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Hajj for Kids – 10 Activities to Learn about Hajj

By: Hafsa Taher

Source: http://productivemuslim.com

It’s that time of the year. Muslims across the globe are preparing to leave for Hajj. Some of us will not be performing the rituals of Hajj in Makkah this year. However, it is still important to utilise the valuable 10 days of Dhul Hijjah productively and inspire our kids to understand its significance as well.

So how do we keep the spirit of Hajj alive for our children during these precious days and make it a productive learning period for them? Here are 10 Hajj crafts for your children. Feel free to improvise (each child is unique!) and don’t forget to leave a comment to let me know which ones you tried/liked/enjoyed!

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Laylatul Qadr: The Night of Power!

By: Abu Muhmmad Yusuf

Source: eislam.co.za

Allah Ta’ala in His infinite Mercy has favoured us in so many ways. Such blessings that we cannot possibly enumerate nor show sufficient gratitude to the Almighty. Amongst the many blessings include a very special GIFT..Laylatul Qadr- The Night of Power.

It is an opportunity to gain closeness to our Creator, forgiveness of our sins and an elevated position in Jannah (Paradise). The Night of Power is better that a 1000 months (83 years, 4 months)!

Allah, Most Wise, says:

“The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.” (Quran 97:3 )

The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) is reported to have said:

“Whosoever stands in “Ibaadah” (worship) on this night, with sincere faith and with genuine hopes of gaining reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Hadith-Bukhari and Muslim)

WHEN IS IT?

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is reported to have said:

“Seek it (laylatul qadr) in Ramadan in the last ten nights. For verily, it is during the odd nights, 21st 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th or the last night of Ramadhan.” (Sahih Hadith Ahmad 5:318)

From traditions we learn that among the signs of this night is that it is a serene, quiet, shining night, neither hot, nor cold but temperate as if a moon is shining clear, and no meteors are shot at the “Shayateen” on that night; it lasts until the break of the dawn. Another sign is that at morn, the Sun rises without any radiant beams of light, appearing rather like the moon in it’s fullness. On that day, Allah prohibits the “Shayateen” from rising up with the Sun.

WHAT TO DO ON THIS NIGHT?

Worship during this night can take on many forms. Here are a few suggestions to help you through Laylatul Qadr:

• Take a vacation for Allah! If possible, take a vacation for the last 10 days of Ramadan.Plan ahead if you are working.
• Discuss the importance of this night with your friends and family and Islamic Scholars(Ulama). Create an atmosphere for ibadah(worship).
• Perform Itikaaf (seclusion in a Masjid for worship) –Try to spend full ten days in I’tikaf. If you cannot spend all 10 days in Itikaaf, then do as many days as you can – even if it is only one day. According to the Messenger of Allah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) “whosoever performs “I’tikaaf” for a day thereby seeking the pleasure of Allah, Allah will spread three trenches between him and the fire of Hell, the width of each trench being greater than the distance between Heaven and the Earth.”
• Increase the recitation of the Qur’an- Try to recite as much Qur’an as possible. There is great virtue in recitation. (reflect on the meaning of the verses, especially the verses used in Salah. This will help you concentrate)
• Increase Salah (prayer).Read as many Nawaafil (optional)Prayers as possible. Eg Tahajjud Salaah, Salatul Tasbih etc
• Make abundant Zikr (i.e remembering Allah, sending salawaat on our beloved Rasulullah(salallaho alaihe wassallam) and making Istigfaar(seeking forgiveness from Allah)
• Dua (Asking from Allah)- Spend lots of time begging from Allah to fulfil your needs and the needs of the Ummah both in this world and the hereafter. Ramadaan is replete with moments when duas are accepted. Aaisha (Radhiallaho anha) reports: “I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam), should I find myself the “Laylatul Qadr”, what shall I pray. The Prophet (Sallallaho alaihe wasallam) replied: say,

Allaahumma innaka afuwwun tohibbul’afwa fa’fu anna

“O Allah, Thou art the One who grants pardon for sins. Thou lovest to pardon, so pardon me.” (Hadith-Recorded by Ahmad, Ibn Majah, and at-Tirmithi)

For the dua in Arabic script please see: http://eislaminfo.blogspot.com/2011/08/dua-laylatul-qadr_4495.html

• Make list of Things you need from Allah-Ask yourself what you really want from Allah. Make a list of each and everything, no matter how small or how big it is, whether it deals with this world or the hereafter. Allah loves to hear from us and wants us to beg of Him. Once this list is ready then use it in your prayers.
• Best time for dua– Make sincere and all-embracing Duas. One of the best times to do this is during the last part of the night especially at the time of suhoor (sehri). Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, related that Rasulullah (salallaho alaihe wassallam) said: When the last one-third of the night remains, our Lord, the Glorious One descends towards the heaven of the earth and proclaims: Who is that who supplicates for Me, and I grant his supplication? Who is that who begs Me for anything and I grant it to him? And who is that who seeks My forgiveness, and I forgive him? (Hadith-Bukhari, Muslim).
• Take regular breaks during the night to avoid getting over-exhausted. Try switching between different forms of worship.

May Allah accept our prayers and allow us to take full benefit of this Mubarak Night and let us not forget our brothers and sisters all over the world who are being oppressed and facing extreme hardships.

Rather than worrying over the number of deeds we perform, we should be worried about the quality of whatever we do.

 Rather than worrying over the number of deeds we perform, we should be worried about the quality of whatever we do.
 En lugar de preocuparse por el número de acciones que llevamos a cabo, debemos estar preocupados por la calidad de lo que hacemos.
 In plaats van te piekeren over het aantal daden die we uitvoeren, moeten we zorgen over de kwaliteit van wat we doen.
 Plutôt que de s’inquiéter sur le nombre d’actes que nous effectuons, nous devrions être préoccupés par la qualité de ce que nous faisons.
 Anstatt sich Gedanken über die Anzahl der Taten, die wir durchführen, sollten wir uns Sorgen um die Qualität dessen, was wir tun.
 Ér bùshì dānxīn zài wǒmen zhíxíng de xíngwéi de shùliàng, wǒmen yīnggāi dānxīn de, wúlùn wǒmen zuò de zhìliàng.
 I stället för att oroa över antalet handlingar vi utför, bör vi vara oroliga för kvaliteten på vad vi än gör.
 Vmesto togo, chtoby bespokoit’sya po povodu chisla del my vypolnyayem , my dolzhny byt’ obespokoyeny kachestvom , chto my delayem.
 Aksine yaptığımız amellerin sayısı üzerinden endişesi daha, biz ne olursa olsun kalitesi hakkında endişeli olmalıdır.
 Piuttosto che preoccuparsi sul numero di azioni che compiamo, dovremmo essere preoccupati per la qualità di ciò che facciamo.
 Daripada mengkhawatirkan jumlah perbuatan yang kita lakukan, kita harus khawatir tentang kualitas apa pun yang kita lakukan.