10 Things You Should Do This Ramadan

Posted on: 23rd Apr 2020

As we are entering the holy month of Ramadan, these are some things you can do to make the best of the holy month.

1. Avoid food waste

As you fast this Ramadan, you can avoid food waste by freezing excesses, reuse leftovers, and blend overripe fruits with yogurt or milk to make smoothies for Sahur. Frozen smoothie is safe to drink according to Juice Buff.

2. Offer support to friends and neighbors

This Ramadan, offer financial help to friends and neighbors in need and reach out to new Muslims from out of town who may feel alone. Encourage them with calls and kind words to keep them motivated throughout Ramadan.

3. Unplug from worldly things

In Ramadan, our spiritual needs should take priority. This holy month, make effort to unplug or reduce the time and attention spent viewing the television, internet, and all social media channels. Give more time to your spiritual growth and encourage family members to do the same.

4. Stay hydrated

Drink plenty of fluids such as water, freshly squeezed juice, or milk, this will prevent dehydration and provide your body with the essential fluids it needs.

5. Exchange gifts

The world can only be a better place if we help each other, in return Allah rewards us in both worlds. So exchange gifts with each other this Ramadan.

6. Read the Quran

Reflect on the Quran to get closer to Allah this Ramadan, every time you read or listen to the Quran, you will uncover more benefits in this world and in the hereafter.

7. Eat at the right time

In this holy month of Ramadan, always observe sahur and iftar at the appropriate time, these meals keep you nourished through the long fast.

8. Observe your prayers

As you fast this Ramadan, always observe your 5 daily salats and don’t forget your taraweeh every night.

9. Make Dua

As you fast this Ramadan, always observe Nafilah at least 2 rakats every night. It’s the best time for making Dua.

10. Ask for forgiveness

This Ramadan, make it a point of duty to be steadfast. The lockdown is a good time to renew your relationship with Allah without the distraction of daily life.

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May almighty Allah answer our prayers.