It's almost time for the holy month, a time of love, holiness, and sincerity. In the Islamic calendar (Hijri), Ramadan falls in the ninth month. Fasting during this month is a requirement for Muslims. For Muslims, Allah Almighty opens the windows of kindness, pardon, and blessings during Ramadan.
It's wise to plan ahead and ensure you are ready as Ramadan draws near. Our Ramadan preparation advice can help you keep organised with everything from housecleaning and meal planning to mental preparation and fasting.
How to Get Ready for Ramadan
It can be a little overwhelming because there is so much to do to prepare for Holy Month. When you know how to prepare, you'll feel a lot more assured, and Ramadan preparation is all about getting planned beforehand so you can take part in the celebrations.
Here are some of our top Ramadan preparation suggestions for you and your family:
Make a Ramadan to-do list.
The process of writing down the things you need to do, and the things you'd like to accomplish, is beneficial for any Ramadan household. The following items ought to give you an idea of the kinds of things you might wish to include on your checklist for getting ready for Ramadan:
Get your food ready in advance: This will make everyone more organised and help you conserve valuable fasting time and energy. It's also one of our recommendations for minimising food waste.
Donate to a good cause: This is a fantastic method to support one another. Prepare your clothing and other items for donation, and begin the Holy Month with a small act of generosity.
Makeover your place of residence: When getting ready for Ramadan, involve the entire family in creative ways to involve young people in your family during Ramadan.
Get your kitchen ready by cleaning and preparing it: The core of the house is the kitchen. Additionally, the more organised you are, the less work you'll have to do during Lent, giving you more time to spend with your loved ones.
Make a Ramadan countdown calendar
Making your family and others around you excited is a crucial aspect of preparing for Ramadan. Making a countdown for Ramadan will bring up the occasion in conversation and make friends and family eager for the celebration.
Create a countdown calendar for Ramadan to keep kids engaged. Every day, to increase enthusiasm, set a treat, a Ramadan fact, or a chore for them to do.
Plan out your celebrations.
You should consider your celebration strategy whether you want to host a large number of friends and family members during the Holy Month or prefer private gatherings with just your closest friends and family. You can prepare ready with the assistance of the following Ramadan tips:
Prepare your mind: Start practising patience, thinking about the Qur'an, and praying to put your spirit in the appropriate frame of mind.
Get ready to fast: Voluntary fasting in the days before Ramadan can help you concentrate and get in shape for the day.
Make a calendar: Make sure you set up a lot of time for worship. Spend a few hours each week helping others, whether it is through charitable giving or community service. Prepare the evening's food and gather with loved ones and friends to celebrate this occasion.
As part of Ramadan, consider visiting a home for orphans and supporting the Iftar party in Dubai for poor Muslims.
Become familiar with the Quran before Ramadan
Recite and learn the Quran. Muslims who recite the entire Quran throughout Ramadan will reap many benefits because Ramadan is the auspicious month of the Quran. Muslims should therefore master Tajweed to read the Quran correctly and maintain the meaning of Allah's revealed words in both tone and expression.
Add extra prayers to your daily routine.
You should do the Sunna prayers regularly and refrain from skipping any mandatory prayers to be able to pray for Tarawih each night of Ramadan.
Wrapping Up
The days leading up to Ramadan will go much easier after you understand how to prepare for Ramadan. Our Ramadan preparation advice will make it simple for the whole family to get ready, allowing you to focus on the holiday's inherent significance.
