What’s Ramadan? Exploration of Its Spiritual Significance
Did you ever stop to think about why Ramadan is the most prestigious month in the Islamic calendar? It’s like the heavyweight champion of spiritual months — a period when last year, something amazing happened: What had previously been a simple community iftar became a remarkable event attended by more than 100 families. Indeed, a kind of cosmic super-banquet! “Ramadan itself seems to beckon me along like a guiding star on a spiritual journey.
A path where one such trip last year meant I broke my fast at an iftar that catered for over 100 families: Now there was solidarity for you! Isn’t this month the greatest trainer of all when seeing if you can stick things out? Daytime abstinence from food and drink as well as regular bouts of intense prayer and self-reflection are activities which I take part in because they help keep me young — spiritually speaking! “I spend these hours disciplining myself mentally investigating innermost thoughts feelings; trying hard not only do bad stuff but also perform acts kindness that maybe wouldn’t come naturally if the month where every single individual present wasn’t doing them too” Similarly, The author Rolf Potts argues for personal development through routines; daily habits or skills honed over time will eventually lead someone towards their goal As an example he suggests fasting- which means going without any food nor drink from dawn till dusk – during daylight hours So people learn how to control themselves better along with feeling empathy those who’re less fortunate than themselves After all having volunteered regularly at soup kitchen back.
Maximize Your Days in Ramadan` – Fun Things To Do Whilst Fasting!`
Ramadan. Isn’t this the best period time-out-for-you-ever?! Soul-refreshing activities ahoy! Think emotionally/spiritually recharging battery season.` What’s on your Ramadan to-do list? Here are some enriching ways I spend my time:
Spiritual Reflection and Prayer: During this time, I take advantage of the opportunity to deepen my understanding of the Quran by participating in extra prayers such as Taraweeh, which are held nightly at mosques. It is a chance for me to strengthen my relationship with Allah through prayer, reading the Quran, and other acts of worship.
Charitable Acts and Community Service: Ramadan is all about giving and sharing – so I like to get involved in activities that help people. This might mean anything from cooking meals for those less fortunate than myself to making charitable donations or simply spending time with someone who needs company; things that don’t cost much money but which can make a big difference to others.
Learning and Personal Development: I think it’s important to keep your brain active! That’s why if there are any study circles going on (groups of people who come together to learn something new) or online classes about religion; and personal growth skills you name it – I will probably join them during this month. And even if there aren’t any formal sessions like these taking place near where you live, reading books is always a good way how spend time. Especially self-help ones or those about spirituality.
Cultural Exploration: Going to museums or art galleries is one of my favorite things – but they can be quite tiring when you have been fasting all day.
Last week though (or ‘month’ if we are still imagining ourselves being in Ramadan while writing!), I went along to an Islamic Art Museum in Kuala Lumpur [this may not exist!]. Not only did it give me lots more information on topics I am interested in any way, but because things were displayed in such peaceful surroundings it also felt like a calm place just to sit and think for a bit too! I get both entertained and informed at places like South Korea’s Jeju Teddy Bear Museum and Japan’s Ghibli Museum in Mitaka.
I absolutely love getting involved in arts and crafts – it keeps me busy and I often find that activities such as painting or making things can be very fulfilling.
Visiting art galleries also falls into this category for me; being creative helps pass the time too!
During Ramadan playing board games with friends is a great way to keep mentally active while having fun . It’s also a good opportunity to bond with people.
Spending time in green spaces does wonders for my spiritual well-being, something I share with travel influencer Drew Binsky. Whether it’s parks or countryside; sitting outside allows lots of thinking ‘space’ which doesn’t require physical energy-output.
TIMETABLE CONSIDERATIONS OUTWITH EATING/DRINKING HOURS FOR RAMADAN
Don’t take on too much this month -‘ be realistic about what can fit into your day both practically speaking and emotionally’. It doesn’t boost my energy levels. How to structure your day so that you’ll stay alert and happy? During times of low energy, I do quieter activities and save the fun ones for after Iftar. That way, I get the best of both worlds all month long.
After all, isn’t Ramadan about more than just going without lunch? It’s a time to learn new things about yourself and grow spiritually. Here’s a little nudge to help you make the most of these last few days: Be active! Share what you have! Keep feeling the Ramadany goodness all year round! How do you maximize this sacred time? To make Ramadan work for me, I try to do lots of different things that are good for my mind, body, and spirit.
This month is so special that every minute counts – and can be used to take another step along the road to becoming a better person or growing closer to Allah.
The Great Ramadan Cookie Catastrophe
This Ramadan may turn out to be super-duper amazing if I can repeat last year’s hilarious kitchen catastrophe.
Not only did it add some spice to our iftar (evening meal to break the fast), but it also brought my cousin Mark Johnson closer together when we spent ages afterward laughing about what had gone wrong as we ate shop-bought cake instead [mutual laughter deepens bonds shocker!]. Because sometimes an experience that seems negative has a positive outcome: who’d have thought it.. let’s just say, it went awry.
It all seemed so simple: bake biscuits. But like lots of well-laid plans, something went amiss along the way.), Is its performance like Instructions? They’re for wimps! Did I mention I was also multitasking? While video chatting with my aunt, I attempted to show off my cooking skills – however, things quickly took a hilarious turn! When she asked me not to burn the cookies, a smoke alarm began blaring in the background.
I had to run to the oven to find the cookies overflowing and looking like they were about to erupt! And the punchline? As I tried to rescue them, I realized something else was very wrong: I’d used salt instead of sugar.
My face must have been a picture! It’s true what they say: you can’t always have everything your way.
“Luckily, no serious damage was done (to the kitchen at least).” Later on our call – once she’d finished laughing – I was able to see the funny side too. Now this disaster has become part of family folklore: an episode that illustrates one of my many culinary shortcomings. It reminds me a lot about another laugh we shared once upon iftar time with friends when similar cooking woes turned into something worth cherishing. Who would have thought that during Ramadan there could be comedy show starring yours truly and some very notorious biscuit?