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Ramadhan is less than a month away. The month that all of us are always looking forward to due to the uniqueness it contain. In fact, just by knowing that all Muslims around the world are fasting gives you a special feeling of uniqueness and unity during this month.
This year we still have to accept the fact that pandemic Covid19 is still haunting us and that our Ramadhan is still not back to its normal culture of mass iftar and jemaah Terawih prayer at the mosque. Among the things that we, as Muslims, miss about.
Nevertheless, this should not be the reason to dampen our spirit to welcome Ramadhan. We still have to prepare ourselves physically and mentally to welcome Ramadhan just the way we did before the emergence of the new normal.
PHYSICALLY:
1. Reduce salt and sugar intake
Try to reduce your consumption of salt and sugar every day bit by bit to avoid your body from noticing the decrease and get used to it. This will also help you to fight cravings for food and drinks that are high in salt and sugar not only during Ramadan but along the course of your life.
2. Stop snacking
Put an end to your snacking habit during meal intervals and get used to having only 3 main meals per day; breakfast, lunch and dinner. This will discipline your stomach to accept food consumption at fixed meal times. This will ease your Sahur and Iftar.
3. Lower your caffeine intake
Caffeine can be very addictive and by lessening your caffeine input before Ramadhan you can prevent your body from experiencing acute caffeine withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms can be irritability, anger, impatience, restlessness and concentration problems, all of which can affect your daily tasks and wellbeing.
4. Fix your sleeping pattern
Choose your own sleeping pattern that you can adapt to, and consistently keep to it. You are suggested to have around 6 to 8 hours of sleep every single night. By doing so, you are not only fully equipped with enough energy for the day but also can decrease the risk of chronic problems such as heart disease and stroke.
5. Refer to your doctor
Make an appointment and discuss with your doctor whether you are good to go for fasting. Follow your doctor’s instructions at all times.
MENTALLY:
1. Correct your intention and reboot that intention nightly
Fasting is decreed for us so that we may attain taqwa or righteousness. This is the key to every Ramadan and every day of our lives.
2. Read the Qu’ran daily; aiming for quality not quantity
Do not wait for Ramadhan to open your Qu’ran and read. Start reading today, prepare yourself for this blessed month. Remember, its ok to read slowly as long as understand or at most read it without error.
3. Engage in voluntary fasting
Fasting during the month of Sha'ban is recommended. Insyaallah it can also help you to prepare for the month-long fasting soon to be upon us.
4. Improve your focus in prayer
Our prayer is the first thing we are asked about on Judgement Day. If you lose your Solat, you lose your iman. Start working on your prayer TODAY.
5. Be aware of your manners
It is important to highlight that our fasts are not desired if our adab is horrible.
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