Ramadan stories for kids
1 title · Ages 4-9
Ramadan is the month of fasting, and children can take part long before they fast every day: waking for suhoor, breaking the fast at iftar and reading the Qur'an with their family. These Miraj stories, audiobooks, videos and games help a child understand the month and share in it.
Audiobooks for Ramadan
What do these titles teach children about Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic year and begins with the new moon. Fasting in it is one of the five pillars of Islam: Muslims do not eat or drink from dawn until sunset. The Qur'an was first revealed in Ramadan, and in its last nights comes Laylatul Qadr, better than a thousand months. The month ends with Eid al-Fitr.
Several stories follow a child's first fast. A girl keeps going through a school day and a birthday cake until Maghrib, two children fast alongside their cat, and a boy tries a practice fast and learns there is more to the month than going hungry. In Wake Up! It's the Ramadan Drummer, a father wakes the neighbourhood for suhoor.
In the games, children help characters shop for dates, choose what to eat at iftar and piece together an iftar table. The videos include nasheeds sung without music and a Tafseer episode in which Sheikh Azhari and his children learn about ar-Rayyan, the gate of Jannah for those who fast.
A short title each evening can become part of your Ramadan routine. Its page gives the lessons and questions to talk over before bed.
Key lessons children take from these audiobooks
- There is only one God, Allah, who made everything.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I explain fasting in Ramadan to a young child?
Muslims fast from dawn to sunset to please Allah, and feeling hungry helps us remember people who have little food. Young children do not have to fast the whole day and can practise step by step.
What if my child eats by mistake while fasting?
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever forgets and eats or drinks should complete their fast, for it is Allah who fed them. Most scholars say the fast is not broken, but they stop as soon as they remember.
What is Laylatul Qadr?
Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, is a night in the last part of Ramadan. The Qur'an says it is better than a thousand months.
Are there Ramadan activities for children who cannot read yet?
Yes. The iftar and shopping games, the videos and the audiobooks all work for children who are not yet reading on their own.
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