![]() ![]() The stories are also replete with Islamic references, such as prayers to say at certain times and teachings from the Qur’an or sunnah. There is a conscious effort to highlight the traditions and morals which are part of the societal culture in this series, from dressing, to food, manner of greeting, etc. ![]() Each one begins with the twins laying a background for the story before the scene moves to the actual plot. The show is split into six short episodes which address different aspects of Ramadhan. It cleverly answers various questions that young ones may have about the holy month, and aims to provide them some solidarity in the form of two five-year olds passing through the same thing and soldiering on. Upin and Ipin is an endearing story which follows the journey of the twins during Ramadhan in their traditional Malay society. I could barely keep my eyes open during sahur, nearly drowning in my bowl of soup! I specifically remember thinking this was a cruel punishment during my first fast. For the average child who is being introduced to the Ramadhan experience for the first time, learning the art of self-deprivation and delayed satisfaction can be quite daunting. Some of us learn to fast from early ages, others much later in life. O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint,. ![]() This was revealed in the Qur’an, where He says: Fasting in the month of Ramadhan is an act of worship which Allah ordained on all Muslims of sound health that have come of age. ![]()
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