The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan (Hijri). Muslims are required to observe the fast throughout this month. The gates of Allah’s grace, pardon, and favor are wide open to Muslims during this holy month. For Muslims, Ramadan is the most significant and holy month of the year.
During the month of Ramadan, namely on the night of Laylat al-Qadr, God revealed the first verses of the Holy Quran to Muhammad (PBUH) (one of the five odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan which is better than a thousand months.).
Fasting in this holy month is the Islamic faith’s fourth pillar. Keep the fast and protect it from all that defiles or lessens its benefit, such as falsehood, unpleasant words, or bad treatment of others. Fasting is not meant only to abstain from food, drink, sexual activity, or other tangible lusts.
The gates of paradise (Jannah) open in this Holy Month, while the gates of hell are shut and the devils are imprisoned. In the holy month, the Umrah replaces the more significant Hajj.
According to a reliable Hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) promised forgiveness for anybody who fasted throughout the holy month out of faith and expectation of reward.
So, this month presents every Muslim with a once-a-year chance to gain a tremendous reward from Allah Almighty. That’s why it’s important to get ready for the holy month in advance.
The best five ways to get ready for Ramadan are as follows…
One Suggestion: Make a List of Your Ramadan Objectives
Get started right away on a daily schedule of Ramadan objectives and pursuits. To keep track of your progress, it may be helpful to create a checklist with checkboxes next to each item. Include unique activities that you need to execute at least once during the holy month, such as visiting a home for orphans, contributing in the Iftar of needy Muslims, and reading a specific portion of the Quran every day.
Second, educate yourself further on Ramadan.
Your efforts during the holy month will be rewarded more generously the more you know about the holy month. You should begin attending Islamic gatherings and/or watching the holy month-related lectures on YouTube and other online platforms. You can learn more about Ramadan by reading certain books or articles. This will help you feel the greatness of Ramadan, not just in your head.
Third, get your body ready for Ramadan fasting.
If you want to be able to fast for the entire month of Ramadan, you should start fasting more frequently before the holy month begins. Monday and Thursday fasting are Sunnah days. Additional White Day Fasting (13th, 14th, and 15th of each Islamic month). You’ll get double the reward from Allah if you fast throughout those days in anticipation of Ramadan.
Four, Master Tajweed to Improve Your Quran Reading
Throughout the holy month, Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Quran aloud to gain the many benefits of doing so. To ensure that the sound and expression of Allah’s revealed words are preserved in the recital of the Quran, Muslims should study Tajweed. This is highly rewarded act according to the Prophet (SAW) of Allah.
Five, Pray More
Avoid missing any mandatory prayers and make it a habit to conduct the Sunna prayers so that you can pray Tarawih every night of Ramadan. In addition, Muhammad is quoted as saying in reliable Hadith:
There is nothing more dear to Me than the things I have commanded my servant to do, and my servant continues to grow closer to me via his Nawafil (additional prayers) until I love him.
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