I'm so glad to be welcoming the blessed month of Ramadan. It will be, God-willing, a much needed pick-me-up, a recharge of the spiritual battery, so to speak. It's been one hell of a journey since it last visited; let's just say, it couldn't have come soon enough.
Every year, I make some sort of resolution or commitment for the month. Last year, it was to read the entire Quran. This year, I would like to add to that the following:
- To post only positive things on social media, things that will promote spirituality and connectedness
- To show more patience when dealing with my family - less criticism, more praise
- To bite my tongue, even when I desperately don't want to - to choose silence over engaging in conflict
- To learn a new hadith, supplication or verse every week
- To share joy through nasheed - to share my favourite nasheeds on this blog, daily if possible
- To facilitate taraweeh prayers for my children
- To avoid overcooking/wasting food - more modest iftars in line with the true spirit of Ramadan
- To plan a beautiful Eid for my family, one that they will remember always.
Perhaps these resolutions will endure, forming new, healthy habits and routines. I do hope so.
Ramadan Mubarak to any and all who may read this post, Muslim or not. My heartfelt wishes for a blessed and meaningful month for you and yours. Ameen.
