RAMADAN
Why is Laylat al- Qadr special?
Laylat al-Qadr is special because it’s the night the Qur’an was first revealed. Worship on this one night is worth more than 1,000 months, angels descend bringing peace, and Muslims believe God decides events for the coming year. It’s a powerful chance for forgiveness and blessings, and it happens on one of the last odd nights of Ramadan.
Ramadan helps Muslims learn to wait and not rush.
What is patience?
Did you know that this color is often called the calmest color because it makes people feel relaxed?
blue
Did you know the Qur’an is the holy book of Muslims and was revealed to this Prophet?
Muhammad (SAW)
Did you know that this animal says “moo” and gives us milk?
cow
This is the special month when Muslims fast.
Ramadan
Fasting helps Muslims understand how hungry people feel.
What is caring for the poor?
Did you know that this animal can sleep for up to 3 years at a time while hiding underground? (Hint: very slow )
snail
Did you know that Muslims read the Qur’an in this special language that it was revealed in?
Arabic
Did you know that this black-and-white bear from China loves to eat bamboo all day?
Panda
Muslims stop eating and drinking when the sun comes up. This meal is eaten before fasting starts.
Suhoor
Muslims pray more and remember Allah more in Ramadan.
What is getting closer to Allah?
Did you know that in basketball, making a shot from far behind a special line scores extra points? How many points is it?
3 points
Did you know that the Qur’an teaches Muslims how to be kind, honest, and do good deeds? What is this called?
guidance, good deed, the straight path (answers can vary).
Did you know that this animal is the fastest on land and can run almost 70 miles per hour?
cheetah
What are the night prayers after Isha called that can last from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am
Taraweeh or Tahadjud
Ramadan teaches Muslims to share and give to others.
What is charity?
Did you know that the fastest land animal can run almost 70 miles per hour?
Cheetah
The longest surah in the Quran which translates to "cow" in English
Surah Baqarah
Did you know that this giant sea mammal is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue whale
Say 3 names of Allah
Ar-Rahman – The Most Merciful
Ar-Rahim – The Most Kind
Al-Khaliq – The Creator
Al-Wadud – The Most Loving
(answers vary...)
Ramadan helps Muslims behave better and make good choices.
What is good character?
Did you know that this planet is called the Red Planet because of its rusty-colored soil?
Mars
Did you know the Qur’an teaches about praying, helping others, and being thankful? Muslims try to memorize it too. What is it called when someone memorizes the whole Qur’an?
A Hafiz (or Hafiza for girls)?
Did you know that this bird can’t fly but can swim super fast and lives mostly in cold places
Penguin