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As-salamu `alaykum.

May Allah bless you, sister, and bless your efforts in making this year’s Ramadan a very special one to your son.

To introduce Ramadan to your 6-year-old son, I suggest the following steps:

1. Choose a relaxed time with your child before Ramadan, possibly in the coming few days, and introduce Ramadan to him in his language. Think of a friend or family member who is dear to your child’s heart. Ask him how he would feel if this person came to visit you for a short while with all the presents and sweets he or she brings along. Would this visit make him happy? why?

link this to the arrival of the holy month, which comes only once a year with a lot of sweeties too, this time from Allah Most High.

2. Prepare a simple action plan to plan together for the arrival of the dear guest. How would you plan for your guest? making the house look beautiful? preparing all that he or she likes? looking your best? Put the action plan together for preparing the house and yourselves for the arrival of the holy month.

3. Talking to him about the doors of Paradise being open in this holy month is highly recommended. You can even make a tour every night into Paradise and take a closer look at what Allah Most High has prepared for those who obey him in this holy month.

I wish you the very best, sister. May Allah grant you the time, the effort, and the ideas that will help you make this a very special start between your son and Ramadan, which he will remember with happiness for the rest of his life.

For further guidance , please click on the following links:

Let's Make It the Happiest Ramadan Ever
Our Children's Challenges During Ramadan
Are You Raising a Muslim Child?
Fast 4 A Purpose
Our Children And Ramadan