Q: a young child (under the age of 7) for Ramadan? salaam to you all, but i stated Ramadan not fasting.... Ramadan is much more than just fasting, at least to me.... i have made a festoon with her which stated "Ramadan Kareem".. Do you give everyday a present? Or just a big one with Eid al Fitr? How do you make a young child under the age of 7 known with the value of Ramadan?
A: i don't have kids, so I don't really know. but can suggest some ideas inshallah from experince with other kids. first explain roughly about what's special about ramadaan. so if someone asks her what is ramadaan, she can briefly explain to them. I don't know how it works in your area, but often at my masjid they declare the news of ramadan after isha prayer or sometimes maghrib prayer(since the moon has already been sighted else where). so being in the masjid, specially if there is a friend or two of the child can be exciting. writing "happy ramadaan", "ramadaan kareem" etc. and coloring it, and posting it may be outside the door, or fridge or wall can create an excitement (specially b4 ramadaan starts)... which u already did i think u said. she can also make little greeting cards to give to people she loves. if she's being good, you can have something special at iftar table everyday, or every other day, weekend and the like. for kids going to the masjid for prayer can be exciting unless very tired. if she is interested, you can teach her little bits of qur'an or about islam every morning --- this would give a different schedule for her when its ramadaan. and ofcourse do not push at this tender age, as prophet didn't until after 7 yrs or so. also you can help her with the practice of giving charity. may be involve her to help you with something, or in the masjid if you go, or give her something which she can share or give. most of all, be extra nice to her. they surely learn more from examples in the family and that is more precious to them that they feel you love and care about them, and haven't forgotten about them due to work load. and they love to do things with the parents and siblings, or family in general, such as celebrating ramadaan and eid in ways they enjoy. that's all i can quickly think of right now and will let you know if anything else. all the best to you and her inshallah. may you have a blessed ramadaan, ameen. wa aleikis salaam wa rahmatullah