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120 encouraged and extra Nawafil should be observed regularly. Even if they are living away from home during the month, parents should try to make sure that they are not missing out on the blessings and benefits of Ramadan. Keeping Ties with Khilafat and Jama ’ at Attending college is very challenging and it requires far more effort than high school. Students need a good work ethic, balancing studying with other activities. At this stage, more than ever, it is very important to stay connected with the Jama ’ at and parents have to make sure that Jama ’ at matters are not neglected. Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih V (aba) constantly urges us to fill mosques and offer prayers in congregation. If your child is living at home while at college and the mosque is close to your home, trips to the mosque whenever possible for congregational prayers are strongly recommended. If the mosque is far, then congregational prayers should be held at home with older children leading the prayers. In addition to attending congregational prayers at the mosque, also encourage your college student to attend Jama ’ at Jalsas, meetings and activities. Inform your college student of the dates of important events such as Seeratun-Nabi Jalsa, Masih-e-Ma ’ ud, Musleh Ma ’ ud and Khilafat Days ahead of time so that they can complete work assignments and be free to attend. Remind children to write to Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih (aba) regularly, no matter how busy they are. This is especially important around exam time and when important decisions about careers or studies have to be made. One of the most effective ways of keeping children connected to Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih (aba) and the Jama ’ at is to establish the habit of listening to the weekly Friday Sermon. The Friday Sermon or its