Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) says, in the passage about the month of Ramadan itself in Surah Baqarah, “When My slaves ask you about Me then most definitely, I am very near.” (2:186) It is the next part of the ayah that I’d like for us to focus on. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) says, “I always respond - and will always respond - to the call of the caller whenever he or she calls out to me.” This is a very powerful reminder to us - particularly to those who are not able to fast for any reason during Ramadan - that dua is definitely one of the things they can do. For our brothers and sisters who are not able to fast, there are still ways to make sure that their Ramadan is spiritually beneficial and productive - dhikr, facilitating iftaar for others (as mentioned before) - but I’d like to focus on dua. Dua is the most valuable opportunity and most valuable thing that anyone can do - at any time - but specifically during the month of Ramadan. During these blessed days and nights, dua is extra emphasized. I’d like to encourage everyone to make dua. Focus on your duas, write them down on a piece of paper or make a list on your phone as you go throughout your day, so that you have much to ask Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) for. Understand that you don’t necessarily have to use formal language - or speak in the Arabic language - in order to be able to make dua. Learn to have an ongoing conversation with Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) throughout the day, throughout the night - no matter what situation you are in. This is the most valuable opportunity we have during Ramadan. #RamadanProTip
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