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Salaam!
Due to the recent hardships we are all facing together, I figured I’d start my article with a little greeting.
So here it goes: Ramadan Mubarak to everyone! I hope you all are healthy and safe, and inshaAllah (God-willing) we will all get through this together.
In the past few weeks, we have seen how this pandemic has taken over our get-togethers, birthday celebrations, outdoor events, weddings, funerals, and even religious holidays. All of us are slowly adapting to the new lifestyle changes that we hope don’t last long. On Easter, the annual egg hunt had to be done indoors. Passover dinners had to be over Zoom, as families could not gather together in celebration. And now Ramadan will join those holidays, with our commute to taraweeh (additional prayers performed during Ramadan) being limited to the square feet of our homes. As quarantine has brought out the foodie within us, adapting to fasting will be quite a challenge. During the day, rather than eating or cooking three meals, we will have to find other ways to keep ourselves occupied. I myself have been looking for different things I could do to make the most of my Ramadan at home.
Here are some ways to make the best of our Ramadan despite the limitations we face this year.
During Ramadan we see more people going to their local mosques for prayer, and since the mosques are closed now, we can take this opportunity to create a prayer room in our homes.
Creating a space to pray the five daily prayers will bring comfort to our hearts as it does when we enter the mosque. It is almost similar to finding a quiet study place to focus on studying for tests and exams, but instead, it is a space to worship our Lord.
2. Praying taraweeh together at home
Many people look forward to coming together and praying taraweeh. This year, that tradition doesn’t need to stop, as we can pray taraweeh together as a family in our homes, within our prayer rooms. This can be a great way to spend time with your family during the holy month, and will encourage you to read more Qur’an as well.
3. Learning about Islam together
The month of Ramadan is a time of reflection and growth with your deen. Being surrounded by your family, you can take this time to learn more about Islam together, whether it’s through Zoom or within your living room. With so many online resources, we can engage in listening and learning about the stories of the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him) and the Sahabas (companions of the Prophet) so we could apply their teachings into our lives.
I understand that not everyone may feel like home is a safe place for them to practice Islam and to those individuals, don’t worry. There are so many Imams putting out virtual khutbahs that you can tune into. This year, take the time to try and learn more about your religion to strengthen your faith in Islam.
Here are my favourite virtual lectures available for free:
4. Decorating our homes for Ramadan
For many years, I have always been in awe over the festiveness of different holidays. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, or St. Patrick’s Day, decorations are everywhere to get people in the mood. Now with Ramadan being different this year, why not decorate our homes to get us in the mood? With time on our hands, we could make our homes feel magical for this miraculous month. It is also a great way to get kids involved in some fun creative activities.
Here are some decorations you could add to your houses:
5. Creating Ramadan journals
As Ramadan is a great time to solidify our good habits and get rid of our bad ones, keeping track of them in Ramadan journals is a great way to utilize this holy month. If not now, then when? Quarantine has been great for many to be able to focus on themselves by engaging in daily journals, so Ramadan during quarantine would be the perfect time to focus on yourself and your deen. There are many different types of journals you can have to help in different aspects of your life. This is a great tool for anyone, regardless of your age.
Here are some Ramadan Journal Ideas:
6. New Iftar Ideas
Now, don’t think I forgot about one of the highlights of our day during Ramadan, Iftar. Iftar is the time we sit together and break our fast at sunset. It is the perfect time to sit down with your family and make dua before breaking your fast.
Iftar with family and friends via Zoom
Try New Iftar Dishes
Here are some iftar dishes:
And a dessert to top off:
Though this Ramadan will be a different one compared to our previous Ramadans, know that there are many ways to make the most of it with the circumstances. Not being able to gather together to celebrate and experience Ramadan only makes us more grateful for something we have always overlooked. May Allah give us ease in this time and allow us to make the most of this holy month.
With that being said, I hope this article reaches you well.
Assalamu Alaikum,
Sabra Ismath
MY Voice is a non-profit, youth-run organization that strives to empower youth by providing them with opportunities to exercise their creativity through a positive media platform.
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