5 Ways To Reconnect With Allah For Back To School

Hello everyone! There is just around 1 week left until back to school and honestly it has come about so fast. One of the things that many students like to do is get ready for back to school by buying new stationery, cleaning and organising and by creating new routines. However, this year I wanted to give it a twist and share how you can recharge your Iman and get closer to Allah this academic year. So get smarter in books but also in Islam In Sha Allah!

When creating new routines, incorporate your 5 Salahs.

At this time of year, many people are creating their ideal morning and evening routine to follow every day. So if you are, add in your prayer times first and then all your other tasks. That way you prioritise your prayers and also work everything around your prayers. I know prayers can sometimes be difficult to do for some people, but without the constant remembrance of Allah 5 times a day, you won’t have a foundation and it would be hard to build up your faith in Allah.

Make learning about Islam exciting.

Shaytan can make you feel like learning about Islam is difficult or complicated when in reality it is so simple and exciting. Find ways to learn about Islam from authentic sources. If you love reading books, pick up some books on Islam. If you like listening to podcasts, subscribe to some. The world has a wealth of resources so don’t be afraid to dig in and incorporate some research every day.

Invest in some good materials.

While thinking of going back to school shopping for stationery and books, have you thought about shopping for some Islamic items? For me, I went to the Zam Zam store recently, and I bought myself a new cotton hijab to wear while praying. Buy yourself some items (you don’t need to break the bank) that could possibly motivate you to get closer to the religion and help fulfil your Sunnahs, whether it is a comfy prayer mat, Atar or even a nail cutter.

Connect with the Quran.

Again, a very simple habit but one that many struggle to do. If you feel overwhelmed with the thought of reading 10 chapters of the Quran every day, then don’t. Because a) you don’t need to overwhelm yourself and b) you don’t even need to read 10 chapters. Find a way that will make reading the Quran a habit, even if it is two verses every day. Whether it is by installing an app such as Quranly that motivates you to read the Quran or having a set time in the day e.g. after Zuhr, you can find a way to read a few verses every day for some time. Indeed, something is better than nothing.

Accept that seasons change but consistency is key.

One thing that you need to accept as you strengthen your connection with Allah is that your Imaan (faith) will have seasons. There may be times where you feel so connected and you feel like to pray your extra prayers, read more of the Quran or attend the mosque daily. And there may be other times where even praying the 5 compulsory prayers gets difficult for you. And that is okay. You are not perfect, but you are practising and that is what matters. Even if you have time where you don’t feel connected, my biggest tip would be to just keep being consistent with your prayers. Because as soon as you start missing your Salah, it is easy to forget about all the other aspects of Islam. Be self aware of your bad habits and keep working on them. Keep working on your relationship with Allah. I promise you that it feels so good to know that there is someone out there for us, guiding us, loving us, and always there to forgive us.

I hope that these five tips help you to start supercharging your Imaan and I pray that we all feel the peace and contentment in our souls that we can only feel with the presence of Allah in our lives.

Of course, Allah always knows best.

Please share this article with anyone going back to school/work!

Thank you for reading, and have a lovely day!