Lunar Month Chart and Duaa for Sighting Crescent Moon
Duaas,
Moon Phases
09 June 2018
Learning about the moon phases is a useful activity. In the past, we've learned about the 8 moon phases and how to identify them by sight and name. Making a moon observation journal and recording the appearance daily is a great way to see how the moon looks throughout the Islamic month.
But I was always also looking for a printable that already showed what the moon looked like each day of the lunar month. I came across one online and I thought it would be great to post up on our Ramadan bulletin board this year. I included it in a board display and decided to include the duaa for sighting the crescent moon.
I wrote in numbers corresponding to each day of the lunar month (in the Northern hemisphere, I think you would have to go counter-clockwise for the southern hemisphere????)
The duaa for sighting the crescent moon graphics/text was taken from a reference sheet in my Ramadan Organizer:
You can find the link for the circular moon phase chart at my Islamic Moon Phases Pinterest board below (as well as more resources for learning about the moon phases:
But I was always also looking for a printable that already showed what the moon looked like each day of the lunar month. I came across one online and I thought it would be great to post up on our Ramadan bulletin board this year. I included it in a board display and decided to include the duaa for sighting the crescent moon.
I wrote in numbers corresponding to each day of the lunar month (in the Northern hemisphere, I think you would have to go counter-clockwise for the southern hemisphere????)
The duaa for sighting the crescent moon graphics/text was taken from a reference sheet in my Ramadan Organizer:
You can find the link for the circular moon phase chart at my Islamic Moon Phases Pinterest board below (as well as more resources for learning about the moon phases:
and also see my Moon Phases tag here at TJ Ramadan!
Iftaar: Ending the Fast at Sunset
How Do We Know When to Break Our Fast?
`Umar bin Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “When the night approaches from this side (i.e., the east) and the day retreats from that side (i.e., west) and the sun sets, then it is time for a person observing Saum (fasting) to break his fast.”[Al-Bukhari and Muslim] (Source)
Hastening to Break the Fast
Sahl bin Sa`d (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “People will continue to adhere to good as long as they hasten to break the Saum (fasting).”[Al-Bukhari and Muslim) (Source)
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Allah the Most High says: `From amongst my slaves, the quicker the one is in breaking the Saum (fasting), the dearer is he to me.”’[At-Tirmidhi] (Source)
Abu Atiyyah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Masruq and I visited `Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) and said: “O Mother of the Believers! There are two Companions of Muhammad (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) and neither of them holds back from doing good acts; but one of them hastens to break Saum (fasting) and hastens to perform the Maghrib prayer, while the other delays breaking Saum and delays performing Salat (prayer).” She asked, “Who is the one who hastens to break Saum and perform the Maghrib prayer?” Masruq said, “It is `Abdullah (meaning `Abdullah bin Mas`ud).” She said, “The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) used to do so.” [Muslim] (Source)
Hastening to Open the Fast - Abu Muadh Taqweem (quick benefit):
Hasten to break your fast & pray Maghrib Prayer in the Masjid – Shaykh al-Albaani
"He (صلى الله عليه و سلم) used to break the Fast with three dates. He would eat three dates. Then he would pray the Maghrib Prayer, then he would eat again if he found that he needed to eat the evening meal."
Doubt as to whether or not the sun has set (to break your fast)
Hastening to Break the Fast Worksheets
There are two versions; the first for younger kids and the second for a little older kids.
Breaking the Fast with Dates
Salman bin `Amir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:I heard the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) saying, “When one of you breaks his Saum (fasting), let him break it on dates; if he does not have any, break his fast with water for it is pure.” [Abu Dawud]. Source
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) used to break his Saum (fasting) before performing Maghrib prayer with three fresh date-fruits; if there were no fresh date-fruits, he will eat three dry dates; and if there were no dry date-fruits; he would take three draughts of water. [At-Tirmidhi]. Source
What Do We Break Our Fast With?
Supplication for Breaking the Fast
"The supplication which is reported from the Prophet sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam is:
اللهم لك صمت و على رزقك أفطرت
(Allaahumma Laka Sumtu Wa ‘Ala Rizqika Aftartu.)“Oh, Allaah! For Your sake I have fasted and with Your sustenance I have broken my fast.”
ذهب الظمأُ، وابتلت الروق و ثبت الأجر إن شاء الله
(Thahabath-Thama’u Wabtallatil-‘Urooqu Wa Thabatal-Ajru In Sha’ Allaah.)“Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allaah wills.”
Although there may be some weakness in these two ahadith, some of the Scholars have declared them to be Hasan; and in any case, if you supplicated using these words or any others words that came to your heart when breaking your fast, then it is most likely to be answered."
Source: Supplications Upon Breaking the Fast & Responding to the Mu’aththin – Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-Uthaymeen
Color coded to help learn the vocabulary of these duaas.
Feeding the One Breaking His/Her Fast
The Messenger of Allaah (salallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said,
“Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like that of the fasting person, without any reduction in his reward.” [At-Tirmidhi, authenticated by Al-Albani (rahimahullaah).]Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih Al-‘Uthaimeen (rahimahullaah) said,
“Those who have the ability should strive to feed those who are fasting (when it’s time to break the fast) either in the masaajid or in other places. This is since whoever feeds a fasting person, he will receive the same reward as the one fasting. So if a person feeds his brothers who are fasting, he will receive the same reward as them. Therefore, those whom Allaah has granted wealth should take advantage of this opportunity to obtain a great reward.”From: Great Reward of feeding a Fasting Person to Break his Fast – Dr. Saleh as Saleh
Breaking the Fast in Someone's Home
When you are breaking your fast in someone's home, you can say this duaa:
أَفْطَرَ عِنْدَكُم الصّائِمونَ وَأَكَلَ طَعامَكُمُ الأبْرار، وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الملائِكَة
Aftara ‘indakumus-saa’imoona, wa ‘akala ta’aamakumul-‘abraaru, wa sallat ‘alaykumul-malaa’ikatu
With you, those who are fasting have broken their fast, you have fed those who are righteous, and the angels recite their prayers upon you. (Source)
Praying Maghrib BEFORE eating dinner
Error: Partaking of Dinner before the Performance of the Maghrib Prayer #Ramadan pic.twitter.com/RSwV866CDY— troid.org (@troidorg) April 24, 2020
Good Deeds (Al Amaalu As Salihaat)
Good Deeds,
Ibaadah,
Last 10 of Ramadan
01 April 2018
Strive to increase your good deeds during Ramadan. Here are some ideas!
Good Deeds Idea List
Reminder list of good deeds that kids can do throughout the day. Great for posting on your Ramadan Bulletin Board!
Download Good Deeds Idea List
Good Deeds and Sadaqah - draw or list examples of good deeds
Good Deeds Activity Cards
You won't want to miss these cute Good Deeds Activity Cards from my bud Umm Abdul Basir!
Other ideas from around the 'net:
Ramadan Curriculum
Here is a sampling of Ramadan curriculum/learning plans from me and from around the internet:
- It's Ramadan! - TJ Ramadan - Daily Lessons for each day of Ramadan (from 2006)
- Lessons on Fasting for Children Under Six
- Iman's Homeschool has a great post on 30 Days of Ramadan Activities
- 30 Days of Ramadan Daily Learning Plan - TJ Ramadan
- Umm Maimoonah Records has a Ramadan schedule of 30 days of topic ideas for the little ones
- Umamah Learning Academy: Ramadan Plan for Age 2-5
- Ramadan Activity Packs from Umm Maimoonah's Journal
Really cute activity pages for kids ages 5-8. Two packs and a teacher's guide/notes.
The Command to Fast
Ayaah 2:183-185 tell us about Allah's command to fast the month of Ramadan.
“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you so that you will gain piety” (2:183)Observing Saum (fasts)] for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other days. And as for those who can fast with difficulty, (e.g. an old man, etc.), they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a Miskin (poor person) (for every day). But whoever does good of his own accord, it is better for him. And that you fast, it is better for you if only you know. (2:184)
The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allah [i.e. to say Takbir (Allahu-Akbar; Allah is the Most Great) on seeing the crescent of the months of Ramadan and Shawwal] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him. (2:185)
Below are some resources to use when teaching about why we fast the month of Ramadan.
The Command to Fast Ayaat Poster: Poster of the ayaat of the Quraan in which Allah prescribes fasting the month of Ramadan
Ayaah 2:183-185 at Quran.com (Arabic text, English translation, audio)
Ramadan Progress Charts
Progress Trackers/Certificates
25 March 2018
(Note: I'm trying to "track" down many of the trackers below as the files are currently AWOL)
Fasting Trackers
Ramadan Fasting Tracker (not currently available)
My Ramadan Fasting Tracker (not currently available)
Ramadan Fasting Tracker (great for adults)
Related:
Fasting Tracker from Inspiring the Love of Islam - this is a neat tracker because kids can track how many hours they fasted; great for younger kids who may fast several hours but not make it the whole day.
Fasting Tracker from Inspiring the Love of Islam - this is a neat tracker because kids can track how many hours they fasted; great for younger kids who may fast several hours but not make it the whole day.
Quraan Reading Trackers
Taraweeh Trackers
Taraweeh Tracker (updated 2018)
Sadaqah (Charity)
Download:
- Sadaqah PowerPoint Lesson
- Sadaqah Lesson (pdf)
- Also available at SlideShare
The above lessons are based upon the lesson plan below.
Sample Sadaqah Lesson Plan
Lesson 1: What is Sadaqa?
a. The word Sadaqa comes from the word Sidq (the truth)b. Every act of goodness is Sadaqah (Muslim #2197)
Memorize this hadith in English and/or Arabic.
Lesson 2: What types of things are Sadaqa?
a. Dates (Muslim #2211, 2215)b. Good words (Muslim #2218)
c. Small things (Muslim #2247)
d. Money, clothes, food—Muslim #2219 (could make this hadith a reading story??)
e. A smile (At-Tirmidhee)
- Kind Words Sensory Activity
- (only page 3 and 4; page 3 is a printout of jigsaw puzzle in the shape of a heart with good words written on it; page 4 is a blank heart.
- - great idea. Gives kids great ideas for kind acts they can do. School and home versions. (
- (downloadable printable)
- Sadaqah from A to Z - come up with different ways to give sadaqah starting with each letter of the alphabet!
Make a poster of some actions things that are good deeds.
Lesson 3: Why should we give Sadaqa?
a. Rewards (e.g. 57:18); compete in giving sadaqa: 5:48),b. We are encourage to give sadaqa: Muslim 2174, could make this hadith a reading story??); 2178 (encouraged to give sadaqa)
c. He who spends, he who withholds (reward vs. penalty, Muslim #2205-2210)
d. Protection from hellfire (Muslim #2215)
Make a poster of why we should give sadaqa. What are the benefits?
Lesson 4: To whom should we give Sadaqa to?
a. family (Muslim #2180-2182; 2183, 2185-2195)b. to the poor, the non-Muslim, the traveler, the one in debt (9:60)
c. even to those who are undeserving (Muslim #2230)
Lesson 5: When should we give sadaqa?
a. Zakatul(sadaqa) Fitr must be given at a certain time(Muslim #2159)b. In good times and in bad times (Muslim #2250)
Lesson 7: How should we give sadaqa?
a. Without causing damage to ourselves, our familyb. Without reminders or insult or injury (2:264)
c. Concealing (not showing off) 2:270, 2:274
d. give two of a thing (Muslim #2239)
Lesson 7: How should we receive sadaqa?
Whether you (mankind) disclose (by good words of thanks) a good deed (done to you in the form of a favour by someone), or conceal it, or pardon an evil, verily Allah is Ever OftPardoning, All Powerful.(4:149)
Lesson 8: What is Sadaqah Jariyah?
Conditions of Sadaqah Jariyah - Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen
Sadaqah Jariyah Worksheet
Coloring pages of people performing sadaqahSadaqah Jariyah Worksheet
Ideas for activities/wrap up
Make a sadaqa jar/box/area at home
Help out in the community (masjid)
Design a and implement a community service program or service opportunity
Ramadan Charity Game - Sadaqah! Sadaqah! from A Muslim Child is Born!
Sadaqah Box Activity from Umm Abdul's Creative Corner for PreK.
Related Reading/Listening:
- The Amazing Reward of Giving Sadaqah and Being Charitable: A Noble Trait of the Prophet
- Every Act of Good is Charity - audio lecture by Abu Khadeejah (18:28)
- 20 Benefits of Sadaqah - Abu Hakeem (36:02)
Miscellaneous
- Fun and Easy Ways for Teaching Children Charity (WonderMomWannabe)
Ramadan Games
Ramadan Uncover - PowerPoint game where child clicks on squares one at a time to reveal a Ramadan word. See how quickly you can guess the words.
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