Seven ways to prepare for the holy month of Ramadan 2023 (1444 AH)

Ramadan is right around the corner and it’s time to get ready and make the most of this blessed time! Preparation does not only involve practicing abstinence from food and drink but many other aspects that are just as important.

Here are seven ways to do your preparation for the month of Ramadan 2023 (1444 AH).

1. Reflect on Your Goals: Even before Ramadan starts, determine what you want to get out of it. Make a list of spiritual, physical, and personal goals you want to accomplish in these 30 days. This reflection will ensure that your time is procedurally planned out and focused.

2. Remove Distractions: Eliminate everything in your life preventing you from concentrating. These distractions can take any form such as TV, movies, video games, and so on. You should also try to limit the use of your phone and social media during the month of Ramadan.

3. Get into the right Frame of Mind: Fasting is a time to reconnect with Allah, purify our hearts, and show gratitude for all we have. During this time, we should be more conscious of our words and our behavior in addition to abstaining from food, drink, and subconscious wrongdoings.

4. Read the Quran: Before Ramadan, it is important to read and understand the Quran. Learning the chapters and their associated message will help us become conscious of our actions and increase our faith and love for Allah. This knowledge will also help us to discuss our faith with others and guide us to make better choices throughout the month.

5. Increase Your Good Deeds: Memorize the Surah Yasin and the Duas, donate to the poor and needy, give charity, visit the sick, and help the orphans. Ramadan is an opportune time to increase your good deeds and has more rewards credited to your list of achievements.

6. Seek Forgiveness: Ramadan is the time for repentance and seeking forgiveness from Allah for our wrongs. Make sure to ask for Allah’s forgiveness before you enter into the blessed month.

7. Make Dua: Lastly, make special dua (supplication) to Allah asking for help in doing and benefiting from Ramadan. Pray for the strength to fast, the ability to increase in good deeds, and the reward of Paradise on the Day of Judgement.

These are some of the ways to prepare for Ramadan. Having the right mindset and practice is key to reaping the most out of Allah’s blessings this blessed month. Ramadan Mubarak!

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