|  | |  | Are You Ramadan Ready? Preparing Our Mind, Body, and Spirit By Umm Ahmed In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to get swept away by routines and responsibilities, often leaving little room for introspection and personal growth. However, as Ramadan approaches, Muslims recognize the paramount importance of fully immersing themselves in the spiritual essence of this blessed month. That said, there are multiple areas needing attention and planning to channel our focus and reap abundant rewards. This article can help you focus on six of them: - Mental preparation
- Physical preparatiton
- Spiritual preparation
- Deepening religious knowlegde
- Embracing the spirit of generosity
- Practical expectations
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| | | Parenting Tip Ramadan is expected to begin this weekend and there is still time to make preparations to get your physical, mental, spiritual self ready for the occasion. Pay special attention to preparations with and for your children, too. |
| |  | Preparing for a Special Guest: A Pre-Ramadan Checklist By Zahirah Lynn Eppard The exercise of making preparations for the blessed month of Ramadan has been likened to the efforts that are made to prepare for the arrival of a special guest. There would be details to take into consideration, cleaning and food prep, thoughts about how to maximize the time together, attention to meeting that special guest with your best foot forward. Here is a simple checklist that organizes the preparations into five areas: logistical support, household maintenance, time management, increased worship, and performing good deeds. |
| | | Ramadan Mubarak in advance! Sound Vision sends you and your family warm wishes for a Ramadan filled with blessings, good health, and prosperity. |
| |  | A Ramadan for Everyone: 10 Ways to Share the Joy of Ramadan with Non-Muslims By Wendy Díaz Living as Muslims in the West means that while we abstain from food, drink, and everything else that Islamic fasting requires, others around us will continue business as usual. As we embark on this journey, let us not forget to extend the blessings of Ramadan to our non-Muslim neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family. Just as the spirit of the winter holidays embraces all during the cold season in the West, so should the beauty and blessings of Ramadan. Check out 10 ways you and your children can share the message of Ramadan far and wide. |
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| | Islamic Guidance Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever observes fasts during the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping to attain Allah's rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven." (Bukhari) |
| |  | The Clear Quran Tafsir for Kids Is a Great Resource for the Entire Family By Zahirah Lynn Eppard Muslim parents are responsible for teaching our children about Allah and our religion as a way of life. We use our knowledge, understanding, and the best resources we can find – scholars and teachers, tafsir or explanation, and tools like books, audio tapes, and videos – to assist in that process. Ramadan is a great time to focus attention on the Quran as a book of guidance and there is a two volume set – The Clear Quran Tafsir for Kids – that should be part of every family’s Islamic toolbox. Children will love the opportunity to learn more about and from the Quran and parents will also love the opportunity to learn alongside them. |
| | | Interesting Facts One of the five pillars of Islam is fasting during the month of Ramadan. But it is important to understand that, in Allah’s wisdom and mercy, there are categories of people exempted from fasting including: - Children who haven’t reached the age of puberty are not required to fast, although some like to practice and participate in Ramadan activities.
- Pregnant women and nursing mothers who struggle to fast are not encouraged to hurt themselves or their unborn or nursing children.
- Those who are traveling are allowed to break their fast but are required to make up the days missed.
- Women experiencing menses are prohibited from fasting but have to make up the days missed.
- Those who are sick and cannot delay or refrain from taking medicine are not encouraged to fast and can make up the days when they return to a healthy state.
- The elderly may have chronic illnesses and fraility that would make it medically difficult to fast.
It is important to understand whether a person who is exempt from fasting will need to make up the fast or compensate for missing it in another way. Check out those details in a nice video provided by Sh. Abdullah Oduro from the Yaqeen Institute called Pillar 4: Who Should Fast? (6:52) |
| |  | Book Review: Ramadan Reflections: A Guided Journal By Miriam Mohamed As individuals, our journey to attain Taqwa, or be conscious of Allah in our everyday lives and actions, may be difficult to secure. Becoming closer to our Creator can be challenging as our everyday responsibilities, a spiritual disconnect, or not knowing where to begin the path get in the way. Ramadan is an opportunity for Muslims to seek forgiveness and recenter their mind, body, and soul for our designated purpose to worship Allah. Writer Miriam Mohamed happened into a great resource to assist – Ramadan Reflections, A Guided Journal by Aliyah Umm Raiyaan. The book is an intimate journal to guide the reader through Ramadan and help deepen the individual connection to Allah for the year ahead. |
| | | | |  | Adam's World Videos: Adam's Attitude of Gratitude Adam takes seriously his “Muslim job” of thanking Allah’s creation. Giving thanks to a bus driver, a good friend, or even parents is another way of showing gratitude to Allah for His blessings. The Arabic letter “sheen” for shukr and the English letter “G” for gratitude are featured. A beautiful nasheed by Dawud Wharnsby called “Daily Prayer” rounds out the lesson. (8:53) |
| | | Sound Vision has BIG plans for your children this Ramadan! And Muslim Home subscribers get a discount! |
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| 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 to follow His guidance. Our 2024 Race4Rewards online children’s classes will target two different age groups: Adam’s World Club classes are designed for children ages 4-7. Colors of Islam Club classes are designed children ages 8-12. Visit Academy.AdamsWorld.org for more details and to register online. Muslim Home subscribers can use coupon code MuslimHome15 for a 15% discount! Note that classes will fill up fast! |
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| |  | 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. |
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