Ramadan Blessings in the Time of Lockdown

Dear Children!

BY:Khan

These days, because of the lockdown, schools are closed, and you are all spending your time safely at home. The whole world is going through a very difficult period because of a dangerous disease. That is why it is important for all of us to stay indoors and protect ourselves.

But in the middle of these worries, Allah has blessed us with something very special: the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. This month is always full of blessings, mercy, and forgiveness. It is the month in which prayers are accepted and Allah’s kindness surrounds us even more.

So, dear children, why not use this precious time to pray more, recite the Qur’an, ask forgiveness from Allah, and make special duas? Let us pray together that Allah removes this disease from the entire world and grants peace and health to everyone. Ameen!


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The Blessings of Ramadan

Ramadan is no ordinary month. It is the month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed—a guide for all of humanity, showing us the straight path. According to the sayings of Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA), other divine books such as the Torah, Zabur, and Injil were also revealed in this blessed month.

In Ramadan, good deeds are multiplied, sins are forgiven more easily, and the soul becomes lighter. The chains of evil are tightened, the gates of Paradise are opened, and the gates of Hell are closed. Even the devils are locked away.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“Whoever fasts in Ramadan with faith and hope for reward will have his past sins forgiven.” (Bukhari)

“And whoever prays at night in Ramadan with sincere faith and seeking reward will have his past sins wiped away.” (Bukhari and Muslim)


Another hadith explains that every act of a person is for himself, but fasting is special because it is purely for Allah, and He alone will reward it. Fasting is an act of sincerity where there is no showing off.


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The Prophet’s Example

Dear children, in this blessed month, every good deed increases in value, but there were some acts that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave special attention to.

Reciting the Qur’an: The Prophet would recite the Qur’an frequently in Ramadan. Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) would come to him and they would recite together. Sometimes Jibreel listened to the Prophet, and sometimes the Prophet listened to Jibreel.

Charity: The Prophet was always generous, feeding others even when he himself was hungry. But in Ramadan, his generosity increased so much that nothing stayed in his hands—whatever came to him, he gave away at once.

Worship at night: When Ramadan arrived, the Prophet would strengthen himself for worship, spend long hours in prayer, and encourage his family to do the same.

Seclusion and devotion: In the last ten days of Ramadan, the Prophet would perform i’tikaf—secluding himself in the mosque to worship Allah more deeply.


The Prophet said, “Whoever stands in prayer in Ramadan with faith and seeking reward will have his previous sins forgiven.”


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But What About Children?

Now, dear children, some of you might be thinking: “But we are still small. Fasting is not yet obligatory for us. So why should we fast in this hot weather?”

The answer is simple: in this blessed month, every act of worship and every effort is rewarded greatly by Allah. Even if children are not bound to fast, if they try to keep a fast, pray more, read Qur’an, or help their parents, Allah rewards them abundantly. Ramadan is not just about fasting—it is about becoming closer to Allah in every way.


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The Real Message of Ramadan

Ramadan teaches us a big lesson: first, to practice the teachings of Islam in our own lives, and then to spread goodness and kindness to others. It is not enough to worship alone—we must also share, care, and help those around us.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Truly unfortunate is the person who finds Ramadan but does not earn Paradise.”

So, Ramadan is a golden opportunity to earn Allah’s mercy and forgiveness. We must never waste it.


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Ramadan in Times of Hardship

Dear children, this year’s Ramadan is a little different. Because of the pandemic, everyone is at home, and we cannot gather the way we used to. But do not be sad—this is actually a chance to make our homes shine with worship. We can pray together with our families, read Qur’an more often, and make heartfelt duas.

Imagine how happy Allah will be to see His servants remembering Him during a time of hardship. When we raise our hands and ask sincerely, Allah listens. We can pray for our parents, our brothers and sisters, our teachers, and for the whole world.


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A Special Promise

So, dear children, let us make a promise:

We will try our best to pray five times a day.

We will read at least a few pages of the Qur’an every day.

We will say Astaghfar (seeking forgiveness) often.

We will be kind to our parents and help them.

We will share food and gifts with others whenever we can.


If we do this, not only will our Ramadan be filled with blessings, but these difficult days of lockdown will also pass with peace and comfort.


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Conclusion

Ramadan is like a treasure chest filled with jewels of mercy, forgiveness, and blessings. Whoever opens it with sincerity finds happiness in this world and the next. The Prophet’s life is our best guide—he showed us how to spend Ramadan with prayer, Qur’an, charity, and devotion.

So let us not waste this chance. Even if the world outside feels heavy with worries, the light of Ramadan can make our hearts peaceful. May Allah keep us all in His protection, accept our prayers, forgive our sins, and remove this disease from the world.

Ameen!