What If My Kitty Fasts in Ramadan
Two children and their cat, Kitty, keep their first Ramadan fast, in a gentle audiobook about Suhoor, Iftar and caring for others, for ages 4 to 9.
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What is What If My Kitty Fasts in Ramadan about?
What If My Kitty Fasts in Ramadan is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 4 to 9 about a girl, her brother and their cat, Kitty, on the first day of their first Ramadan.
The family gets ready for Ramadan as if for a party. Mum writes lists, the children decorate the house, and everyone looks for the new moon. The next morning, the children wake at three o'clock for suhoor, the early meal before the fast, and Kitty seems to join them. They say Bismillah, eat, and hope they can last until sunset.
The day passes slowly. The children are hungry and tired, and they look longingly at the food in the kitchen. Their father tells them that Ramadan is a time to remember people who go hungry, and now they know how it feels. At lunchtime, Mum brings them soup, because little children do not have to fast the whole day. But Kitty, it seems, keeps going, and the children call her a superhero. They make a dua for hungry children everywhere, and they fill the day with good deeds: planting trees, praying, sharing with friends and neighbours, and saving money in a jar to give to the needy.
At sunset the family breaks the fast at Iftar with their guests, and the first guest of honour is Kitty, with a plate of fish and milk. Then they go to the mosque together. The story teaches children what fasting is, why Muslims fast and how Ramadan is a month of mercy, sharing and thanks. It is written by Rabia Gelgi, and it is about 5 minutes long and music-free.
What your child will learn
- In Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.
- Young children do not have to fast the whole day.
- Feeling hungry helps us remember people who have little food.
- Ramadan is a time to share, give charity and thank Allah.
Talk about it afterwards
- What did the children do to get ready for Ramadan?
- Why did Mum give the children soup at lunchtime?
- What did the children pray for after they ate their soup?
- What good deeds could our family do in Ramadan?
Words to know
- Suhoor
- The meal Muslims eat before dawn on a fasting day.
- Iftar
- The meal that ends the fast at sunset.
- Dua
- Calling on Allah and asking Him for what we need.
- Rahmah
- Mercy.
Frequently asked questions
What age is What If My Kitty Fasts in Ramadan suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 9, especially those getting ready for their first Ramadan or their first fast.
Do young children have to fast in Ramadan?
No. Fasting becomes required when a child reaches puberty. In the story, Mum tells the children that little children are allowed to eat, and they have soup at lunchtime.
How long is What If My Kitty Fasts in Ramadan?
About 5 minutes.
Does What If My Kitty Fasts in Ramadan have music?
No. It is music-free.
