Make a resolve to
win the maximum favour of Allah: perform
extra voluntary prayers (Nawaafil), make frequent Du'a and
increase 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 Quranic Tafseer (commentary) every
morning.
Invite a
person you are not very close with 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.
Commit to an
Islamic study circle to
enhance your Islamic knowledge and practice. Plan to complete
reading a book on Prophet Muhammad’s life in these 30 days.
Donate
generously to the masajid, Islamic organizations,
and any where people are in need. "This is a month of sharing!"
Initiate a project to promote or
revive a ‘forgotten’ social cause
in the Muslim and non-Muslim community: fight against racism, AIDS,
drugs, cancer, smoking…etc.
Did you know, our society, which
constitutes only 20% of world’s population, actually consumes 80% of
world’s resources! Volunteer at food
bank or Anti-Poverty campaign, while fasting!
Seek the
rare and oft-neglected rewards of 'the night better than a 1000
months', Laylatul-Qadr.
Weep
in private for the forgiveness of your sins: It is the month of
forgiveness and Allah's Mercy! 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! Abandon foul language forever.
Encourage
others to enjoin and love goodness, and to abandon
everything evil. Play the role of a Da'ee (one who invites to Allah)
with 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.
