From Quran recitation to tarawih enthusiasm... Ways to spend Ramadan fully and consistently by sharing spirituality with your family without tiring the body.
When Ramadan is mentioned, 'stopping eating and drinking' immediately comes to mind. However, this is only the physical dimension of the matter. Our Prophet (PBUH) said, 'Whoever does not give up forged speech and evil actions, Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink'. A real Ramadan worship is to make the tongue fast and avoid backbiting, to protect the eyes from haram, and to swallow anger. Especially if you are making holiday or travel plans, taking care not to break the hearts of your family or hotel staff with the tension caused by fasting is the spiritual shield of the fast you keep that day.
In the first days of Ramadan, mosques overflow, everyone tries to read one juz of the Quran a day. However, fatigue starts after the 10th day. The rule to pay attention to here is to do supererogatory worships (like tarawih) in proportion to our strength, without ever disrupting the fard ones. Do not be sad because you could not go to tarawih out of tiredness at night; waking up vigorous for the morning prayer is much more important. Instead of just quickly reading the Arabic version of the Quran to finish it, reading a few pages a day and discussing its meaning with your family leaves a lasting impression. A short tarawih you perform in congregation with your children at home can sometimes turn into a much more sincere memory than the crowd in the mosque.
Ramadan is not a month of waste, but a month of infaq (helping each other). Those ostentatious iftar tables where various foods go to the trash after starving for hours are contrary to the spirit of Ramadan. One dimension of worship is to share that table with those in need. Do not wait for the last days to give your zakat and fitrah. Whether you reach a relative in your hometown or an oppressed person on the other side of the world. Our advice as HalalWorld is; even if you are on a family trip, find the needy of that region and buy them an iftar. Sharing what comes out of your pocket gives much more peace than the provision entering your stomach.
When Ramadan knocks on our door, many of us set big goals: 'I will go to tarawih every night, I will read the whole Quran...' However, the most beautiful worship is the one done without burning out and by absorbing it. So, how will we establish this balance?
In summary, Ramadan is the month when we starve our stomachs while feeding our hearts with mercy, patience, and gratitude. Do not feel guilty by comparing yourself with others in worship. Allah looks at your intention and sincerity. A two-rakat prayer you perform with your child, a sincere prayer at the iftar table, or a hand extended to an orphan is sometimes the greatest worship. As the HalalWorld.com family, we wish this month of Ramadan brings peace to your home and tranquility to your heart. May your fasts be accepted and your prayers be answered!
