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My Journey Through

Ramadwaan2021

Note to parents

We are pleased to present to you ‘My Journey Through Ramadwaan’, a book mainly aimed for 6-12 year olds but which may also be beneficial for the younger ones (with additional help) or slightly older children.

Proper Islamic Education is critical for our children’s success in this life and in the Hereafter. It is therefore our duty to demonstrate to our children how Islam is a beautiful religion, to guide them and help them to grow up into human beings who will follow the footsteps of our beloved Prophet Muhammad n. And what a wonderful time to start this journey than the blessed month of Ramadwaan!

The best way a child learns is when he/she is active in his/her own learning. ‘My Journey Through Ramadwaan’ has been designed with this in mind. Each day of the blessed month of Ramadwaan is as follows:

1. A specific topic is covered such as Roza, Salaah, Quran2. The ‘Did you know?’ section provides interesting information related to Islam,

Prophet Muhammad n or other pious people.3. An activity for children to do, such as craft activities, crosswords, quiz which

reinforces the learning of the topic.

The book is therefore interactive and we encourage parents to be involved with their children, be it for helping with the topic or for completing the activities. It will provide you with quality time with your children and wonderful learning opportunities. You may wish to select the activities that are most appropriate for your children based on their age and abilities.

One of the ways of motivating and engaging children is the setting of goals. ‘My Journey Through Ramadwaan’ therefore starts off with a preparation for Ramadwaan and setting of goals for children. You are encouraged to help your child to do that according to his/her age and ability and to motivate him/her during the whole month by providing him/her with simple rewards such as stars.

We have a daily tracker for children to keep track of their actions each day. Help your child to do so. We have also included the tracker for the whole month at the end of the book, which may be more convenient to print. The hollow stars can be coloured in by your child to show which actions he/she has completed.

We have tried to keep the language simple as far as possible, but your child may need help in understanding some lessons, so please do help him/her where required.

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We hope that the lessons and activities provided in this book will enable our young children to start their way on a rich learning journey which will continue beyond Ramadwaan.

May Allah accept your efforts and that of your children, accept our Duahs and make this Ramadwaan book beneficial to all. May Allah accept the efforts of all those who contributed to the making of ‘My Journey Through Ramadwaan’. This book has been written to the best of our knowledge, and under the help and guidance of our Scholars. We apologise for any mistakes that may have inadvertently been left.

Translations of Quran verses have been taken from the English translation of Kanzul Imaan published by Darul Uloom Pretoria.

We wish you all a blessed Ramadwaan. Ramadwaan Mubarak!

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AHMAD & FATIMAHAhmad and Fatimah are so excited as the holy month of Ramadwaan is approaching! They have heard about the many blessings during Ramadwaan.

This year, because of the coronavirus, they cannot go to school. So, they want to make the most of this blessed month. Ahmad and Fatimah will accompany you along your journey through Ramadwaan this year, with lots of new lessons to learn and fun activities to do.

Assalamu ‘Alaikum. I am Ahmad’s sister,

Fatimah.

Assalamu ‘Alaikum. My name is

Ahmad.

TABLE OF CONTENTSABOUT RAMADWAAN................................................................................1

Why is Ramdwaan special.............................................................................2

Moon Sighting..................................................................................................3

PREPARING FOR RAMADWAAN.............................................................4

FIRST 'ASHRAH..........................................................................................5

Day 1 - Fasting (Roza)..................................................................................6

Day 2 - Sehri...................................................................................................9

Day 3 - Iftar.................................................................................................13

Day 4 - Salaah...............................................................................................16

Day 5 - Taraweeh.........................................................................................19

Day 6 - Azaan................................................................................................22

Day 7 - Cleanliness.......................................................................................26

Day 8 - Allah.................................................................................................29

Day 9 - The Prophet Muhammad's n childhood................................32

Day 10 - Life of the Prophet Muhammad's n in Makkah.................36

SECOND 'ASHRAH...................................................................................39

Day 11 - Life of the Prophet Muhammad's n in Madina..................40

Day 12 - Helping Others............................................................................43

Day 13 - Our Neighbours...........................................................................46

Day 14 - Duah...............................................................................................48

Day 15 - Parents............................................................................................51

Day 16 - Importance of knowledge.........................................................54

Day 17 - Hazrat Aisha ........................................................................57

Day 18 - Masjid............................................................................................60

Day 19 - I’tikaaf...........................................................................................64

Day 20 - Laylatul Qadr..............................................................................67

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THIRD 'ASHRAH........................................................................................71

Day 21 - Quran.............................................................................................72

Day 22 - Surah Al-Fatiha..........................................................................76

Day 23 - Surahs of Protection (Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas)......................................79

Day 24 - Last Jumu'ah of Ramadwaan...................................................83

Day 25 - Animals in the Quran.................................................................86

Day 26 - Foods and drinks in the Quran...............................................89

Day 27 - Stories in the Quran.................................................................94

Day 28 - Sabr and Shukr...........................................................................98

Day 29 - Eid-Ul-Fitr..................................................................................103

Day 30 - Iswaale Thawaab......................................................................107

Eid Mubarak..................................................................................................111

Good habits after Ramadwaan.................................................................112

Practise a Sunnah.......................................................................................113

Answers........................................................................................................114

Daily Tracker...............................................................................................117

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Islamic months

1 Moharram

2 Safar

3 Rabbi Ul Awwal

4 Rabbi Ul Akhir

5 Jumaadul Oulaa

6 Jumaadul Aakhirah

7 Rajab

8 Shabaan

9 Ramadwaan

10 Shawwal

11 Dhul Qadah

12 Dhul Hijjah

ABOUT RAMADWAANRamadwaan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is a very important month for Muslims around the world. During this month, we fast from dawn to sunset, abstain from sins and increase our good actions.

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar. The month starts and ends based on the visibility of the moon (Hilal). There are either 29 or 30 days in each month.

A new day in the Islamic calendar starts at Maghrib time. The first day of Ramadwaan begins when the moon is sighted at Maghrib, and we start the month with Taraweeh prayers.

م محرصفر

ل ربيع األوربيع اآلخر

جمادى األولى جمادى اآلخرة

شعبانرمضان

ال شو

ذو القعدة ذو الحجة

رجب

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Why is Ramadwaan special?

The month of Ramadwaan is split into 3 parts, called 'Ashrah:

1) First 'Ashrah (Days 1-10): The Days of Mercy

2) Second 'Ashrah (Days 11-20): The Days of Forgiveness

3) Third 'Ashrah (Days 21-29 or 30): The Days of Seeking Refuge from the Hellfire

For every good

action, we get more

rewards

The Quran was

revealed in Ramadwaan

The Gates of Heaven are opened and

the Shaytaan are chained

Allah accepts

our Duahs

There are special

Ibaadah that we do during Ramadwaan

(Roza, Taraweeh, I’tikaaf)

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Moon Sighting

The moon cycle lasts between 29 and 30 days. On the 29th day of each Islamic month, at Maghrib time, we search for the moon crescent. If the moon is sighted, this is the start of the next Islamic month.

On the 29th of Shabaan, we need to go for moon sighting. If the moon is sighted, we start the month of Ramadwaan. If not, we observe the 30th day of Shabaan, and start the month of Ramadwaan on the following day.

When the moon is sighted, we read this Duah:

Try searching for the moon with your parents. You can do this from your home. Remember, the new moon crescent is very thin and difficult to spot on the first day.

Allahumma Ahillahu Alaina Bil Yumni Wal Barakah

O Allah! Let this month be for us (a period) of security and beliefs.

هم أهله علينا باليمن والبركة الل

Moon Phases

1st day of the month

end of the month

2nd week

1st week3rd week

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PREPARING FOR RAMADWAANIt is a good habit to start preparing for Ramadwaan before its arrival, so we make the most of the blessings of this month.

Let’s set some goals! What do you want to achieve during this Holy month? We have given you a few examples of goals below. You can also choose other goals. Complete the table with the help of your parents.

My goals Examples

Fasting (Roza)

I will fast once a week/every other day /every day

Salaah I will pray the Fardh (Obligatory) SalaahI will pray the Sunnah Salaah

QuranI will read some Quran every dayI will complete a whole Khatam Quran during RamadwaanI will revise the Surahs I have memorisedI will memorise new SurahsI will learn the meaning of some Surahs

Practise a Sunnah

I will practise 1 Sunnah every day

(We have included a list of Sunnahs you can practise at the end of this book)

Learning

I will learn something new about Islam every day

(This book contains one lesson every day, as your learning activity. You can also learn other topics for example from your Madrassa book, or watch Islamic videos)

Good actions

I will do at least one good action every day, such as:

I will help my parents with the houseworkI will be obedient and respectfulI will give Sadqah to someone in needI will be kind to my neighbourI will share my iftar with my neighbourI will make Duah for my family and friendsI will check if my grandparents are well and help themI will not lie

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FIRST 'ASHRAHThis is the start of the first 'Ashrah of the month of Ramadwaan. These are the days of Mercy Duah for the first 'Ashrah:

حمين رب اغفر وارحم وأنت خير الر

Colour & re-write the Duah

ربرب

Rabbi ‘ighfir warham wa anta khairur Rahimeen

O Allah! Forgive and have Mercy and You are the Best of Merciful.

You can read this Duah everyday during days 1-10 of Ramadwaan.

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DAY 1 - Fasting (Roza)Fasting during the month of Ramadwaan is the 4th Pillar of Islam. Fasting is one of the best Ibaadah for Allah, and we get a lot of rewards for it. Fasting cleans our sins and brings us closer to Allah.

Pillars of Islam (Arkaanul Islam)

Shahadah

Salaah

Zakaat

Fasting (Roza)

Hajj

Do you know what each Pillar of Islam is? Write it down in the table below.

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What do we do during Ramadwaan?

Only you and Allah will know if you are truly fasting. For example, if you eat something secretly no one will know except Allah. Allah is Aalim-ul-Ghaib, He knows everything.

Have you tried fasting before? If you haven't, try it, even for half a day!

Through fasting, we understand the suffering of the poor and those who are hungry. Alhamdulillah! Allah has blessed us with so much - our loving family who take care of us, tasty food, a house to live in. We should always be grateful to Allah and continuously thank Him.

The great saint, Shaykh Abdal Qadir Jilani a was born on 1st Ramadwaan, in Baghdad (Iraq). He is a Wali of Allah (a friend of Allah) and a Sayyed (a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad n ).

During Ramadwaan, even as a baby, he refused to drink milk from Sehri to Iftar, as if he was fasting!

Did you know?

FastingWe start fasting from dawn and we end our fast at Maghrib time. All day, we do not eat

or drink.

Bad actionWe stay away

from bad actions for example lying,

fighting

Good actions and ibadaah

We increase our good actions for example helping our parents and reading Quran.

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Q D F O Z M E S L

U J P A L R Z U B

R A M A D W A A N

A I S L A M K X S

N U I E N Z A F E

J R S A L A A H H

G A L K I F T A R

B H A Q G E C S I

Z E M U B A R A K

Find the following words:

• Ramadwaan• Mubarak• Sehri• Iftar• Islam• Salaah• Zakaat • Quran

Activity: Word Search

Roza Salaah Quran Practise a Sunnah Learning Good

Action

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Bismillahi wa ala barakatillah

In the name of Allah and with the Blessings of Allah

Don’t forget to eat with your right hand!

At Sehri time, don’t forget to make Duah. Insha Allah your Duah will be accepted.

Day 2 - SehriWe start our fast with a meal in the morning before dawn. This meal is called Sehri. This is a Sunnah of the Prophet n and there is a lot of blessing in it for us.

Before eating we read this Duah:

We make an intention to fast at the time of Sehri, by reading the following Niyyah:

رت مت وما اخ هم أصوم غدا لك فاغفر لي ما قد اللAllahumma asoomu ghadal laka faghfirlii

ma qadamtu wamaa akhartu

Allah! I will fast for You tomorrow, therefore forgive me my future and past sins.

بسم هللا وعلى بركة هللا

الحمد ل الذي أطعمنا وسقانا وجعلنا من المسلمينAlhamdulillahil lazi atw’amana wasaqaanaa

waja’alanaa min-almuslimeen

All praise is due to Allah who fed us and gave us to drink, and made us Muslims.

After eating, we read the following Duah:

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1. One of the doors of Jannah is called Ar-Rayyan. Only those who fast during Ramadwaan will enter Jannah by this door.

2. If you forgot to say “Bismillah” at the start, read this instead:

3. It is Sunnah to sit on the floor and eat. How about trying this Sunnah for one day during Ramadwaan?

Did you know?

له وآخره بسم هللا أوBismillahi Awwalahu Wa Akhirahu

In the name of Allah at the beginning and at the end.

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Roza Salaah Quran Practisea Sunnah Learning Good

Action

Materials needed: Sheet of paper or Bristol paper

Steps:1. Print out the template provided on the next page. 2. Cut along the dotted lines. 3. You can now colour the Bismillah and Alhamdulillah. Use coloured crayons or paint. 4. Now, glue each part in order on your paper. (If you wish, you can also trace

both words directly on your A3 paper).5. Finish your poster by decorating it all around as you wish. 6. Now, time to put up your poster in the kitchen or dining room. Remind your

family to say Bismillah before eating and Alhamdulillah after eating.

Activity: My Bismillah poster

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Before we eat, we say Bismillah

Before we drink, we say Bismillah

When we finish, we say Alhamdulillah

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2

3

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DAY 3 - IftarWe end our fast at Maghrib time. This meal is called Iftar.

It is good to break our fast as soon as we hear the Azaan for Maghrib.

Start with Bismillah, and break your fast with dates or water.

Right after Iftar, read the following Duah:

لت هم لك صمت وبك آمنت وعليك توك اللل مني وعلى رزقك افطرت فتقب

Allahumma laka sumtu wabika aamantu wa alayka tawakkaltuwa ala rizqika aftrartu fataqabbal minnii

O Allah! I fasted for You and I believe in You, and I have complete trust in You, and I broke my fast

with the food given by You, therefore accept it from me.

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In a Hadith, Hazrat Anasa said, “The Prophet n used to break his fast with fresh dates before he prayed. If he did not find fresh dates then he would use dried dates. If he did not find that also he drank a few sips of water”. (Ahmad, Abu Dawood, Tirmidhee)

At Iftar time, don’t forget to make Duah. The Prophet n said the Duah of a fasting person is not rejected.

Hazrat Fatimah d passed away on 3rd of Ramadwaan. She is the youngest and most beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad n, and the chief of all women in Islam.

She was also known as Zahra (she was the flower of the Prophet Muhammad n and had a radiant face) and Batool (she had pure character).

Did you know?

The family tree

Hazrat Fatimah d

Prophet Muhammad n

Hazrat Ali a

Hazrat Imam Hassan a

Hazrat Zainab d

Hazrat Imam Hussain a

Hazrat Umme Kulthum d

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She received the following Tasbeeh as a gift from her father:

Tasbeeh-e-Fatimah

33 times Subhanallah Glory be to Allah

33 times Alhamdulillah Praise be to Allah

34 times Allahu Akbar Allah is the Greatest

It is good to read this Tasbeeh after each prayer and before sleeping.

سبحان هللاالحمد لهللا أكبر

Activity 1: Help your family to prepare iftar. Don’t forget dates and water! Share it with your neighbour, relative or friend (if lockdown rules permit).

Activity 2: Learn Tasbeeh e Fatimah and practise reciting it after every prayer and before sleeping.


Action

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DAY 4 - SalaahSalaah (Namaz) is the second Pillar of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad n received the Salaah as a gift directly from Allah on the night of Mehraj.

The Quran says (Surah 20, Verse 14):

لوة لذكرى وأقم الص

It is a form of thanking Allah

It is the best of deeds

It brings us closer to Allah

It erases our sins

It is our key to Jannah

We perform Salaah 5 times everyday. It is important to perform Salaah properly and at the correct times.

Wa aqimis salawaata li dhikrii

“and establish Prayer for My remembrance.”

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The times of each Salaah depend on the position of the sun and will be different in each country.

Do you know how to perform Salaah? Ask your parents to watch you pray and correct you.

On the night of the Mehraj, Allah wanted to gift us 50 daily Salaah. Knowing that this would be difficult for us, the Prophet Muhammad n asked Allah to reduce it to 5. But when we pray 5 Salaah a day, we will still get the rewards (Thawaab) of 50 Salaah!

Did you know?

MaghribAsr

Before Sunrise

Fajr

After Zenith

Zuhr

Late Afternoon

AfterSunset

At Night

Isha

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Takbir-e-Tahrima (start with Allahu Akbar)

5

Niyyah (make intention to pray)

لة الص

1

Cleanliness (perform Wudhu)

2

Satre Awrat (wear clean and appropriate clothes)

Before you start, these are the conditions:

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Time (each prayer has a fixed time)

3

Face the Qibla

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I laugh during Salaah

I look everywhere while in Salaah

I do Wudhu before performing Salaah

I play with my phone during Salaah

I dress appropriately before starting Salaah

I walk in front of someone who is in Salaah

I face the Qibla before I start my Salaah

Activity: Tick the correct actions or cross the wrong actions during Salaah

I speak to someone during Salaah


Action

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DAY 5 - TaraweehTaraweeh is a special Salaah prayed only in Ramadwaan. It is a very important Sunnah called Sunnah e Muakkadah.

We pray Taraweeh after Esha and before Witr. There are 20 Rakaats, prayed 2 by 2. After every 4 Rakaats, we take a short break.

Usually, men pray Taraweeh in Jama’at at the Masjid and women pray at home. In some Masjids, the Imam will complete a whole Khatam Quran during Taraweeh in Ramadwaan. There are a lot of blessings when we pray in Jama’at.

Because of the coronavirus, we must stay home and we cannot go to the Masjid. So, we pray Taraweeh at home with our family.

Try to pray some Rakaats of Taraweeh. You can also read or listen to the Quran. There are a lot of rewards for reading and even listening to the Quran.

Did you know?

The Prophet Musa p made the following Duah to Allah. We can make this Duah when we are asking for something good from Allah.

رب إني لما أنزلت إلي من خير فقير

There are many Duahs that we can find in the Quran. The Duahs that the Prophets did are very special and we should try to remember them and read them.

Rabbi innee lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqeerun

O my Lord, I am in need of that food which You may send down for me.

(Quran, Surah 28, Verse 24)

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Activity: My bookmark for my Quran

Materials needed: Recycled cardboard packages (e.g. old tissue box, empty cereal boxes), Pencil, Coloured crayons/Paint/Glue/Glitter, ruler, scissors, hole puncher, coloured paper or ribbon.

Steps:

20 cm4 cm1

3

4

5

2

Flatten your cardboard. Draw a rectangle of around 20 cm by 4 cm.

Cut out the rectangle.

Stick coloured paper.

Punch a hole at the top and tie a coloured ribbon.

Decorate your bookmark as you wish. See examples below.

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You can choose to:

(i) Write your name in Arabic

(ii) Write the word Iqra ( ) which means “Read” in Arabic

(iii) Make patterns with stars, crescent moon

Here are some examples that you can trace and use:

أحمد‎فاطمة

إقراء

Ahmad's name in Arabic

Fatimah's name in Arabic

Word Iqra in Arabic


Action

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That night, a Sahaba called Hazrat Abdullah Ibne Zaid a had a dream, in which the Angel Hazrat Jibraeelp appearing as a person taught him the wordings of the Azaan and Iqaama. The next morning, he rushed to tell Rasulullah n about his dream of the Azaan. This option pleased Rasulullah n and he called for the Sahaba, Hazrat Bilalato come. Hazrat Bilalahad a very strong and beautiful voice and he gave the first Azaan.

On hearing the Azaan, the Sahabas rushed to the Masjid. Several of them had the same dream during the night. It was then decided that the Azaan would now be the call to Salaah, and it continues to be so even today.

DAY 6 - AzaanIn the early days of Islam in Madina, Prophet Muhammad n and his Sahabas (Companions) faced a problem - how will people know the times of the Salaah to be able to come to the Masjid for Jama'at?

They all gathered to discuss this issue and suggested ideas such as ringing a bell, blowing a trumpet or raising a flag on top of the Masjid. But the Prophet Muhammad n was not happy with any of the ideas.

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Words of Azaan:

Allah is the Greatest Allah is the Greatest

Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar هللا أكبر هللا أكبر



I bear witness that there is no God except Allah

Ash-hadu Anl Laailaaha illallah أشهد أن ل إله إل هللا

I bear witness that there is no God except Allah

Ash-hadu Anl Laailaaha illallah أشهد أن ل إله إل هللا

I bear witness that Muhammad n is the Messenger of Allah

Ash hadu Anna Mohammadar Rasulullah

سول هللا دا ر أشهد أن محم

I bear witness that Muhammad n is the Messenger of Allah

Ash hadu Anna Mohammadar Rasulullah

دا رسول هللا أشهد أن محم

Hurry to prayer Haiya Alas Salaah لة حي على الص

Hurry to prayer Haiya Alas Salaah لة حي على الص

Hurry to success Haiya Alal Falah حي على الفلح

Hurry to success Haiya Alal Falah حي على الفلح



There is no God but Allah La-ilaaha illallah ل إله إل هللا

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Duah after Azaan:

دن الوسيلة ائمة ات محم لة الق ة والص ام عوة الت هم رب هذه الد الله حمودن الذي وعدت فيعة وابعثه مقاما م رجة الر والفضيلة والد

وارزقنا شفاعته يوم القيامة. إنك ل تخلف الميعاد

Did you know?

1. Right after you were born, the Azaan and Iqaamat were given in your ears. This is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad n .

2. When we hear the Azaan, we should stop everything we are doing and listen carefully to the Azaan. Right after the Azaan, remember to make Duah.

Allahumma rabba haazihid-da’watit’taammati was-swalaatil qaa-imati aati Muhammadil waswiilata

walfadwiilata wad-darajatar rafii’ata wab’athhu maqaamam mahmoodatil-lazii wa’ad-tahu warzouqnaa shafaa’atahu

yawmal qiyaamah. Innaka laa toukhlifoul mii’aad.

O Allah! Lord of this perfect call and of the regular prayer which is going to be established. Kindly give Muhammad the right of intercession and superiority and send him to the best and highest place in Paradise which You promised him, and bless us with his intercession on the day

of Qiyaamah. Verily You do not do anything against Your promise.

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There is a lot of Thawaab (rewards) for giving Azaan.

• Perform Wudhu• Stand in a high place, facing the Qibla• Place your hands flat on your ears, or your index fingers in your ears

When you hear the Azaan at home, listen to each verse and silently repeat the words after it.

Activity (Boys): Give Azaan at home

Activity (Girls): Be attentive and listen


Action

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DAY 7 - Cleanliness Cleanliness is very important in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad n said that cleanliness is half of our Imaan.

We need to keep our body, our clothes and the place where we pray clean.

As Muslims, there are special ways to clean ourselves called Wudhu ( - ablution) and Ghusal ( - full body bath).

We usually perform Wudhu before performing Salaah and before touching the Quran. When we perform Wudhu, we wash away dust and dirt from our body.

Did you know that Wudhu also cleans us from our sins!

Before you start Wudhu, read the following Niyyah:

وضوء غسل

يطان أ لرفع الحدث، أعوذ بال من الش أتوضحيم بسم هللا العظيم حمن الر جيم بسم هللا الر الر

والحمد ل على دين اإلسلمAtawaddwa-ou-liraf’il hadath.

A-’ouzoubillaahi minash-shaitwaa-nir rajeem. Bismillah-hir-Rahmaa-nir-Raheem.

Bismillahil ‘azwime walhamdoulillahi ‘ala deenil Islam

I am performing Wudhu to remove all impurities. I seek refuge from Allah against the Evil Shaitaan. I start in the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful. I start in the name of Allah the Greatest

and all praises are for Allah who granted us the religion of Islam.

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The Prophet Muhammad n used to be very careful not to waste water during Wudhu.

The Prophet Muhammad n said: “Do not waste water even if you were at a running stream.” (Sunan Ibn Majah)

Water is a blessing from Allah and we should not waste it, for example when we have a shower or brush our teeth.

Did you know?

When the Prophet Muhammad n used to perform Wudhu, the Sahabas (Companions) would rush to collect the water from his Wudhu. They would drink this water and wipe this water on themselves.

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Roza Salaah Quran Pratise a Sunnah Learning Good

Action

Activity: The images below show the steps to perform Wudhu. Match the images to the steps.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

You can watch these videos as a reminder:

Wash face x 3

Wash feet up to ankle x 3

Wash hands x 3

Niyyah

Rinse mouth

and gargle

x 3

Rinse nose x 3

Wash arms up to elbow x 3

Masah (wipe head and

ears)

orScan mefor the videoCreole:

orScan mefor the videoEnglish:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH5-Th11MQU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93kjPt6ajaA

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DAY 8 - AllahAs Muslims, we believe that there is no God but Allah. Allah is the only One worthy of worship.

Allah is the Creator of everything - this whole world, the sun, moon, seas, human beings and animals.

Allah also created a world unseen to us - the Angels, the Jinns, Jannah (Heaven), Jahannam (Hellfire).

Allah sent Messengers (Nabi) to guide human beings on the right path. Our guide is the Prophet Muhammad n and the Quran is the message sent to us from Allah.

Allah does not look like us. We can never imagine Him in a physical description.

Allah is closer to us than we can imagine. He loves us, even more than our parents do. He wants us to be obedient. He rewards us for every effort we make to be good and to please Him.

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Surah Al-Ikhlaas (Sincerity) describes Allah. Listen to Surah and practise reading it.

Transliteration Translation

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem I begin in the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Merciful.

Qul Huwallahu Ahad Please declare: “Allah is One, and the Only.”

Allahus swamad Allah is Independent from any need.

Lam yalid, walam yuulad

He begets none, nor was Hebegotten (from anyone). [This means Allah does not have children nor parents]

Walam yakul la huu kufuwan Ahad And there is none equal to Him.

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Only the Prophet Muhammad n has ever seen Allah. No other Prophet, human being or creation has seen Allah. The Prophet Muhammad n saw Allah directly with his eyes on the night of Mehraj.

Did you know?

Activity: 99 names of Allah

There are 99 names that describe Allah. Watch this video to learn about them.

Prepare a poster. Write the word “Allah” ( ) in the middle, and write some of your favourite names around it, with their meanings.

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The Prophet Muhammad n was born in the city of Makkah, on Monday 12th

Rabbi Ul Awwal. He was born in the best of tribes (Quraysh) and the best of families (Banu Hashim).

His father’s name is Hazrat Abdullah a and his mother’s name is Hazrat Aminad. His grandfather, Hazrat Abdul Muttalib a named him Muhammad n - it means “the praised one”.

At the time the Prophet Muhammad n was born, lots of miracles happened. The stars lowered themselves and a bright light appeared in the sky. The palace of Kisra (the king of the Persians) shook and its balconies collapsed. The Persians used to worship fire. Their fire that remained on for 1000

years switched off. Lake Sawah in Persia (now Iran) dried up.

The Prophet Muhammad's n childhood was not easy. His father passed away just before he was born, and his mother passed away when he was 6 years old. His grandfather Hazrat Abdul Muttalib a then looked after him, but also passed away when he was 8 years old. He was then looked after by his uncle, Abu Taalib. In Arabia, children were sent to nurses in the desert to be looked after. Children who lived in the desert grew up stronger and healthier. The Prophet Muhammad n also grew up in the desert of Arabia, and was looked after by Hazrat Halima .

One day, while the Prophet Muhammad n was in the field with other children, two strangers dressed in white came to them. They were Angels. They opened his chest and filled his heart with the Light (Nuur) of Allah. They then closed his chest and disappeared.

Lots of other miracles happened during the Prophet Muhammad's n childhood. Stones used to make salaams to him and trees would bend out of respect for him.

The Prophet Muhammad n was known as As-Saadiq (the truthful - he always spoke the truth) and Al-Amin (the trustworthy). He was loved and respected by all.

DAY 9 - The Prophet Muhammad's n childhood

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Did you know?

The year in which the Prophet Muhammad n was born is called the Year of the Elephant. During this year, an army with elephants from Yemen tried to destroy the Kaaba. There is a Surah in the Quran called Surah Al-Feel (The Elephant) which talks about this event. Allah saved the Kaaba by sending a flock of birds, and they dropped small stones on the army.


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Activity 1: Write down the names of these places on the dotted lines

Names of places:Makkah, Madina, Yemen, Persia

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Activity 2: Naat

A Naat is a poem in praise of the Prophet Muhammad n. This Naat is about the birth of the Prophet Muhammad n and about the happiness that filled the earth and the skies on that day.

Jashne Aamade Rasool, Allah hi AllahBibi Amina ke phool, Allah hi AllahCelebrations of the coming of the Messenger n, The flower of Lady Aminad Jab kay Sarkaar tashreef lane lageHuro ghilma bhi khushiyan manaane lageWhen the Master was about to come,The maidens and boy servants of Paradise began to rejoice Har taraf noor ki roshni chah gayiMustafa kya milay zindagi milgayiThe light spread everywhere,With the coming of the Chosen one, life came to us all Aie Halima teri goad mein aa gayeDonon aalam ke Rasool, Allah hi AllahOh Halimad, in your lap has arrivedThe Messenger of both worlds.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve1WKJQgo-4

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DAY 10 - Life of the Prophet n in MakkahRasulullah n used to go to the cave of Hira in Makkah to think about Allah and pray to Him. One night, in the month of Ramadwaan, the dark cave was suddenly full of light - the Angel Hazrat Jibraeel e came to visit him and said: " " (Iqra), meaning “Read”. The Prophet Muhammad n received the first revelation - Surah Al-'Alaq.

These are the first verses revealed:


Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem I begin in the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Merciful.

Iqra’ bismi rabbikal lazii khalaq Read in the name of your Lord Who has created.

Khalaqal insaana min ‘alaq Who has created man from the blood clot.

Iqra wa rabbukal akram Read for your Lord is the most Generous.

Allazii ‘allama bil qalam Who teaches you writing by pen.

Allamal insaana maa lam ya’lam He taught man what he knew not.


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The Prophet Muhammad n started spreading Islam in Makkah. It was very difficult. The Makkans did not want to accept Islam. They boycotted those who became Muslims - no one spoke to them, no one sold anything to them, and they did not have food and water.

As life was getting harder for Muslims in Makkah, Allah instructed them to leave Makkah and to move to the city of Madina. This is called Hijra. The Islamic calendar starts from the year of Hijra of the Prophet n from Makkah to Madina. The Prophet Muhammad n travelled with his friend, Hazrat Aboo Bakr a. They completed the journey by camel. The Prophet Muhammad's n camel was called Qaswa, it was his favourite camel!

It was a long and dangerous trip, but the Prophet Muhammad n and Hazrat Aboo Bakr a were not scared. They knew Allah was with them.

Hazrat Khadija d is the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad n and the mother of Hazrat Fatimah d. She was a successful businesswoman and our beloved Prophet Muhammad n used to work with her. She was very impressed by his honesty and beautiful character, so she asked to marry him. She was the first person the Prophet Muhammad n told about the revelation and she immediately accepted Islam.

Hazrat Khadija d passed away on 10th Ramadwaan. The Prophet Muhammad n was very sad when she passed away, and the year she passed away is called the Year of Sorrow.

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Translation Transliteration Arabic Rewrite the word in Arabic

Read Iqra

Name Ism

Human being Insaan

Most Generous Akram

Genorous Kareem

Pen Qalam

Knowledge Ilm

Scholar/expert Aalim

World Aalam


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Activity: Learn and practise some Arabic words from Surah Al-'Alaq

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اتوب إليه استغفر هللا ربي من كل ذنب و

SECOND 'ASHRAHThis is the start of the second 'Ashrah of the month of Ramadwaan. These are the days of Forgiveness. Duah for the second 'Ashrah:

Asta’ghfirullaha rabbiy min kulli dhambiw wa atoubou ilaihi

I seek forgiveness from Allah, my Lord, from every sin I committed.


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DAY 11 - Life of the Prophet n in MadinaThe people of Madina were very happy on the day the Prophet Muhammad n arrived. The children of Madina welcomed him into their city with this beautiful poem.

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ات الوداع طلع البدر علينا من ثنيكر علينا ما دعا ل داع وجب الش

ها المبعوث فينا جئت باألمر المطاع أيفت المدينة مرحبا يا خير داع جئت شر


Tala’al badru alayna, Min thaniyyatil wadaa’i

The full moon rose over us, From the valleys of Wadaa’

Wajabash shukru alaina, Ma da’a lillahi daa’

Our duty is to show gratitude, Whenever one prays to Allah

Ayyuhal mab’uthu fiina, Ji’ta bil amril mutaa’

You who are sent to us, Coming with obeyed orders

Ji’ta sharraftal madeena, Marhaban yaa khaira daa’

Your coming has honoured Madina, Welcome Oh the best caller to Allah’s way

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The Prophet Muhammad n bought a piece of land and started constructing a Masjid and his house next to it. This Masjid is called Masjid An-Nabawi (The Masjid of the Prophet n). While his house was being built, he stayed at the house of Hazrat Aboo Ayyoob Ansaria.

The Muslims who had left Makkah were called Muhajiroon (Immigrants), and the Muslims from Madina were called Ansaar (Helpers). The Muhajiroon had left all their belongings in Makkah when they moved to Madina. The Prophet Muhammad n asked each Ansaar to accept a Muhajir as his brother, and to share what they owned with their Muhajir brother. The Ansaar were very generous and happily accepted this decision.

An Islamic city was now established in Madina with the Prophet Muhammad n as its leader. Finally, the Muslims were able to practise Islam openly and without persecution.

Even as leader, the Prophet Muhammad n was a very humble person. He used to visit the sick, help the poor, wash and sew his clothes. He had such a good character that everyone liked him and trusted him, even the non-Muslims!

Did you know?

The area between the Prophet Muhammad’s n house and his Mimbar is known as Riyadhul-Jannah (Garden of Paradise). If you pray there, it is as if you have prayed in Paradise. Duahs made in Riyadhul-Jannah are accepted.

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Activity: Join the dots to find out what the picture is

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DAY 12 - Helping OthersOur beautiful religion teaches us to help others where we can and to give in charity. We can do this through Zakaat and Sadqah.

Zakaat is the 3rd pillar of Islam. It means “to clean” in Arabic, as it cleans our wealth and our hearts. It is compulsory for Muslims who possess sufficient wealth to give some of their wealth every year to the poor Muslims. Many people give Zakaat during the holy month of Ramadwaan as we get more rewards during this month.

Sadqah is also a form of charity and is voluntary. It is not just about giving money to the poor and needy. Sadqah can also be in the form of small deeds that you do for someone without expecting anything in return. It is Allah who gives us the reward for it. The Prophet Muhammad n taught us that even smiling is a form of charity.

How can we give in charity?

Whatever we have is from Allah. When we give to others who are in need, Allah is very happy with us. We get a lot of blessings from Allah, and Allah gives us even more.

Saving some of our pocket money to give to

the poor and orphans

Buying food and clothes for the poor

Giving away some of our toys or clothes

to poor children

Hazrat Uthman a is the 3rd Khalifa in Islam. He was known as Ghani because he was rich and very generous. He used to spend his wealth to help Islam and those in need.

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Activity: My Masjid Sadqah Box

Materials needed: Empty tissue box, different coloured muslin paper, 1 empty tissue paper roll, bristol paper, scissors, glue.

Steps:

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Stick a piece of bristol paper on the opening side of the tissue paper box to close it.

Now, glue muslin paper all around your tissue box and on top and leave it to dry.

Stick a piece of bristol paper on one side of the roll. Stick some muslin paper on the empty tissue paper roll to cover it. This will be the Minaret. Stick the roll on your box.

Now, draw a semi circle on your bristol paper. Cut it and turn it to make the top of the Minaret.

Join the two edges to make it the top of the Minaret.

Stick it to the tissue paper roll.

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You can draw and decorate your Masjid Sadqah box with a door and window.

You can now start putting money in your Sadqah box. Encourage your family to put money too. Every month, you can give the money collected to a different charity (for example, to your Masjid or to an orphanage).


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DAY 13 - Our NeighboursIslam encourages us to treat our neighbours in a kind way, whether or not they are Muslims. Our neighbours are those people who live close to us. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad n taught us to be kind to our neighbours, to help them, to share our food with them, not to disturb them and not to be rude to them.

The Prophet Muhammad n said: “A believer is not one who eats his fill while his next door neighbour goes hungry.” (Bukhari)

This means that we should always make sure we check if our neighbours are well and help them when they are in need.

For example, if you have trees in your garden from which you obtain fruits, it is good to share some with your neighbours.

Making your neighbour happy is a good deed, and Allah will give you a lot of reward for that.

Did you know?

On the day of Judgement, Allah will ask the Angels: “Where are my neighbours?” The Angels will ask Allah: “Who are your neighbours?”. Allah will reply: “Those who regularly go to the Masjid”. (Sharhe Muslim)

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Today, let’s do something kind for our neighbour. You can choose one of the following:

1. Pick fruits from your garden and send them to your neighbour.2. Help your parents to prepare Iftar and share it with your neighbour.3. Make a card for your neighbour. You can include a little message to

check if they are doing well, and to let you know if they need any help.

Activity: Act of kindness to our neighbour


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DAY 14 - DuahDuah is a form of Ibaadah. Duah is a way for us to talk to Allah and to ask Allah to help us. Everything that we have is from Allah. Allah is so generous that even without asking Him, He gives us food, drink, a home, a loving family and so many other things. But, Allah loves when we call to Him, we ask Him to protect us, to forgive us and to give us blessings in our life.

In the Quran, Allah says (Surah 2, Verse 186):

Wa izaa sa-alaka ‘ibaadii ‘annii fa-innii qareeb. Oujeebou da’watad-daa’i izaa da’aan

And (Oh Beloved) when My servants ask you concerning Me. Indeed I am near. I accept the prayer of the supplicant when he calls upon Me.

واذا سالـك عبادى عنى فانى قريباع اذا دعان اجيب دعوة الد

Allah is always listening to us. Sometimes, our Duahs are not accepted immediately. But Allah knows what is best for us, and will grant our wishes at the right time.

How to make Duah:1. Make Wudhu and sit in a clean place2. Raise your hands and start with Bismillah3. Praise Allah: Subhanallah4. Read Darood on the Prophet Muhammad n5. Ask Allah for forgiveness: Astaghfirullah6. Thank Allah for what you have: Alhamdulillah7. Make Duah - ask Allah for what you want8. When making Duah, remember to make Duah for yourself,

your parents, your family and for the Muslim Ummah

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Did you know?

Duah is also a way of helping others. When we cannot do anything for someone, we can make Duah for the person. For example, if your friend is sick, you can make Duah for him/her.

Materials needed: An A4 coloured paper, pencil, coloured crayons, scissors, decoration materials for your Duah Book.

Activity: My Duah Book

Steps:

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Place your hand in the corner of the paper, as shown in the diagram.

Using your pencil, trace the outline of your hand and cut it out.

On page 1, write ‘My Duah Book’

and decorate it.

Fold an A4 sized paper in half.

My Duah Book

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On page 2, make a list of people for whom you will make Duah

(for example yourself, parents, friends). ' I make Duah for…’


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Feel free to write on the fingers if you run out

of space

On page 3, write down the Duahs you ask for yourself and for others:

‘ I ask Allah for…’

I make Duah for

I askAllah for

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DAY 15 - ParentsKindness to our parents is very important in Islam and it is even mentioned in the Quran and the Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad n . After Allah and the Prophet Muhammad n , it is our parents that we should love the most and be the most respectful to.

How can we be kind to our parents:

Speak nicely to them

Help them at home

Listen to them

Thank them for all the good they do for us

Make Duah for them and thank Allah for having blessed us with good parents

Allah likes those who are kind to their parents.

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Duah for ParentsThese two Duahs are from the Quran. Try to memorise them and read them everyday.

يني صغيرا رب ارحمهما كما رب

نا اغفرلي ولوالدي وللمؤمنين يوم يقوم الحساب رب

Rabbir hamhuma kamaa rabbayani swaghira

O my Lord, have mercy on them both as they had brought me up in my childhood. (Quran, Surah 17, Verse 24)

Rabbana-ghfirlii wa liwaalidayya wa lilmu'miniina yauma yaqoumul-hisab

O our Lord, forgive me, and my parents and all Muslims on the day when reckoning shall take place. (Quran, Surah 14, Verse 41)

Did you know?

Hazrat Imam Hassan a was born on 15th Ramadwaan. He is the first grandchild of the Prophet Muhammad n, and the son of Hazrat Fatimahdand Hazrat Ali a. The Prophet Muhammad n loved him a lot and used to play with him and kiss him. Hazrat Imam Hassan a and his brother, Hazrat Imam Hussein awill be the leaders of the young in Jannah.

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Activity: My Good Behaviour Badges

Today, you will need to earn the following badges from your parents:

For example, you can earn each badge in the following ways:

I am kind I am helpful I am respectful

Listen to my mother/father when they ask me to do something

Thank them for looking after me

Ask my parents to forgive me when I do something wrong

Help my mother/fatherin the kitchen

Clean my room and make my bed in the morning

Speak kind words to my mother/father

Say salaam to my parents when I wake up and before going to sleep

Smile to my mother/father


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DAY 16 - Importance of knowledgeAs Muslims, it is our duty to seek knowledge. The very first verse from the Quran that was revealed is “Iqra”, meaning “Read”.

The most important knowledge that we need is about Allah and our duties as a Muslim. We always seek knowledge for the pleasure of Allah. Another type of knowledge is one that is not directly related to Islam but that can be used in good ways. For example, if you study to become a doctor for the pleasure of Allah and to help the sick, Allah will reward you for it.

There is a lot of reward for sharing useful knowledge that you have learnt. This is especially important for Islamic knowledge.

The Prophet n said: “The best of charity is when a Muslim man gains knowledge, then he teaches it to his Muslim brother.” (Sunan Ibn Majah)

As Muslims, we must respect and honour our teachers as they are giving us the best of gifts - knowledge. We show our gratitude to them by thanking them and making Duah for them.

Duahs for Knowledge1) From the Quran (Surah 20, Verse 114):

2) From Hadith (Sunan Ibn Majah):

رب زدني علماRabbi zidnii ‘ilman

O my Lord increase me in knowledge.

تقبل عمل م با و رزقا طي افعا و هم إني أسألك علما ن اللAllahumma innii as-aluka ‘ilman naafi’an

wa rizqan tayyiban wa ‘amalam mutaqabbalan

Allah! I ask you for beneficial knowledge, good provision and acceptable deeds.

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Did you know?

The Islamic world prospered under the rule of the Prophet Muhammad n, the Khalifas and Muslim rulers during the Islamic Golden Age.

Hazrat Umar a was the 2nd Khalifa in Islam. He ruled the Islamic world for 10 years, and during this time, Islam spread to many parts of the world. The Muslims made a lot of progress and became very successful. This is because they continued to search for knowledge for the pleasure of Allah, and use their knowledge in good ways to benefit everyone.

Although Hazrat Umara was so successful as a ruler, he remained very humble. He wore simple clothes and lived in a simple house. He even used to walk in the streets of Madina at night to make sure the people of Madina were safe.

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Activity: Write about yourself

Beneficial knowledge helped Muslims to practise Islam and to improve people’s lives. For example, the invention of clocks helped to know the prayer times. The development of medicine and surgery helped to cure the sick.

Many Muslims have used their knowledge to help us become better Muslims and to improve our lives.

Write about what you want to achieve. Does it help you to become a better Muslim? How can you help others when you have learnt something?

I want to learn

I will become a better Muslim by

I want to help others by


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DAY 17 - Hazrat AishadHazrat Aisha is the wife of the Prophet Muhammad n and the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad’s n Companion and best friend, Hazrat Aboo Bakr a. She was extremely intelligent and had learnt a lot about Islam from the Prophet Muhammad n. A lot of what we know today about Islam is from the Hadiths reported by Hazrat Aisha . She is a role model, especially for Muslim girls! At a time when girls in the rest of the world were not being educated, Hazrat Aisha was taught directly by the Prophet Muhammad n and she became so knowledgeable that she used to teach people, both men and women, and the Companions often came to seek her advice on difficult matters. She was very generous, and used to give everything she had in charity. Very often, she had no food as she gave the little food she had to others who were hungry.

Through Hazrat Aisha , we learn a lot about how the Prophet Muhammad n treated his family. He was always kind and loving to them. The Prophet Muhammad n and Hazrat Aisha even used to have camel races!

Hazrat Aisha passed away on 17th Ramadwaan, and now rests in Jannatul Baqi, in Madina.

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Did you know?

The first battle in Islam called Battle of Badr occured on 17th Ramadwaan, 2 years after Hijra, in a place called Badr near Madina. The Makkans were not happy to see the Muslims prosper in Madina and decided to attack the Muslims. The Makkans had a big army and lots of equipment, whereas the Muslims in Madina were few and not well prepared. However, they prayed to Allah for help and protection and trusted Allah, and Allah gave them victory.

Have this quiz with your family, cousins or friends to see who can answer the most questions correctly.

1. There is only one Islamic month named in the Quran. Which one is it?

Answer:............................................................................................................................

2. What is the name of the Islamic calendar and when did it begin?

Answer:............................................................................................................................

3. In which year was the Prophet Muhammad n born?

Answer:............................................................................................................................

4. What is the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s n camel?

Answer:............................................................................................................................

5. How many Salaah did we initially receive on Mehraj?

Answer:............................................................................................................................

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6. Who was the first person to accept Islam?

Answer:..........................................................................................................................

7. How many names are used to describe Allah?

Answer:..........................................................................................................................

8. What is the name of the cave in which the Prophet Muhammad n received the first revelation? Answer:..........................................................................................................................

9. When the Prophet Muhammad n made the Hijra to Madina, he stayed at a Sahaba’s place while his house was being built. What is the name of this Sahaba? Answer:..........................................................................................................................

10. What is the special Salaah that we pray only during Ramadwaan?

Answer:.........................................................................................................................


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You can check your answers

at the back of this book.

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Wear clean and proper clothing that

cover your body

Remove your shoes before entering

Enter with your right foot and read the Duah for entering

the Masjid

Say salaam to those you meet and be respectful

Keep the Masjid clean

Do not eat or drink in the Masjid

Do not speak loudly and disturb others

Spend this time in Ibaadah

(Pray Salaah, read Quran, make Duah)

DAY 18 - MasjidA Masjid is the House of Allah. We must enter the Masjid in a state of cleanliness and with a lot of respect. Allah loves those who like going to the Masjid.

When we enter the Masjid, we make this Duah:

When we are leaving the Masjid we make this Duah:

اللهم افتح لي أبواب رحمتك

اللهم إني أسألك من فضلك

Allahummaf-tahlii abwaaba rahmatika

O Allah, open the doors of your Mercy for me.

Allahumma inni as-aluka min fadlik

O Allah, I ask of you, Your Fadl (goodness).

Good manners when we are in the Masjid:

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Layout of a Masjid:

This is were people pray together, in Jama'at

A tower where the Muazzin gives the Azaan

A shape in the wall showing the direction of the Qibla

Prayer area

Minaret

Mihrab

Mimbar

It is not permitted to decorate our Masaajid and houses with photos of people. Instead, we beautify our Masaajid with patterns, or Quran verses written in a beautiful way (called calligraphy).

There are a lot of rewards when praying in a Masjid. However, in exceptional situations, we must pray at home. We are now in an exceptional situation because of the coronavirus. To protect ourselves and the people around us, we must avoid crowds. Of course, this makes us sad, and we must pray to Allah to clean this world from the coronavirus and allow us to return to our Masjid.

A raised area at the front where the Imam stands to give speeches

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Did you know?

1. The three greatest Masaajid in Islam are: • Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah • Masjid An-Nabawi in Madina • Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem

2. The Prophet Muhammad’s n favourite colour was green. The dome above the Prophet Muhammad’s n resting place is green. The Quran says that people in Jannah will wear green clothes and the gardens of Jannah will be green.

Choose a quiet place in your house for Ibaadah. Clean this place and decorate it.

You can decorate it with these:

• Posters that you have drawn during Ramadwaan• Drawings of patterns, similar to what is used in Masaajid• Include the colour green to remind you of the Prophet Muhammad n• You can keep your Sadqah box in safe place in this room, so you and your

family remember to regularly give Sadqah as an Ibaadah

Activity: Decorate your prayer area


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Print or trace out the patterns on this page and

colour them

Examples of patterns:

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DAY 19 - I’tikaafI’tikaaf is a special Ibaadah that is done during Ramadwaan. During the last 10 days of Ramadwaan, some Muslim men will stay in the Masjid all day and night. They will spend as much time in Ibaadah as possible, especially during the night.

What do we do during I’tikaaf?

Read Quran

Read Durood

Pray Salaah

Ask Allah forforgiveness

Make Duahs

Learn aboutIslam

A Mu’takif (someone doing I’tikaaf) cannot leave the Masjid during this time, and cannot see their family. They try to forget about this world, and avoid talking unless necessary. Women can also do I’tikaaf in their homes. The place where they do I’tikaaf is called Masjidul Bait. It is the place where they usually perform Salaah.

It is not easy to do I’tikaaf, but there are a lot of rewards for those who do it. I’tikaaf is a Sunnah. The Prophet Muhammad n used to do I’tikaaf during Ramadwaan.

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Did you know?

There is an easier I’tikaaf that can be done at any time, and even for a short period. You can try it next time you go to the Masjid. Make the following Niyyah (intention), and try for a little while not to talk to anyone and do Ibaadah. You will be rewarded for it, even if you do it for a few minutes.

ة اإلعتكاف نويت سنNawaytou sunnatal i’tikaaf

I intend to do I’tikaaf.

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Activity: Help Ahmad find his way to the Masjid

When you walk to the Masjid, you get rewarded for each step you take.

Ahmad

Masjid

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DAY 20 - Laylatul QadrLaylatul Qadr is a special night during Ramadwaan. We do not know exactly when it is. But what we know is that it is during one of the odd nights in the last 10 days of Ramadwaan.

There is a Surah in the Quran that talks about this special night called Surah Al-Qadr.


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Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem I begin in the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Merciful

Inna anzalnahu fii laylatil Qadr Undoubtedly, We revealed it (Quran) in the Night of Power

Wamaa adraaka maa laylatul Qadr And what will tell you what the Night of Power is?

Laylatul Qadri khairum min alfi shahr The Night of Power is better than a thousand months

Tanazzalul malaaikatou war-rouhou fiiha bi-izni rabbihim min kulli amr

The Angels and the Spirit (Jibreel) descend in it by the Command of their Lord, for every affair

Salaamun hiya hattaa matla’il fajr It is all-peaceful until the rising of the dawn

Why is Laylatul Qadr special?

The Angels and Hazrat Jibreel

come down to Earth

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The Quran was revealed

during that night

There is peace during

the night until Fajr time

If you do Ibaadah during Laylatul Qadr,

it is as if you have done Ibaadah

for more than a thousand months!

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To make sure that we do not miss Laylatul Qadr, we try to do Ibaadah in each of the odd nights.

Remember to have a nap during the day today. Tonight is the first night of Laylatul Qadr!

Read Quran Pray Salaah

Make Duahs

Remember Allah and read

Darood on the Prophet

Muhammad n

Do one act of Sadqah on each night - you can put money in your Sadqah

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Did you know?

1. The Quran was sent down in 2 steps:

• First Step: The Quran was sent down from Lawhul Mahfooz (The Preserved Tablet) to the lowest Jannah.

• Second Step: From the lowest Jannah, the Quran was sent in small portions to the Prophet Muhammad n . It started with the first 5 verses of Surah Al-’Alaq, which were sent on Laylatul Qadr. It took 23 years for the whole Quran to be sent down.

2. After the Hijra, the Prophet Muhammad n always wanted to return to Makkah to perform Umrah and Hajj, but was not able to do so as Makkah was under the rule of the non believers. Finally, on 17th Ramadwaan, 8 years after the Hijra, Allah allowed Muslims to enter Makkah. This is called Fath Makkah.

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Activity: Learn and practise some Arabic words from Surah Al-Qadr

Translation Transliteration ArabicWrite the word in Arabic

Night Laylah

Better Khair

Thousand Alf

Month Shahr

Angels Malaa-ikah

Dawn Fajr

ليلةخير

شهرألف

ملئكةفجر


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هم أجرني من النار الل

THIRD 'ASHRAHThis is the start of the third 'Ashrah of the month of Ramadwaan. These are the days of Seeking Refuge from Hellfire.

Duah for the third 'Ashrah:

Allahumma ajirniy minan naar

O Allah! Save me from the Hellfire.


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DAY 21 - QuranThe Quran is a Holy book that contains the words of Allah. It was revealed in Arabic, and we still read it in Arabic today.

The Quran is a guide for Muslims. It teaches many things, for example, about Allah, His Prophets, the day of Judgement, Paradise (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam). It also teaches us the important rules we need to follow to be good Muslims, for example, praying Salaah and having good manners.

There are lots of rewards in reading the Quran, especially during the month of Ramadwaan. There is even more rewards in memorising the Quran. Someone who has memorised the whole Quran is called a Haafiz Quran.

Proper way of reading Quran

Make Wudhu It is better to face the Qibla

Hold the Quran respectfully.

Do not place the Quran on the floor

Read the Quran properly, with Tajweed

Read the following before starting to read the Quran:

Aouzoubillahi minash-shaytaanir rajeem. Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem.

I seek refuge with Allah from the Accursed Shaytaan. I begin in the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Merciful.

جيم. يطان الر أعوذ بال من الشحيم. حمن الر بسم هللا الر

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When you have finished reading the Quran, read this Duah:

Allahumma aanis wahshatii fii qabrii. Allahumma-rhamnii bil Quranil-’adwiim.

Wa-j’alhu lii imaamaw wanooraw wa hudaw wa rahma. Allahumma zakkirnii minhu maa nasiytou wa ‘allimnii

minhu maa jahiltou warzouqnii tilaawatahou aanaa-al-layli wa aanaa-an-nahaari waj’alhu lii hujjatan-yaa rabbal ‘aalameen. Ameen.

O Allah! Remove all distress and worries from my grave! O Allah! Have mercy upon me through the great Quran,

and make it for me a Leader, a Light, a Guidance and a Mercy. O Allah! Remind me what I have forgotten from it, and teach me what

I do not know of it and bestow upon me its recitation during the night and day, and make it an evidence for me,

O the Lord of all the worlds! Ameen.

هم انس وحشتي في قبري. اللهم ارحمني بالقران العظيم. الل

رحمة. هدى و نورا و واجعله لى اماما ورني منه ما نسيت وعلمني منه ما هم ذك الل

هار جهلت وارزقني تلوته اناء اليل واناء النا رب العلمين. امين. ة ي واجعله لى حج

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Did you know?

Hazrat Ali a left this world on 21st Ramadwaan. He was the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad n, and he was married to Hazrat Fatimahd. He became the 4th Khalifa of Islam. He had two special titles:

Baabul ‘Ilm. This means “Gate of Knowledge” in Arabic. This is because he had such a big love for learning.

Assadullah. This means “Lion of Allah”. This is because he was very courageous during battles.

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Activity: Quran Crossword

Hints: these are the

words you will need:

• ATTAWBAH• ARABIC• RAMADWAAN• ALBAQARAH• HIRA• TAJWEED• ALKAWTHAR • HAAFIZ• QIBLA

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Across:1. The name of the longest

Surah in the Quran4. The Quran was revealed

during this month5. The name of the cave where the

first revelation happened8. The Quran is in this language

Down:2. Someone who memorises the whole Quran3. The name of the shortest Surah in the Quran6. The direction we need to face when reading Quran7. All Surahs begin with Bismillah, except one. What is it’s name?9. Rules to read the Quran properly


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DAY 22 - Surah Al-FatihaThe Quran starts with Surah Al-Fatiha (The Opening Chapter). This is a very important Surah. We have to read it in each Rakaat of the Salaah. There are different names given to this Surah.

Names of Surah Al-Fatiha

Ummul Quran

The mother or centre of the Quran

Al-Hamid

The Praise

Ash-Shifa

The Cure

When we are reading this Surah, we are praising Allah. Then, we are asking Allah to guide us on the right path and allow us to be good Muslims.

There are many blessings and the Mercy of Allah in this Surah.

It is important to learn to read Surah Al-Fatiha correctly. Listen and practise reading Surah Al-Fatiha.


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Alhamdu lillahi rabbil ‘alameen All praise be unto Allah, Lord of all the worlds.

Ar-Rahmaanir Raheem The Most Affectionate, the Merciful

Maaliki yaumid-deen Master of the Day of Requital

Iyyaka na’budu wa iyyaka nasta’een We worship You alone, and beg You alone for help.

Ihdinas-swiraatal mustaqeem Guide us on the Straight Path.

Swiraatal lazeena an’amta ‘alayhim, Ghairil maghdoubi ‘alayhim wa lad-dwaaleen.

The path of those whom You have favoured. Not those who have earned your anger and nor of those who have gone astray.

Tonight is an odd night - remember to make Ibaadah and ask Duahs!

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Did you know?

Surah Al-Fatiha is a cure for many diseases. When you are not well, you can read Surah Al-Fatiha 11 times, blow in some water and drink this water. Insha Allah, with the blessings of this Surah, you will feel better.

Number of times we read Surah Al-Fatiha

Fajr

Zuhr

Asr

Maghrib

Esha

TOTAL

Activity: Count how many times we read Surah Al-Fatiha in a day, in only the Fardh Salaah.


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How many did you read today?

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DAY 23 - Surahs of Protection

Surah Al-Falaq (The Day Break) and Surah An-Nas (The Mankind) are the final Surahs of the Quran. We read them to seek protection with Allah from all evil.

Some people in Madina had bad intentions and wanted to harm the Prophet Muhammad n . They used black magic. When the Prophet Muhammad n started to feel unwell, these two Surahs were revealed as a cure. By the blessings of reading these Surahs, the evil effects were blocked.

The Prophet Muhammad n used to read Surahs Al-Falaq and An-Nas, blow over his hands, and pass his hands over his body.

It is important to learn these two Surahs and read them everyday, in the morning when we wake up, and at night before going to sleep. Insha Allah, this will always protect us and bring Barakah in our lives.

Listen to Surahs Al-Falaq and An-Nas and practise reading them.

(Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas)

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Qul a’ouzou birabil falaq Please declare: “I take refuge with the Lord of the Daybreak”.

Min sharri maa khalaq From the mischief of all creatures created by Him.

Wa min sharri ghasiqin izaa waqab And from the evil of the darkness when it sets in.

Wa min sharrin naffasaati fil-’uqad And from the evil of those women who blow on knots.

Wa min sharri haasidin izaa hasad And from the evil of the envier when he envies (me).

Surah Al-Falaq


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Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem I begin in the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Merciful.

Qul a’ouzou birabin-naas Please declare: “I (Muhammad) seek refuge with the Lord of mankind.

Malikin-naas The King of mankind

Ilaahin-naas The God of mankind.

Min sharril-waswaasil khannaas

From the evil of him who whispers evil designs in the hearts and slinks away.

(this means the Shaytaan, who puts bad intentions in our heart)

Allazii youwaswisou fii soudourin-naas Those who whisper in the hearts of mankind.

Minal jinnati wan-naas From among jinn and mankind.

Surah An-Nas


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Did you know?

The Quran is the most read book in the world. It is also the only book that has been memorised completely. There are millions of people in the world who have memorised the Quran.

Activity: Match these verses (Ayah) from the Quran to the correct Surah.

Surah Al-Alaq

Surah Al-Ikhlaas

Surah An-Nas

Surah Al-Qadr

Surah Al-Fatiha

Surah Al-Falaq

Hint - if you are not sure, read or listen to the Surahs.

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DAY 24 - Last Jumu'ah of RamadwaanFriday (Jumu'ah in Arabic) is the best day of the week for Muslims. It is like the Eid of the week. There is a special Salaah called Jumu'ah that we pray instead of Zuhr. Today’s Jumu'ah day is even more special as it is the last Jumu'ah of Ramadwaan.

Sunnah acts on Jumu'ah day

Other Ibaadah on Jumu'ah day

Perform Ghusl (bath) Cut nails

Wear clean clothes

Perfume yourself

Jumu'ah Salaah is different from Zuhr Salaah. The Imam first gives a talk in Arabic, called a Khutba. During the Khutba, it is important to sit quietly (like in Salaah) and listen to the Imam, even if you do not understand Arabic. After the Khutba, we pray 2 Rakaats in Jama’at. Remember, for Zuhr, it is 4 Rakaats.

Jumu'ah Salaah is not compulsory for women. Instead they can pray Zuhr Salaah at home.

Read Darood as from Thursday night

Make Duah Read Surah Al-Kahf (you can read just

a few lines)

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Because of the coronavirus, we may not be able to go to the Masjid. In this case, we must stay at home and pray Zuhr Salaah instead of Jumu’ah Salaah. Allah will still reward us. We need to constantly pray to Allah to help us through these difficult times, to keep us and our families safe, and to allow us to return to our Masjid.

Tonight is an odd night - remember to make Ibaadah and ask Duahs!

Did you know?

1. The Prophet Adam p was created by Allah on a Friday. The day of Qiyaamah will also be on a Friday.

2. The Prophet Muhammad n liked to wear perfume. His favourite perfumes were Musk and Amber.

Activity: Let's make perfume

Materials needed:

• Container for your perfume (preferably a clear bottle with a sprayer)• Water• Your choice of perfume (for example, you can use a few drops of rose essence

or rose water, or anything that smells nice from your kitchen or garden)• Decoration (for example, you can use rose petals or anything else from your

kitchen or garden that will match with your perfume)

Steps:

1

Pour water in your container

Add your choice of perfume and mix well

2 3

Decorate your container as you wish

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Here are some examples of the perfumes made by Ahmad and Fatimah:

Note: There are no chemicals or preservatives added to the perfume so it might not last for long. To avoid waste, make a small amount of perfume.


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Rose perfume made with a few drops of

rose water and decorated with rose petals.

Lemon perfume made with some lemon juice and decorated with pieces of

lemon and mint leaves.

Vanilla perfume made with a few drops of vanilla

essence and decorated with a cinnamon stick

You can use it to perfume yourself, your clothes or

your house.

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DAY 25 - Animals in the QuranAllah created everything in this universe. Animals are also one of Allah’s creatures. Just as human beings worship Allah, animals also worship Allah. Allah also created animals to help us. For example, animals provide us with food (meat), drink (milk) and a means of transport. There are many animals that are mentioned by name in the Quran. Here are some examples:

Cow (Al-Baqarah)Name of Surah 2

Bee (An-Nahl)Name of Surah 16

Ant (An-Naml)Name of Surah 27

Spider (Al-’Ankaboot)Name of Surah 29

Elephant (Al-Feel)Name of Surah 105

Whale (Al-Hoot)Surah 37, Verse 142

Birds (At-Twayr)Surah 67, Verse 19

Camel (Al-Jamal)Surah 7, Verse 40

Dog (Al-Kalb) Surah 18, Verse 18

البقرة

العنكبوت

ير الط

النحل

الفيل

الجمل

مل الن

الحوت

الكلب

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Did you know?

One of the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad n loved cats. He became known as Abu Hurayrah, meaning “Father of cats”. He is one of the most well known Muhaddith (someone who narrates Hadiths), and we still know him as Abu Hurayrah today.

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Allah granted the Prophets the power to do miracles. The Prophet Sulayman could understand the language of animals. Let’s look at some stories of Prophet Sulayman and his conversation with animals which are mentioned in the Quran.

1. Prophet Sulayman and the ant - Surah 27, Verses 18-19

2. Prophet Sulayman and the bird (Hud-Hud) - Surah 27, Verses 20-24

One day, Prophet Sulayman and his army were travelling through a valley where the ants lived. A queen ant heard them approaching and warned the others to go back to their houses so that they are not crushed. Prophet Sulayman heard the ant. He asked his army to stop, and allowed the ants to enter their houses safely.

One day, when the Prophet Sulayman was inspecting the birds, he found that one of the birds called Hud-Hud was not present. When Hud-Hud came back, it informed the Prophet Sulayman of what it had found. In a city called Saba, Hud-Hud found that its Queen, Queen Bilqees, and her people were worshipping the sun instead of Allah. On hearing this news, Prophet Sulayman invited the Queen to Islam and Queen Bilqees finally accepted Islam.

In Islam, animals have rights too. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad n taught us to be kind to animals. We will be rewarded by Allah for every act of kindness to animals. This is especially important at the time of Eid-Ul-Adha, when we have to treat the animal we will sacrifice very gently, feed it, and give it water to drink. We should not tease or scare it.

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Activity: Riddles

Guess which animal am I? My name is also mentioned in the Quran.

1. I am an insect. I fly to flowers and trees and collect pollen and nectar. I make a sweet food that the Prophet Muhammad n loved to eat. I am a .............................................................................................................................

2. I am a large animal and I live in the sea. I am a .............................................................................................................................

3. I am a large animal with four legs. The year in which the Prophet Muhammad n was born is named after me. During this year, Abraha, the ruler of Yemen came with an army of this animal to destroy the Kaaba. I am a .............................................................................................................................

4. I am a small insect. Prophet Sulayman once heard me talking to my family to warn them to go inside their houses so that they are not crushed. I am a .............................................................................................................................

5. I am an animal that provides you with milk. The name of the longest Surah in the Quran has my name. I am a .............................................................................................................................

6. I am an animal with 8 legs. I make my house and it is called a web. At the time of the Hijrah, when the Prophet Muhammad n and his friend Hazrat Aboo Bakrahid in the cave, I spun a web at the entrance of the cave to protect them. I am a .............................................................................................................................

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DAY 26 - Foods and drinks in the QuranOne of Allah’s blessings is the abundance of food and drinks He gives us. A lot of the foods and drinks we have are mentioned in the Quran.

Here are some examples:

Water (Maa)Surah 50, Verse 9

Milk (Laban)Surah 16, Verse 66

Honey (‘Asal)Surah 16, Verse 69

Dates (Tamr) * Surah 16, Verse 11

Bananas (Mooz) **Surah 56, Verse 29

Pomegranate (Roummaan)

Surah 55, Verse 68

Olives (Zaitoun)Surah 16, Verse 11

Fig (Teen)Surah 95, Verse 1

Grapes (‘Inab) Surah 2, Verse 266

ماء

تمر

زيتون

لبن

موز

تين

عسل

ان رم

عنب* The Quran uses the word for dates

** The Quran uses the word for bananas

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1. Water (Maa - ) Water is the most important drink for life. It is a blessing sent to us by Allah. Zamzam water is the best water to drink. The Prophet Muhammad n said that Zamzam water is a cure for any illness.

2. Milk (Laban - ) Milk is a very nutritious drink. We get milk from cows, sheep and camels. It was the Prophet Muhammad’s n favourite drink. The Prophet Muhammad n taught us to make this Duah when we drink milk: (Tirmidhee)

Let’s look at the benefits of some of them:ماء

لبن

3. Honey (‘Asal - ) Honey is made by bees from the nectar of trees. The Quran and the Prophet Muhammad n have told us that honey is a cure for many illnesses. The Prophet Muhammad n said: “’Make use of two cures: honey and the Quran.” (Sunan Ibn Majah)

4. Dates (Tamr - ) Dates are very nutritious. It is good to eat them during Ramadwaan, especially to break our fast. The Companions used to bring their newborn baby to the Prophet Muhammad n for his blessings. He used to chew a small piece of date and put it in the baby’s mouth. This is called Tahneek. We still follow this practice today. We can also use honey instead of dates.

Tonight is an odd night - remember to make Ibaadah and ask Duahs! Some Scholars believe that the 27th night is a very special odd night.

عسل

تمر

هم بارك لنا فيه وزدنا منه اللAllahumma baarik lanaa fiihi wazidnaa minhu

O Allah! Bless it for us and grant us more of it.

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Did you know?

From the Quran, we learn that in Jannah, there will be rivers of water and rivers of milk. The fruits in Jannah will not have seeds. The Prophet Muhammad n said we will find figs and pomegranate in Jannah.

Activity: Let’s plant

When you plant a tree, everytime someone (or even a bird) eats its fruits, you get rewarded for it.

Today, let’s try planting something easy. You will need: a pot with small holes at the bottom, some potting soil, seeds (see examples below), water

You can use the following:

1. “Cotomili” (coriander) seeds or “methi” (fenugreek) seeds2. A tomato that is going bad - instead of throwing it, let’s plant it3. A potato that has sprouted

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Steps:

1 Prepare what you will plant:

Cotomili/methi seeds - soak them for 1 hour

Tomato - cut in slices Potato - cut in small pieces, each piece

should have a sprout

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Fill around half of your pot with soil.

Place the seeds / tomato slices / potato pieces on the soil. For potatoes, the sprouts should face up.

Cotomili/methi seeds Tomato slices Potato sprouts

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4 Cover with soil.

5Water slightly. It should not become too wet.

Cotomili/methi seeds Tomato slices Potato sprouts


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DAY 27 - Stories in the QuranThe Quran is full of stories about the lives of the Prophets and other pious people who lived a very long time ago. These are true stories that Allah has revealed to guide us.

A very long time ago, there was a good and pious man who lived in a city called Nineveh in Iraq. He was not an ordinary man. He was a Prophet of Allah and his name was Hazrat Yunus p. During that time, the people living in Nineveh had forgotten about Allah, they were doing many bad deeds and were worshipping idols. Allah sent the Prophet Yunus p to guide these people and teach them about Allah.

For a long time, Prophet Yunus p tried his best to guide the people of Nineveh but he had a very hard time and they did not listen to him. Finally, Prophet Yunus p decided to leave Nineveh. He boarded a boat to go to a far away place.

Soon after the boat set sail, the skies grew dark and there was a storm. This was because of Allah’s anger. The people of Nineveh got scared and remembered Prophet Yunus' p teachings. They felt sad for not listening to him and asked Allah for His forgiveness.

Today, let’s look at the story of Prophet Yunus p.

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At the same time, Prophet Yunus' p ship was also in trouble - it was starting to sink. To save the ship, the people on the boat believed a sacrifice had to be made. Someone had to be thrown out of the boat. The people on the boat drew lots and it happened to be Prophet Yunus p. The people on the boat could not believe it. How is it that such a pious and good man had to be thrown at sea? The lots were drawn a second and third time and each time it was Prophet Yunus p.

But Prophet Yunus p understood that this was Allah’s will and he jumped into the sea. After some time, he found himself alive in a very dark place. In fact, Prophet Yunus p was in the belly of a whale.

In this time of difficulty and hardship, Prophet Yunus p remembered Allah. Deep inside the belly of the whale, Prophet Yunus p went into Sajdah. Imagine Prophet Yunus p making Sajdah for Allah in a place where no one else had done Sajdah before - inside the belly of a whale! SubhanAllah!

Prophet Yunus p made the following Duah: (Surah 21, Verse 87)

لمين انت سبحنك اني كنت من الظ ل اله الLaa- ilaaha illa anta subhaanaka inni kuntu minadh-dhalimeen

There is none worthy of worship but You, Glory is to You. Undoubtedly, I did an improper act.

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Prophet Yunus p prayed and prayed. He knew that Allah will help him. After some time, Prophet Yunus' p Duahs were answered. Allah ordered the whale to leave Prophet Yunus p on land. The whale then swam close to the shore and left Prophet Yunus p on the shore. Allah then ordered a tree to grow to provide Prophet Yunus p with shade and food. After some time, Prophet Yunus p went back to Nineveh, where his people were waiting for him. They accepted Islam and all thanked Allah for His blessings.

There are many lessons that we learn from the true story of the Prophet Yunus p:

1. Allah sends difficulties as tests.2. We should always be patient during difficult times. 3. Remember Allah and make Duah to Allah during difficult times.4. Allah will always protect us and help us when we make sincere Duahs.

Did you know?

Allah sent many Prophets to this world, and we believe it is around 124,000. The Quran mentions the name of 25 Prophets. The Prophet Muhammad n is the final and most superior of all Prophets. His title is Khataman-Nabiyyin (meaning the Seal of the Prophets).

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Action

Do you know the names of these Prophets and pious people?

1. This Prophet is the first human being that Allah created.

Answer:............................................................................................................................

2. This is the only woman whose name is mentioned in the Quran. She is the mother of Prophet Isa p.

Answer:............................................................................................................................ 3. There is a complete Surah in the Quran that tells the story of this

Prophet, and how he was thrown in a well. This Prophet had 11 brothers. His father’s name is Hazrat Ya’qoob p, who was also a Prophet.

Answer:............................................................................................................................ 4. This Prophet was also a king. One of the miracles that he could do was to

control the wind and talk to animals. He once heard an ant talking to his family and this is mentioned in the Quran.

Answer:............................................................................................................................ 5. This Prophet was also a Messenger and the Book that Allah gave him was the

Tawrat. This prophet was sent to guide the people of Egypt. The ruler at the time was called Fir’awn (the Pharaoh of Egypt) and he did not accept Islam.

Answer:............................................................................................................................

6. This Prophet was ordered by Allah to build a ship to save all the believers who accepted Islam before Allah sent down floods.

Answer:............................................................................................................................

7. This Prophet had two sons Hazrat Ismail p and Hazrat Ishaaq p. Together with his son Hazrat Ismail p, he built the Kaaba. He was once asked by Allah to sacrifice his son Hazrat Ismail p.

Answer:............................................................................................................................

Activity: Riddles

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DAY 28 - Sabr and Shukr Sabr in Islam means patience. Islam teaches us to be patient. We need to be patient when we want or need something or when we are in difficult times. Instead of complaining and feeling sad, we remember Allah and make Duah. Allah likes those who are patient and rewards us when we are patient. Our Prophet Muhammad n was a very patient person and he n got success from Allah.

Allah says in the Quran (Surah 2, verse 153):

Together with Sabr, we should also have Shukr. Shukr means thankfulness or gratitude. We are thankful to Allah for all the things we have. Allah has given us a house, parents, friends, food and drink and most important of all, Allah has made us Muslims. Remember that when we are thankful, Allah gives us more. We thank Allah by saying: “Alhamdulillah” (All praise is for Allah)

Allah says in the Quran (Surah 14, Verse 7)

برين إن هللا مع الصInnallaha ma’a swabireen

Surely Allah is with those who have patience.

كم لئن شكرتم ألزيدنLa-in shakartoum la-azeedannakoum

If you will be grateful, then I shall give you more.

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Our lives have changed a lot because of the coronavirus, which makes people very ill. Such a tiny creature sent by Allah has scared the whole world! We cannot go out, meet our family and friends or go to the Masjid and school. As we have learnt from the stories of the Prophets, Allah sends tests to those He loves, to see whether we can be patient and increase our Ibaadah for Him. Allah also sends hardships to us when we do not behave as good Muslims and make Him unhappy.

During difficult times, we have learnt that we should:

1. Be patient2. Make sincere Duah to Allah for ourselves, our families, and the whole world3. Increase our Salaah and Ibaadah4. Ask for forgiveness from Allah5. Thank Allah for everything that we have, for example food and safety

Insha Allah, very soon, Allah will grant us success over our difficulties!

Tonight is the last odd night - remember to make Ibaadah and ask Duahs!

Did you know?

We should be thankful to other people like our parents, family, teachers and friends who help us or give us something. When we thank our Muslim brothers and sisters, instead of saying ‘Thank you’, it is good to say JazakAllah which means ‘May Allah reward you’. This means that we are also making Duah for the person which is the best gift that we can give to that person.

جزاك هللا

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Steps:

1 Print out the tree trunk or draw your own on a sheet of paper.

Materials needed: Coloured crayons and pencils, scissors, glue.

Activity: My Shukr tree

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Write Alhamdulillah at the top of your poster.

Cut out the different leaves provided on the page.

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On each leaf, write down one thing that you are thankful to Allah for example;

Stick each leaf on your tree to make a beautiful collage.

You can now colour in your tree trunk and leaves.

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DAY 29 - Eid-Ul-FitrToday at Maghrib time, we will need to search for the moon. If the moon is sighted, it will be the end of the month of Ramadwaan, and the first day of Shawwal begins. This is the day of Eid-Ul-Fitr. If the moon is not sighted, we will have 1 more day of Ramadwaan.

Eid means festival in Arabic. Eid-Ul-Fitr is a day of celebration for Muslims after a month of fasting.

How do we celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr?

Give gifts to the

children

Wear our best clothes and perfume

ourself

Recite Takbir before

Eid prayer

Visit our family and friends, and wish

each other: Eid Mubarak

Perform Ghusl (bath)

Thank Allah for the

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Eat something then go to Eid prayer

Give Zakaat-Ul-Fitr

before Eid Salaah

Share our food

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Did you know?

The night before Eid is called Laylatul Ja-iza (The night of reward). During that night, Allah rewards us for all our efforts during Ramadwaan. Remember to do your Salaah and make Duahs during this night.

Zakaat-Ul-FitrThis is a charity given to the poor at the end of Ramadwaan, so that they can also celebrate Eid-Ul-Fitr and have food to eat. Every Muslim, including children need to give Zakaat-Ul-Fitr, if they have the means to do so. Usually, the head of the family (father) will give Zakaat-Ul-Fitr for the whole family.

Don’t forget to search for the moon tonight!

You will need: A4 paper or A4 sheets of bristol, scissors, coloured crayons.

Activity: Eid Mubarak cards

Steps:

1 Make a list of who you want to send Eid Mubarak cards to. This can be your family and friends.

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2 Fold your A4 paper in half and cut along the line.

3 Now, take one of the piece of paper and fold it in half.

4 Inside your card, you can write a message for your family or friend.

Assalamu 'Alaikum

Message for your family or friend.

Your name

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When you finish all your cards, keep it to give to your family and friends for Eid. If you cannot meet them on Eid day, you can ask your parents to send a picture to them and next time you meet them, you can give them their cards.


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5 On the cover of your card, Write “Eid Mubarak” or in Arabic ( ). You can use your coloured crayons for that.

6 Now , you can decorate your cover and inside with drawings of moon, stars or other patterns. Make it colourful.

عيد مبارك

عيد مبارك

Assalamu 'Alaikum

Message for your family or friend.

Your nameعيد مبارك

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Make Wudhu and sit down in a clean place. Ask your family to join you and read together.

Start with Praises for Allah

Alhamdulillah

Read Darood on the Prophet Muhammad n

Sallalahu alaa Muhammad, Sallalahu alaihi wasallam

Read Surah Al-Fatiha once and Surah Al-Ikhlaas 3 times.

Read Darood on the Prophet Muhammad n

Make Duah to Allah. Ask Allah for forgiveness and thank Allah for the blessings and favours He has done upon you, especially during this blessed month of Ramadwaan.

Remember your family members who are no longer in this world.Ask Allah to send the reward of everything you have read to them.

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DAY 30 - Iswaale ThawaabIswaale Thawaab means sending rewards to others. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad n taught us that whenever we read Quran and do Ibaadah, we get a lot of rewards for it. Our family who are no longer in this world can also benefit from our Ibaadah when we ask Allah to send rewards to them too.

Before Ramadwaan ends, let’s ask Allah to send the rewards of our Quran recitation and other Ibaadah those who are no longer in this world.

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د صلى هللا عليه وسلم صلى هللا على محم

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Did you know?

When you do Iswaale Thawaab, the reward that you get does not decrease. Instead, Allah multiplies the rewards, and every person you make Duah for also gets the same rewards. SubhanAllah!

Let’s bake cookies to share with our family, friends and neighbours on Eid day.

You will need:

• Butter - 1 packet (227 grams)• Icing sugar - 100 grams• Flour - 375 grams• Vanilla essence - 1 teaspoon • Optional: Almond flour - 125 grams

Activity: Baking Eid cookies

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3 Add vanilla essence (and almond flour)

4Add flour little by little to make a smooth and soft dough. (Tip - if it is getting hard, don’t add more flour)

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Bake your cookies in the oven for 10 minutes. Once done, let them cool down on a rack.

Our cookies are ready! Let’s share them with

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We hope you have enjoyed your

‘Journey Through Ramadwaan’

Eid Mubarak to you and your family!

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Good habits after RamadwaanWell done for spending such a lovely Ramadwaan and Eid! While we are happy that Eid has come, we are also sad that Ramadwaan has ended because there are so many extra blessings and rewards that we get during Ramadwaan.

Ramadwaan has been a very good month - you have fasted, read Salaah and Quran and practised the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad n . You have tried to become a better Muslim by learning about Islam and practising so many good actions. Alhamdulillah!

Now, although Ramadwaan has ended, you should continue with the good habits developed. Keep on the good work!

Allah will reward you for your good actions. Insha Allah you will get a lot of blessings everyday and Insha Allah one day, you will be in Jannah - the best of places to be! Ameen!

Perform Wudhu before sleeping Saying Bismillah before performing Wudhu

Using Miswaak Praying the Sunnah of Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Esha

Eating Sehri When hearing the Azaan, repeat the words

Saying Bismillah before eating Duah after Azaan

Eating with your right hands Enter the home with the right foot

Sit down when eating Say Salaam and Bismillah when entering your home

If we do not like the food, we do not criticise it

Speak something good, otherwise remain quiet

Read the the Duah after eatingVisit those who are not well (or phone them during coronavirus lockdown)

When eating, your stomach should be full of food, of water, and air

Wear your right shoes first, and when removing shoes, remove the left foot first

When drinking water, drink in three sips

Recite Surahs Al-Falaq and An-Nas

Sit down when drinking water Say Bismillah before you do any task

When meeting someone, say “Assalamu Alaikum” Make Duah for others

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ANSWERSDAY 17 - Quiz Time

1. There is only one Islamic month named in the Quran. Which one is it? Answer: Ramadwaan

2. What is the name of the Islamic calendar and when did it begin? Answer: Hijri. It began on the migration (Hijra) of the Prophet

Muhammad n from Makkah to Madina

3. In which year was the Prophet Muhammad n born? Answer: Year of the Elephant

4. What is the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s n camel? Answer: Qaswa

5. How many Salaah did we initially receive on Mehraj? Answer: 50

6. Who was the first person to accept Islam? Answer: Hazrat Khadija

7. How many names are used to describe Allah? Answer: 99

8. What is the name of the cave in which the Prophet Muhammad n received the first revelation? Answer: Cave Hira in Makkah

9. When the Prophet Muhammad nmade the Hijra to Madina, he stayed at a Sahaba’s place while his house was being built. What is the name of this Sahaba? Answer: Hazrat Aboo Ayyoob Ansari

10. What is the special Salaah that we pray only during Ramadwaan? Answer: Taraweeh

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Have this quiz with your family, cousins or friends to see who can answer the most questions correctly.

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ANSWERSDAY 25 - Riddles

1. I am an insect. I fly to flowers and trees and collect pollen and nectar. I make a sweet food that the Prophet Muhammad n loved to eat. I am a Bee

2. I am a large animal and I live in the sea. I am a Whale

3. I am a large animal with four legs. The year in which the Prophet Muhammad n was born is named after me. During this year, Abraha, the ruler of Yemen came with an army of this animal to destroy the Kaaba. I am an Elephant

4. I am a small insect. Prophet Sulayman p once heard me talking to my family to warn them to go inside their houses so that they are not crushed. I am an Ant

5. I am an animal that provides you with milk. The name of the longest Surah in the Quran has my name. I am a Cow

6. I am an animal with 8 legs. I make my house and it is called a web. At the time of the Hijrah, when the Prophet Muhammad n and his friend Hazrat Aboo Bakrahid in the cave, I spun a web at the entrance of the cave to protect them. I am a Spider

Guess which animal am I? My name is also mentioned in the Quran.

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ANSWERSDAY 27 - Riddles

1. This Prophet is the first human being that Allah created.

Answer: Hazrat Adam p

2. This is the only woman whose name is mentioned in the Quran. She is the mother of Prophet Isa p.

Answer: Hazrat Maryam o 3. There is a complete Surah in the Quran that tells the story of this

Prophet, and how he was thrown in a well. This Prophet had 11 brothers. His father’s name is Hazrat Ya’qoob p, who was also a Prophet.

Answer: Hazrat Yusuf p 4. This Prophet was also a king. One of the miracles that he could do was to

control the wind and talk to animals. He once heard an ant talking to his family and this is mentioned in the Quran.

Answer: Hazrat Sulayman p 5. This Prophet was also a Messenger and the Book that Allah gave him was the

Tawrat. This prophet was sent to guide the people of Egypt. The ruler at the time was called Fir’awn (the Pharaoh of Egypt) and he did not accept Islam.

Answer: Hazrat Musa p

6. This Prophet was ordered by Allah to build a ship to save all the believers who accepted Islam before Allah sent down floods.

Answer: Hazrat Nuh p

7. This Prophet had two sons Hazrat Ismail p and Hazrat Ishaaq p. Together with his son Hazrat Ismail p, he built the Kaaba. He was once asked by Allah to sacrifice his son Hazrat Ismail p.

Answer: Hazrat Ibrahim p

Do you know the names of these Prophets and pious people?

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