Make learning fun with these Islamic games

Here are 5 great Islamic games for you to enjoy with your little ones.

Teaching children can be a challenging task especially given that children tend to forget easily. As such it is important to often revise and review things, however, this can be a dull process. When teaching children about Islam it is important to make it enjoyable so that they foster a deep love for the Holy Quran and Islam. This can be achieved by teaching children through fun games as Ali Ibn Abi Talib advised “Speak to people only according to their level of knowledge. Would you like for Allah and His Messenger to be denied?”¹ as such when addressing children, it is important to be mindful of their age and to convey the teachings to them in a manner that they not only find easy to understand but is also engaging, and mindful of their perspective. The games listed below are stepping stones towards fostering a deeper understanding of Islam in children.  

Islamic Studies Games 1: Memory Match 

This game is fairly simple to create on one's own. It can include all sorts of questions about Islam, the Holy Quran, and even the Prophets (may Allah be pleased with them). If one is not interested in creating their own version then one can still simply download it from internet. The game is involves matching two pieces of information for example Surah Bakrah with picture of a Cow. Examples of formats one can use are as follows:  

• Islamic term – Definition  

• Arabic word – Picture 

• Title – Person 

• Arabic word – English translation 

How the Game is to be Played 

1. Shuffle cards and lay them face down 

2. Each player takes turns turning over two cards  

3. If the cards are a match, then the player keeps them 

4. If a match has been made then the player will take another card 

5. The game ends when there are no more cards left to choose from 

6. The winner is the one who has the most matched cards 

Islamic Studies Game 2: Creative Building with Lego 

Children loves playing with Lego and they can be taught about Islamic architecture with the help of Legos.  

How the Game is to be Played 

Children should be provided pictures of various Islamic monuments that they can then create with the help of Legos. Some examples of things that be created are as follows: 

• Mosques: such as the Holy Kaaba or the famous Blue Mosque of Turkey etc. 

• Landmarks: such as the Ghar e Hira, the tomb of Abu Darda etc.  

• Scenes from the life of Prophets (may Allah be pleased with them): such as the scene of Hazrat Sulaiman having the jinn's build Al Aqsa Mosque, or the Prophet Muhammad (PBHU) immigrating to Madina etc.  

This game is an excellent way for children to use their imagination, learn about architecture, and express their creativity, all while staying connected to their faith. 

Islamic Studies Game 3: Taboo 

This game can really help children recall what they have learnt and commit it to memory.  

How the Game is to be Played 

1. Create cards with various topics and the different words associated with them. 

2. The players would then have to describe the topic to the others without using the words on the card.  

For instance, children can easily describe Hazrat Yousaf (may Allah be pleased with him) however, it might be difficult to describe him without using the words beauty, well, and dreams. This game can be played with children of all ages all one have to do is change the difficulty of the cards by increasing the number of forbidden words.    

Islamic Studies Game 4: Indoor Obstacle Course  

Children love to compete in challenging games they can win as that can boost their confidence and with indoor obstacle course the parents can control the environment thus making sure that while their children are competing and involved in necessary physical activity, they remain safe.   

How the Game is to be Played 

1. Set up an obstacle course with the help of pillows, blankets, chairs etc.  

2. Designate different stations  

3. Have the children perform different Islamic tasks at the stations such as reciting a surah, naming a prophet or performing an Islamic act such as wudo or paying zakat etc. 

Obstacle courses are a great way to keep children physically active while also engaging their minds in Islamic teachings. 

Islamic Studies Game 5: Islamic Pictionary 

Pictionary is an enjoyable game when played with family and friends and this game can be easily turned into an immersive learning experience for children.  

How the Game is to be Played 

1. Create a list of Islamic words or phrases such as Eid, Holy Kaaba or Hajj etc. 

2. Create two teams 

3. One person from each team will pick a card and draw the scene depicted on the card 

4. The other team members are to guess the word written on the card from the drawing 

5. The team with the most guesses win 

Islamic Games are a Great Way to Connect with your Children 

Games don’t just have to be about passing time—they can be an opportunity to connect with your children, reinforce Islamic teachings, and create lasting memories. As a Muslim mother, one has the unique chance to blend faith, fun, and education in a way that enriches your children’s lives. So, the next time you’re looking for something to do with your children, try out one of these games and watch your children light up with excitement and curiosity. 

What games do you enjoy playing with your children? Share your favorites in the comments below—We’d love to hear your ideas! 

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