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Ramadan is one of the most significant month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri) and it is obligatory for Muslims to fast in this month. Here is why Ramadan is so special;

• Holy Quran was first revealed in the month of Ramadan.
• Fasting in the month of Ramadan is the fourth Pillar of Islam among the five.
• Fasting helps to attain Taqwa (performing of actions which please Allah and abstaining from those actions that displease Him).
• Ramadan is known to be the month of Quran. It is highly recommended in Ramadan to read and study the Holy Quran and to share with others.
• The Night of Decree or The Night of Power (Laylat al-Qadr) is in this month, which is better than a thousand months.
• In this Holy month, the gates of Paradise are opened, gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained up.

Read the full article in KMWALTR #004

We hosted over 30 members of the non – Muslim community (both men and ladies) at Gillingham Masjid on Saturday evening 16th April 2022.

They were welcomed and given a short talk by Maulana Irfan about Ramadaan. They sat with us during the Dua and ate with us as we broke our fasts. They then experienced us praying Salaat ul Maghrib and enjoyed a further meal and an opportunity to talk to members of the community. They left before Salaat ul Isha.

We had much positive feedback.
This also coincided with our ladies gathering together for their own communal Iftaar in the Masjid.
May Allah reward all those involved, both the organisers and the helpers and facilitators and of course those who made the food. The Iftaar is provided daily in the Masjid during Ramadaan and both men and women attend. We will have on a normal day 50 -70 people, but there is often more, especially during weekends.

It takes a lot of time and effort to buy and prepare the food and serve it to the brothers and sisters in the Masjid at a time when those people doing it have also been fasting all day and will feel tired. They do this on top of their usual jobs and day time activities. May Allah make it easy for them and reward them for their sacrifice.

We’ll recommend books by and about Muslims to add to your reading list. First up, these five books are great for teaching children – Muslim and non-Muslim – about Ramadan and Eid.

Ramadan Around the World by Ndaa Hassan

This picture book introduces children to how Muslims from a variety of countries and cultures mark Ramadan.

£18.99, Anafiya Gifts

The Most Exciting Eid by Zeba Talkhani, illustrated by Abeeha Tariq

A beautiful picture book about a little girl who doesn’t want to share a bike on Eid, but who soon learns the value of kindness.

£6.99, Scholastic

Ramadan Moon by Na’ima B. Robert and Sharon All

This lyrical picture book follows the journey of the moon over Ramadan and shows why the month is so special for Muslims.

£6.99, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books

Baby Touch: Happy Eid!

This touch and feel board book will engage a baby’s senses while introducing them to Eid.

£5.99, Ladybird

All About Eid by Sarah Shaffi, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

This activity book includes recipes and crafts, as well as facts about Ramadan and Eid.

£6.99, Scholastic

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