Things to Do During Ramadan 2: Study Usooluth Thalaatha

I had been thinking about getting back to the basics with my older kids this Ramadan, in shaa Allah, and I stumbled across a free basics of Islam "Usooluth Thalaatha" workbook by the Salafi Centre of Manchester.

The workbook contains the Arabic text of the book, side by side with the English translation.  At the end of the workbook are questions which are labeled by sections so that you can go over the questions as you finish a section.

You can download the PDF workbook at the site, here, in shaa Allah: 

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Things to Do During Ramadan #1: Listen to the Seerah of the Prophet

Salafi Sounds has a 30 lesson audio series on the seerah of the Prophet (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) which might be nice to listen to each day of Ramadan.  The lessons vary in length from 35 minutes to just over an hour.  The reviews on the site were very positive, including this one:

"This seerah lesson is refreshing and comforting to know that the teacher is striving hard to use authenticated narrations. If you�re new to these lessons then be prepared to be on the edge of your seat because you�ll never experience so many cliffhangers! By Allaah, you should see the brothers faces when Ustadh Abu Hakeem leaves you on the edge, you�d wish these lessons were daily because a week is too long to know what�s happening next! I ask Allaah to reward Abu Hakeem and the listeners, Aameen."

The first two audios have a kind of annoying background sound, but it seems like it stops after the second one.  I am not sure which age levels this would be appropriate for, but if you want to listen as a family and you find them too long, you could perhaps break them up and listen a little after each prayer.  The first two lessons seem to be transcribed in the comments section.

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Sit and Read These Beneficial Works With Your Family This Ramadan

If you are looking for something to share with your family during Ramadan, here are a few great resources that you can sit down and read together as a family, in shaa Allah.

Sittings in the Blessed Month of Ramadan 

(Sheikh Muhammed Bin Salih Al Uthaimeen), is a set of 30 duroos (lessons).

• Download  (searchable PDF. This is an abridged form. It does contain 30 duroos but they are shortened in this 87 page pdf). We read from this copy last Ramadan.  
• If you would like to purchase a  hard copy of the full book (282 pages) you can do so via Amazon (affiliate link) and another physical copy is available at Authentic Statements (328 pages) and also at Rimarket.net.

30 Lessons in Fasting � Shaykh Saalih Fawzaan

• Download page (Masjid Tawheed wa Sunnah) . Separate PDF Files (lesson 27 is missing)

Fasting from Alif to Yaa: A Day by Day Guide to Making the Most of Ramadhaan

This is a wonderful book for adults and to share with the kids during Ramadan. There are lessons on a Ramadan/Islamic topic that starts with each of the letters of the Arabic alphabet. In addition, there is a Family Time section that shares a story or lesson and then gives ideas for kids' activities and on some days, there is a recipe idea to go along with the topic that was studied. I am taking sister Umm Mujaahid's Making the Most of Ramadhan class and she is using this book (she is the author as well). I share the lessons with my older children  later in the day. 

You can purchase it from Amazon (affiliate link). 

If you want to join the class (sisters only) for free, you can stop by here, in shaa Allah.

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Still Need Ramadan Learning/Activities for Kids This Ramadan? Check Out This Book!

If you are still wondering what you will do with the kids this Ramadan (or even for yourself), here's another suggestion: The "Fasting From Alif to Yaa" book, compiled by Umm Mujaahid Khadijah Bint Lacina al-Amreekeeyyah, who runs the Making the Most of Ramadhaan Class (which I highly recommend).

In it there are Ramadan/Islamic topics for each letter of the Arabic alphabet. For each letter, after a great "points of benefit" section (great for adult study), there is a "Family Time" activity such as learning about specific prophets. She's got the stories of several prophets in there and you could literally just sit down and read through the stories with your kids each day. After each story, there is a section of "Hands on Activities) that the kids can do (make a poster, book or craft). Many a day the past few Ramadans, this book was a "life saver" as I didn't have anything particular planned for the kids so I just picked up the book and read the stories. Some days even include recipes, it's really neat.

If you are interested, you can check it out/purchase the Kindle book here (affiliate link):

The book is also available in print form.

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Making the Most of Ramadhan Sisters' Class

In sha Allah, Umm Mujaahid will be back with her sisters only Wiziq Making the Most of Ramadhaan class. I've attended this class for the past 2 or 3 Ramadans and it has been really beneficial.  Enrollment is now open for the class.

Description from the site:  29-day course Fasting from Alif to Yaa: The first class, Fasting from Alif to Yaa, begins at 10:00 AM CST. Taught by Umm Mujaahid, Khadijah Bint Lacina Al-Amreekeeyah, the class covers both religious and practical matters related to perfecting one's worship during Ramadhaan. Points addressed include: Taraaweeh prayers, supplications, beginning and breaking the fast, Zakaat Al-Fitr, safeguarding the limbs, heedlessness and controlling anger, having high aspirations, and much more. Based upon authentic knowledge from the Qur'aan and Sunnah with the explanation of the scholars. 

There is also a Quraan class which follows it, in shaa Allah.

If you have trouble finding the course at Wiziq , you may try contacting Umm Mujaahid at the Taalib al-Ilm Facebook page or visit the Taalib al-Ilm site (which is current undergoing maintenance and I'm not sure when it will be back up. 

This is the book that is used in the class. 

The first year I took the class, she provided us with the ebook for free, alhamdulillah. I do not remember if she did so in subsequent years. You can purchase the ebook through the link (affiliate) above.

About the book; (from the author)

"contains additional daily points of benefit to teach one how to live Islaam as a way of life. Plus, it contains stories of the Prophets and Messengers including activities for the whole family to enjoy and benefit from for each day of Ramadhaan. Some of the Prophets and Messengers covered include Aadam, Ibraaheem, Lut, Yusuf, Sulaymaan, Shu�ayb, Moosa, Zakariyyah, Muhammad, and more! As well as recipes for foods enjoyed by Muslims around the world."

It's a really neat book, it goes through each of the letters of the Arabic alphabet with a Ramadan/Islamic topic for each letter. Each topic has points of benefit, ideas for family time and recipes are scattered throughout.

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Fiqh Course: A Guide to Fasting

Fiqh Course: A Guide to Fasting

Audio lectures: "From the 2008 Summer Courses, 12 lectures focused on The Book of Fasting from Sunan Abee Daawood and Imaam Ibn Baaz's Rulings on Fasting (Majmoo' al-Fataawee)"

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Making the Most Out of Ramadan - Fasting from Alif to Yaa

A wonderful class is now in session (as of 7/23/12--day 4)

SISTERS  ONLY

"Taalib Al-Ilm Publications is pleased to announce the beginning of the "Making the Most of  Ramadhaan" program for sisters. It includes daily lectures and reminders as well as Qur'aan recitation classes throughout Ramadhaan. It is especially designed to help you make the most of your Ramadhaan.

The program consists of 2 classes everyday during Ramadhaan, starting with the Fasting from Alif to Yaa classes taught by Umm Mujaahid Khadijah Bint Lacina Al-Amreekiyyah and then Qur'aan Recitation Classes taught by Umm Usaamah Sukhailah Bint Khalil.

To learn how to join our WiZiQ classes, click here."

Class details: Making the Most Out of Ramadan - Fasting from Alif to Yaa

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