Celebrate Ramadan: Prayer, Devotion, and Fun for Kids
Allah (SWT) says in the Quran:
“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous” Al-Baqarah 2:183
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in which all Muslims worldwide fast for the whole month. Fasting is one of the most beloved deeds of Allah. This entire month is filled with prayer, devotion, and community uplifting. This month provides excellent opportunities to teach our little ones about Islamic teachings and values. Moreover we can bring our kids closer to Allah by teaching them small acts of kindness that would earn them good deeds.
At Ideazsuper, we aim to provide you with educational resources or worksheets to help your child better understand the meaning of Ramadan while having fun. Let’s explore how to make this holy month meaningful and enjoyable for your little ones.
Benefits of Fasting:
Do you know fasting affects our spiritual, physical, and mental health? Research has revealed that it has incredible health benefits, such as supporting weight loss, helping in improved cardiovascular function, boosting immunity, improving the digestive system, and more. Moreover, research shows that fasting helps calm our minds and enhances brain function.
During the month of Ramadan, evil forces are seized, which makes it easier for all the People to engage in righteous deeds that eventually increase Taqwa (God’s consciousness) and help Muslims to grow closer to Allah.
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said:
“When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened, and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are put in chains.”
(Narrated by al-Bukhari, 3277)
Fasting does not only mean refraining from food and water; its purpose is to gain better control of our body and mind by refraining from negative thoughts, actions, and behaviors.
Understanding Ramadan: A Brief History
Ramadan is the month of fasting and blessings. Fasting(Sawm) is the Third Pillar of Islam. The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) this month. All Muslims fast from Dawn (Suhoor time) to Dusk (Iftaar time), seeking Allah’s pleasure and forgiveness. They refrain from eating food drink and refrain from all evil deeds to increase righteousness.
In a Hadith e Qudsi, Allah says:
“Allah says about the fasting person), ‘He has left his food, drink and desires for My sake. The fast is for Me. So I will reward (the fasting person) for it and the reward of good deeds is multiplied ten times.”
Ramadan is the month of prayer, reflection, the Quran, and to engage in acts of charity (Zakat). The last 10 days are the most crucial segment of Ramadan; it helps in spiritual rebirth, cleansing, and the pursuit of redemption. One of these nights is better than 1000 months.
Allah Says in the Quran:
“The Night of Glory (Laylatul Qadr) is better than a thousand months.”
This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, 28th February, or Saturday, 1st March, depending on the moon sighting.
Making Ramadan Fun and Educational for Kids
Ramadan is an exciting time for kids as they can learn much about Islamic values. It all depends on how you will introduce it to your kids. As parents and teachers, we help our children grow physically and emotionally in the same way they need to grow spiritually. It would guide them in the long run.
Here are some engaging activities to incorporate prayer, devotion, and fun into your Ramadan celebrations:
1. Creative Crafts and Decorations:
- Engage your child in celebrating Ramadan through Arts and crafts and decorations such as hanging fairy lights
- Give your kids crafting materials such as colored pencils and paper to create Ramadan Mubarak cards for their friends.
2. Interactive Learning Activities:
- Create a Ramadan calendar with a space for daily good deeds chart. This activity helps children understand the concept of rewards for good behavior. You can find some fantastic free and paid worksheets to track daily activities at IdeazSuper.
- Read Islamic stories about Ramadan, discussing the lessons and morals behind each story.
- Moon Phases Observation: Make it a task for your kid to notice a change every day. They can take pictures or draw how they see the moon and compare them at the end of the month.
3. Culinary Fun:
- Let your kids help prepare fruits and veggies for Iftar in the kitchen.
- Organize a Ramadan cooking class where kids can learn to prepare simple Iftar recipes, such as fruit salad or juice, teaching them about sharing and blessings.
- Make them responsible for setting up the table besides hot items, such as dates, fruits, etc. Read this article to teach healthy eating.
4. Spiritual Growth:
- Learning Duas (Supplications): Teach your children simple duas (supplications) to help them feel thankful and connected to Allah. Repetition, drawing pictures, and craft projects can make learning duas fun.
- Memorizing small chapters of the Quran with translation.
- Relate to them prophetic stories.
- Use interactive tools like prayer mats and apps to teach kids how to perform Salah (prayer) correctly.
Simple deeds of devotion/Acts of worship for Kids during Ramadan
- Simple words of remembrance of Allah
- 5 daily prayers with adults
- Reading and memorizing small Surahs/chapters of the Quran
- Helping in homely chores
- Learn to share for the sake of Allah
- Engage in charity
- Visit mosque
- Learn about fasting
- Read Quran regularly
Ramadan Activities Table
| Activity | Description |
| D-I-Y Prayer Mat | Designing a personalized prayer mat for a more engaging prayer experience. |
| Ramadan Calendar | Making a calendar with daily good deeds and treats to teach about rewards. |
| Moon Phases Observation | Tracking the changes in the moon phases throughout Ramadan. |
| Ramadan Wishing Cards | Creating handmade cards to wish friends and family “Ramadan Mubarak.” |
| Story Time | Reading Islamic stories and discussing their morals. |
| Learning Duas | Memorizing and reciting simple prayers. |
| Ramadan Cooking Class | Preparing simple Iftar recipes to learn about sharing and blessings. |
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Conclusion
Ramadan is different from the rest of the months. It’s a time of purification, prayer, devotion, and helping the entire society at large. It’s the best time of the year to deepen the roots of love and understanding of Islam in your children. By integrating our fun and educational resources with activities, as mentioned earlier, you can make this Ramadan a memorable experience for your child.
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Checklist for Ramadan
| Task | Yes | No |
| Did I help create Ramadan cards or decorations? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Did I participate in moon observation during Ramadan? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Did I help in preparing food or setting up for Iftar? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Did I learn and recite a Dua or small Surah from the Quran? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Did I engage in a charity activity or share something for the sake of Allah? | ☐ | ☐ |
