Imagine having a personal Ramadan coach with you every step of the way; wouldn’t that be amazing?
Unfortunately, we don’t all have access to our own Ramadan coach. But what we do have is this blog post - which is the next best thing! These 30 Ramadan tips will help you make the most out of this blessed month. Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement and increased devotion to Allah (SWT). By following these Ramadan tips, insha’Allah, you will be able to make the most of this special month and reap all the rewards that come with it.
For Muslims all over the globe, Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayers and reflection. It is a time to detach ourselves from the material world and focus on our inner spiritual world. Ramadan is also a time for charity and giving back to the community and the less fortunate. Ramadan is a month of blessings and opportunities. It is when we can draw closer to Allah and receive His mercy and forgiveness.
So how can we make the most out of this blessed month?
Here are 30 Ramadan tips to help you get started:
1. Get organized and plan your days ahead.
This will help you make the most out of your fasts and prayers. This includes getting a Ramadan planner to jot down your plans and goals for the month.
2. Wake up early before Fajr to eat suhoor.
This will give you the strength you need to get through the day.
3. Make du'a (supplication) a part of your daily routine.
Ramadan is a time when du'as are especially answered. Create a list of important personal du'as that you want Allah to grant you in your lifetime. Du'a and manifestation are conceptually similar, so the more specific your du'a, the better.
4. Recite Quran regularly.
Ramadan is the perfect time to catch up on your Quran reading. Allah mentions in the Quran:
“The month of Ramadan is that was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs of the guidance and criterion (of right and wrong).” [Quran, Surah al-Baqarah, Ayah 185]
This Ramadan, make it your goal to finish reading the Quran from cover to cover. About 20-30 pages per day to complete the entire Quran (30 Juz) on time!
5. Remember any good deeds are multiplied during Ramadan.
So take advantage of this and do as many good deeds as possible!
6. Learn about Ramadan and fasting.
Knowledge is power, so you will be able to gain more benefits from this month. Listen to lectures and talks that will help you increase your knowledge about Islam since it's a time to learn and grow closer to Allah.
7. Create a Ramadan journal.
Ramadan is a special time, so document your experiences in a Ramadan journal. This will be a great way to reflect on your Ramadan journey and see how far you've come.
8. Help your family prepare iftar and suhoor.
This will lighten the load and make Ramadan more enjoyable for everyone.
9. Don't overdo it! Ramadan is a month of moderation.
Try not to overdo your iftar or suhoor, and take time to rest during the day.
10. Host an iftar party for your friends and neighbours to break the fast together.
This is a great way to build community and make Ramadan more fun.
11. Donate for Iftar!
You can donate to iftar events for your community, local Mosques, or even online charitable organizations for other countries.
12. Make an effort to connect with people during Ramadan.
Reach out to your family and friends, and make new connections.
13. Volunteer your time and resources.
Ramadan is a month of giving, so give back however you can.
14. Motivate yourself to stay busy and don't sleep the whole day!
Ramadan is not a month to catch up on sleep. So get up and make the most of this blessed month.
15. Offer Taraweeh salaah in the Masjid.
Ramadan is a special time for communal prayer.
16. Take advantage of the Ramadan nights.
Make use of this time by spending it in tahajjud/qiyam-ul-layl (stand-in night prayers) and worship.
17. Be patient and consistent.
Ramadan is a month of endurance and self-control. Remember that Allah is with those who are patient.
18. Check on new Muslims (reverts) and help them with their Ramadan journey.
Ramadan can be overwhelming especially fasting for the first time, so offer your support to those new to Islam.
19. Make dua for others.
Ramadan is a time when du’as are especially powerful. Use this opportunity to make dua for your loved ones and whole humanity.
20. Forgive others and seek forgiveness.
Ramadan is a time of reflection and self-improvement. Forgive those who have wronged you, and seek forgiveness from Allah for your own shortcomings.
21. Advice for girls/women menstruating.
Ramadan is still a special time for doing plenty of good actions other than fasting and salaah, so make the most of it.
22. Plan your Eid shopping ahead of time.
This will help you avoid the last-minute rush and stress with Eid preparations.
23. Search for Laylat al-Qadr by increasing your good deeds the last 10 nights of Ramadan.
Ramadan is a month of blessings, and Laylat al-Qadr is the night of power and destiny!
Allah says in the Qur’an, “The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months” [Quran, Surah al-Qadr, Ayah 97].
This translation implies that any good act performed on the night is rewarded as though it had been carried out for 1,000 months! Laylat al-Qadr occurs on an odd night in the last ten days of Ramadan (for example, the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th night). “Seek it in the last ten days, on the odd nights,” remarked the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). (Bukhari)
24. Be charitable!
Ramadan is a month of giving and helping others. So do your part by giving to those in need.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wa Sallam) has been authentically reported to have been extremely generous during Ramadan. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 6, 1902 and Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2308)
25. Give Zakat al-Fitr.
Ramadan is a time of giving, and one of the best ways to give is by giving zakat al-Fitr. This will help those less fortunate and make them feel part of the Muslim community.
26. Smile more!
Ramadan is a month of joy and happiness. So spread the Ramadan cheer by smiling and being positive.
27. Make a list of bad habits you want to break in Ramadan.
Ramadan is a time of self-improvement, so use this opportunity to disregard any bad habits you may have.
28. Perform I'tikaf in the last ten nights of Ramadan.
I'tikaf is a Sunnah that can help you focus on worship and connect with Allah. So you may choose to spend the last ten days of Ramadan in seclusion (i'tikaf), where you solely concentrate on worship and refrain from worldly activities.
29. Spread the Ramadan spirit!
Ramadan is a time of peace and joy. Share the Ramadan spirit with those around you.
30. After completing Ramadan, don't miss the morning Eid prayer.
Eid is a time of celebration, and the morning prayer is an integral part of that.
Ramadan Mubarak! (Congratulations on reaching another blessed Ramadan!) Let us take advantage of this month and use it to better ourselves and our relationship with Allah.
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