1.
Start reading Quran daily after Salat
al-Fajr.
2.
Spend some time listening to recitations
from the Quran.
3.
Train yourself to go bed early so that you
can wake up far Salat al-Fajr.
4.
Keep yourself in a state of Wudu (Ablution)
most of the time.
5.
Evaluate yourself daily before going bed.
6.
Thank Allah for good deeds, and repent to
Him for your mistakes and sins.
7.
Start giving Sadaqah daily, no matter how
little. Make it a habit like
eating and drinking.
8.
Find time to pray extras, such as Tahajjud
prayers.
9.
Spend more time reading Islamic books,
especially the Quran, Hadith, and
Fiqh.
10.
Find time to help others with your wisdom,
knowledge and other talents.
11.
Try to write articles on Islam for Muslims
as well as for non-Muslims.
12.
Associate with Muslim scholars / ulama and
other pious people so that you
may learn from them.
13.
Train yourself to do good, render free
service to others to seek the
pleasure of Allah.
*What to avoid*
1.
Avoid/reduce watching TV; instead spend
more time reading the
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and
other Islamic literature.
2.
Avoid looking at unlawful pictures, whether
magazines, department store
catalogs or otherwise.
3.
Spend free time in Masajid, Islamic
organizations and make that a daily
habit.
4.
If you smoke, try to reduce daily usage;
otherwise Ramadan will be very
difficult for you to observe.
5.
If you have friends who do not practice the
teaching of Islam, try to avoid
socializing with them.
6.
If you travel a lot on business, try to do
more local business, so you can
be more closer to your family and
community.
7.
If you are used to staying up till
midnight, try to go to bed earlier, so
that you will be able to wake up early for
Salat al-Fajr and Tahajjud
prayers as well.
To prepare ourselves before the month of
Ramadan arrives is far better than
waiting till it comes. To prepare ourselves
for anything in life is a sign
of wisdom and maturity. No one is assured
of living one day more; tomorrow
may not come. So hurry and benefit from
blessings and rewards from Allah.
Remember: 'Time is not money or gold;it is
life itself and is limited. You
must begin to appreciate every moment of
your life and always strive to
make the best use of it.'
A Quick Checklist
1.
Make a resolve to win the maximum favor of
Allah by performing extra
Voluntary prayers (Nawaafil), making
frequent Dua and increased remembrance
(Dhikr).
2.
Try to recite some Holy Quran after every
Prayer. In fact if you read 3-4
pages after every Prayer you can easily
finish the entire Quran in Ramadan!
3.
Study the Tafseer (commentary) every
morning.
4.
Invite a person you are not very close with
or your relatives to your home
for Iftaar, at least once a week (Weekend).
You will notice the blessings
in your relationships!
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
Make commitment to join Islamic study
circles to learn more about Islam and
improve your own life.
8.
Donate generously to the Masajid, Islamic
organizations, and any where
people are in need or oppressed. 'Because
Ramadan, is a month of sharing!'
9.
Share month of Ramadan and its teachings of
peace and patience with your
neighbors.
10.
Sleep little, eat little! Make sure you do
not defeat the purpose of
fasting by over-indulging in food and being
lazy.
11.
*Seek the rare and oft-neglected rewards of
the night better than 1000
12.
Weep in private for the forgiveness of your
sins: Ramadan is the month of
forgiveness and Allah's Mercy! It's never
too late.
13.
Learn to control your tongue and lower your
gaze. Remember the Prophet's
(pbuh) warning that lying, backbiting, and
a lustful gaze all violate the
Ramadan fast!
14.
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.
15
Experience the joy of Tahajjud prayers late
at night and devote yourself
during
the
last 10 days of Ramadan
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