Sufism for Kids
 
"Children are the perfume of heaven."
(Prophet Mohammed)

IAS Children's Department, organized in 1997, holds regular gatherings for children in the California Bay Area on a bimonthly basis - the first Sunday of every other month. Children of all ages of parents from all over the world attend the gatherings.

At the gatherings, children are given an opportunity to practice prayer and meditation and learn about Sufi knowledge. The teaching program for the children includes art, music, and appreciation for the wondrous world around them. We even do field trips!

Active participation from parents is greatly encouraged and welcomed. The IAS believes in the importance of the parent as the key role model and teacher for the child. This philosophy is central to this Department's programs.

For more information, contact Safa Ali Michael Newman at sufi-kids@ias.org.

Unveiling Islam Series for Children
Building Bridges of Understanding

The value of humanity must be understood so that morality and true human civilization can be honored. Truth is universal and belongs to no one nation or culture, but to all of humanity.
(Unveiling Islam)

It is in this spirit that the ISS has launched the "Unveiling Islam" series, where Muslims from different perspectives will lead a workshop for interested schools, congregations, or organizations. The goal of the series is to demystify Islam and workshops can be organized within and outside of the United States. Sufi Kids has organized a workshop for children to introduce them to the world of Islam.

This series has been succesfully presented at a number of schools thus far, including: Lu Sutton Elementary School (Novato), Marin Horizon School (Mill Valley), Sir Francis Drake High School (San Anselmo), and The Tamalpais (Greenbrae).

If you are interested in bringing Muslims from different perspectives to speak to your school, please contact Safa Ali Michael Newman at sufi-kids@ias.org or at 415.382.SUFI.