The blessed month of Ramadan is a spiritual healer for the believer. Many Muslims around the world will be fasting during Ramadan but there’s an opportunity to do more. After 11 months of being busy with work, school, or other affairs, Ramadan slows us down to reflect. Allah tells us in Surah Adh-Dariyat (51:56), Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, \u201cTake up good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly even if they are few.\u201d As Ramadan approaches, taking the time to prepare spiritually and practically sets the foundation for a truly transformative month. Remember, Ramadan is not just a time for fasting but an opportunity for profound personal growth, increased charity, and deepened community connections. Let\u2019s make this Ramadan the turnaround you\u2019ve been waiting for, setting goals that transform not just your Ramadan but your entire life. Gear up, dive in, and let the blessings begin!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2424,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-islam"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2423"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/media\/2424"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/CMSWebParts\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
What is consuming most of our day? Does it align with our God-given purpose? Are we satisfied with our lives? And if not, what should we be doing to change ourselves? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy is preparing for Ramadan important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me.\u2019
This verse tells us how important it is to remember our religion in every aspect of our life. Allah has commanded us to worship Him, but He has also given us free will. We must think about this in our daily lives and strive to live a life that sees us flourish through worship.
The holy month of Ramadan is almost here. Before we know it, Ramadan will knock on our doorstep, and with it comes a wave of physical and spiritual blessings. But the question remains; have we prepared for this meeting?
It is reported that Mu\u02bfl\u0101 b. Al-Fa\u1e0dl (may All\u0101h have mercy on him) said: They (the Salaf) used to supplicate to All\u0101h for six months asking Him to help them reach the month of Rama\u1e0d\u0101n<\/strong>; and then they used to supplicate for six months that All\u0101h accept [their fasting and other worship in Rama\u1e0d\u0101n].
Abul-Q\u0101sim Al-A\u1e63bah\u0101n\u012b, Al-Targh\u012bb wa Al-Tarh\u012bb (article 1761)
Preparing for the month of Ramadan is crucial – that way we can maximise our productivity and earn more rewards. It’s a way to show our respect for the month, ultimately reminding us of our true purpose.
Now that we understand why it is so important to prepare for Ramadan, let’s explore tips for setting Ramadan goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTips for Preparing for the month of Ramadan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAllah Almighty says: Whoever comes with a good deed will have the reward of ten like it and even more.<\/strong> Whoever comes with an evil deed will be recompensed for one evil deed like it or he will be forgiven.
Whoever draws close to Me by the length of a hand, I will draw close to him by the length of an arm. Whoever draws close to Me the by length of an arm, I will draw close to him by the length of a fathom. Whoever comes to Me walking, I will come to him running.<\/strong> Whoever meets Me with enough sins to fill the earth, not associating any partners with Me, I will meet him with as much forgiveness.\u201d
– \u1e62a\u1e25\u012b\u1e25 Muslim 2687
Ramadan is the month to take many steps towards Allah with our good actions, thus gaining nearness to Allah.
It is important to set goals from now; What are you hoping to achieve in this month? And how can we prepare for this? Let’s set our intentions in the leadup to Ramadan, and reap the benefits as an Ummah!
When a friend visits us, we earnestly prepare for their arrival. We carefully design the house, paying attention to every detail. We provide a lot of food and snacks and make sure our guest has a nice stay. When Eid arrives, we always make sure to adorn ourselves and our kids with new clothes and beautiful perfume.
Similarly, preparing for the arrival of our most comforting friend (Ramadan) is just as important as getting ready for other important things. Here are some Ramadan tips to help you prepare: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Bonus Tip: Make the most of every single day with automated giving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Source: Sunan Ibn M\u0101jah 4240
If you want to catch the reward of charity for every single day of Ramadan, our Set and Forget campaign is now live. It allows you to customise daily donations throughout the month to causes that matter to you!
The campaign allows you to support by donating towards one cause or towards different causes every ten days. You can choose the amount most suitable for you and help those around the world whilst gaining rewards for yourself too.
Click here to check out our set and forget campaign.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSet Your Ramadan Goals Today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We can greatly benefit from this special month by having clear goals. Additionally, slowly adding more worship to our daily routine can also contribute to our benefits. Lastly, being generous is another way to maximize the advantages of this month.
Let this Ramadan be a turning point, a healer for the heart and soul, guiding us closer to our Creator and the true essence of our being. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"