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Ramadan is actually a time of increased
activity wherein the believer, now lightened of the burdens of
constant eating and drinking, should be more willing to strive
and struggle for Allah.
A QUICK CHECK LIST OF RAMADAN
Make a resolve to win the maximum favour of
Allah by performing extra voluntary prayers (Nawaafil),
making frequent Du'a and increased remembrance (Dhikr).
Try to recite some 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 Iftar, at
least once a week. 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 or Halaqas 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. "This is a month of sharing!"
Share Ramadan and its teachings of peace &
patience with your neighbours. Learn how at
http://www.soundvision.com/
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 a 1000 months', Layla-tul-Qadr.
Weep in private for the forgiveness of your
sins: It is the month of forgiveness and Allah's Mercy and it's
never too late.
Learn to control your tongue and lower your
gaze. Remember the Prophet's warning that lying, backbiting, and
a lustful gaze all violate the 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 I'tikaf retreat during the last 10 days of
Ramadan.
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