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Top 8 ways to boost your Ramadan spirit this year

1. Dua

Ask Allah to make this the most awesome, spiritually uplifting Ramadan you've ever had. Only He can make it happen and relying on Him completely is one step in boosting our spirits.

2. Quiet your mind, turn off the...

TV, internet, radio, cell phone, pager, iPod, etc. No, not all day, but for at least 10 minutes a day. Find a quiet place, close your eyes and connect with God. At first, your mind will swirl with the useless and not-so-useless info in your head. But force it to think of three things in these few minutes:

  1. Allah
  2. your purpose in life
  3. are you living your life on purpose?

Do this every day of Ramadan if you can. If that's not possible, try it at least three times a week.

3. Learn about great Muslims

Even if you've read it before, read or listen to Abdul Wahid Hamid's Companions of the Prophet again this Ramadan. Read about or listen to the story of a Companion daily. Well-written and short, this is a wonderful way to see how other Muslims retained their strength of faith against incredible odds. A sure-fire spirituality booster.

4. Connect to the Quran

The Quran is God's way of talking to us. It's one of the most important keys to spiritual upliftment. This Ramadan, connect to the Quran in a new way. If you already read Quran regularly, perhaps you can choose a new theme to focus on or select a Surah you haven't read in a while. If you don't read Quran regularly, maybe you can read just two minutes of Quran a day, reading only from the first page you encounter when you open up the Book.

In addition, try to keep a Quranic journal to record your reflections, questions, thoughts, etc. about what you've read.

5. Take care of others

Whether it's someone who's away from their family, a person who's having problems with a spouse or their kids or a fellow student struggling with their grades, make an extra effort this Ramadan to help others out. The spiritual boost you get in return is well worth it.

6. Feed the hungry

While your stomach shrieks in protest, give that panhandler some change, volunteer at a soup kitchen, get involved with your local food pantry or make a couple of bag lunches to give to the hungry you meet on your way to school or work.

7. Give up one lifelong bad habit

Ask yourself what some of your defining traits are. Then decide which is the worst of them. Is it a hot temper? Apathy? Laziness? Impatience? Whatever it is, use this Ramadan to put an end to it. Practice the opposite of your bad habit every day until the end of the month. By then Insha Allah, you'll look back and be amazed at what a change you've made for the better.

8. Use those Nights of Power

The last ten nights or Ramadan aren't called the Nights of Power for nothing. Use these precious times for deep, heartfelt Dua (supplication), self-analysis, reflection and serious thought.

Comments

What an inspirational advise, I really like every thing you suggested. Jazakallah khairan

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Ashburn VA. USA

ASA, May Almighty Allah reward you for this Pics as it will help alot of Muslim in planing their Ramadan Activities. Jazakullah

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Lagos

I wish all muslim happy ramadan kareem, may Allah accept it as an act of ibaadah from us. Amen.I am also telling everybody that AIDS is real, avoid casual sex.

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LAGOS

A wake up call? MashallahJazakumllah for the for the reminder. I shall not only pratice these, I shall also spread them to others.Ramadan Kareem in advance to all out there!!!

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Lagos, Nigeria

An Helpful bits. a very good write-up towards maximising the reward in this great month of Ramadhn

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Lagos

ASA, this posting is so timely, I have set up my efforts in somewhat the same manner is you've written here. It is so nice to have it seen that Allah is mutually everywhere with the people of the deen. Inshallah we will all prosper this Ramadan and afterwards from the practice described here. Shukron to all the ummahs of Islam in the world. May Allah deliver us and grant us unity. Ramadan Mubarak

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Sacramento, CA

Salaam first of all Ramzaan Mubarak to all the Muslims out there. Thankyou so much for the advice you've given itz soo useful, i'm 16 and i pray and read the Quran mashallah but i don't hav enough knowledge in islam so hopefully this website will email me. may Allah reward u 4 dis!!!!! (Ameen)

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Ahmed

this iz reeeeely helpful jazakallah!!!! (i'm luvvin the whole givin up a bad habit fing!!-works wel with modern society's

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manchester

May Allah reward you for the good works you are doing, it may seem small to you, but I must tell you that its a great work. Thank you for enlightening us.

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LAGOS, NIGERIA

Asalamualaikun,May Allah continue to strengthen you for this good work.Amin.Jazakumulahi Airah

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Nigeria

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