The
Exercise
Yard

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Here we learn the best way to keep fit,

exercising our minds and hearts, not just our bodies.

Now we know that if we don't exercise our muscles they get weak

because they need work to make them strong.

So it is with our minds and hearts.

They need exercise to be made strong

so as not to forget what is really important in our lives.

There are things that humans need to remember

even though they can't always be seen.

And they need to remember that there are ways to behave that bring peace and happiness,

but which mean they can't always do whatever they feel like doing.

The trouble is that humans forget things so easily.

Some people even forget to do the things they need to keep their bodies alive,

so how easy it is for humans to forget things that are hard to see if you are not looking.

How easy it is for humans to forget the needs of other people

when they are thinking of needs of their own.

In the Exercise Yard Muslims have regular reminders of the truly important things to remember in their lives,

the things that they do to keep themselves fit to enjoy life with their hearts and souls.

What is the "Shahada" and what does it mean?

What are the words that are said by every Muslim?

What are the most important words in the world of Islam?

Kinds of dirt and keeping clean.

What has washing got to do with praying?

Prayer in motion.

Where is God?

Does God hear our prayers?

Where does all the money come from?

Giving and getting in Charity.

What kind of charity costs nothing to give?

What is different about the months of the Islamic year?

What happens during the month of Ramadhan?

What happens at the feast of Eid-ul-Fitr?

What colour is a Muslim?

What brings Muslims together from all around the world?

What do we celebrate on the feast of Eid-ul-Adha?

Why should we keep ourselves under control?

How do Muslims do their duty?

Why do Muslims have to struggle in life?

Why should we try to stop bad things from happening to other people?

Do we have to do things together with other people?

Making things better.

How did Muhammad behave with the poor and the weak?

Did Muhammad like children?

How do Muslims show their respect for him?