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| |  | Families Create their Own Ramadan Traditions By Laura El Alam With all of its inherent beauty, the month of Ramadan does not need improvement or embellishment. And yet, when we celebrate the month with enthusiasm and special effort, we create a positive emotional connection that helps our families greet the month with anticipation year after year. Families in the U.S. often make extra efforts to celebrate Ramadan. Writer Laura El Alam interviewed several mothers to find out what was the most important tradition for them and their children. |
| | | Parenting Tip Ramadan is nearly here! Now is the time to make preparations to organize activities of all kinds for everyone in your family. Attention to detail before the month begins can definitely help set the stage for a strong start and to achieve the maximum rewards. |
| |  | Have You Seen It? Sighting the Crescent of Ramadan By Candice Islaah Abd'al-Rahim For Muslims in the West, determining the start and stop of the Islamic months is not straightforward. It is particularly filled with drama when deliberating about the start of Ramadan and the timing of the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. The challenges have colloquially become known among some Muslims as the "moon-sighting wars." Regardless of whether we choose to sight the moon personally or rely on scientific calculations, it is important that we teach our children these Islamic traditions and make their observance family or community endeavors. |
| | | | |  | First Day of Fasting for a Child By Tayaabah Qazi Meaningful family traditions play an important role in religious identity formation of a child. Activities can help affirm a child’s identity by becoming a part of a larger community through shared experiences thus enhancing spiritual development. They can also have a positive effect in latter years on the individual’s civic engagements as an adult. Celebrating the first day of fasting can serve the goal of raising strong Muslim children, along with many other beautiful Ramadan traditions. Long-time educator Tayaabah Qazi shares memories of her own first fast and tips for making these upcoming days extra special for your children. |
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| | | Islamic Guidance Abu Hurairah said that Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “There has come to you Ramadan, a blessed month, which Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, has enjoined you to fast. In it the gates of heavens are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and every devil is chained up. In it Allah has a night which is better than a thousand months; whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived.” (Sunan an-Nasa’i #2106) |
| |  | Ramadan Activity: Make a Good Deeds Jar By Melissa Barreto With the promise of special rewards during the month of Ramadan in mind, it is nice to have art projects that offer inspiration. One project that writer Melissa Barreto has made each year with her own family is a Good Deeds Jar. Check out the details and consider this addition to your Ramadan planning. |
| | | 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 infinite wisdom and mercy, there are categories of people exempted from fasting. These include: - 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 frailty 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 this short video by Sh. Abdullah Oduro from the Yaqeen Institute called Pillar 4: Who Should Fast? |
| |  | A List of 15 Must-Have Ramadan Books for Children By Wendy Díaz Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was first revealed, so we spend a lot of time reading and reflecting on its timeless messages of peace and hope. It is also a great month to encourage children to read about the tenets of Islam. Thankfully, children’s Islamic literature has come a long way in its quality and content over the past decade, providing many options when it comes to teaching youngsters about Ramadan. Here is a list of 15 amazing books that would be great additions to your reading list and also your personal library. Remember, these also make great gifts and, by making a purchase, you can also supporting Muslim authors. |
| | | |  | Adams World Classic Video: Ramadan Mubarak Sound Vision’s Ramadan Mubarak video is one of our classics that have educated Muslim youth for more than 30 years! The 31-minute video is filled with lots of details about Ramadan and features Adam’s first fast, classic nasheeds by singer/songwriter Dawud Wharnsby, a transvisualizer trip to far off lands, and even an Eid celebration! Keep sound Islamic content in front of your children this Ramadan and into the future! Rather than depend on an old VHS-tape, you can have 24/7 access to classic and new Adam’s Worlds episodes on our convenient app. Visit Adam's World for more details and take advantage of a free trial period. |
| | | Get your kids excited to Race4Rewards during this blessed month! |
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| Adam’s World Club for children ages 4-7 ⏰ Classes held on Mondays-Fridays from 6-6:30pm EDT (22 in all!) 🎁 Win prizes in our 30-day Good Deeds Challenge! Join us to welcome Ramadan with two FREE preview classes on Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24. |
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Colors of Islam Club for children ages 8-12 ⏰ Classes held on Saturdays and Sundays from 12N-1pm EDT 🎁 Win prizes in our 30-day Good Deeds Challenge! Older kids are inspired to refine their understanding and take action to implement the lessons in their daily lives. |
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| 💝 Muslim Home subscribers are treated to a gift for Ramadan! 💝 Use coupon code MuslimHome15 for a 15% discount on all of our children's classes! But you will have to act fast, because the offer closes on March 22! |
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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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