🌙 Introduction: Ramadan Is Meant to Transform the Heart Self-Reflection: As the first ten days of Ramadan come to an end, Allah invites us to pause and reflect. The Ashra of Mercy is not only about increased worship—it is about inner change. By Day 10, an important question must be asked: Is my heart changing? […]
🌙 Introduction: Ramadan Is a Training Ground for Character Ramadan is often associated with fasting, prayer, and Qur’an—but its deepest purpose is character transformation. A successful Ramadan is not measured only by how much we worship, but by how we behave, especially when we are tired, hungry, or tested. Islam teaches that good character is
🌙 Introduction: Fasting Can Be Lost Through Words Controlling the Tongue: Ramadan is a month of immense reward, but it is also a month where rewards can be silently lost. Many people protect their fast from food and drink, yet unknowingly damage it through careless words. Islam teaches that fasting is not only about hunger—it
🌙 Introduction: Protecting the Heart Throughout Ramadan Ramadan is a month of immense blessings, but it is also a time when believers strive harder against distractions, fatigue, and spiritual challenges. While fasting purifies the body and Salah strengthens the soul, Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) protects the heart throughout the day and night. Evening Dhikr in
🌙 Introduction: Ramadan Revives Our Relationship With Salah Salah in Ramadan: Ramadan is often the month when many Muslims reconnect with Salah. Mosques become full, Taraweeh is established, and even those who struggle with regular prayer feel motivated to return to it. Yet, a common challenge remains: how to pray with Khushuʿ (humility and focus)
🌙 Introduction: The First Ashra Is an Open Door of Mercy Duas of Mercy: The first ten days of Ramadan are known as the Ashra of Mercy (Rahmah)—a time when Allah’s compassion, kindness, and forgiveness descend abundantly upon His servants. This Ashra is not meant to pass quietly or casually. It is a divine invitation
🌙 Introduction: Ramadan Is the Month of the Qur’an The Qur’an: Ramadan is not only the month of fasting—it is, above all, the month of the Qur’an. While fasting disciplines the body, the Qur’an nourishes the soul. Together, they form the heart of Ramadan. Many Muslims aspire to read more Qur’an in Ramadan, yet struggle
🌙 Introduction: Fasting Is More Than Staying Hungry For many people, fasting in Ramadan is understood simply as abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. While this physical aspect is important, Islam teaches that (Sawm) goes far beyond hunger and thirst. If fasting were only about hunger, it would be no different from
🌙 Introduction: A Month Where Mercy Descends Abundantly The Mercy of Allah: Ramadan is not just a month of fasting—it is a month where Allah’s mercy flows more openly than any other time of the year. For many believers, Ramadan becomes a turning point in life. Hearts soften, tears flow easily in prayer, and even
🌙 Introduction: Ramadan Begins With the Heart, Not the Moon Welcoming Ramadan: When the crescent moon of Ramadan is sighted, millions of Muslims welcome the most blessed month of the year. Mosques fill, fasting begins, and routines change. Yet, the true beginning of Ramadan does not start with food restrictions or schedules—it begins with intention