We talked about giving charity, but how about specifically sponsoring an orphan as a gift to others?
This family did exactly that – this is definitely a gift that will keep on giving long after both the gifter and the recipients are gone..
To kick us off on our Thoughtful Gift series for 2018, check this one out!
What can mean more than a gift that gives in the hereafter as well? And many of us give charity in others names, but this letter makes it very concrete and meaningful!
Another great activity idea – write a letter to the Imam! By Al-Ahad Madressa 🙂
Why not write a letter of condolence to Imam Mahdi (aj) also?
In a Ramadan program intended for us to improve ourselves – body and soul (check out it here:Â https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticramadhan/?fref=ts), one of the recommended actions was to write an intention letter, a letter where you write out what you intend to achieve this Ramadan.
Why not do this with your children? They can write it on a piece of paper and stick it up, or place it in their prayer mat. Inshallah this can serve as a reminder throughout the month, and then at the end they can reflect and see whether they think they have achieved their goals!
Don’t forget! Intention improves attention, which is the first step to manifestationÂ
This is lovely! A letter to children using the sermon delivered by the Prophet on the last Friday of Shabaan (ie. today!)…I think I’m going to print this out and write a personal message on the back to them too!
As for us parents, I loved this rendition of the Prophet’s Ramadhan sermon – what struck me in particular within all the awesome advice on making the most of this month was this line:
“… and be kind to your youngsters…”
When we are fasting, it is easy to be short on patience and tolerance and take it out on our children, unintentional though it may be. I know I often have this unrealistic expectation that “they know I’m fasting, so why don’t they just… etc, etc” – but that’s exactly what it is – an UNREALISTIC expectation! Kids are kids, and will do what kids do best – ask you for help, want you to play, fight and all the rest of it!
So this Ramadhan, I’m going to try extra hard to keep in mind that this is the month where I’m supposed to be at my best, and as a parent, that means being extra loving and kind to my children. If i don’t manage to do extra duas, Quran, etc – so be it, they come first.
May He help us all to be the best we can be, Inshallah!
P.S. For older kids, why not get them to jot down all the practical points they pick up from the sermon as they go through it… then, Discuss!
P.S Look what one mum did with her kids!
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