Dhul Fiqaar Father's day Craft
🗡️ Dhul Fiqaar Craft – Celebrating Imam Ali (a) & Honouring Fathers
This Dhul Fiqaar craft is a meaningful activity we usually do around the blessed birthday of Imam Ali (a) — a time when we reflect on his courage, justice, and the beautiful way he cared for his family.
The craft also naturally connects to celebrating fathers, making it a thoughtful piece children can create to honour the role of a loving, guiding father in their lives.
With a simple sliding section revealing the message “Happy Father’s Day!”, it becomes both a creative activity and a heartfelt gift.
🌟 A Craft with Meaning
As children colour and assemble the Dhul Fiqaar, it opens conversations about:
Imam Ali (a) as a brave leader and a gentle father
Strength paired with kindness and fairness
Respect and appreciation for our own fathers and role models
Standing up for truth and caring for others
It helps children see the connection between the values of Imam Ali (a) and the qualities we admire in caring fathers today.
✂️ How to Use This Craft
Colour and decorate the Dhul Fiqaar
fold the sword on the dotted line so that the message can be hidden and seen
Gift it to dad or display it during Imam Ali’s (a) birthday celebrations
Perfect for:
Wiladat Imam Ali (a) sessions
Madrasah or nursery activities
Community events
Home learning and family time
💬 Reflection Prompts
While crafting, you might ask:
Why do we celebrate Imam Ali (a)?
What made him a kind and strong father?
How can we show love and respect to our dads?
What does bravery look like in everyday life?
💚 More Than a Craft
This activity helps children connect history, faith, and family in a way they can see and feel.
When they colour, assemble, and gift their Dhul Fiqaar, they’re expressing love, gratitude, and learning through action.
A simple craft — with a powerful message.
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