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<\/span><\/p>\n A diverse selection of shows including \u201cThe Messenger\u201d, \u201cLittle Explorers\u201d, and \u201cCasablanca Calling\u201d are available to watch on <\/em>Qalbox<\/em><\/a>. We are currently running a limited time promo for you to enjoy unlimited access to Qalbox and Muslim Pro ad-free! Claim it now!<\/em><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Among my favorite childhood memories are movie nights at my grandparents\u2019 home. My aunts would be responsible for the planning. We\u2019d pull out pillows, blankets and mattresses,\u00a0 snacks, and then stay up all night with our eyes glued to the screen.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n The films my aunts chose were often Cantonese horror films – they weren\u2019t scary and the characters were silly. I grew up during a time where neither cable television (TV) nor video streaming services existed. We\u2019d check the TV guides (yes, the newspapers had listings of TV shows) or rent from the local video cassette recorder (VCR) store!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Oh my, how ancient – you may think!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Alhamdulillah our kids these days have a plethora of appropriate and mindful films to choose from- all with a simple tap on our devices. Qalbox<\/a> has a selection of thoughtfully curated shows for fun family nights, with entertainment and learning involved!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n With the recent update of the Muslim Pro app, you can also cast<\/a> your favorite Qalbox titles on your television or Smart TV with Chromecast built-in. Perfect time for you to relax with your loved ones!<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s 5 tips for a joyful and memorable Qalbox night with family and friends.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/connect.muslimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LOW-pexels-cottonbro-studio-5082567-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_cta button_url=”#TOP” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”44px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”17px” use_background_color=”off” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#ff6b5a” button_border_width=”5px” button_border_color=”#ff6b5a” button_border_radius=”100px” button_font=”Noto Sans|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”light” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|-18px||||” custom_padding=”|0px||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”34px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” button_text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_border_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ button_bg_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_text_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_bg_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n As Muslim families, we want to have fun yet be intentional in our selection of shows.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Classics like The Message<\/em>, are great for families with teenage kids to delve deeper into the history of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. The Message is an epic period film that chronicles the life of Prophet Muhammad. It serves as an introduction to early Islamic history and depicts the true spirit of Islam told through the perspective of the prophet’s uncle Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib and adopted son Zayd.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your kids are younger, shows such as Little Explorers<\/em>, Oriental Scholars<\/em> or Burka Avenger<\/em><\/a> may be more appropriate.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A ladies-only movie night may prefer a love story like Jilbab Traveler: Love Sparks in Korea<\/em><\/a> <\/em>or a documentary of Moroccan female religious educators creating cultural change in Casablanca Calling.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Having a theme elevates the family movie night- think wall decorations, balloons, cute serving plates and maybe even a creatively designed invite. 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Maps hung around the room, map coloring activity sheets, the animals from countries Ibn Battuta visited and more!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Design a cozy ambience with pillows, maybe even tents, teepees, and mini lights.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/connect.muslimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LOW-iStock-874486796-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_cta button_url=”#TOP” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”44px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”17px” use_background_color=”off” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#ff6b5a” button_border_width=”5px” button_border_color=”#ff6b5a” button_border_radius=”100px” button_font=”Noto Sans|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”light” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|-18px||||” custom_padding=”|0px||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”34px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” button_text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_border_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ button_bg_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_text_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_bg_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Dressing up as a family is always fun. While the show of choice is central to the success of the evening, other colorful details will add joy to the experience! Of course, it also makes for great family photos.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your \u201cguests\u201d can dress up in outfits that fit with the theme, or the entire family can turn up in matching pajamas! Adorable, no?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Snacks are an integral part of any gathering!<\/p>\n But we don\u2019t want to fret too much about it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/connect.muslimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LOW-iStock-1347884771-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_cta button_url=”#TOP” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_font_size=”44px” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” body_font_size=”17px” use_background_color=”off” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#ff6b5a” button_border_width=”5px” button_border_color=”#ff6b5a” button_border_radius=”100px” button_font=”Noto Sans|700||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”light” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|-18px||||” custom_padding=”|0px||||” header_font_size_tablet=”” header_font_size_phone=”34px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” button_text_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_border_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ button_bg_color_hover=”#ff9e59″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_text_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_border_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_bg_color__hover=”#ff9e59″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\nPick the right show<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Create a theme based on your film of choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Get dressed up.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Prepare snacks together<\/strong><\/h2>\n