Islam for Children

by Ahmad Von Denffer

This popular classic is a must for all Muslim children, parents, and teachers. It covers the lives of the Prophets, faith, prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage, morals, and manners. Learning by doing is emphasized, with plenty of fun things to do for kids 6-12 picture puzzles, crossword puzzles, games, coloring, and crafts, making learning about Islam enjoyable and educational. Originally published in Germany, it has already been used successfully in both Muslim homes and weekend classes. The English version has been revised and carries new illustrations. Ahmad Von Denffer was born in Germany in 1949. He studied Islamics and Social Anthropology at the Universty of Mainz, where he also attended additional courses in the Department of Missiology. His special interests include Christian-Muslim relations. He has made a number of contributions to scholarly journals and has several publications to his credit. He joined the Islamic Foundation as Research Fellow in 1978 and is presently working with the Islamic Centre, Munich.  

176 pages, Paperback

First published July 19, 1981

About the author

From 1972 to 1978 he studied Islamic Studies and Ethnology at the University of Mainz. From 1978 to 1984 he was a research associate of the "Islamic Foundation" in Leicester (England), the Islamist Pakistani Jamaat-e-Islami and the teachings of Maududi stands close. It was developed by Khurram Murad directed, wrote the later of common Denffer books. Since 1984 he has been advisor for German-speaking affairs of Islamic Center of Munich, whose director then Mahdi Akef was a subsequent supreme leader of the Muslim Brotherhood. [1] From Denffer is editor of the magazine "Al-Islam".

In 1984 he became a founding member of the "International Islamic Charitable Foundation" in Kuwait. [2] 1986-1988 and from 1993 to 2011 he was chairman of "helping Muslims eV", since 1995 Trustee of "Muslim Aid International" in London. From Denffer published in 1989 a translation of Al-Qaradawi's book "and Don'ts in Islam" [3] and 1996 a German translation of the Qur'an [4] and numerous other books. On June 4, 2005, he was in the Shura Council elected the Islamic Center of Munich

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my book from wayyyyyyyyyy back when I was really little. It's awesome, every kid should have one.