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Hajj Idea 12: Hold a Hajj Simulation Workshop

Hajj Idea 12: Hold a Hajj Simulation Workshop

We held a Hajj Day at the Children’s Islamic Library!

Children 10 and under were invited to take part in a Hajj Simulation on Wednesday 30th August, 2017. They went through different stations as detailed below:

1. NIYYAH STATION:

Aim: To make them understand the effect of the RIGHT Niyyah – Those that hope to get closer to Allah SWT by doing the RIGHT NIYYAH will find it easy to find their way to the RIGHT direction.

– Magnetise needle in a circle motion

– Place magnetised needle on a piece of paper floating on water (in a bowl)

– The needle will spin until it aligns in the direction of the compass

– Now place non-magnetic material – this will not necessarily face the compass direction

2. ARAFAAT

Aim: Emphasise that Arafaah is all about contemplation and ask for forgiveness.

– Ask them to write two bad deeds on the white board.

– Spraying water is like reflecting on the act – it starts to do something but doesn’t totally get rid of it

– With Istaghfar insh Allah will forgive that action

3. MUZDALIFA

Aim: To prepare our pebbles for Jamaraat and rest under the beautiful night sky. admire Allah’s beautiful creation – The night sky filled with stars and prepare for Jamaraat (pelting the devil).

– Write down 3 (or more) bad deeds on the pieces of papers

– Scrunch up and make it into a pebble to use to pelt at Jamaraat

4. JAMARAAT

Aim: Think of our actions and pelt away the whisperings of Shaytaan from inside and outside.

– Get them to throw their pebbles at the Jamaraats

5. SACRIFICE

Aim: To give up an action that is not so good so we can get closer to Allah and make Him happy

Remind story of P.Ibrahim sacrificing P.Ismaeel

– They write one (not so good) thing they’ll try to give up for Allah’s pleasure and stick it on the sheep prop.

– Little ones can just stick cotton wool

6. TAWAAF

Aim: Thinking of our days of the week and making Allah central to everything we do

– Do tawaaf around the Kaaba!

7. MAQAM IBRAHIM

Aim: Show Maqam Ibrahim and tell them about P.Ibrahim’s footsteps imprinted on the ground when he stood after building the H.Kaaba. After Tawaaf we pray 2 rakaat Salaah behind Maqam Ibrahim.

– Go through actions of a 2 rakaat salaah.

8. SAEE – SAFA TO MARWA

Aim: To understand that we need to constantly strive in Allah’s way and not give up hope just like B.Hajra!

– Do Sa’ee!

9. MINA

Aim: To get to know other people who also love Allah so much and realise how we are not alone, there are millions of others who are also striving to get to closer to Allah SWT!

– Time to socialise and enjoy!

Alhamdulillah, the children loved learning about the Hajj through this interactive way! There was also a story on Hajj to wrap up the day J

Hajj Idea 11: Reverse Advent Calendar

Hajj Idea 11: Reverse Advent Calendar

This is SUCH a good idea! We tried it at home over the first 10 days of Zilhajj (leading to Eid-ul-Adha) and the kids loved it 🙂

Take a box or basket, and every day over the 10 days of Zilhajj, add an item to it. Then donate these items to a foodbank! A great way to do good during these precious days!

Hajj Idea 10: Kaaba Favours

Hajj Idea 10: Kaaba Favours

These would make perfect favours for any Eid-ul-Adha party or school presentation, or just to give to neighbours!

Sent in by a mum: “We decorated small ka’ba gift boxes and filled with chocolates to give as a gift.”

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Hajj Idea 9 – Reach out to Neighbours and the Community

Hajj Idea 9 – Reach out to Neighbours and the Community

Why not spread some love and reach out to neighbours and those who help in the community this Eid! There’s nothing like a box of chocs and a card (Buzz one of course :)) to spread our appreciation and love to those around us!

In case you haven’t seen that post, on Eid-ul-Fitr we went to the police, the library, the fire station and the Doctor’s – and left a little something for the postman too!