circles among children who are also on homeschool
*field trips for homeschooling families
*playing outside in the neighborhood
In fact, there is no end to the socialization opportunities that a homeschooled child can experience, it is basically up to the parent to initiate the opportunity, and doors will open.
If you live in the States, charter schools and community colleges provide classes and events solely for homeschoolers, all you need to do is check locally and you should find a myriad of opportunities. If you don't find what interests your child, then it is an opportunity to start a group with other children.
Also For your further guidance, please try the following link:
I think it's very difficult to homeschool a teen in high school level.
The idea of homeschooling through high school can be scary. Can the homeschoolers attend the universities??
Answer
In the name of Allah, the Knowledgeable the Wise.
When I began to homeschool my children, I felt the same way that you did, scared.
I would say that the easiest to homeschool are the older children, because they become very independent and creative in obtaining their educations.
There is a lot of information out there for parents homeschooling teens.
My suggestion to anyone who wants to homeschool a teen is to give them a say in their assignments, as long as they are following the requirements and guidelines set for them.
As for attending universities, in the U.S., absolutely many homeschooled children go on to college, and I know of some who have been accepted to Stanford, Berkeley, and other fine institutions of learning.
If you live out of the U.S., please check locally to find out stipulations:
* www.hslda.org
Reccomended reading: Homeschooling: The Teen Years by Cafi Cohen
Name
sama
- United States
Profession
doctor
Question
Assalamalaikum
Unfortunately I have to leave my 1 year old son in the day care as I have to assisst my husband pay off huge debts. What advise do you have about the day care system?
Answer
Wa Alaykum As Salam wa Rahmatullah
May Allah aid you in paying off your debts and in raising your son.
I don't need to tell you that the best daycare is with the mother. If a parent does't have a choice, then it is important to look at the caretaker-to-child ratio, and make sure that there are ample caretakers for your child.
If you can sit-in for a while and see how the caretakers interact with the children, what activities there are for them, and if the children seem happy, that would be a good idea.
Never be shy to ask questions about qualifications and safety standards.
Remember that you can still have a quality relationship with your baby, and try to interact with him or her as much as possible.
