8 ways to boost your Ramadan spirit this year

[Gham-e-Madinah]

Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

 

ASALATU WASALAMU ALAYKA YA RASULLALLAH Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam

 

Top 8 ways to boost your Ramadan spirit this year

 

1)Dua

 

Ask Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala to make this the most awesome, spiritually uplifting Ramadan you've ever had. Only He can make it happen and relying on Him completely is one step in boosting our spirits.

 

2)Quiet your mind.

 

TV, internet, radio, cell phone, pager, iPod, etc. No, not all day, but for at least 10 minutes a day. Find a quiet place, close your eyes and connect with Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. At first, your mind will swirl with the useless and not-so-useless info in your head. But force it to think of three things in these few minutes:

 

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala

your purpose in life

are you living your life on purpose?

Do this every day of Ramadan if you can. If that's not possible, try it at least three times a week.

 

3)Learn about great Muslims

 

Read books on Prophets and Companions of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, this is a wonderful way to see how other Muslims retained their strength of faith against incredible odds. A sure-fire spirituality booster.

 

4)Connect to the Quran

 

The Quran is Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala's way of talking to us. It's one of the most important keys to spiritual upliftment. This Ramadan, connect to the Quran in a new way. If you already read Quran regularly, perhaps you can choose a new theme to focus on or select a Surah you haven't read in a while. If you don't read Quran regularly, maybe you can read just two minutes of Quran a day, reading only from the first page you encounter when you open up the Book.

 

 

5)Take care of others

 

Whether it's someone who's away from their family, a person who's having problems with a spouse or their kids or a fellow student struggling with their grades, make an extra effort this Ramadan to help others out. The spiritual boost you get in return is well worth it.

 

6)Feed the hungry

 

Arrange to send money to the poor in rder to pay for their sehri/Iftari.

 

7)Give up one lifelong bad habit

 

Ask yourself what some of your defining traits are. Then decide which is the worst of them. Is it a hot temper? Apathy? Laziness? Impatience? Whatever it is, use this Ramadan to put an end to it. .

 

8)Use those Nights of Power

 

The last ten nights or Ramadan aren't called the Nights of Power for nothing. Use these precious times for deep, heartfelt Dua (supplication), self-analysis, reflection and serious thought.

 

May we all follow these tips for a smooth Ramadan and for endless success ameen.

 

Wa'alaykum 'Assalam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

[Hanafi Muslima]

JazakAllah Azawajal.....

[Faizan-e-Mustafa]

SubhanAllah azzawajal

 

JazakAllah