Ramadan is a month of opportunity and to turn your life around, these are the top 10 things to do before Ramadan ends to take full advantage of these last days.
10. Recite Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays
Reciting Surah Al-Kahf on every Friday has been a tradition since the time of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). If you haven’t been reciting Surah Al-Kahf on Fridays, now is an amazing time to start as deeds for reading the Holy Quran are multiplied tenfold.
9. Prepare for Eid
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) said that we should wear our best clothes, and do things like wear fragrances, go to Eid prayer, as well as give gifts and charity on Eid. Before Eid, buying new clothes and making sweets for the holiday are traditions that have been passed down for centuries. Eid is the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. As Muslims, we need to show the world our holiday and celebrate it accordingly.
8. Read more about the history of Islam
Islam runs back as far as more than 1,440 years. There are so many stories of how Hajj, an annual pilgrimage held in Saudi Arabia, became a pilgrimage to the stories of the Prophets as well as the war fought. Ramadan is an amazing time to read about the rich history of Islam.
7. Give charity
Giving charity is something that is encouraged in Islam. It is a way to purify wealth and fulfill religious obligations such as Zakatul fitr. Giving charity also gives you an immense amount of deeds and makes you feel good.
6. Increase Istighfar
Istighfar is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah for sins. Increasing Istighfar is a huge act of worship that gives you inner peace as well as more deeds. Walking around while saying things like “Astaghfirullah” really helps you boost your morale!
5. Wake up for Tahajjud
Waking up for Tahajjud is one of the biggest acts of worship you can do during the holy month of Ramadan. Tahajjud is the act of waking up really early in the morning and going to the mosque to pray an optional prayer. This act of worship earns you an immense amount of good deeds, as you are waking up so early to go pray for the sake of Allah.
4. Finish reading the Holy Quran
Finishing the Holy Quran is something that is highly encouraged during Ramadan. This is because the deeds you get from reciting get multiplied 10 times during Ramadan. It is also a way to connect with Allah and seek guidance from Allah. Finishing the Quran during Ramadan is also highly recommended, and it is also obtainable.
3. Ask for forgiveness
Something else you can do to take full advantage of this once-a-year opportunity is to ask for forgiveness from Allah. No matter what you have done, asking for forgiveness is always an act of worship that is always important and useful.
2. Stay up for Layatul Qadr
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) is an odd night out of the last 10 days of Ramadan. It is the night in which the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). It is said in the Quran that this night is better than one thousand months. It is also believed that the angels descend to the Earth and that the sun does not have rays. During this night, worship and pray all that you can to take advantage of the special night.
1. Increase worship
Last but not least, worship should be increased during Ramadan and kept stable throughout the year. Increase worship by doing things like praying optional prayers, reading the Quran, and more. This is a huge opportunity for you in order to keep earning more deeds even after Ramadan. Worship is something that should be prioritized and shouldn’t be ignored.