Islam 101: How to prepare for the month of Ramadan?
Monday, August 17, 2009 Read more → Advice, community, fasting, muslim blogs, muslim journalists, quran, ramadan, writers In the name of God, entirely Compassionate, especially Merciful | Peace be with you
This is certainly the question that is at the forefront of many Muslims minds as the first day of fasting draws near.
For both the Muslim that fasts occasionally in other months and frequently attends Islamic seminars throughout the year and for the Muslim that aims to become the person they always wanted to be during Ramadan, there is an important way to prepare for this holy month.
The number one thing to do for preparation is to behave as if someone is watching, to acknowledge that there is a presence observing you; to realize that Allah is always looking over you.
I am not suggesting that we live our day in constant fear and apprehension, on the contrary, take joy in knowing that We Are Not Alone --Hallelujah! This life has a purpose, this world has a creator, this human has a key.
There are a variety of ways to prepare for this especially holy month and it's never too late to start. I have listed the following resources to help you get started or to reinforce positive behaviors you already do. Here we go:
- Listen to lectures online and by phone.
- Browse and read the Quran in your native language.
- Recite the Quran out loud and in your heart.
- Check out the many Islamic Blogs on the net (scroll down and take a look at the lists on the left side of the screen).
- Ask your parents (my mum) to tell you their past Ramadan stories.
- Listen to Al-Maghrib radio.
- Buy this or print it out (this is for the actual month of Ramadan).
- Spend time with random kids. I find that they are very much in touch with God.
- Check out the lectures on HalalTube, Zaytuna Institute, and Islamway.
- Listen to Anshaad (Islamic songs) - some may have instruments in them.
- Drink lots of water as your body will need it.
- Go to your local masjid to see what events and iftaars they are having.
- Make a list of dua, or personal prayers, to ask of Allah and start practicing.
That's all folks...for now! Stay tuned.
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