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  As of last year, I have been using the BuJo (Bullet Journal) method for my Ramadan Journal.  This is a good way to keep track of my goals, fasting so I know which days to makeup and any other things I plan to work on.  See below my video walkthrough of my Journal for this year 😀

  Ramadan is just a mere hours away, who is ready? I'm ready and looking forward to a month of reflection and community! May you and yours have a joyous and rewarding month, Ameen.

  Ramadan is a blessed month of spiritual growth and dedication, but sometimes women miss fasting days due to menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or other valid reasons. While these exemptions are granted with understanding, fulfilling the missed fasts remains important. Here's a guide for women navigating this process: When to Make Up Missed Fasts: The preferred approach:  Scholars generally agree that making up missed days is best  before the next Ramadan .  This can be done anytime outside of prohibited periods like menstruation or pilgrimage. After next Ramadan:  Some scholars allow extending the makeup period until the following Ramadan.  However,  this may require paying  fidyah ,  a food donation for each missed day. Beyond two Ramadans:  If unavoidable circumstances delay makeup past two Ramadans,   consult a scholar  for specific guidance. Important Considerations: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:  Women ex...

I recently came across this video and found it helpful and have already sent it to both my daughters.  The only one I would change is the "Deen" app.  My daughters and I currently use Muslim pro.  I have the premium and I like that I can let my kids watch Islamic videos on my phone or cast them to the tv.   Modest Hijabi

  Make this Ramadan the turning point in your life. Break free from the deceptions of this world and indulge in the sweetness of IMAN.

I love the  Deen and Chai  YouTube channel.  This video was especially helpful with my Ramadan journal last year.  In a coming post I will share what I did last year and my plans for this year.

  Before Ramadan try to forgive everyone who has wronged you so that you can focus on entering the month of Ramadan with a pure heart. 

For more resources or to see the original click here:  Studio Arabiya: Free Ramadan Resources     3+ MONTHS BEFORE:  Start  reading Quran  daily – get into a routine to read everyday, even a very small amount. Learn Arabic  – Ramadan is a month during which the entire Quran is read in prayer in the Arabic language. If you don’t understand the language, begin learning, so you can benefit more from your prayer. 2 MONTHS BEFORE: If you haven’t started already, begin fasting once or twice a week to prepare your body and mind for fasting. Most people who began fasting later in life and mothers who took breaks from expecting or nursing know the hardships of starting fasting after being after practice. All of us who don’t fast regularly during the year know how hard that first day in Ramadan is! Mondays and Thursdays are sunnah. Aishah (RA) narrated:  “The Prophet ﷺ used to try to fast on Mondays and Thursdays”  [Tirmidhi, Nasai, and Ibn Majah]. If ...

 Alhamdulilah, Ramandan 1445AH is upon us.   Counting down 99 days until the first day of fasting. 

  **Note: This is addressed below, but wanted to put it at the top as well. Ramadan is only perscribed for those who are able to participate. This excludes children under the age of puberty, anyone who has an illness that will cause them to become sicker from the fast, and breast feeding mothers and pregnant women are also not required to participate. The below is only a reminder for those able to fast the month of Ramadan. Find original article here: Ramadan Fasting Tips Ramadan is upon us, which means you may be participating in the daily fasts that go along with it. While fasting can have health benefits , it can also be dangerous to your health if not followed correctly.  If you’re someone who participates in Ramadan or any other type of fast, it’s important to make sure you’re properly caring for your body in order to reap the benefits and feel your best. This article will teach you what to pay closest attention to.  What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the Muslim holy mo...