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Sound Vision | | | |  | Plan Ahead to Make Ramadan Special for Your Family By Wendy Díaz This blessed month of fasting, mercy, and forgiveness provides us with an annual chance to reset. However, before we begin our rituals of fasting, prayer, Quran recitation, and remembrance, we should prepare accordingly. Here are a dozen actions to take to get your Ramadan off to a great start for the entire family! | | | | | | Parenting Tip Ramadan can feel like a balancing act when we add fasting, extra late prayers, and study to our normal routines. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, planning ahead of time is essential. | | | |  | Seven Strategies to Train Kids this Ramadan By Shehnaz Toorawa Ramadan can be filled with “teachable moments” that can help young children gain a greater understanding of our religion and also set the stage for building good habits into the future. Here are some training tips and techniques to transform your children’s minds and memories this Ramadan: - Let them get their hands dirty.
- Involve their emotions.
- Reveal the purpose.
- Highlight the big ideas.
- Let them lead.
- Get excited!
- Combine love with learning.
| | | | | | Quranic Guidance "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may develop God-consciousness." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:183) | | | |  | Living in the Spirit of Ramadan: Tips for New Mothers By Umm Ahmed Ramadan is a great learning opportunity for the entire family, however, for the newer parents, particularly new mothers, it can pose a series of challenges and require extra motivation to feel the spirit of the month. This applies particularly to mothers who are either pregnant, experiencing postpartum bleeding, or breastfeeding. Read the full article for tips and advice about balancing your responsibilities and seeking the full rewards of this blessed month. | | | | | | | | Prophetic Inspiration Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. Whoever stands in prayer during the Night of Decree due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”
Sahih al-Bukhari 1901 | | | |  | Preparing for a Special Guest: A Pre-Ramadan Checklist By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Most of our needs for the month of Ramadan can be organized into five areas: logistical support, household maintenance, time management, increased worship, and performing good deeds. Check out this simple checklist to help you jump start your planning process. | | | | | | Some Interesting Facts According to a Pew Research Center study, fasting for Ramadan is common across all the demographic groups that make up America's Muslim adults. Here are some interesting details: - Similar shares of Muslim men and women (77% vs. 82%) say they fast.
- There is little difference between Muslims who were born in the U.S. and immigrants (79% vs. 80%).
- Roughly 9 out of 10 U.S. Muslims (92%) say religion is “very important” in their lives and observe the holiday.
- Among Muslims who say religion is “somewhat important,” two-thirds (65%) say they fast.
- Even among American Muslims who say religion is “not too” or “not at all” important, a substantial share (41%) say they fast.
Read more about these findings here. | | | |  | Share Information about Ramadan with Your Child’s School By Wendy Díaz If you have children in public school, take the opportunity now to share information with teachers and administrators about Ramadan. While some districts and individual teachers may be savvy about different religious and cultural practices, it is not always the case. Here is a sample letter that you can download, modify, and use. | | | | | | Online Resources FYI’s Ramadan Toolkit - The Family & Youth Institute has put together a comprehensive resource that is filled with everything you will need to enhance your experience in Ramadan. A Ramadan Guide for School Administrators and Teachers - This is a nice resource written in question and answer form that addresses Islamic practices, student needs, and how schools can support Muslim students. A Ramadan Fact Sheet for Teachers - This is a nice resource that can be passed along to teachers to ensure they have the basic facts about Ramadan. Nadia’s Ramadan! - This is a beautiful short film produced by Unity Productions Foundation that is narrated by a young girl who spends her days fasting, reading Quran, breaking her fasts with friends at iftar, and heading to the mosque for Eid. This could be a nice video to share in an elementary school class. (8:41) | | | |  | Adam’s World Video: Adam’s Secret Charity Adam has learned the benefits of giving charity without drawing attention to himself and spends the day helping around the house to gain good deeds. The Arabic letter “thaa” for thawaab or reward and a beautiful nashid called “Secret Charity” by Ilyas Mao are also showcased. (8:07) | | | | | | | | Sound Vision has BIG plans for your children this Ramadan! | |  | During the entire month of Ramadan, creative hosts will engage students with games, stories, songs, art and movement activities, cooking demonstrations, and more! Keep your children busy and inspired to learn to love Allah and be proud to follow His guidance. Our Race4Rewards online children’s classes will target two different age groups: Adam’s World Club classes are designed for children ages 4-7. Live online classes will take place Monday-Friday from 6-6:30pm EDT. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details and to register online. Colors of Islam Club classes are designed children ages 8-12. Live online classes will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 12-1:30pm EDT. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details and to register online. | | | |  | | | The Sound Vision Foundation has been a trusted source of Islamic knowledge for more than 30 years. Our work with the world-renowned puppets Adam and Aneesah pioneered creative programming for Muslim children, encouraging them to learn about and love their religion. We continue to bring sound content and engaging programs that stimulate minds, touch hearts, and strive to fulfill our mission of raising better Muslims, better neighbors, and better citizens. This latest effort is designed to support and empower Muslim parents to do the same. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
