Let’s Have A Happy & Blessed Ramadhan!

If you get a chance to make some money or meet an important person or to go to a great place, you will organize yourself for days beforehand so that you don’t miss your chance. The same applies for anything in life that we consider important or we really want. The month of Ramadhan is the month of great gains and profits. It is a month whose beginning is MERCY, whose middle is FORGIVENESS and whose end is REDEMPTION from the hellfire. The smart trader is the one who makes the most special occasions to increase his profits.

Well, days pass so quickly. We welcomed last Ramadan, then we bade it farewell,and only a short period of time passed and we are welcoming Ramadan again. So we should hasten to do good deeds in this month and strive to fill it with what Allah is pleased with and with what will help us on the Day when we meet Him

1. Intention

Welcome Ramadan with great fervour and spirit and expect to come out of it fully transformed in body, mind, and soul.

“Whosoever fasts in Ramadan with faith and seeking Allah’s reward, all his past sins are forgiven. (Al-Bukhari)

2. Sunnah

Observe the Sunnah in fasting. Take the

sahur

meal a little before dawn and end your fast at sunset. Perform all of the acts of worship while being fully awake to their inner dimensions and meanings.

3. Wara’

Clean your heart and soul from envy, jealousy, hypocrisy, arrogance, and all heart diseases.

“Whosoever does not leave bad words and bad actions, Allah does not care if he leaves his food and drink.” (Al-Tirmidhi 641)

4. Qur’an

Grab this opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the Quran, the true source of guidance, illumination, healing & mercy, Allah’s perfect gift to humanity.

5. Prayer, Du’a, Dhikr

Pray on time and observe all the prayers. This is the best time for devotion and seeking Allah’s forgiveness.

6. Good Conduct

Be very good to Muslims and to all human beings. Be good to your friends and neighbours. Let your non-Muslim neighbours and co-workers know that this is your blessed and sacred time.

7. Zakah, Sadaqah & Generosity

Ramadan generates the spirit of giving and sacrifice. When we deprive ourselves of food and drink we understand and realize well what it means to be hungry and thirsty. We realize the pain of those who cannot find the basic necessities of life. Be very charitable and generous. Give more to help the poor and needy. Contribute generously to useful social and community projects.

8. Family

Goodness must begin at home. Ramadan should bring you closer to each other. Allah’s special mercy comes on the families that are united, harmonious and peaceful.

9. Tafakkur (Reflection)

Think, reflect and plan to improve the moral and spiritual condition of your own self and your family. Think about any wrong things and sins you might be doing and decide to correct yourself. Think about any deficiencies you have in your Islamic observances. Plan to change yourself. Think what you can do for the Ummah and for humanity to make this world a better place for everyone. Think about the life after death and the Day of Judgment.

10. Be Cheerful & Happy

Give the greetings of Ramadan to each other and enjoy this beautiful time.

“When you fast, anoint yourself. Let not the signs of fast be seen on you.”

(Al-Bukahri, Al-Adab al-Mufrad

Reference:

1. How to prepare oneself for Ramadhan by Dr. Sano Koutoub

Moustapha, Professor of Jurisprudence and its Principles, IIUM.

2. Tips to benefit optimally from Ramadhan

by Sheikh Ahmad Kutty, Islamic Scholar at Islamic Institute of Toronto, Canada

3. Virtue of Ramadhan fasting by Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi,

President of the Fiqh Council of North America.