السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
*What to do
- Start reading Quran daily after Salat al-Fajr.
- Spend some time listening to recitations from the Quran.
- Train yourself to go bed early so that you can wake up for Salat al-Fajr.
- Keep yourself in a state of Wudu (Ablution) most of the time.
- Evaluate yourself daily before going bed.
- Thank Allah for good deeds, and repent to Him for your mistakes and sins.
- Start giving Sadaqah daily, no matter how little. Make it a habit like eating and drinking.
- Find time to pray extras, such as Tahajjud prayers.
- Spend more time reading Islamic books, especially the Quran, Hadith, and Fiqh.
- Find time to help others with your wisdom, knowledge and other talents.
- Try to write articles on Islam for Muslims as well as for non-Muslims.
- Associate with Muslim scholars / ulama and other pious people so that you may learn from them.
- Train yourself to do good, render free service to others to seek the pleasure of Allah.
*What to avoid
- Avoid/reduce watching TV/Online Movies etc.; instead spend more time reading the Quran and other Islamic literature.
- Avoid looking at unlawful pictures, whether magazines, department store catalogs or otherwise.
- Spend free time in Masajid, Islamic organizations and make that a daily habit.
- If you smoke, try to reduce daily usage; otherwise Ramadan will be very difficult for you to observe.
- If you have friends who do not practice the teaching of Islam, try to avoid socializing with them.
- If you travel a lot on business, try to do more local business, so you can be more closer to your family and community.
- 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.
- 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
- Make a resolve to win the maximum favor of Allah by performing extra Voluntary prayers (Nawaafil), making frequent Dua and increased remembrance (Dhikr).
- 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!
- Study the Tafseer (commentary) every morning.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- Make commitment to join Islamic study circles to learn more about Islam and improve your own life.
- Donate generously to the Masajid, Islamic organizations, and any where people are in need or oppressed. "Because Ramadan, is a month of sharing!"
- Share month of Ramadan and its teachings of peace and patience with your neighbours.
- Sleep little, eat little! Make sure you do not defeat the purpose of fasting by over-indulging in food and being lazy.
- Seek the rare and oft-neglected rewards of the night better than 1000 months (Laylatul-Qadr / Shab-e-Qadr) .
- Weep in private for the forgiveness of your sins: Ramadan is the month of forgiveness and Allah's Mercy! It's never too late.
- 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!
- 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..
- 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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