Mellow Mama

This is the creation of Allāh. So show Me what those other than Him have created. Rather, the wrongdoers are in clear error.

read Qur'an every day after fajr

try to pray on time

recite istighfar

memorise a few surahs - make a target goal

listen to Islamic lectures

pray extra voluntary prayers

do lots of zikr throughout the day

read and learn the translation of surahs and du'as

share iftar with a neighbour / friend

smile more

pray in the masjid more

give charity (sadaqa)

study and learn islamic knowledge

share knowledge that you have

increase your remembrance of Allah SWT

prepare a meal for loved ones breaking fasts

read islamic books

recite Qur'an daily

make goals and try to make them habits

meal prep

learn new hadith

learn names of Allah and invoke Him with them

practise gratitude at the end of every fast / day

recognise your weaknesses and create an action plan to improve

read the commentary of a few surahs

popping back in right before ramadan to drop this here for all my non-muslim friends! hopefully this helps to answer some of the questions people tend to have!

remember to support your muslim friends and neighbors, as islamophobia and acts of hate and violence tend to increase during this month

to all my muslim followers: an early ramadan mubarak!!! stay safe and stay hydrated 💕

1 - Prayer is something that causes one to receive sustenance.

2 - It is something that safeguards one’s physical health.

3 - It keeps away harmful things.

4 - It casts away illnesses.

5 - It strengthens the heart.

6 - It brightens one’s countenance.

7 - It delights the soul.

8 - It gets rid of laziness.

9 - It makes the limbs active.

10 - It increases one’s physical strength.

11 - It expands the chest (making one at ease and giving him insight).

12 - It is nourishment for the soul.

13 - It illuminates the heart.

14 - It safeguards one’s blessings.

15 - It repels catastrophes.

16 - It brings on blessings.

17 - It keeps away the Shaytaan (the Devil).

18 - It draws one close to Ar-Rahman

- Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah [d.751]

Source: Zaad al-Ma’aad (4/304-305)