Assalamu Allaikum Warahamthullahi wabarkathuhu..
Dear
A Quick preparation for RAMZAAN
1. Start reading Quran daily after Salat al-Fajr.
2. Spend some time listening to recitations from the Quran.
3. Train yourself to go bed early so that you can wake up far Salat
al-Fajr.
4. Keep yourself in a state of Wudu (Ablution) most of the time.
5. Evaluate yourself daily before going bed.
6. Thank Allah for good deeds, and repent to Him for your mistakes and
sins.
7. Start giving Sadaqah daily, no matter how little. Make it a habit
like eating and drinking.
8. Find time to pray extras, such as Tahajjud prayers.
9. Spend more time reading Islamic books, especially the Quran,
Hadith, and Fiqh.
10. Find time to help others with your wisdom, knowledge and other
talents.
11. Try to write articles on Islam for Muslims as well as for non-Muslims.
12. Associate with Muslim scholars / ulama and other pious people so that
you may learn from them.
13. Train yourself to do good, render free service to others to seek the
pleasure of Allah.
What to avoid
1. Avoid/reduce watching TV, instead spend more time reading the Quran
and other Islamic literature.
2. Avoid looking at unlawful pictures, whether magazines, department
store catalogs or otherwise.
3. Spend free time in Masajid, Islamic organizations and make that a
daily habit.
4 . If you smoke, try to reduce daily usage; otherwise Ramadan will be
very difficult for you to observe.
5 . If you have friends who do not practice the teaching of Islam, try
to avoid socializing with them.
6 . If you travel a lot on business, try to do more local business, so
you can be more closer to your family and community.
7 . If you are used to staying up till midnight, try to go to bed
earlier, so that you will be able to wake up early for Salat al-Fajr and
Tahajjud prayers as well.
To prepare ourselves before the month of Ramadan arrives is far better than
waiting till it comes. To prepare ourselves for anything in life is a sign
of wisdom and maturity. No one is assured of living one day more; tomorrow
may not come. So hurry and benefit from blessings and rewards from Allah.
Remember: "Time is not money or gold; it is life itself and is limited. You
must begin to appreciate every moment of your life and always strive to make
the best use of it."
A Quick Checklist
1. Make a resolve to win the maximum favor of Allah by performing
extra Voluntary prayers (Nawaafil), making frequent Dua and increased
remembrance (Dhikr).
2. Try to recite some Holy Quran after every Prayer. In fact if you
read 3-4 pages after every Prayer you can easily finish the entire Quran in
Ramadan!
3. Study the Tafseer (commentary) every morning.
4. Invite a person you are not very close with or your relatives to
your home for Iftaar, at least once a week (Weekend). You will notice the
blessings in your relationships!
5. Bring life to your family! Everyday, try to conclude the fast with
your family and spend some quality time together to understand each other
better.
6. Give gifts on Eid to at least 5 people: 2 to your family members, 2
to your good friends, and 1 to a person whom you love purely for the sake of
Allah.
7. Make commitment to join Islamic study circles to learn more about
Islam and improve your own life.
8. Donate generously to the Masajid, Islamic organizations, and any
where people are in need or oppressed. "Because Ramadan, is a month of
sharing!"
9. Share month of Ramadan and its teachings of peace and patience with
your neighbors.
10. Sleep little, eat little! Make sure you do not defeat the purpose of
fasting by over-indulging in food and being lazy.
11. Seek the rare and oft-neglected rewards of the night better than 1000
months ( Laylatul-Qadr / Shab-e-Qadr).
12. Weep in private for the forgiveness of your sins: Ramadan is the month
of forgiveness and Allah's Mercy! It's never too late.
13. Learn to control your tongue and lower your gaze. Remember the
Prophet's (pbuh) warning that lying, backbiting, and a lustful gaze all
violate the Ramadan fast!
14. Encourage others to enjoin and love goodness, and to abandon
everything that Allah dislikes. Play the role of a Da'ee (one who invites to
Allah) with zeal, passion, and sympathy.
15. Experience the joy of Tahajjud prayers late at night and devote
yourself purely and fully to Allah in the Itikaf retreat during the last 10
days of Ramadan
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