KaydeenaOver the month of Ramadan, the children would have worked hard on their goals, what they want to improve on and on new things they want to achieve.
Build up the momentum when they receive their Eid gifts by using a Ramadan Reward Thermometer. This is used to reflect on all the great things your child has done over this holy month, day by day. They would love to feel acknowledged.
Muhammed PBUH had a number of common practices before Eid salat. He would begin the Eid takbeer from the evening before and softly chant it on foot as he went early to the masjid to offer his prayers on the day of celebration.
He would wake up early and have a complete bath, brush his teeth using his miswak, put on his best clothes and athr. He would commonly eat 3 dates before leaving, following one route and returning a different way so he could greet as many people as possible.
While you make this simple prayer mat, speak to your child about the takbeer of Eid, and how we should start our day. Discuss the direction of qibla from your home and why we pray towards the Kaaba.
Leaving a tree behind in this world that others can get shelter, fruit or veg from is counted as sadaqa. The flowing charity from this is such a blessing.
We must ensure we look after our world, the trees. Such of Allah’s creations, benefits us in so many ways and it’s so easy to miss in the fast paced world we live in.
Teach your child about the charitable deeds linked to planting a seed by using gold, silver and bronze colours that are considered to be valuable. Make sure they’re involved in caring for it and watching it grow.
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Light up your fireplace between sunset and sunrise with this craft activity.
The I’tikaaf at the Mosque Light Up Jar brings meaning to the self isolated night worship in the holy odd nights of Laylatul Qadr. Bring it to life for your children.
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We know we will be rewarded for our great deeds, more so on the night of Laylatul Qadr. On each odd night in the last 10 days, add a little something into your child’s Reward Cloud Filler. Help them to relate to the virtues on this night as the Angels come down to give us salam.
The night of Laylatul Qadr gives us the opportunity to gain maximise rewards, of more than a thousand months!
Be prepared for the Angels that will descend upon our homes and give us salams whilst we are in worship.
Let them know they’re welcome in your home, with an Angel STOP sign.
To make a Reward Cloud Filler, click on this link
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Officially section off a little I’tikaaf hub for your littlen with a “Shhh I’m in I’tikaaf” Wall Speech Bubble which provides privacy and seclusion. Give them that feeling of importance and self isolation in the worship of Allah.
Whilst this is a simple exercise, the surroundings trigger much thought and will give wonders for your child’s foundations.
When Laylatul Qadr knocks on your door, be prepared with the dua readily on the tip of your tongue.
We understand that the dua of forgiveness in Ramadan has rewards which are above and beyond. Yet, it’s easy to forget duas that come around sporadically, so get this in a frame to add meaning and importance to its virtues.
Whether you decide to give it as a gift to someone, put on a sideboard or on a wall, it will be a superb way to act as reminder to make this supplication.
The built up focus corner is an important element of the month’s crafts, telling a story beyond Ramadan and has a lot to say for itself.
Through each activity added into this display, there is much learning and knowledge to gain with your child.
Angels are Allah’s most loyal and first creations.
On the night of revelation, Angel Jibril descended upon Muhammed PBUH and the first words of the holy Quran commenced
On Laylatul Qadr, whilst we are in worship of Allah, angels will descend upon us on one if the five odd nights in Ramadan.