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As salaamu alaikum my muslim friends, My name is Amaatulah
Parents:: The fast of a child Other Fatwaa on Children Fasting íóÇ ÃóíøõåóÇ ÇáøóÐöíäó ÂãóäõæÇú ßõÊöÈó Úóáóíúßõãõ ÇáÕøöíóÇãõ ßóãóÇ ßõÊöÈó Úóáóì ÇáøóÐöíäó ãöä ÞóÈúáößõãú áóÚóáøóßõãú ÊóÊøóÞõæäó "O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may attain piety" [Sooratul Baqarah 2:183]
The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allaah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allâh [i.e. to say Takbîr (Allâhu-Akbar; Allâh is the Most Great) on seeing the crescent of the months of Ramadân and Shawwâl] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him. (Al-Baqarah 2:185)
Abu Huraira reported Allaah's Messenger (sallAllaahu alayhi wa sallam) as saying: Allaah the Exalted and Majestic said: Every act of the son of Adam is for him, except fasting. It is (exclusively) meant for Me and I (alone) will reward it. Fasting is a shield. When any one of you is fasting on a day, he should neither indulge in obscene language, nor raise the voice; or if anyone reviles him or tries to quarrel with him he should say: I am a person fasting. By Him, in Whose Hand is the life of Muhammad, the breath of the observer of fast is sweeter to Allaah on the Day of judgment than the fragrance of musk. The one who fasts has two (occasions) of joy, one when he breaks the fast he is glad with the breaking of (the fast) and one when he meets his Lord he is glad with his fast. Muslim #2566
The muslims follow the Islamic calendar which is based on the moon (lunar). Each lunar month will have 29 or 30 days. When we see the hilal (the new moon) the month starts.
Ramadan As you grow much older, you may fast in the fall, winter, spring and summer. And even then, how long the fasting days are will depend on where you live in the world. What did you learn?
“The Month of Ramadaan is the month of obedience to Allaah, the time the people have to bring themselves to Allaah. Many people think that Ramadaan is the month of being lazy and laid back. That is not the month of Ramadaan, it is the month of working hard, keeping away from sins, keeping away from desires. The month of Ramadaan is the best month. It is the time that Allaah revealed the Qur’aan. It is the time when Jibreel (alayhi sallam) came to Muhammad (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) and taught him the Qur’aan…” »
This is the month we will try to fast from sunrise to sunset. A muslim does not eat or drink anything during the daylight. Another word for fast is “Sawm”. It is the 4th pillar of Islaam.
 We will try to become closer to Allaah and be increased in emaan (faith).
We will fast sincerely hoping for Allaah's reward, and if we do Allaah has promised to forgive us for all our past sins We will thank Allaah over and over for all the blessings we have. We will ask Allaah to have mercy on us and forgive us.
We will make the intention to fast every night in our heart » We will read and listen to more Qur'aan. Whoever reads a letter from the Book of Allaah, he will have a reward. And that re"ward will be multiplied by ten. I am not saying that "Alif, Laam, Meem" is a letter, rather I am saying that "Alif" is a letter, "laam" is a letter, and "meem" is a letter." Sunan At-Tirmithee #2910
We will make extra prayers. We will learn how to have “sabr” (be patient).
We will stay alway from bad deeds and increase in doing good deeds. We will look at ourselves and try to better our manners and heart, and the Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) is our best example. We will take suhoor (morning meal) as this is a blessing and will make fasting easier for us. Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet (sallahu alayhe wa sallam) said, “Take suhur as there is a blessing in it.” Al-Bukhari #1808 We will try to be more generous (giving), by feeding people and looking out for the poor and needy, those who may have less then us. This teaches us compassion (caring) and appreciation (being thankful). Ibn 'Abbas reported that Allah's Messenger (sallahu alayhi wa sallaam) was the most generous of people in charity, but he was generous to the utmost in the month of Ramadan. Gabriel (alayhi sallam) would meet him every year during the month of Ramadin until it ended, and Allah's Messenger (sallahu alayhi wa sallaam) recited to him the Qur'an; and when Gabriel met him Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) was most generous in giving charity like the blowing wind. Muslim 30,# 5718
If your sisters or brothers bother you, be kind to them and say “I am fasting, I am fasting”. We will do our best to be good and kind, have truthful words, be charitable and respectful. Aboo Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, "Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink (i.e. Allah will not accept his fasting.” Related by al-Bukhaaree, (31/1789 Did you know that when the Pious Predecessors would fast, they would sit in the masaajid and they would say: "We shall protect our fast and not backbite anyone"..» Some Muslims will make umrah (the minor pilgrimage). Your parents will pay Zakat-ul Fitr (obligatory charity given by the muslims before the 'Eid ul Fitr prayer) Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: The Prophet (sallahu alayhe wa salaam) ordered the people to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr before going to the 'Id prayer. Al Bukhari #1424 During the Prophet's time they would give one Saa' (a measure of food. It is four times what a person can hold when he cups both of his hands together) of food (edible things) as Sadaqat-ul-Fitr (to the poor). At that time it may have been barley, raisins (dried grapes), cottage cheese or dates. Related by al-Bukhaaree #1425
You may go with your parents to the masjid for taraweeh prayers (which are the special night prayers in Ramadan). Listen to the taraaweeh prayers from Makkah. site 1 site 2 Parents please only allow children to listen when the actual prayers are being held
There is an important night that the muslims try to catch by staying up and praying called Laylat-al-Qadr ("the Night of Decree"). This night is better then a 1000 months! No one knows for sure when this night is, but we look for it during the last odd 10 nights of Ramadan. The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allâh in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months). (Al-Qadr 97:3) 'Aa'ishah asked the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam), "If I am granted success in (praying during) Laylatul-Qadr, with what do I supplicate?" He replied:
Thahaba th-thama- o wabtallatil- Aaurooq, wathabatal - arju insha'allah "The thirst has gone and the veins are quenched, and the reward is confirmed, if Alaah wills." The Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) would break his fast with fresh dates, and if there were no fresh dates, dried ones and if none of those then water. Narrated Sahl bin Sad: Allah's Apostle (sallahu alayhe wa salaam) said, "The people will remain on the right path as long as they hasten the breaking of the fast." Bukhari 31, #178
In Islaam, there are only two festivals. Eid ul Fitr is the one we celebrate at the end of Ramadan, it is the 1st day of Shawwaal.  Like we read before, the month has 29 or 30 days depending on the moon. So when the hilal (moon)
You will take a bath
You will wear your best clothes. You will eat dates before going to the eid prayer. Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah's Apostle (sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) never proceeded (for the prayer) on the Day of 'Id-ul-Fitr unless he had eaten some dates. Anas also narrated: The Prophet used to eat odd number of dates. Al-Bukhari #906 You will pray with all the muslims. Narrated Ibn Abbas;The Prophet(sallallaahu ’alayhi wa sallam) offered a two Rakat prayer on the Day of Id ul Fitr and he did not pray before or after it. Then he went towards women along with Bilal and ordered them to pay alms and so they started giving their earrings and necklaces (in charity).Al-Bukhari #914
Insha’allah you may have family
You and your guests can share a meal of special foods and sweets and enjoy the rest of the day together. Alhamdullilah! We thank Allaah for guiding us to Islaam and being on the straight path. May Allaah accept our worship, and prayers and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad
Just because Ramadan is over, do not stop being a good child! You should still remember Allaah at all times, keep learning about your religion of Islaam, make your salah
Keep on being caring and thankful, charitable and kind insha'allah. Insha’allah you learned a little about Ramadan as I have. Maybe I will see you at the Eid! Have some learning fun with the activities, games, and coloring pages below.
Your friends in deen, Amaatullah & friends
We hope that this has helped you in teaching your child about our blessed month of Ramadan. The activities below are just a jumpstart on this topic, and we have shared many resources available on the net, and we know you have many creative ideas of your own! Depending on child's age, all of material on this site can be simplified for a younger learner or enchanced for an older one. If your children do any of the projects below, we would be pleased to showcase their work. Insha'allah have your children share their Ramadan and Eid stories, children from around the world can see what it is like in different parts of the world during Ramadan and Eid. Please scan and email their artistic and written creations to ramadanlessons@yahoo.com Your feedback on this page is welcomed, and we would be like to know what activities you have used with you children, so please share your ideas, suggestions insha’allah. If you have made lesson plans, games, or unique arts & crafts, please share them so others may benefit. All ideas and submissions will be properly credited to author.
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Date ShakeWhat you’ll need:
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INGREDIENTS:
2 cups white sugar
4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 inch cake pan.
In a small bowl combine sugar, cinnamon and a dash of salt. Open the biscuits and cut each biscuit into four pieces; set aside.
Put the pieces of biscuit into the mixture, a few at a time, until they are all completely coated. Arrange the biscuit pieces in the pan in layers.
Heat the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stir the remaining sugar mixture and the pecans into the hot butter. Pour the butter mixture over the biscuit pieces.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, until top is golden brown.
Pennies & Potatoes
- 4 cup cooked, diced potatoes
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 package beef Hotdogs - sliced
- 3 Tablespoons margarine
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or American cheese
Grease a 1 quart casserole dish.
Put the potatoes, onions and hot dogs in the dish.
Heat the butter in the microwave for 15 seconds , mix in the flour & stir.
Add the milk and keep heating and stirring for 30 seconds until it becomes a little bit think.
Now stir in the cheese.
Pour all this over your casserole.
Sprinkle some more cheese on top.
B BBake at 450* for 30 minutes
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