Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,

There is a quiet heaviness that sometimes arrives in Ramadan.
 

Not the kind that comes from hunger.

The kind that comes from reflection.

The year behind you. The prayers that were delayed. The mistakes 
repeated. The private compromises only Allah knows.

And a question lingers:
How do I continue Ramadan like this?

Perhaps the answer is not to carry the weight through the month.
Perhaps it is to lay it down.

Ramadan is not only for those who feel ready.
It is for those who wish to return.

There is a prayer for moments like this — Salat al-Tawbah, the prayer of repentance. A quiet turning back to Allah, seeking forgiveness, and beginning again, no matter how the journey started.

Because Ramadan is not about perfection.
It is about returning.

Step 1: Wash your heart.
Begin with wudhu slowly. The Prophet ﷺ said that when a believer washes his face, the sins of the eyes fall with the water. When he washes his hands, the sins committed by them fall away. When he washes his feet, the sins they walked toward are washed away. Until he emerges purified.

Step 2: Stand to return.
Pray two simple rak’ahs, like Fajr. Do not worry about long surahs. Do not worry about perfect focus. Worry about sincerity. You are not performing righteousness. You are standing because you want to come back.

Step 3: The golden sujud.
In your final prostration, stay a little longer. Whisper:
Allahumma inni as’aluka husnul khatimah.
O Allah, I ask You for a good ending.

Allahummarzuqni tawbatan nasuha qabla al-mawt.
O Allah, grant me sincere repentance before death.

Allahumma inni as’alukal Jannah.
O Allah, I ask You for Jannah.

The lowest position of your body becomes the closest place to your Lord.

Step 4: The honest admission.
After salam, sit quietly. Speak plainly.
“Ya Allah, I did this.”
“I am weak.”
“I am ashamed.”
“But I have no one else but You.”
He already knows. He loves when you return.

Step 5: The wiping away.
Let your tongue move with istighfar. Astaghfirullah. Again and again. The Prophet ﷺ sought forgiveness more than seventy times a day, and in another narration, a hundred. Every istighfar polishes what sin tried to stain.

Step 6: The rescue dua.
Seal it with the words of Yunus عليه السلام in surah Al-Anbiya: 87,
“La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.”

There is no god worthy of worship except You, exalted are You. Indeed, I have been one of the wrongdoers.

He said it in darkness layered upon darkness, and Allah answered him. Your guilt is not heavier than that mercy.

Step 7: Walk away lighter.
Do not doubt Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said the one who repents from sin is like the one who never sinned. If the repentance is sincere, if the sin is left, if the heart truly turns, Allah restores you.

Do not enter Ramadan carrying old burdens.

Enter it returned.
Enter it forgiven.
Enter it lighter than you were yesterday.

Wallahu a‘lam.

“Ya Allah, grant us sincere repentance and allow us to meet Ramadan with hearts that are clean and close to You.”

COMPANY UPDATE

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
 

Ramadan has arrived, bringing with it days of mercy, nights of forgiveness, and moments filled with meaning. Each year, this blessed month reminds us how precious time truly is.
 

Recently, we were reminded within our wider community of someone courageously facing serious illness, uncertain if she will witness another Ramadan. Moments like these remind us that the opportunity to experience Ramadan is never guaranteed.
 

Life is fragile, and death comes to every soul — not defined by age, strength, or health. Each Ramadan we are given is therefore a gift and an opportunity.
 

One day, this reminder may not only be about someone we know — it may even be about ourselves.
 

Ramadan passes quickly. The prayers, the gatherings, the quiet moments of reflection, the acts of kindness — these are memories that shape our lives and our faith. Capturing these moments allows us to preserve the beauty, spirit, and lived experience of Ramadan for generations to come.
 

This is the inspiration behind Wiki Loves Ramadan, a photography competition inviting everyone — from phone photographers to professionals — to document the beauty of Ramadan as it unfolds around us. From the serenity of the mosque to acts of giving, family traditions, and community life, every moment tells a story worth remembering.
 

We invite you to join our free briefing session to learn how you can participate and contribute your perspective of Ramadan to a global collection of shared memories.
 

Let us not only live Ramadan — but preserve its beauty.
 

Ramadan Mubarak.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Find out more Islamic Activites
happening in Singapore here

Since 2007, we have listed Islamic activities on our platform for free, serving as a bridge between organizers and the Muslim community. Over the years, thousands of events — from classes and talks to conferences and community gatherings — have been shared through IslamicEvents.sg, connecting seekers of knowledge with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute.
 

Our mission has always been simple: to make Islamic knowledge accessible to all. Despite the challenges and changes through the years, we remain committed to supporting organizers, mosques, and educators who strive to uplift our ummah.
 

As we continue this journey, we thank every partner, volunteer, and supporter who has walked with us. May Allah SWT reward all your efforts and allow us to keep serving the community for many more years to come.
 

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