10 things to do in preparation for Ramadan
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We’re all busy preparing for Ramadan as the holy month approaches. It’s critical that we do all of our errands before Ramadan so that we don’t waste a single precious moment of the holy month.
You can also make a simple Ramadan preparation checklist to help you keep track of everything. Here are some easy actions to help you get ready for Ramadan.
- Complete any pending fasts
If you didn’t manage to finish any fasts during the previous Ramadan, now is the chance to do so. If you are unable to fast (for example, due to pregnancy, travel, illness, etc. ), it is recommended that you pay Fidyah, which is a form of compensation for not fasting and requires you to feed the poor.
Those who are young and healthy can finish their fasts once whatever is holding them back has passed.
- Set an intention
Everything a Muslim does is based on his or her intention. He will be penalised or rewarded in accordance with what he expected to occur as a result of his conduct. Nothing we do should be done unless it is in the intention of pleasing Allah. Similarly, we must make it our desire to enter Ramadan with the intention of fasting for Allah and performing all other works solely for Allah.
- Get the House in Order
The goal is to complete as many chores as possible in advance of Ramadan so that you won’t have to perform them throughout the month. Cleaning the house is one such task. Set aside a day to clean the entire house from top to bottom. During the process, you can also collect some discarded clothing and items to donate to charity during Ramadan.
- Finish your shopping
Even before Ramadan begins, we are all looking forward to Eid, but don’t let it be your primary focus during the month. Put shopping at the top of your Ramadan to-do list, and get your clothes and gifts out of the way so you can concentrate on making the most of the holy month.
It’s also a good idea to finish your grocery shopping a week or so before the start of Ramadan. Fresh fruits and vegetables, obviously, cannot be stored for a month. Other ingredients, such as dried beans, flour, sugar, and oil, can be purchased and stored.
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- Prepare Meals Ahead of Time
During Ramadan, we also tend to spend far too much time in the kitchen. And you can’t help yourself when you’re feeding a complete family on your own! That’s why pre-cooking some food is an excellent thing to do before Ramadan.
You may cook large amounts of food and freeze individual portions so that when it’s time to eat, you can simply pull one out of the freezer and heat it up! Soups, curries (without the coconut), and pickled veggies are just a few examples.
- See a physician
A trip to the doctor should be added to your Ramadan preparation checklist. If you have any worries, talking to your doctor and getting them treated before Ramadan will save you a lot of trouble.
You should see your doctor if you have a long-term condition like cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure. If you’re already on medicine, your doctor can help you figure out how to adjust the doses to fit into the fasting day.
- Organize Your Timetable
If you have a regular lunch with your girlfriends or a monthly night out with your friends, you should cancel them during Ramadan. Make sure you get everything done that needs to be done, and put off whatever you can until after Ramadan.
- Make a Ramadan To-Do List
This is a fantastic approach to get the most out of Ramadan. Having your “goals” written out in a checklist will assist you in staying on track. You can set the tasks yourself so you know you can finish them, which will motivate you to complete them all. Daily checklists will detail what needs to be done each day, while monthly checklists will include goals to be fulfilled by Ramadan’s end.
Check out HalalTrip‘s article “A Must-Have Ramadan Checklist for Every Muslim” for more information on how to make a Ramadan checklist.
- Make a few Ramadan supplications on paper.
One of the things you may do to prepare for Ramadan is to print out some duas and supplications and hang them about the house. This way, you’ll be prompted to memorise them every time you look at them.
If you have children, you may make it a fun pre-Ramadan project for them by allowing them to decorate the frames and write the duas. This will not only keep them occupied, but it will also urge them to memorise the duas.
10. Collect information & gain knowledge
Get your local prayer times, as well as iftar and fajr times, and post them on your refrigerator. Find out when and where Taraweeh prayers are held in your community and at nearby mosques. Find out if there are any Ramadan programmes or sermons in your area and schedule time to attend. You can also learn more about Ramadan preparation by attending any pre-Ramadan seminars or sermons.
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