Ramadhan with the Qur’an: A Curated Guide by Age

A curated selection of our most loved activities and resources, to support learners at every stage in building a meaningful relationship with the Qur’an throughout the month.

Ages 0–5 | Experiencing Ramadan

50 Things To Do in the Month of Ramadhan

Ages 5–7 | First Steps with the Qur’an

Quranic Alphabet Series

Qur’anic Alphabet Series introduces young learners to the Arabic letters and Qur’anic words through playful, hands-on experiences.

Ages 7–11 | Engaging with the Qur’an

30 Days With The Qur'an

Activities and lessons to fill the month with meaning, blessings and fun!

30 Days of Quranic Crafts

Hands-on crafts that bring Qur’anic verses and values to life through meaningful, practical activities.

30 Day Quran Calendars

Use as part of a 30 day Ramadhan calendar to learn about the Quran throughout the month.

Ages 11+ | Reflection & Values

Islamic Values Quran Journal

The Islamic Values Journal introduces children to the process of independently reflecting and building a personal relationship with the Quran. 

 

Quranic Highlights

Qur’anic Highlights invites learners to spend a few focused minutes each day with selected surahs, engaging with the Qur’an through reflection, annotation, and growing familiarity with Qur’anic language.

Ages 13+ | Insight & Personal Meaning

Quranic Snapshots Ramadhan Video Series

Qur’anic Snapshots invites daily reflection on a single āyah through short, illustrated videos that support personal Qur’an journalling. Includes a corresponding journalling prompt calendar.

One Quranic Minute: 60 second reminders

One Quranic Minute sparks reflection and practical action, delivering a burst of motivation.

Ages 16+ | Structured Qur’an Study

Juz Highlights: Insights into 100+ verses of the Holy Quran

Juz Highlights is a course designed for older teens and adults seeking structured engagement with the Qur’an with ten 30-minute on-demand sessions that guide you through over 100 meaningful Qur’anic verses with clarity, context, and practical reflection.

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The Holy Quran with English Translation

The Holy Quran Translated by M H Shakir 

Buy Online: Hujjat Bookshop 

View online: Al.Islam.org

The Quran Phrase by Phrase Translation by Ali Quli Qarai

Buy Online: Hujjat Bookshop

View Online: Online Quran Translation

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Mindful Meditation for Kids

Mini Mindful Muslims have produced a fantastic set of meditation cards for kids based on Islamic values with reflective questions to instil calm, focus and positivity.

By Mini Mindful Muslims

See Also Lesson: Breathe

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Hajj Books

Set up a themed display to invite learning through some brilliant Hajj titles.

Zaahir & Jamel The Camel Hajj
Tell Me About Hajj by Saniyasnain Khan
Going to Mecca by Na’ima B. Robert
Yan's Hajj by Fawzia Gilani
We're off to make 'Umrah by Sana Munshey
Noor Kids Go to Hajj
Two Pigeons on a Pilgrimage by Rabia Bashir
Young Explorers' Adventures in Makkah by Abu Zaynah
The Green Dinosaur Umbrella: A Hajj Story by Amina Banawan
My Hajj Funbook by Tahera Kassamali

You can find related book reviews online by Islamic School Librarian

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Hajj: A Journey Towards Allah

Bringing together all our Hajj activities in one FREE instant download!

What’s inside?

• Simple, fun ideas and activities to introduce Hajj and help lay a foundation for preschoolers
• Creative teaching ideas and activities for each stage of the Hajj journey. 
• Covering themes of goodness, gratitude, trust and forgiveness, together with Quranic verses.
• Learn about the rituals and how we can apply them in our lives.

The Hajj Activities eBook will download as one handy PDF document, allowing you to

·        Read the book on screen

·        Save it on your computer

·        Print the entire contents as a book

·        Print just one activity at a time.

Download the FREE Hajj Activities eBook and start your learning journey towards Allah!
Use together with the corresponding Hajj Kaba Calendar, structured to teach each lesson from the eBook over the ten days of Dhulhijja.

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A Beautiful World Of Colours.

Learning Objective: 
- To know that Allah created us all in different shades and colours
- Working together helps us to create more beauty!

Quran Verse:
Among His signs is the difference of your languages and colours Surah Rum 30:22

Activity: A Beautiful World 
Allah made us all a different shade and colour. No one colour is better than another. By mixing and working together, we can create a brighter more beautiful world!

1. Divide a paper plate into six sections.
2. Squeeze the colours red, yellow and blue into alternating sections.
3. Have the child dab their paintbrush into red and paint onto the section inbetween. Wash the paintbrush and dab the brush into the yellow paint.
4. Add the yellow to the red, mix together and watch it create orange.
5. Continue in the same way creating green by mixing blue and yellow and purple by mixing red and blue. Don’t forget to wash the paintbrush each time!

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Eid Personalised Sweet Favours

 

There are lots of printable chocolate wrappers available to download online or you could easily create your own to add a touch of personalisation. Wrap around a bar or a small tube of jelly beans!

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Yaa

ي Is for Yunus (a)

Allah sent Prophet Yunus to tell the people of Ninevah to believe in Him and to be good Muslims. Prophet Yunus tried very hard but the people would laugh at him and just not listen. Prophet Yunus got tired and decided to leave the town. He boarded a boat but when it became too heavy, the people on board threw Prophet Yunus out into the sea. Allah sent a big fish which swallowed Prophet Yunus. He found himself in the darkness of the fish’s tummy where he prayed to Allah and said sorry for leaving the job he was sent to do.

Storytime: The Story of Prophet Yunus and the Whale by Zaky 

Song: Row, row, row your boat

Game: Yunus (a) and the Whale 

Craft: Clothes Peg Whale

ى Is for Yawm, Day

Allah tells us in the Quran that there will be a day after we have died when will all be gathered together. We will be asked what we did with the blessings Allah gave us and will be rewarded for all the good we have done. 

Tomorrow is Yawm Ul Eid, the Day of Eid! Make dua to Allah to accept all your good deeds of this blessed month as you say farewell to the Holy month of Ramadhan.

Craft: Make Eid cards and decorate your homes!

Game: Build a Mosque 

Activity: Punch an Eid Mubarak star card though a lolly to share with the children in your neighbourhood

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Waw

و Is for Wudhu

Allah tells us in the Quran that He loves those who are clean. Wudhu is a special type of washing Allah teaches us about. We make wudhu before every salaa. 

Song: Replace the lyrics and mime the actions for the song, ‘This is the way we wash our hands’ going through the parts of the body we wash when we do wudhu.

و Is for Waraqah, Leaf

Allah tells us in the Quran that there is not a leaf that falls that He doesn’t know about. Can you imagine, Allah knows everything! 

You can find out the type of tree by looking at and identifying its leaves

Activity: Leaf ID

Craft: Leaf Rubbings

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Haa

ه Is for Hijra

Prophet Muhammad (S) was born in Makkah but he later moved to the city of Madina. The Islamic Calendar starts at the time of this hijra, this movement. The Islamic year is 1442. Allah tells us in the Quran there are 12 months in the lunar calendar and each month is around 29 days.

Song: Month in Islam by Zain Bhikha

ه Is for Hud Hud, Hoopee

The hoopoe bird is a distinctive bird with zebra striped wings and a crest of orange feathers on its head. Allah speaks of the Hoopee bird in the Quran. Prophet Sulayman (a) had been given the power by Allah to speak to and understand animals. One day the hoopee bird went missing. When he returned, the bird told Prophet Sulayman (a) about the Queen of Sheba and her people and how they prayed to the sun and not to Allah. Prophet Sulayman (a) sent a letter to the Queen telling her all about Allah and how its only to Allah we pray to. 

Craft: Make a finger puppet and decorate it to resemble a Hoopee bird. Use it to retell the story

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Noon

ن Is for Nahl, Bee

There is a whole surah in the Quran called The Bee. Allah tells us that honey is made in a variety of colours and it is like medicine, making you better when you are ill. When you see bees buzzing around flowers, they are searching for nectar, a sweet liquid that the flower makes. Allah tells us in the Quran that He is the one who taught the bees where to build their homes called hives and how to collect nectar from plants and turn it into sweet honey. It takes about 12 bees their entire lives to make one single teaspoon of honey!

Game: Bee Still! Have the kids run around but they must freeze still when the buzzing bee comes near them!

Activity: Be like a bee! Have children transfer skittle sweets into a cup by using suction power of their ‘tongue’ straw. Have them empty their cups by running back to the ‘hive’ jar after each collection until the timer rings. It’s hard work!

ن Is for Nawm, Sleep

Every living thing sleeps. Sleep allows us to rest our body, muscles and mind. Without enough sleep you can forget what you’ve learned, be grumpy, have trouble listening and can become ill. Sleep is a blessing from Allah. 

Activity: Sweet Dream Spray

Recite Ayatul Kursi and 4 Quls over some water in a spray bottle. Spray it around the room before going to bed while asking Allah to keep you safe at night.

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Meem

م Is for Muhammad
Allah sent the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (S). Allah tells us in the Quran that Prophet Muhammad (S) had the most excellent manners and that he is an example and role model of who to copy and be like. Good manners help everyone get along together.
Allah also tells us in the Quran that Rasulallah is so special that Allah and the angels send blessings on Prophet Muhammad (S). Allah asks us to do the same by reciting salawat. Reciting salawat every time we hear or read the Prophet's name shows our love for him.
Activity: Use your hands every morning or at salaa time to count and recite 5 loud salawaat!
Song: Born in Makkah by QFatima

م Is for Ma’an, Water

Allah tells us in the Qur’an that He has made everything from water. Our body needs water to survive. Allah sends down water from the sky. The rain helps the plants to grow and gives us and the animals food to eat. So should you complain when it rains?! Rain is a great blessing from Allah.

Craft: Rain Cloud Blessings

Song: Have you ever thought? By QFatima

Activity: Rain Cloud in a Jar

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Laam

ل Is for Laillaha illala, There is no God but Allah
All Muslims believe in the Kalima. They say, La ilaha ilallah, there is no God except Allah. No one is more powerful and important than Allah. He is the one we worship and obey.
Activity: Did you know the dhikr Laillaha illalah is like a secret dhikr because it can be recited with your tongue but without anyone able to see your lips moving! Try it in the mirror.

ل Is for Lisaan, Tongue
Hold your tongue and try to talk - you won’t be able to! Allah has designed the tongue with 8 muscles that help it move in ways that allow it to make different sounds of speech! We must be careful to use our tongue to speak good words. The tongue also helps us to taste different flavours. Can you imagine if everything tasted the same?!
Game: Select a few different foods and have the child guess what they are while blindfolded.

ل Is for Layl, Night
Allah tells us in the Quran that He made the night for us to rest, but there are some animals like bats and owls that He made nocturnal. That means they are more active at night.
Activity: Draw some nocturnal animals with a white crayon or candle. Paint over it with black paint to see your animals appear!

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Kaf

ك is for Kitab, Book

The Quran, the book of Allah is the most important kitab. Did you know that the first world Allah revealed in the Quran was Iqra, which is the Arabic word meaning Read. How important must reading be for Allah to choose that as the first word He told us! Reading helps to develop your brain, learn about the world around you and is fun too!

Craft: Make and decorate a bookmark. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon.

Activity: Make a one page book using a single sheet of paper. Use it to write or draw all about you and your favourite things.

Dua: Rabbi Zidnee ‘Ilman, O Allah, increase me in knowledge Holy Quran 20:114

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Qaf

ق is for Quran
The Quran is the word of Allah and was brought down by Angel Jibrael to Prophet Muhammad (S) on Laylatul Qadr, the best night in the holy month of Ramadhan. The Quran contains instructions for us to follow, so we can live in the best way! We must always try to read, memorise, understand and follow the teachings of the Quran. When we recite Quran, it brings lots of blessing into our home and makes our house shine brightly for the angels to see in the heavens.
Song: Quran Teaches Me
Craft: Paper Lantern with tealight 
Activity: Suratul Qadr Memorisation

ق is for Qamar, Moon
Allah tells us in the Quran that the changing moon phases are a way of measuring time. Sighting of the new moon marks the beginning of a new month. Did you know that the moon is four times smaller than Earth and made of rocks? If you went to the moon, you would float!
Song: Look at the moon by QFatima
Activity: Playdough Moon Phases
Craft: Moonsighting Binoculars
Game: Jump to the Phases of the Moon!

ق is for Qibla
Muslims from all over the world pray facing the same direction, towards the Ka'ba in Makkah. It is called the Qibla.
Activity: Qibla Marker
Use a map/globe to point out the locations of Makkah. Decorate an arrow with a picture of the Ka’ba and stick it in the bedroom.

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Faa

ف is for Fatiha, The Opening
There are 114 surahs in the Quran and Surah Fatiha is the first one, The Opening! We recite Surah Fatiha in every salaa. In this Surah we praise and thank Allah and are reminded how especially Kind Allah is. The Surah even has a dua, asking Allah for help to live in the right way and to keep us away from a life which is not good.
Activity: We can send a special gift to the people we love and have died and returned back to Allah by reciting Surah Fatiha, especially on a Thursday night.
Learn: Surah Fatiha

ف is for Feel, Elephants 
Elephants are the largest and strongest land animals. In Surah Feel, Allah tells us about the story of the elephants and how the army of Abraha tried to destroy the Ka’ba. We learn that birds and tiny stones killed the massive elephants. It shows us that Allah has power over everything.
Storytime: He will look after it by QFatima
Game: Wear a long sock on your arm and pretend it’s an elephants trunk! Play against the clock to see how many marbles you can transfer between containers using your trunk compared to using your hands.
Craft: Draw the outline of a front facing elephant. Punch through a party blower for the nose and trumpet away!

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Ghayn

غ Is for Ghar, Cave

Prophet Muhammad (S) used to spend a lot of time in the mountainous cave of Hira in Makkah, thinking and praying. He was 40 years old when Angel Jibrail brought to him The Holy Qur'an, the Book sent by Allah.

Craft: Create your own cave scene. Use a brown paper bag or an inverted cup to create a cave. Attach a tea light inside to represent the angel and surround with small pebbles.

Activity: Create your own Iqra cave by setting up a tent or creating a cosy reading nook. 

غ Is for Ghuraab, Crow

Crows are among the smartest animals in the world and the most clever of all birds! It has been discovered that when crows come across nuts that are too hard for them to crack, they drop the nuts while still in the sky onto a hard road to help them open up. But with so many cars on the road, they could get run over, so they wait by the traffic lights to cross when the lights turned red and eat the nut safely! How extremely clever! 

Watch: Crows use cars to crack nuts

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Ayn

ع Is for ‘Ankaboot, Spider

Allah talks about the spider's web in Surah Ankaboot. A spider once built a web over the cave that Prophet Muhammad (S) was hiding in. The web helped to keep the Holy Prophet safe because it stopped people searching inside. Spiders spin webs using a sticky material from their body called silk. The web traps insects for the spider to eat. 

Storytime: The Spider and Jibrael by QFatima

Activity: Web Weaving

Punch holes around the rim of a paper plate and weave wool or string across it to create your own web design. 

Craft: Spider Stamp

Make eight cuts half way up a tissue roll and fold the ends out to form a spider’s legs. Dip into black paint to make your own spider stamps.

ع Is for ‘Ayn, Eyes

What a blessing to be able to see the wonderful world around us! People who can not see are called blind. They use a special method called Braille to touch raised dot patterns that help them read.

Watch: Blind Children Reading Quran in Braille

Game: Play I spy with my little Ayn or place some objects in a bag and have the child guess them blindly by placing their hand inside.

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Dhaa

ظ is for Dhil, Shadow

Shadows are made when an object does not allow the light to pass through it. Allah talks about shadows in the Quran and how they are related to the sun. The position of a shadow changes according to the position of the sun. Before the invention of clocks, shadows were used as a way to find out the times of prayer using a sundial. Shadows also provide shade in hot weathers. 

Activity: Make a simple sundial and watch how the shadow moves around the clock!

Craft: Learn to create shadow puppets using your hands

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Quranic Alphabet Series: Taa

is for Ta'am, Food
You might wish you could eat crisps, chocolates and sweets all the time, but are they good for you? Allah tells us in the Quran that we must eat food which is good for us and also be careful not to waste it. Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins to keep us healthy. It’s important we try to eat a whole range of varying colours each day. Did you know that it takes at least 10-12 times to try a food before you can really know if don’t like something?
Storytime: Indeed We Feed You Only For Allah by QFatima
Activity: Eat a Rainbow Fruit Kebab Sticks/Make fruit ice lollies
Craft: Draw your favourite food on a paper plate and say Alhamdulilah!

is for Ta'ir, Bird
Allah tells us in the Quran that it is He who holds up in the air every single bird in the sky! Allah is in control of and has power over everything. Allah is amazing even the birds sing the praise of Allah!
Game: Blow up a balloon and see how long you can keep it up in the air!
Craft: Paper plate Bird/Flying bird craft
Activity: Make a Recycled Bird Feeder
Bird Spotting: Use a list of common birds to see which ones you can spot in your garden/Spotter Sheet

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