Practical, carefully checked guides for parents, grandparents and anyone buying for a Muslim child in the UK. Find gift ideas for Eid, Ramadan, birthdays and new babies, the best Islamic children’s books by age, gentle retellings of the Prophets’ stories with Qur’an references, simple ideas for faith at bedtime, Ramadan and Eid activities, and the meanings of popular Muslim names.
Gift guides
Thoughtful, faith-filled gift ideas for Eid, Ramadan, birthdays, new babies and more.
Eid gifts for kids in the UK: ideas by type and budgetEid gifts kids will treasure: UK ideas by type and budget, real books and prices, order-by dates for Eid 2027 and how to add a giving gift.
Eid al-Adha gifts for kids: ideas rooted in the story of IbrahimEid al-Adha gift ideas for kids rooted in the story of Ibrahim, Hajj and sharing, plus a ten-day Dhul Hijjah gift plan and UK order-by dates.
Ramadan gifts for kids: ideas that help them love the monthRamadan gifts that help kids love the month, not just wait for Eid: UK ideas by age, a 30-day gift plan, a basket checklist and order-by dates.- Eid gift ideas by age: what to give from baby to 12Age-by-age Eid gift ideas, from baby’s first Eid to 12: what each stage loves, a named book to try at every age, and what to avoid.
Islamic gifts for toddlers: the best ideas for ages 1 to 3Islamic gifts for toddlers aged 1–3 that get used every day: board books, prayer mats, soft toys and personalised books, with a UK safety checklist.- Personalised gifts for kids in the UK: what’s actually worth buyingWhich personalised gifts for kids are worth it? A UK guide comparing prices and lasting value, what to check before ordering, and delivery timings.
- Islamic gifts for girls: UK ideas by age and budgetIslamic gifts for girls aged 2–9 that she’ll actually use: books with Muslim heroines, prayer sets, craft kits and keepsakes, by age and UK budget.
Islamic gifts for boys: UK ideas by age and budgetIslamic gifts for boys aged 2–9 to match his energy: action-packed Prophet stories, building sets, prayer sets and chapter books, by age and UK budget.- Islamic gifts for grandchildren from grandparentsMeaningful Islamic gifts grandparents can give grandchildren: dedicated keepsake books, a first Qur’an, prayer sets, and ideas for giving from afar.
Aqiqah gift ideas: what to give a new Muslim babyWhat to bring to an Aqiqah: keepsakes, books, practical gifts and money etiquette for UK families, with the Sunnah behind the Aqiqah explained simply.- Islamic birthday gifts for kids: ideas by ageIslamic birthday gifts for children aged 2–9: books, games and keepsakes with a faith twist, birthday card duas, and a respectful note on differing views.
- Madrasa gifts for kids: prizes, milestones and Islamic school ideasMadrasa and Islamic school gift ideas: prizes by budget, hifz and juz milestone gifts, starting-school and leaving gifts, teacher gifts and fundraising.
Books and reading lists
Islamic children’s books worth owning, sorted by age and occasion.
- The best Islamic children’s books by age (0 to 9)Real, in-print Islamic children’s books for ages 0–9, sorted by age with author, publisher and format, plus a simple plan for a Muslim home library.
Islamic bedtime stories for kids: seven short stories to tell tonightSeven short Islamic bedtime stories from the Qur’an to tell tonight, with surah references, lessons and ages, plus the best bedtime books and duas.- Ramadan and Eid books for kids: the best picks by ageThe best Ramadan and Eid books for children aged 0–9, with publishers and ages, a 30-night Ramadan reading plan and when to order before Ramadan 2027.
Stories of the Prophets
Gentle, accurate retellings to share with children, with Qur’an references.
- Prophet stories for kids: which to tell first, and at what ageWhich Prophet stories to tell children first, by age: a story map with Qur’an references, one lesson per story, and details that aren’t from the Qur’an.
- Prophet Nuh story for kids: the Ark, the flood and Mount JudiThe story of Prophet Nuh (Noah) and the Ark for children, retold from the Qur’an with ayah references, lessons, and how to tell it at ages 3–5 and 6–9.
Prophet Ibrahim story for kids: the idols, the fire and the KaabaProphet Ibrahim (Abraham) for children: the stars, the idols, the fire made cool, Zamzam and the Kaaba, with Qur’an and hadith references and tips by age.- Prophet Musa story for kids: from the river to the parted seaProphet Musa (Moses) for children: the baby on the river, Madyan, the fire on the mount and the parted sea, with Qur’an references and tips by age.
- Prophet Isa story for kids: Jesus in Islam, simply toldProphet Isa (Jesus) in Islam for children: Maryam, the palm tree, the baby who spoke and his miracles, with Qur’an references and tips by age.
- Prophet Muhammad story for kids: his life and beautiful characterThe Prophet Muhammad’s life for children: his childhood, honesty, the cave of Hira, Ta’if and the Hijrah, with hadith references and tips by age.
- The hoopoe in the Quran: the Hudhud bird in Islam explainedThe hoopoe (Hudhud) in the Qur’an verse by verse: Surah An-Naml 27:20–28, the news from Sheba, Sulayman’s letter, the hadith and lessons for kids.
Parenting how-tos
Practical ideas for Ramadan, Eid, bedtime and everyday faith at home.
- How to teach kids about the Prophets: an age-by-age guideTeach children the Prophets’ stories accurately and memorably: an age-by-age plan, the 25 Prophets named in the Qur’an, seven steps and common mistakes.
- Islamic bedtime routine for kids: steps, duas and referencesA ten-minute Sunnah bedtime routine for kids, with each bedtime dua in Arabic, transliteration and meaning, its sunnah.com reference and an age checklist.
- Ramadan with young children: how to explain it and make it specialHow to explain Ramadan to toddlers and young children, when practice fasting can start, a weekly plan, iftar jobs and Ramadan 2027 dates for UK families.
- How to make Eid special for kids: 15 ideas for the whole dayMake Eid special for kids with 15 ideas: a night-before checklist, Eid-morning Sunnah with references, giving, school absence in England and 2027 dates.
- Reading with children: 12 tips that make story time work12 practical tips for reading with children aged 2–9, drawing on BookTrust and National Literacy Trust research: how long, what to ask, PEER and CROWD.
- How to teach kids about Allah: simple answers to big questionsHow to teach children about Allah: short answers to “Where is Allah?” and “Who made Allah?”, Qur’an references, first names of Allah and ideas by age.
- Teaching kids Islamic values: patience, courage, trust and kindnessTeach children Islamic values (sabr, honesty, gratitude, tawakkul), each with a Prophet story, a Qur’an phrase and a daily habit, plus Luqman’s advice.
Activities for kids
Crafts, calendars, colouring ideas, quizzes and games for Ramadan, Eid and every day.
- Ramadan crafts for kids: 12 easy ideas with materials and stepsTwelve easy Ramadan crafts for kids aged 1 to 9, each with materials, time, age and numbered steps: lanterns, a moon tracker, a sadaqah jar and more.
- Eid activities for kids at home: 20 ideas and a plan for the dayTwenty Eid activities for kids at home, with an hour-by-hour Eid day plan, ages, materials, a treasure hunt how-to and rainy-day swaps for a British Eid.
- Islamic colouring pages for kids: ideas by age and how to draw your ownIslamic colouring page ideas for kids aged 2 to 9, step-by-step drawings of a crescent, lantern, mosque and 8-point star, and what Muslim families avoid.
- Ramadan calendar ideas for kids: DIY calendars and a 30-day planRamadan calendar ideas for kids: DIY calendars with steps, what to put inside by age, a 30-day plan and the 2027 dates for the last ten nights.
- Islamic quiz for kids: 50 questions and answers, with referencesAn Islamic quiz for kids: 50 questions and answers in four rounds by age, with Qur’an and hadith references, a Prophet riddle round and 8 Islamic games.
Personalised books explained
What personalised storybooks are, how they are made and whether they are worth it.
- What is a personalised storybook? A parent’s guideA personalised storybook is printed for one child, with their name and often their likeness. The four types, what research says and how to choose well.
- How are personalised children’s books made?How personalised children’s books are made in five steps: story, name, a likeness from a photo (often with AI), human checks, then print on demand.
- Are personalised books worth it? Personalised vs ordinary children’s booksAre personalised children’s books worth it? Cost, engagement, research and gifting compared with ordinary books, plus which to pick for each occasion.
- A personalised Islamic storybook, printed in the UK: HudhudA personalised Islamic storybook printed in the UK: your child’s name and likeness in the stories of five Prophets. £29 with free tracked UK delivery.
Muslim name meanings
What popular Muslim names mean, where they come from, how to say them and how popular they are in England and Wales.
- Muslim baby names and meaningsThe meanings, origins and UK popularity of 25 popular Muslim names for boys and girls, from Muhammad and Yusuf to Maryam and Aisha.
- Yusuf name meaning in Islam, origin and popularity in the UKYusuf is the Arabic form of Joseph, “God will increase”. The Prophet Yusuf in Surah Yusuf, spellings, nicknames, middle names and 2025 UK rank.
- Maryam name meaning in Islam, origin and popularity in the UKMaryam is the Arabic form of Mary, the only woman named in the Qur’an. Its debated meaning, Maryam vs Mariam, nicknames, middle names and 2025 UK rank.
- Muhammad name meaning in Islam, origin and popularity in the UKMuhammad means “praised” in Arabic. Its Qur’an verses, spellings (Mohammed, Mohammad), nicknames, middle names and UK rank: No. 1 in 2025 (ONS).
How we write and check these guides
The guides are written by the Hudhud team for UK Muslim families, and every one lists its sources at the end.
- Qur’an first. Every story detail and teaching is given with its surah and verse, linked to Quran.com so you can read it in a translation.
- Hadith with references. We quote hadith from the major collections with their numbers, linked to Sunnah.com, and say when a narration is graded weak or when scholars differ.
- Prophet stories follow the Qur’an and Tafsir Ibn Kathir. Popular details that are not in the Qur’an are labelled as such.
- Facts and figures, such as name rankings, come from official sources like the Office for National Statistics, and products and books are real ones we have checked.
- Not a fatwa. For a ruling on your own situation, ask a qualified scholar or your local imam.
- Corrections. Spotted a mistake? Email hello@littlehudhud.com and we will fix it and update the date on the page.