“….And whoever performs an obligatory act during it (Ramadan), he is like whoever performed seventy obligatory acts in other times.” (Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah)

As we already may know, Ramadan is the month of forgiveness and mercy and the time to become the best version of yourself to gain rewards from Allah. Therefore, we want to do simple tasks that can help us gain those rewards for this life and the Hereafter. This is the reason why in today’s article I would like to share with you 15 deeds that can help you to gain rewards and be spiritual in this blessed month.

Perform your obligatory prayers

As simple as it may sound, you must perform your obligatory prayers during Ramadan as it is a pillar of Islam and can give you rewards. So many people still don’t pray regularly during Ramadan, so In Sha Allah, we can change this as soon as possible.

Do Dhikr

Dhikr is the remembrance of Allah. It is important as we all must remember the most Merciful One and the One who has created us all. You can do this by reciting some Duas (like the ones on my website) or even by attempting to learn the 99 names of Allah.

Give to charity

Some people prefer to give Zakah during the month of Ramadan as it gives more rewards. If possible, try to give a little charity every day of Ramadan, and you could In Sha Allah be loved by the poor and Allah.

Pray in the mosque

Praying with the Ummah raises your spirits of Ramadan as we all are going through fasting and we can feel each other’s struggles of fasting. By praying in the mosque, you can talk to other Muslims, get Islamic advice and also motivate others to attend the mosque.

Pray in Laylatul Qadr

Laylatul Qadr falls in one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan. Since we don’t know the exact date, we must try to especially pray during the last 10 days of Ramadan, so our prayers fall on that day. All of your previous sins can be forgiven if you pray in Laylatul Qadr and you can gain huge rewards.

Exhibit good manners

Good manners are always important regardless of the time of year, religion, age or gender. During Ramadan, however, you should try your best to forgive others, be kind and prevent backbiting/swearing.

Do a Private Act of Worship

A Private Act of Worship is doing something for the sake of Allah and not telling anyone in order to gain the reward. Intentions are really important for all actions, especially in Islam. Sometimes, we subconsciously end up showing off our actions and we lose the reward for it. Therefore, we should try doing something like helping someone or saying Duas at our own time without telling anyone.

Read the Qur’an

Reading every letter of the Quran can give outstanding rewards. Imagine reading even two or three pages every day – it could change your scales for the Hereafter.

Feed a fasting person

“Whoever feeds the person who is breaking his fast, he will have his reward (for his fasting) without decreasing anything from the reward of the fasting person.” — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Say your Salams

You can gain many rewards just for greeting your family members, relatives or any Muslim. By average, you can probably greet around 10 people every day.

Volunteer

Volunteering without anything in return could be amazing. You could tutor someone without pay, help someone, help in the mosque, the animal shelter…the list is endless.

Make others happy

Make others happy by smiling at them, complimenting them with sincerity or just thanking them for what they have done. The person could make Dua for you and you may gain rewards.

Perform I’tikaaf

I’tikaaf is a beautiful night of prayer, performing it will leave you feeling peaceful.

Spend time with your loved ones

Ramadan is a time to spend time with your loved ones, get closer and eat Iftar and Suhoor together. This can strengthen bonds.

Share your knowledge

Gain rewards by sharing good knowledge about topics such as the Prophets stories or whatever good you know (like this article).

That was my article for today about 15 things that you can do in order to gain immense rewards this Ramadan. If this article helped you, please share it with your family and friends as you will In Sha Allah get the reward too if they implement good actions too. Remember that every action comes with an intention so try to be sincere and humble this Ramadan. If you liked this article, check out my other articles:

http://surobiscribbles.com/the-ultimate-ramadan-dua-list-2019-my-ramadan-series/

http://surobiscribbles.com/start-preparing-for-ramadan-from-now-my-ramadan-series/

Thank you for reading, and have a lovely day!

The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said:

‘Eat Suhoor, for in Suhoor there is blessing.’ [Sunan Al-Nasa’i.]

Have you ever realised that you are very hungry throughout the daylight hours of Ramadan? And then you end up having a food coma after eating Iftar? This is not very healthy during Ramadan as you are not following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). In order to feel more energetic and healthy during Ramadan, and if you are also trying to maintain or lose your weight, I would recommend reading this article.

These tips are based upon my research through Youtube and the Internet, and some information is from my own experience.

Never skip Suhoor – As said in the Hadith above, it is extremely important to have Suhoor. This will help you to not feel hungry throughout the day, earn blessings and let you fuel up on energy and nutrients.

Avoid overeating – This is a simple tip yet it’s so helpful to keep you healthy during Ramadan.

Stay hydrated – Staying hydrated is vital to keep on going through the day. Water is the best choice so try to drink at least 8-12 cups of water per day.

Avoid working out during the fasting hours – This is useful as your energy levels can drastically decrease while fasting so instead, try to work out like 2-3 hours after Iftar, to digest the food. Drink lots of water during your workout.

Make sure to have your medicines correctly – If you are pregnant, or you have certain medicines to intake throughout the day, you should consult your doctor before fasting to know when you will have those medicines. You should adapt fasting to your physical condition.

This table will hopefully help you understand some meals or food that would be good and bad to take during Iftar and Suhoor, to keep more energetic and healthy during Ramadan. Use this table to your own risk.

Take your meals slowly. Start with some water, a few dates, and after a few minutes, start your meal, which could be a soup with vegetables. Incorporate some lean protein and go from there. Eat slowly and make sure to monitor your sugar levels if you are diabetic.

That was my article today on how to keep healthy and energetic during Ramadan. I hope this helps you. In Sha Allah, more articles will be coming soon so stay tuned. Use these tips to your own risk. Check out my other Ramadan articles too:

http://surobiscribbles.com/the-ultimate-ramadan-dua-list-2019-my-ramadan-series/

http://surobiscribbles.com/start-preparing-for-ramadan-from-now-my-ramadan-series/

Thank you for reading, and have a lovely day!

“When Ramadan enters, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed and the devils are chained.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Ramadan is approaching and I want to ensure that we are all ready for this blessed month. I want to make sure we make the most out of this Ramadan by making Dua, praying, reading the Quran, fasting and doing these small things. It can make a big difference in this life and the Hereafter.

Today, I would like to share with you 10 tips to help you kickstart into a beautiful Ramadan. By incorporating this routine into your daily routine now can help you continue these habits during and even after Ramadan. In Sha Allah, you will learn something from this article.

Tip 1: Make the intention (Niyyah)

Before you start Ramadan and changing your routine to hopefully become a better person, it is important to touch your soul, close your eyes and think about why you are a Muslim. Why are you going to fast this Ramadan? Why do you believe in Allah, the Quran, Hadiths, the Prophets and all that Allah has said? These questions will make you feel mindful and make you feel grateful for all that you have which will give you purpose to start Ramadan.

Tip 2: Download the Muslim Pro App (not sponsored)

Muslim Pro is a free app for mobile devices. This app is the best Islamic app I could possibly find and I would suggest for you to install it. It includes a fasting tracker, praying tracker, prayer times, Quran, Qibla, 99 names of Allah and so much more. It will definitely help you as you can listen to the Quran recitations or know the direction to pray anytime, anywhere.

Tip 3: Have a Ramadan journal

I bought myself an A5 notebook last year for Ramadan and it helped me so much. Alongside the Muslim Pro app, you can use this journal to track the days you have fasted, prayed and also track any goals or habits that you want to fulfil this Ramadan. You can even use the same journal every year.

Tip 4: Create a routine

Using the Ramadan journal, I would also advise for you to create a routine. This is crucial especially as a student. You must know when you will come back after school/work, pray, read the Quran, cook your meals and so on. This will allow you to manage your time properly.

Tip 5: Plan events after Ramadan

If you are planning to go on a trip or have any major events, I would advise you to save it for after Ramadan. It will help you to not get tired and do any major tasks while fasting. You will have more time to focus on Islam.

Tip 6: Practise sleeping habits

During Ramadan, your sleep schedule will be very different from your daily routine. This is since you will have to wake up for Suhoor. After creating that routine, try following those sleeping habits a few days before Ramadan.

Tip 7: Buy your groceries for your meals

Whether it’s your parents or you doing the shopping for the food you will be eating in Ramadan, do it a few days beforehand to ensure that you have everything ready and you won’t have to go shopping while fasting.

Tip 8: Try to go Eid shopping

If you don’t fancy going to look for your Eid outfits while fasting on a hot day, then you may as well look for it beforehand. Have your Eid outfit ready so it’s there ready for you to wear on Eid day.

Tip 9: Forgive people

We all know that talking bad about others and swearing can break your fast. To prevent having negative thoughts about others, try apologising to the people you have done wrong to and forgive people. It will help you get the full reward in Ramadan and you may also make some new friends.

Tip 10: Practise habits and goals that you want to accomplish in Ramadan

Why wait for Ramadan when you can start praying regularly and accomplishing these habits from now? Your aim is to not only be a good Muslim DURING Ramadan, but you also want to do this AFTER Ramadan.

These were some tips that I have tried to implement. Use these as you like but In Sha Allah, you will be able to implement at least a tip or two.

If you liked this article, comment below and check out my other articles:

Thank you for reading, and have a lovely day!

Clocks are ticking – there is approximately a month left till Ramadan 2019. Whether you are a Muslim or a non-Muslim, you are welcome to Ramadan. For Muslims, it is a spiritually blessed month to remember and embrace, where you can grab some rewards for your Hereafter. For non-Muslims, it is a time of discovery and learning new things as you see your Muslim friends fast.

Today, I will try to help you understand what Ramadan really is as well as my upcoming web series about Ramadan.

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, where Muslims all around the world observe fasting. This month is so special because it was the month that the last prophet, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was given the first revelation of the Quran. Therefore, blessings are widespread throughout this month and Muslims try to stop their bad habits. It truly is a peaceful month.

How long is Ramadan?

Ramadan lasts for approximately 29-30 days. Ramadan is observed from dawn to sunset. You eat before Fajr prayer, fast from Fajr till the Maghrib prayer and break your fast by saying the Dua at Maghrib time. Alongside this, you must also pray and read the Qur’an.

Why do we fast in Ramadan?

There are many reasons why Muslims fast in Ramadan. If you fast, you attain Taqwa which is self-consciousness. You are self conscious about what you are doing, the duties you are fulfilling for Allah and you also try to forget about materialistic things. You feel your empty stomach and your thirsty throat but the remembrance of Allah and saying His name is food for your soul. You also feel how the poor and needy feel in a daily basis so Ramadan is also a time for Muslims to give charity, particularly Zakah.

It is a very spiritual time where sins are forgiven and blessings can be earned. It allows you to reflect on all that you have done, and the way you know that your Ramadan has been accepted is by folowing these good habits like praying, giving to charity and being nice to others even after Ramadan.

Who fasts in Ramadan?

All Muslims fast in Ramadan but there are a few exceptions such as the sick people who need regular medication or fasts with difficulty like an old man. Travellers travelling long distances, pregnant, breastfeeding, menstruating, old or young children who haven’t hit puberty yet. Refer to Imams and Islamic websites for more information about this.

How can you earn many blessings and make the most out of this Ramadan?

In Sha Allah, in order to help as many Muslims and non-Muslims to gain rewards and know more about this holy month, I will be starting a series on this website about Ramadan. Some topics I will be talking about are:

• How to gain more rewards
• How to revise as fasting students

And many more…

If you want this month to be connected to Allah, stay tuned on this website for upcoming articles In Sha Allah. I will try my best (as a student) to upload articles about Ramadan for the next couple of weeks, leading up to and during Ramadan.

All the information I have said today is what I know but Allah knows best.

I am extremely excited for us to go on this beautiful journey of Ramadan In Sha Allah. Check out my other articles too to get a feel of this website:

Thank you for reading, and have a lovely day!