Ramadan Checklist

Here are some tips to help you take advantage of this golden opportunity during the Blessed Month of Ramadan:

  1. Intend to fast every day with Iman and pure intention seeking the reward from Allah alone. “The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Whoever fasts in Ramadan with Iman and seeking reward (from Allah) his past sins will be forgiven". (Bukhari) “

  2. Read the whole Qur'an at least once as the Prophet (PBUH) did.

  3. Have Suhoor (early breakfast before dawn) as the Prophet (PBUH) said, "Have Suhoor because it is blessed".

  4. Make Du'a during the fast because the Prophet ((PBUH)) said that three people's supplication is not rejected one of them is the fasting person.

  5. Make Dua before opening the fast. The Prophet ((PBUH)) said, "The fasting person has a supplication that is answered when he opens his fast".

  6. Give Sadaqah and be good to people. The Prophet ((PBUH)) was the most generous of people and he was most generous in Ramadan.

  7. Avoid anything that diminishes the fast such as, lying, backbiting, cheating and getting angry. The Prophet (PBUH) said "Whoever does not give up false statements (i.e. telling lies), evil deeds, and speaking bad words to others, Allah is not in need of his (fasting) leaving his food and drink." [Bukhari]

  8. Ask for forgiveness since this is the month Allah frees people from the fire.

  9. Pray At-Taraweeh with Khushoo. If you pray in the Masjid complete the Salah with the Imam. The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Whoever prays during Ramadan with Iman and seeking reward (from Allah) his past sins will be forgiven".

  10.  Feed the poor and invite others for Iftar. The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Whoever gives Iftar to someone fasting he will have the same reward without decreasing the reward of the person fasting".

  11. Try harder the last ten nights especially the odd nights. The prophet would strive in Ramadan more than he would in any other month and more so in the last ten days.

  12. Say this Dua in the nights that Laylatul-Qadr is likely to fall on: Allhumma innaka afuwun tuhibbul-afwa fa'fu anni.  (O Allah you are Forgiving and love forgiveness so forgive me).