Ramadan is a special time for Muslims around the world—a month of reflection, worship, and strengthening our connection with Allah. During this blessed month, the Islamic Circle of Australia & New Zealand (iCAN), in collaboration with local masjids and community volunteers, runs an inspiring initiative known as the Salah Card Program.
This program is designed to encourage children and youth to develop the habit of performing their daily prayers while also nurturing good Islamic character.
What is the Salah Card Program?
The Salah Card Program is a Ramadan initiative aimed at helping children track their prayers and good deeds in a simple and engaging way. At the start of the program, participating kids receive a Salah Card, which allows them to monitor their daily acts of worship throughout the week.
Every two weeks during Ramadan, children receive a new card to continue tracking their progress. The card includes a structured table where they can record whether they have completed their five daily prayers:
In addition to prayer, the card also encourages children to record other positive actions such as reading Quran and performing good deeds.
Encouraging good character
The Salah Card goes beyond simply tracking prayers. It also reminds children about important Islamic manners and behaviors that reflect the teachings of our faith. The card highlights actions such as:
- Speaking politely
- Smiling and spreading positivity
- Helping others
- Sharing with friends
- Saying Assalamu Alaikum
- Saying JazakAllahu Khair
- Using kind words like please and sorry
Through these reminders, children learn that being a good Muslim means practicing both worship and good character in everyday life.
Motivation through rewards
At the end of Ramadan, participants return their completed Salah Cards. Children who have consistently tracked their prayers and good deeds are recognized and rewarded for their efforts.
These rewards serve as a source of motivation and encouragement for young participants, helping them feel proud of their achievements and inspiring them to continue performing Salah regularly even after Ramadan.
Bukhari House, Auburn
A Nationwide community initiative
The Salah Card Program runs across major cities in Australia, with the support of local masjids and community volunteers. This collaboration allows families from diverse communities to participate in the program and benefit from its positive impact.
Through this initiative, iCAN and its youth platform Young Muslims Network Australia (YMNA) aim to:
- Encourage regular Salah among young Muslims
- Build discipline and responsibility in worship
- Strengthen Islamic identity among youth
- Engage families and communities during Ramadan
MGM, Victoria
Rooty Hill Masjid, NSW
Dianella Musalah, Western Australia
Building lifelong habits
Helping young Muslims build a consistent habit of Salah can sometimes be challenging. The Salah Card Program provides a simple but effective method to make prayer tracking fun, engaging, and rewarding for children.
By combining accountability, encouragement, and community support, the program helps instill values that can last a lifetime.
What may seem like a small card becomes a powerful tool—guiding children to develop a stronger relationship with Allah and reminding them that every small act of worship counts.
Dar Al Tawheed Youth Centre, WA
Australian Islamic House, Liverpool
A small card, a big impact
The Salah Card Program reflects the spirit of Ramadan: nurturing faith, encouraging good deeds, and bringing communities together. Through this initiative, iCAN continues its mission of supporting youth and helping the next generation grow closer to Allah.
As families, communities, and masjids work together in this effort, the hope is that these small steps will lead to lifelong habits of prayer, kindness, and devotion.
Excellent initiative which motivates children and engage their parents too