Preparing For Ramadan

This engaging presentation equips learners with the knowledge and practical tools needed to prepare for a transformative Ramadan, exploring the purpose of fasting whilst developing actionable plans to maximise this blessed month.

Part 1: Preparing for Ramadan

• Explores the profound connection between fasting and taqwa through Surah al-Baqarah (2:183), discovering how temporarily making halal things haram trains learners to say no to their nafs
• Unveils the unique reward of fasting where Allah personally declares that fasting is for Him alone, and learns about the two moments of joy awaiting every fasting person
• Discovers that the smell from the fasting person’s mouth is more fragrant to Allah than musk
• Creates comprehensive lists of actions to embrace and avoid during Ramadan through collaborative group activities
• Actions to do include fasting, Quran recitation, qiyam, dhikr, duʿa, charity, beneficial lectures, and silat al-rahim
• Actions to avoid include backbiting, arguing (especially with siblings), foul language, social media, wasting time, looking at haram, and overeating
• Learns how to protect the fast and what to say when someone insults or argues with them
• Memorises the beautiful duʿa after opening the fast
• Creates inspiring good deed calendars to motivate worship throughout Ramadan

Part 2: The Month of Quran and Laylat al-Qadr

• Explores Ramadan as the month of the Quran through Surah al-Baqarah (2:185), understanding that this is when the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind
• Provides practical tips for strengthening Quran bonds including reciting fixed portions daily, reading or listening to tafsir, asking “what is Allah telling ME?”, and revising memorisation
• Discovers the three magnificent opportunities for complete forgiveness through fasting Ramadan, performing qiyam, and standing in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr, all with iman and hoping for reward
• Addresses common challenges like finding tarawih tiring and provides practical solutions for performing qiyam with excellence
• Explores what makes Laylat al-Qadr super special and memorises the special duʿa asking Allah by His Name al-Afuww
• Learns proper duʿa etiquette including praise, salawat, istighfar, and supplication for oneself and the ummah
• Identifies the three special times for duʿa in Ramadan: during the entire fast, before iftar, and in the last third of night in sujud

Perfect for Level 8 learners (ages 12+) in madrasahs, homeschools, and Islamic study circles, this presentation nurtures hearts through authentic Quranic tarbiyah rooted in the values of servitude, excellence, and responsibility.