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What should we do more when we are fasting and what should we abstain from?

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Time: Wednesday August 19, 2009 at 4:30 pm

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Recommendations:

It is a month in which the Quran was revealed (Ayah). Recite more Quran in appreciation of it. This month is a gift, so treat it as such. Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) loves those who appreciate His bounties (ayah). As you read the Quran, ask Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) to guide you and make your life like that of the Quran.Beg allah (SWT to fill your heart with His Noor.

When in your car, listen to more Quran as well. Talk less in this month. NEVER gossip. Avoid arguments at all costs. To a Muslim picking a fight with you, say the following: ‘I am fasting.’ Be kind to EVERYONE you see (preferred within the same gender of course. This does not mean that you must beat up men either!)

Whilst going from one point to another, read lots of tasbeeh.

Have your sadaqatul fitr sent off early to the needy. It is their right. You do good unto others, Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) would have good done upon you.

At night, pray your taraweeh. Take pride in reading your tahajud salaah. Make duaa for every creation of Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) before the time of fast begins and as well as when it ends.

Signs of an accepted Ramadaan

We assure you that you would be the saddest person when Ramadan leaves. (Sad in a nice way of course.) You would remain in anticipation for the next Ramadan. This waiting period would be such that it would also help you refrain from other sins. In the process, you would become a better person not just in Ramadan, but for the entire year.

May Allah (Subhanahu Wata’Ala) bless you and all our families, Ameen.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.