Past Events
Past Events for 2013-2014
Alhamdulillah, MHN had a wide variety of events and activities organized for the Muslim homeschooling community this year. Here is a look at our year in review.
Islamic:
- Ramadan Prep with Ust. Mohammed Mana, Sr. Yafa Aweinat, Sr. Nadya Aweinat
- Hajj Re-enactment with Sheikh Yassir Fazaga
- Islamic Manners and Etiquettes from the Sunnah with Dr. Nasreen Khan
- Fiqh of Salah with Dr. Nasreen Khan
- Stories of the Righteous with Br. Hassan Elwan
- Stories of the Prophets with Sr. Nadya Aweinat
- Waterfall Hike for Girls with Sr. Nadya Aweinat
Educational:
- Field trips to Legoland, Big Air Trampoline Park, Heritage Museum and Kellogg House, Waste Management, Centennial Farms, Riley’s Farm
- Art class with Creative Creatures & Co.
- SoCal Kids Marketplace
- Memory Keeping Workshop with Sr. Hana
Outreach:
- Homeschooling 101 Seminar at Chino Valley Islamic Center
- One-on-one support throughout the year for new homeschoolers
Volunteer:
- Homeless Feeding at Mary’s Kitchen
- Ramadan Toy Drive
- CAIR-LA visit
- Walk for Water
Social:
- Monthly park days in Chino Hills and Irvine
- Eid park days with potluck, games, and fun for the family
- Welcome picnic
Parent Enrichment:
- Book Club every other month for mothers
- Chai Time every other month for mothers
- Islamicizing your Curriculum with Sr. Omaira
Member-led Events:
- Girl’s Book Club
- Crystal Cove Field Trip
- Arabic Class
- Science Co-op
- Police Station Visit
Past Events for 2012-2013
Islamic:
- Ramadan Prep with Sh. Furhan Zubairi, Sr. Yafa Aweinat, Sr. Nadya Aweinat
- Hajj Re-enactment with Br. Wisam Sharieff
- Tafseer classes with Sr. Yafa Aweinat
- Shamaa’il class with Br. Hassan Elwan
- Intensive hike appreciating Allah’s creation with Sr. Nadya Aweinat
Educational:
- Science Festival: In the footsteps of Ibn Al-Haythem (architect of Scientific Method) with Sh. Mustafa Umar
- Field trips to Planetarium, Whole Foods, Apple Store
- Art class with traveling naturalist Sama Wareh of the Environmental Nature Center
Outreach:
- Homeschooling 101 Seminar at Islamic Center of Irvine
- Homeschooling 101 Seminar at Islamic Institute of Orange County (Omar Farouk)
- one-on-one support throughout the year for new homeschoolers
Volunteer:
- Harvesting field trip for food bank
- Hygiene kit prep for UPLIFT (Muslim charity)
Social:
- Monthly park days in Chino Hills and Irvine
- Eid park days with potluck, games, and fun for the family
- Welcome picnic
- End of the Year Talent Show and Banquet
Parent Enrichment:
- Book Club every other month for mothers
- Chai Time every other month for mothers
- Talk with Dr. Naseem Sharieff (mother of Hafidh Wisam Sharieff) on parenting
- Ramadan prep for mothers with Dr. Nasreen Khan, Sr. Maria
Lower Grades Committee:
- Regular art and science classes with traveling naturalist Sama Wareh of the Environmental Nature Center
- Field trip to the Fire Station, Whole Foods
Talent Show and Banquet - we ended the year with this and had Ustadh M. Mana as our speaker