Each child was given a goodie bag containing several food items as they left Al Mahdi mosque. All the guests were given a mosque tour before they left. The teachers were also served light refreshments.
Source/Credit: AMWA Bradford North
By Mufleha Saleem Ahmad | June 22, 2018
Bradford North branch Lajna held a school visit on Thursday 21st June 2018 at the Al Mahdi mosque, Bradford. 35 year 1 pupils and 5 teachers participated in an interactive workshop about Islam. This workshop included a presentation on various aspects of Islam including Salat, the Holy Prophet and the Holy Qur’an. The workshop was lead by Missionary incharge Maulana Basra Sahib. A demonstration of Adhan was given by Takreem Ahmad. Children tried on hats and watched Zohr prayers being offered. Towards the end children were given the opportunity to ask questions.
One question asked was, ‘at what age do you have to start fasting in the month of Ramadhan?’ The Lajna answered that there is no specific age that is set; it is dependent on maturity and body growth. Children whose bodies are still growing especially those who are in primary school are not obliged to fast, however, if they wish to practice fasting for a few days then it is fine.
Leader of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, said in his sermon of 3rd June 2016, “Shariah has commanded children to not fast. They are allowed to offer some fasts when they are closer to puberty. One should not make children fast as it is sinful. At the age of 12 to 13, one should start offering some (one or two) fasts and by 18 years, one should become regular in fasting. It is the responsibility of parents to prevent their young children from fasting. Later when the children grow older, the parents should encourage them. Some young people are not ready to fast till 21 as per development and their physical strength. Hence there is no set age of 18 for fasting. It varies from individual to individual according to their physical strength. The Promised Messiah's (as) daughter remarked that the Promised Messiah (as) did not like children fasting consistently and once made her open her fast because she was very young”.
Each child was given a goodies bag containing several food items as they left Al Mahdi mosque. All the guests were given a mosque tour before they left. The teachers were also served light refreshments.
The event was organised by Mrs Nadera Amini, who was supported by Mrs Nazia and Mrs Mufleha Saleem Ahmad.
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