Wishing Ramadan Kareem to Your Muslim Brothers and Sisters: A Personal Plan

Dear fellow Muslims, would you like to wish Ramadan Kareem to your Muslim brothers and sisters? And, more importantly, what are your plans for Ramadan?

Well, as someone who is always eager to share my thoughts and plans, I am happy to share mine this year with all of you. Ramadan Mubarak to everyone. May the blessed month of Ramadan bring blessings and guidance to all of our lives.

The True Purpose of Ramadan

Fasting during Ramadan is more than just abstaining from food and water for a day. It is a time for introspection, patience, and kindness. It is a time to reflect on our actions and come closer to Allah. Patience is perhaps the most essential lesson that we learn during this blessed month. Let us treat people with kindness and seek to make a positive difference in the lives of those around us.

Staying on a Tight Schedule

I love staying on a tight schedule, as it helps me cover everything and pay attention to the details that need to be addressed. This year, I have set up a series of alarms to remind me when to start and when to stop various activities. This will help facilitate a balance between the actions that are beneficial to us in the non-fasting days and those that are especially important during the month of Ramadan.

A Typical Day in Ramadan

Let me walk you through my typical day in Ramadan:

3:00 a.m. – Dawn prayers, also known as Night Prayers are when we are closest to Allah. Be consistent with your actions and supplicate as much as you can. Follow the two rakats that precede Fajr prayer. They are more dear to Allah than anything in this world. Read Quran during the dawn time, as it is the best time to recite it, as mentioned in Surah Al-Israa verse 78. 3:30 a.m. – Suhoor. Eat a balanced meal including bread, meat, and vegetables. Drink 2 glasses of water to avoid cravings during the day. 4:05 a.m. – Fajr prayer. Catch the two rakats that precede Fajr prayer and complete the Fajr prayer. Follow up by reading the Quran. In the dawn, the recitation of Quran is witnessed by angels. Record 280 verses of Quran daily. There are 6,236 verses in the Quran. Assuming Ramadan has 30 days this year, one should aim to read 280 verses per day to go through the Quran once. 5-8 a.m. – Sleep. Get ready. Shower alternate days and apply perfume. Leave for work at 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. – Back from work, open the fast with fruits and yogurt. Pray Maghrib and complete the quota of 280 verses for the day if you haven't already done so. Memorize a few verses of a chapter of the Quran and go through the recollection of the chapters you had memorized earlier. 9-9:30 p.m. – Complete university assignments. This is not the best plan for others to follow, but it might work for me. Protein shake on the way to the masjid. Isha-Taraweeh up until 10:30 p.m. 11 p.m. – Dinner. 12 a.m. – Go to sleep.

Conclusion

These are just some of the plans I have set for myself this year. The key is to stay consistent, pay attention to the details, and strive to make the most of this blessed month. May Allah accept our deeds and guide us on the right path.