We are all familiar with the time and effort that it takes to organize and prepare for Ramadan. In our house, it is an endeavor that we look forward to, but it often leaves me feeling overwhelmed and dissatisfied.

When it comes to preparing activities for the children, I usually dream bigger than I act.  While I love arts and crafts, I never seem to find proper, age-appropriate tasks for everyone to do that include all of the important aspects of Ramadan. More often than not, the tasks are perfect for the younger children while my oldest participates with a bit less enthusiasm.That being said, I was delighted to receive a copy of Ms. Aichatou’s paperback, Ramadan, fasting and striving for the jannah. The book is a part of the Pearls of Knowledge series.

I received a free copy for review about a week ago and read through it a few times before passing it along to my husband for his thoughts, as well as handing it over to my eight year old daughter. The general consensus is that the book is very thorough, MashaAllah, and that it is well-organized, all without being overwhelming.

The first thing that I noticed about the book is its tone. It is a fun guide that teaches the child how to manage their time, aid parents in extra daily chores, plan a shopping list to gather ingredients for an iftar meal and much more! There are ayat from the Quran and authentic hadith throughout the pages, as well as checklists for attending the mosque. Emphasis is placed on the importance of reciting Quran and how to keep track of salah and good deeds.

I also found the section on honoring one’s guests appealing, as most can attest to the many exciting evenings of visitors throughout the month of Ramadan. It’s nice that the author reminds the child that the guests are their guests as well, and that they are responsible for making them comfortable in one’s home too. Of course, no book on Ramadan is complete without explaining the moon calendar, fasting and… the Eid party! My overall rating for this book is 5 out of 5 pearls!

Ramadan, fasting and striving for the jannah has 46 pages in full color and can be purchased for £2.50 wholesale or £4.90 retail. You can learn about more books and materials from Ms. Aichatou’s website: www.aichatou.com.

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