Babloo Kept His First Fast

Babloo Kept His First Fast

In a small alley stood an old house where little Babloo lived with his mother, father, and two sisters. It was the hot summer season, and the holy month of Ramadan had begun. Every morning before dawn, Babloo would hear soft voices in the street:

“Wake up, O fasting people, it’s time for sehri!”

Babloo was just 8 years old, but this time something was different. For days, he had watched his father fast, go to the mosque, read the Quran, and break his fast with the family at iftar. In his heart, a desire began to grow:

“This Ramadan, I too will keep a fast!”

One night, when his mother was waking up for sehri (the pre-dawn meal), Babloo opened his eyes and said sleepily,

“Ammi, wake me up too! I want to keep a fast!”

His mother gently placed her hand on his forehead and said,

“My child, you’re still little. Fasting is hard — you’ll feel hungry and thirsty. How will you manage the whole day?”

But Babloo stood firm,

“No, Ammi! I can do it. I’ve grown up now!”

His mother thought for a moment and then spoke to his father. His father smiled and patted Babloo on the back,

“Alright, if you truly want to fast, we will help you.”

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Sehri Time

The next morning, Babloo’s mother gently woke him up for sehri. With sleepy eyes, Babloo sat at the table. There was milk, dates, bread, and an egg in front of him. He ate slowly, and after a few sips of milk, he asked,

“Ammi, how do you eat so much every day?”

His mother laughed,

“My dear, eating well during sehri is important. Otherwise, how will you last the whole day?”

Babloo smiled and finished everything. Then they made a short prayer. For Babloo, this was the beginning of a new journey.

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The Day of Fasting

Everything went smoothly at first. Babloo read a few short verses from the Quran, then flipped through his books. As the sun grew hotter, he switched on the fan and took a short nap.

By noon, his sisters were drinking mango juice, and Babloo’s eyes fell on their glasses. His throat felt dry. But he closed his eyes and whispered,

“Dear Allah, I’m fasting for You. Please give me strength.”

By evening, it got tougher. The kitchen smelled of samosas and pakoras, and a cold cola ad on TV tempted him even more. Babloo pouted a little but stayed silent.

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Iftar Time

As soon as the Maghrib (sunset) call to prayer was heard, the whole family gathered for iftar. In front of Babloo were dates, cool water, rose sherbet, and his favorite — jalebi. His father recited the prayer,

“O Allah, accept our fast.”

Babloo took his first bite of date, and his face lit up with joy — like someone had just given him a gold medal!

“Ammi! I finished my fast!” he shouted with pride.

His mother hugged him tightly,

“MashaAllah, Babloo! You surprised us all. May Allah always be pleased with you!”

That night, Babloo’s face glowed with pride. He even went to the mosque with his father to offer the Taraweeh prayer. He proudly told everyone,

“I’m grown up now. Today I kept my first roza (fast)!”

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The Next Day

The following morning, Babloo asked again,

“Ammi, I want to fast today too!”

But his mother gently explained,

“My dear, one day is enough for now. You’re still young. Everything is learned slowly. Fasting isn’t just about staying hungry or thirsty — it’s about patience and gratitude.”

Babloo nodded thoughtfully.

“So… can I fast half the day instead?”

His father laughed,

“Half a fast is fine too, if your intention is pure. Your effort itself is a form of worship.”

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Conclusion

After that day, Babloo woke up every morning for sehri and kept “half-day” fasts. When he felt too tired or thirsty, his mother would lovingly remind him,

“Allah understands everything, my son.”

Throughout Ramadan, Babloo fasted in his own way — sometimes half-day, sometimes full. And at every iftar, his family praised his effort and kept encouraging him.

On Eid day, Babloo was the most excited of all. Dressed in his new kurta and cap, with henna on his hands, he went out to greet everyone.

People showered him with hugs and said,

“Babloo really won everyone’s hearts this Ramadan!”

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The Lesson

Fasting is not just an obligation — it’s an emotion, a journey of patience, gratitude, and closeness to Allah. And if your heart is sincere, even a little boy like Babloo can walk the path of faith like a true believer.