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Make a resolve
to win the maximum favour of Allah by performing extra
voluntary prayers (Nawaafil), making frequent Du'a and
increased remembrance (Dhikr).
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Try to recite some Quran after every Prayer. In fact if you
read 3-4 pages after every Prayer you can easily finish the
entire Quran in Ramadan.
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Study the Tafseer (commentary) every morning.
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Invite a person you are not very close with or your
relatives to your home for Iftar, at least once a week. You
will notice the blessings in your relationships.
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Bring life to your family. Everyday, try to conclude the
fast with your family and spend some quality time together
to understand each other better.
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Give gifts on 'Eid to at least 5 people: 2 to your family
members, 2 to your good friends, and 1 to a person whom you
love purely for the sake of Allah.
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Make commitment to join Islamic study circles or Halaqas to
learn more about Islam and improve your own life.
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Donate generously to the masjid, Islamic organizations, and
any where people are in need or oppressed. "This is a
month of sharing."
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Share Ramadan and its teachings of peace & patience with
your neighbours.
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Sleep little, eat little. Make sure you do not defeat the
purpose of fasting by over-indulging in food and being
lazy.
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Seek the rare and oft-neglected rewards of 'the night better
than a 1000 months',Laylatul-Qadr.
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Weep in private for the forgiveness of your sins: It is the
month of forgiveness and Allah's Mercy! It's never too
late.
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Learn to control your tongue and lower your gaze. Remember
the Prophet's warning that lying, backbiting, and a lustful
gaze all violate the fast.
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Encourage others to enjoin and love goodness, and to abandon
everything that Allah dislikes. Play the role of a Da'ee
(one who invites to Allah) with zeal, passion, and
sympathy.
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Experience the joy of Tahajjud prayers late at night and
devote yourself purely and fully to Allah in the I'tikaf
retreat during the last 10 days of Ramadan.
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Remember: "Time is not money or gold; it is life
itself and is limited. You must begin to appreciate every
moment of your life and always strive to make the best use
of it."
