THE RAMADAN LEGACY PLANNER YOUR PERSONAL PRACTICAL & INSPIRING RAMADAN ACTION PLAN
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ASSALAMU ALAIKUM SIGN YOUR RAMADAN INTENTION BELOW
This Ramadan I intend to be closer to you Allah, to worship you, to learn, to love and to live Ramadan. To improve my character, repent, forgive others, stop bad habits and replace it with good habits. I agree to keep track of my daily actions, to practice self-control, and to motivate myself to do more everyday with the right intention.
Signed by :___________________ Date :_____________
Guide us to the straight path
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WELCOME TO YOUR RAMADAN JOURNEY In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. This Ramadan Legacy Planner has been crafted with care and designed with you in mind. Our purpose is to help you have a life changing Ramadan In Sha Allah! Ramadan is a special time of the year where we discover who we really are. We discover the person that Allah has created and fashioned us to be. At Ramadan Legacy we like to say, “Ramadan is a glimpse of the person that you can be every single day.” Let’s get started on helping you to become the best version of who you are! With du’as and peace, Ramadan Legacy Team TAKE YOUR PLANNER DIGITAL
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RULES TO LIVE BY FOR AN INSPIRING, FULFILLED AND LIFE CHANGING RAMADAN Sleep less, pray more
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail
Make Du’a – it’s Ramadan the month of forgiveness Constantly do dhikr
Forgive others around you
Remember your parents and guardians Give from what you love the most
Make or break your habits
Engage in remembrance of Allah and your purpose Learn to accept and let go Expand your comfort zone of ibadah
Express your gratitude Listen to your soul
Believe you can be a true believer Reflect upon the life of the Prophet........... Read the Qur’an as if it were revealed especially for you
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HOW TO USE THIS AWESOME PLANNER The Ramadan Legacy Planner takes you through a step by step journey of Ramadan. To assist you in that journey we recommend: 1. Browse Through The Sections: Sections Each exciting section takes you on a journey to Ramadan and beyond, have a look through so you know what is in store for you. 2. Make Time Each Day: Identify how and when you want to use this planner to benefit you in the journey to Ramadan, in Ramadan and beyond Ramadan. 3. Your Planner Is A Companion: Visibility is key to staying on track and achieving your Ramadan goals. Want extra help in staying spiritually charged and productive during Ramadan? Use our resources available below with this planner available at www.ramadanlegacy.com
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HOW THIS PLANNER IS SET-UP This Ramadan Legacy Planner provides you with a road map to having a meaningful and transformational Ramadan.
PRE-RAMADAN STAGE : The Month of Sha’ban
STAGE 1 : Knowledge for Your Ramadan Journey
STAGE 2 : Reflective Exercises Before Ramadan
STAGE 3 : Ramadan Goals & Du’as
STAGE 4 : Your 30-Day Ramadan Planner
STAGE 5 : Ramadan Review & Eid
STAGE 6 : Shawwal Post Ramadan Action Plan
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The Month of Sha’ban - Kickstarting Your Journey To Ramadan Knowledge for the month of Sha’ban and how to create a practical plan to get back into the habit of worshipping Allah.
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SHA’BAN
Prophet Muhammad ( ), replied: “Sha’ban is a month between Rajab and Ramadan which is neglected by many people. And it is a month in which an account of the deeds (of human beings) is presented before the Lord of the universe, so, I wish that my deeds be presented at a time when I am in a state of fasting.” (Abu Dawood)
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An Introduction To The Month of Sha’ban The Month of Sha’ban comes to honour the month of Ramadan If Ramadan is so important to us then why do we treat it as a last minute thing? It’s the month that gives us clarity on where we are going in life and it renews our relationship with Allah, and draws us closer to Him. It was reported by Imam Ibn Rajab in Lata`if al-Ma`arif that the Sahabah used to supplicate to Allah six months in advance of Ramadan to allow them to reach the blessed month. Why? Every single year I would think why would they do that? Why would they ask so far in advance? Close your eyes for a few minutes, take a deep breath and imagine what would life be like if Ramadan did not exist? You will find your answer.
Your deeds are presented to Allah in the month of Sha’ban There is one authentic narration which beautifully sums up the purpose of Ramadan. In the month leading up to Ramadan, the Prophet Muhammad ( ), used to fast for most of the month of Shaban except the last few days of the month. These fasts are voluntary (naafil). However voluntary acts of worship allows us to draw closer to Allah. In an authentic hadith the Prophet Muhammad ( ), said that Allah said: “My servant continues to draw near to Me with voluntary worship so that I shall love him”. (Bukhari) The month of Sha’ban is also our annual stock take of the deeds we have done in the year. In this month Allah Allah counts up all of the deeds that we have done in the year since last Sha’ban which includes last year’s Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad ( ) fasted in the month of Sha’ban so that his deeds could be presented to Allah when he was in a state of fasting. (Abu Dawood) Close your eyes for a few minutes, take a deep breath and think about the beauty of that practice of the Prophet and why he did it.
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Wouldn’t you love to enter the month of Ramadan on a real high and have the effects of this beautiful month have a permanent impact on your life? Wouldn’t you love to do as many deeds as you can in Sha’ban so they can be presented to Allah? Over the page you will find a habit tracker and goals section so you can plan to spiritually charge yourself before Ramadan begins. Here is how it works: 1. Select religious habits you want to do throughout the month of Sha’ban 2. Mark down on which days of the month you want to achieve those habits whether that habit is on certain days or everyday 3. Set down your wider goals for Sha’ban below the habit tracker
Use our recommended list of religious habits below to help you: • Make up for missed fasts • Fasting on Monday & Thursday • Prayers • Morning du’as • Evening du’as • Daily shukr • Read the Qur’an • Salawat • Istighfaar • Sleep in wudhu
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Building Religious Habits In Sha’ban
Religious Habits & Goals In Sha’ban HABIT TRACKER Day Habit
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Stage 1
Knowledge for Your Ramadan Journey A short and powerful introduction to Ramadan. Journey through a Ramadan roadmap and recite key du’as to boost you along the way.
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KNOWLEDGE
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THE JOURNEY OF RAMADAN “The Journey is Ramadan. The Destination is Allah.” GOING FROM AADAH TO IBADAH Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a month where we connect to Allah in a meaningful way. Throughout the year we worship Allah out of habit but now we worship Allah intentionally. Ramadan came to help us to submit to Allah lovingly, abandon doing things out of habit (aadah) and worshipping Allah intentionally (ibadah).
GET THAT TAQWA TINGLING SENSATION Imagine becoming so close to Allah that you can recognise His presence through every action that you do in life? When we wake up, meet people, become stuck, or go through different feelings. Ramadan trains us to include Allah in our lives. To ensure he is placed at the top of our priority list. This is what it means to acquire Taqwa. “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, so that you may attain Taqwa.” (2:183)
LAUNCH YOURSELF INTO THE YEAR AHEAD! The month of Ramadan is not like any other month; its transformational. We have been given the opportunity to have a fresh start and renew our true purpose and vision for life. Ramadan prepares us for the remaining eleven months by teaching us discipline and self-control. Think of Ramadan as a launchpad to leap from for the rest of the year!
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KNOWLEDGE
“Your Ramadan Roadmap To Allah” RAMADAN BEGINS WITH TARAWEEH Ramadan comes with a beautiful new addition to a Muslim’s daily routine – Taraweeh. It is an awe-inspiring breathtaking scene when one sees men, women and children hurrying to the mosques. The Taraweeh prayer is one of the first acts of worship that Muslims perform when Ramadan begins. YOUR FIRST SUHOOR Waking up in the middle of the night to eat? It’s what we secretly do everyday! But in Ramadan it is special. It was narrated that Anas ibn Maalik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet said: “Eat suhoor, for in suhoor there is blessing.” (Bukhari). FASTING BUT NOT FURIOUS! We can all get hangry at times (being hungry and angry) but fasting is not just about food. It’s about being at one with Allah and ignoring everything else in life. The first fast can be tough but In sha ‘Allah you will be fine!
“A person who has been given the opportunity to be present in this month can take this as a sign that Allah has given them another opportunity to draw closer to Him and earn His paradise, through worship, in this month.”
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HEAL WITH THE QUR’AN “Oh mankind, there has come to you a protection from your Lord and a healing for what is in your hearts and for those who believe, a guidance and mercy.” (10:57) The Qur’an was sent to heal us, use it to aid you in Ramadan. MAKING DU’A & WISHING FROM ALLAH Ramadan is filled with times where Allah is waiting for you to ask him what you want in life. We fill our days with understanding what is important to us and asking Allah to grant us our deepest wishes. GROW CLOSE TO ALLAH THROUGH IFTAR When we break our fast, our du’as are automatically accepted if we fasted sincerely. We are also at our weakest moment during the day and are reminded of those who don’t have morsels of food and water. What a beautiful moment.
“The blessed month of Ramadan is full of golden hours, descending upon us it’s blessed moments. It summons us as Muslims, to an intense and sustained month of fasting and prayer; of worship and obedience; of devotion and discipline; all centred on the Qur’an which was sent down in this very month.”
SEEK THE NIGHT OF POWER Laylatul-Qadr is the night when the Qur’an was sent down to mankind and is better than 1,000 months of worship. The might of this night is such that its reality transcends the limits of human comprehension: “And what will make you understand what the Night of Qadr is?” (97:2) The angels themselves descend to give Salaam to the believers - what
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GIVE FROM WHAT YOU LOVE Never will you attain righteousness until you spend [in the way of Allah] from that which you love (3:92). The Prophet said “charity is proof”, proof of our iman that is. Not only that but giving charity is of greater benefit to the one who gives it, than to the one who receives it. It is a means of purifying our wealth, increasing our faith and expressing our love for humanity and Allah. SECLUDING OURSELVES IN I’TIKAF We begin that long journey into ourselves through i’tikaf. When we seclude ourselves and strip down our lives to solely focusing on Allah. End your Ramadan with this immense act of worship!
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RAMADAN DU’AS “AFTER” BREAKING FAST DURING IFTAR
Transliteration Dhahaba al-zama’ wa abtalat al-‘urooq wa thabata al-ajru in sha Allah Translation Thirst has gone, the veins are quenched, and the reward is due, if Allah wills. “ Marwan ibn Salim al-Muqaffa’ said: I saw Ibn Umar holding his beard with his hand and cutting what exceeded the handful of it. He (Ibn Umar) said that the Prophet said when he broke his fast: Thirst has gone, the arteries are moist, and the reward is sure, if Allah wills.” (Sunan Abu Dawud – Hassan)
DURING THE LAST 10 NIGHTS OF RAMADAN
Transliteration Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni Translation O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me ‘Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: I asked: “O Messenger of Allah! If I reach Laylat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?” He (peace be upon him) replied, “You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).” (At-Tirmidhi)
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MOST OFTEN RECITED BY PROPHET MUHAMMAD -----
KNOWLEDGE
Transliteration Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan, wa fil-akhirati hasanatan, wa qina ‘adhab-annar Translation O Allah! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the punishment of the Fire “ Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:The supplication most often recited by the Prophet was: “Allahumma atina fid-dunya hasanatan, wa fil-akhirati hasanatan, wa qina ‘adhab-annar (O Allah! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the punishment of the Fire).” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
OVERCOME LAZINESS IN RAMADAN
Transliteration Allahumma inni ‘audhubika min al-hammi wal huzani,wal ‘ajzi wal kasali, wal bukhli wal jubni, wa dala’ad-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal Translation O Allah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) had advised a resident of Madina to recite this du’a to remove his sorrow and debts. (At-Tirmidhi)
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ACCEPT DU’A, PRAYER & FORGIVENESS FOR PARENTS
Transliteration Rabbi j’alnee muqeem as-salati wa mindhuriyyati. Rabbana, wa taqabbal dua’. Rabbana ighfir li wa li walidayya wa lilmu’mineena yawma yaqoom ul-hisab Translation My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [many] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication. Our Lord, forgive me and my parents and the believers on the Day the account is established. (14:40-41) TO REMEMBER ALLAH
Transliteration Allahumma a’inni ‘ala dhikrika washukrika wahusni‘ibaadatik Translation O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best of manners. (Abu Dawud) GRANT ENTRY INTO PARADISE
Transliteration Allahuma inni as-aluka al-jannata wa a’udhu bika min an-nar. Translation O Allah, I ask You to grant me Paradise and I take refuge in You from the Fire. (Abu Dawud)
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ASKING ALLAH FOR FORGIVENESS
Translation There is none worthy of worship but You, glory is to You. Surely, I was among the wrongdoers. (At-Tirmidhi) SEEKING ALLAH’S PROTECTION FROM HARM
Transliteration Bismillahilladhi la yadurru ma’ ismihi shai’un fil-ardi wa-laa fissamaa’i wa huwa al-Samee’u al-‘Aleem Translation In the Name of Allah, with Whose Name nothing on earth or in heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. Benefit: “Whoever recites it 3 times in the morning will not be afflicted by any calamity before evening, and whoever recites it 3 times in the evening will not be overtaken by any calamity before morning.” (Ahmad)
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KNOWLEDGE
Transliteration Laa ‘ilaaha ‘illaa ‘Anta subhaanaka ‘innee kuntu minadh-dhaalimeen
TRUSTING IN ALLAH
Transliteration HasbiyAllahu laa ilaaha illah huw ‘alayhi tawakkaltu wa huwa Rabbul ‘Arshil ‘Adhim Translation Allah is sufficient for me, there is no Deity except Him. I place my trust in Him and He is the Rabb of the great throne Benefit: “Whoever recites this 7 times in the morning and evening, Allah will grant whatever he desires from this world or the next”. (Abu Dawood)
FOUR ADHKAAR THAT OUTWEIGH MANY OTHERS. Juwayriyah (May God be pleased with her) The Prophet came out from my apartment in the morning as I was busy in performing the dawn prayer. He came back in the forenoon and found me sitting there. He said, “Are you still in the same position as I left you.” I replied in the affirmative. Thereupon the Prophet said, “I recited four words three times after I had left you. If these are to be weighed against all you have recited since morning, these will be heavier. These are:
wa ridaa nafsihi
‘adada khalqihi
and His pleasure
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Subhan Allahi wa bi hamdih How perfect Allah is and I praise Him
wazinata ‘arshihi and by the weight of His throne
What to do when you can’t fast!
Mental illness is just as valid a reason not to fast as physical illness. Trust your own judgement when making the decision of whether or not to fast.
Consult a doctor if you are on medication and are considering making changes to it for Ramadan .
During your menses, when you cannot pray or read the Qur’an directly, focus on remembering Allah and other ways to build you spirituality. The prophet when traveling would sometimes fast and sometimes leave fasting. He also said that the dua of the traveler is never revoked, so use this opportunity to pour your heart into your duas. Your inability to fast is not a reflection of your faith. Allah knows what is in your heart and will reward you for your intentions, beyond what the mind can perceive! Use the below checklist for ideas Listen to the Qur’an Feed those who are fasting Make heartfelt Dua and dhikr Make sincere repentance Give in charity Be good to others Send salutations upon the Prophet
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KNOWLEDGE
Not fasting when you are already tired or depleted either because of traveling or menstruation or perhaps due to a physical or mental ailment, is a mercy from Allah. But don’t consider this time as a vacation! Rather, consider this as a time of making dhikr (remembrance) and greater introspection into yourself and expressing gratitude for the countless blessings of Allah.
Stage 2
Reflective Exercises Before Ramadan Self-reflection and contemplation before Ramadan begins.
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REFLECTION
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PREPARE FOR YOUR RAMADAN JOURNEY In this section you will complete exercises that help you reflect on yourself. Self-reflection and contemplation was a practice of the Prophets, may peace be upon them, and the companions, may Allah be pleased with them. These exercises are designed to help you develop self-knowledge and gain deep insight into yourself, your heart and your soul. Being aware of where you are in life now and where you want to go will mindfully integrate what truly matters to you. In Ramadan we begin to understand who we really are and who we want to be in life and we use Ramadan as an annual launch pad to get closer to that goal.
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WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR SINCE LAST RAMADAN?
The first step in preparing for your journey of Ramadan is to write down your journey since last Ramadan and all the things you are grateful for. Being grateful is a beautiful quality to have in your outlook on life as through being grateful, Allah give us more in life (14:7). In this exercise reflect on the past year and all the events that have happened, the people you have met, the opportunities you have received, the harm you avoided and the spiritual blessings of your life. REFLECTION
I am grateful for ...
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WHAT HAVE YOU ACHIEVED SINCE LAST RAMADAN THAT YOU ARE PROUD OF?
Sometimes we focus too much on where we want to be that we forget how far we have come in a worldly sense but also in a spiritual and emotional sense too. Every little achievement is a blessing from Allah and it helps to cultivate self-confidence and motivation. At one point you were a beginner in everything you are doing in life and it took strength, perseverance, du’as and hard work to get to where you are today. Take a moment to reflect on your achievements both worldly and spiritually since last Ramadan.
I am proud of ...
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WHAT STRUGGLES HAVE YOU OVERCOME & WHAT STRUGGLES ARE YOU STILL DEALING WITH?
I have over come and am still dealing with ...
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REFLECTION
This exercise is similar to the previous one however instead of achievements we would like you to focus on life challenges, set backs, and your spiritual struggles too. Often in life the struggles we face are our inner struggles from our inner self (the nafs). In this exercise write down the struggles you have overcome and how you are now a stronger and better person but also reflect on what you are still struggling with. Spiritual intelligence is when you are aware of your weaknesses and struggles so that you protect yourself from yourself.
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WHAT LESSONS HAVE YOU LEARNT SINCE LAST RAMADAN?
We don’t mean school lessons or work lessons, what we mean here is life lessons. Each year SubhanAllah we discover more about the journey of life itself. With every achievement and struggle we learn something and we learn powerful wisdom that we cherish to pass on to others. Self-reflection helps us to cultivate this wisdom into our lives. Hikmah (wisdom) is a positive term often used in the Qur’an as a characteristic of those who are close to Allah. What wisdom has Allah blessed you with in the past year since last Ramadan?
I have learnt ...
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HOW IS YOUR SPIRITUAL SELF? HOW IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ALLAH?
My relationship with Allah ...
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REFLECTION
Our spirituality is a life force. We experience this in the month of Ramadan where we spiritually peak for the year and we experience the benefits and blessings of worshipping Allah constantly. Since last Ramadan your spiritual self may have gotten stronger or it may have been suffering. How are your feeling now? How connected are you to Allah? What is tripping you in your relationship and journey to Allah? Are you aware of Allah throughout the day? This exercise will help you to self-reflect and analyse your level of spirituality.
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WHAT IS YOUR ULTIMATE DREAM? WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IN LIFE?
You might be thinking, what does this have to do with Ramadan? Well Ramadan is a time where we polish our hearts and we gain spiritual insight into our true goals and dreams in life. It’s true isn’t it? How many times in Ramadan do you suddenly realise the true goals you want to achieve and what matters to you. Knowing where we want to go in life gives us hope and instills a drive to move forward and if we connect that to our relationship with Allah and our faith then it comes even loftier.
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WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK? WHAT ARE YOUR FEARS?
The fears holding me back are ...
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REFLECTION
Now that you’ve spent some time reflecting on the past year, where you are in life now and where you want to go. What is holding you back from progress in your journey of life and your journey to Allah? What are your mental and spiritual barriers? Are any of your beliefs holding you back? What is the root cause of your fears? In order to overcome our roadblocks we need to examine the root of the underlying issue which normally lies within ourselves. Allah says in the Qur’an: “Whatever good happens to you is from Allah; and whatever misfortune hits you is because of your own action” (4:79).
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Stage 3
Ramadan Goals & Du’as This section holds your Ramadan essentials for success; your goals, du’as, qur’an plan, deeds, and habits to avoid. Your planning in this section will be inspired by your answers to the reflective questions in the previous section.
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SET YOUR RAMADAN GOALS We’ve developed a simple way for you to maximise your Ramadan and achieve your goals. It’s important to set a theme for Ramadan and then goals based on that theme. This allows you to have a focus in Ramadan rather than aiming in all directions! STEP 1: SET YOUR THEME FOR RAMADAN A theme is an overall change you want to make in your life. You may have identified this change from the previous exercises already performed. What’s important is that the theme is meaningful, personal and inspirational to you! Think About What is truly important to you at the current stage of your life? What is missing from your character and knowledge? What is your biggest pain point in terms of your personal development or knowledge? STEP 2: SET GOALS BASED ON YOUR THEME What goals can you set which help you achieve your theme for this Ramadan? These goals are tangible goals you wish to achieve by the end of Ramadan. Think About What can I learn to help me achieve my theme? What can I practice to help me achieve my theme? What are the different ways I can tackle this theme? STEP 3: WRITE DOWN YOUR DAILY ACTIONS What daily actions will you take in order to complete your goals? Every goal requires a daily action each day in Ramadan in order for you to achieve it! Think About How can I break down my goal into daily actions? How long will it take me to achieve my goal? At what point in the day do I do this daily action?
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MY RAMADAN THEME FOR THIS YEAR IS Improve & Connect With Allah Through My Salah
MY GOALS TO HELP ME ACHIEVE MY THEME ARE GOAL 1
GOAL 2
Read a book on
Learn the entire
Aim to practise
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prayers which I
the virtues of
meaning of the
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GOAL 3 praying extra
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MY DAILY ACTIONS FOR EACH GOAL ARE DAILY ACTION 1
DAILY ACTION 2
DAILY ACTION 3
Read a chapter
Learn each stage
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SET YOUR RAMADAN GOALS MY RAMADAN THEME FOR THIS YEAR IS
MY GOALS TO HELP ME ACHIEVE MY THEME ARE GOAL 1
GOAL 2
GOAL 3
MY DAILY ACTIONS FOR EACH GOAL ARE DAILY ACTION 1
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DAILY ACTION 2
DAILY ACTION 3
EXTRA SPACE MY RAMADAN THEME FOR THIS YEAR IS
MY GOALS TO HELP ME ACHIEVE MY THEME ARE GOAL 1
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MY DAILY ACTIONS FOR EACH GOAL ARE DAILY ACTION 1
DAILY ACTION 2
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CREATE A MASTER DU’A LIST Ask what you want from Allah and don’t be shy! What are those key needs, wants and desires you wish from Allah this Ramadan?
FORGIVENESS
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Qur’an Reading Roadmap The Messenger of Allah said, “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will receive one good deed as ten good deeds like it. I do not say that Alif Lam Mim is one letter, but rather Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter, and Mim is a letter.” (Tirmidhi) Juz 1
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Juz 4
Juz 5
Al Baqarah 142 – Al Baqarah 252
Al Baqarah 253 – Al Imran 92
Al Imran 93 – An Nisaa 23
An Nisaa 24 – An Nisaa 147
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Juz 9
Juz 8
Juz 7
Juz 6
Al Anfal 41 – At Tauba 92
Al A’raf 88 – Al Anfal 40
Al An’am 111 – Al A’raf 87
Al Ma’idah 82 – Al An’am 110
An Nisaa 148 – Al Ma’idah 81
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Juz 12
Juz 13
Juz 14
Juz 15
At Tauba 93 – Hud 5
Hud 6 – Yusuf 52
Yusuf 53 – Ibrahim 52
Al Hijr 1 – An Nahl 128
Al Isra (or Bani Isra’il) 1 – Al Kahf 74
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Juz 19
Juz 18
Juz 17
Juz 16
An Naml 56 – Al Ankabut 45
Al Furqan 21 – An Naml 55
Al Muminum 1– Al Furqan 20
Al Anbiyaa 1– Al Hajj 78
Al Kahf 75 – Ta Ha 135
Juz 21
Juz 22
Juz 23
Juz 24
Juz 25
Al Ankabut 46 – Al Azhab 30
Al Azhab 31 – Ya Sin 27
Ya Sin 28 – Az Zumar 31
Az Zumar 32 – Fussilat 46
Fussilat 47 – Al Jathiya 37
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Juz 29
Juz 28
Juz 27
Juz 26
An Nabaa 1 – An Nas 6
Al Mulk 1 – Al Mursalat 50
Al Mujadila 1– At Tahrim 12
Az Zariyat 31 – Al Hadid 29
Al Ahqaf 1 – Az Zariyat 30
Al Fatiha 1– Al Baqarah 141
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SELECT A QUR’AN PLAN METHOD Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed. Although it seems daunting to read a book of such size, reciting the Qur’an has a beautiful effect on our thoughts and feelings. We all approach the Qur’an in different ways. Select the right way for you below and stick to it.
Qur’an Plan Method
Qur’an Plan Goal
GOALS
I just have to finish reading the Qur’an In Ramadan! It is mustahab (recommended) and a sunnah to complete reading the Qur’an in Ramadan, though not obligatory. If recitation is more important than understanding for you, then focus on finishing the Qur’an throughout Ramadan through reading one Juz a day. I Want To Dedicate My Time To Reading The Qur’an & Understanding The Qur’an If you want to read the Qur’an to gain reward but also spend time in understanding what you are reading then split your Qur’an time in half into recitation and understanding. I Want To Memorise & Understand The Qur’an Select a surah in the Qur’an that you believe you can memorise and focus on reading that surah, memorising it, and spending time to understand the tafseer behind that surah.
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GOOD DEEDS TREE Fill up the tree below with good deeds you intend to do this Ramadan and tick off the ones you achieve!
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Bad Habits Tracker Bad habits interrupt your relationship with Allah and prevent you from accomplishing your goals. They jeopardize your heart, soul, health — spiritually, mentally and physically. And they waste your time and energy. Use this bad habits tracker below to take note of your bad habits you are most likely to have and keep track to ensure you don’t repeat doing them!
Bad Habit
Strike1 Strike 2 Strike 3 Penalty
Overcoming Tips
1. 2. 3. GOALS
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
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Stage 4
Your 30-day Ramadan Journey Planner A simple, friendly, and practical daily plan for Ramadan to perform all your worship and help you achieve your goals!
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THE NIGHT ON WHICH RAMADAN BEGINS All it takes is one moment to change the trajectory of your life. You won’t find it. It will come to you. Those moments, most often than not, come in the nights and days of Ramadan. Where all the things that didn’t make sense, eventually become things of understanding. When all the wrong turns in your life eventually become the right ones. When all the jigsaw pieces that didn’t quite fit finally begin to produce a picture. Imam Ghazali said, “Whatever is meant for you will reach you even if it is beneath two mountains”. Sometimes I think that mountain is ourself. We bury our true understanding and our true journey to God in a part of ourselves that doesn’t want to understand or make sense of it. Now that Ramadan is here on this beautiful night, we begin to see not through our eyes but through our hearts. Our spiritual sight increases through the worship of Allah. That moment starts now. On the night that Ramadan begins at Maghrib.
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THE NIGHT BEFORE RAMADAN CHECKLIST Completed reflective questions in planner Completed Ramadan goals and du’a section Obtained local timetable Prepared clothing and perfume Renewed our intention Looked at the moon and made du’a Prayed Maghrib Prayed Isha Prayed Taraweeh
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HOW TO USE THE DAILY PAGE Example
template DAY
RAMADAN DAY 1 DAILY SCHEDULE TIME 07.00
MORNING Read Quran
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
No
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME 14.00
AFTERNOON Do Good Deed
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
TIME 18.00
EVENING Shop for Iftar
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QURAN 4
1
1
VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS TIME 21.00
NIGHT Prepare Taraweeh
MORNING DHIKR EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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how to use...
In the remembrance of Allah hearts find rest (13:28)
DAILY GOALS 1) Read a chapter or section of the book every day
2) Learn each stage of the salah and complete a module 3) Pray one extra prayer each day in Ramadan
ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5 HOW DID MY DAY GO?
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I am so greatful to ALLAH for giving me the opportunity to be here in this blessed Month of Ramadan.
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RAMADAN DAY 1
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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No
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Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
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ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
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EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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In the remembrance of Allah hearts find rest (13:28)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 2
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YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
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He (Allah) has decreed upon Himself mercy. (6:12)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 3
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
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EVENING VERSE
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JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
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EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Unto Allah is the journeying (3:28)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 4
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JUZ
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EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Which favors of your Lord would you deny? (55:13)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 5
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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EVENING VERSE
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EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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So let not this present life deceive you (35:5)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 6
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MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
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SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
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EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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And He found you lost and guided [you] | (93:7)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 7
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
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ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
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JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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So remember me; I will remember you (2:152).
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 8
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
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Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
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ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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EVENING VERSE
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JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
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EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Allah knows but you do not know (2:216)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 9
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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So flee to Allah (51:50)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 10
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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So verily, with hardship, there is relief. (94:5-6)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN REFLECTION TOTAL FASTS COMPLETE
TOTAL PRAYERS COMPLETE
TOTAL QURAN READ
Use this page to reflect on how your Ramadan is going so far and what you can do to make your Ramadan better! Take a moment to reflect on how you feel. My best deed so far?
What have I learned?
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How close do I feel to my Lord?
What am I going to carry on in the next 10 days?
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What can I do to make my Ramadan better?
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RAMADAN DAY 11
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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If you are grateful, I will surely increase you (14:7)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 12
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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So race towards good (5:48)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 13
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
#
QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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So do not fear mankind, but fear Me (5:44)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 14
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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And ever is Allah Hearing and Seeing.(4:134)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 15
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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I hurried to You Lord, so you be pleased (20:84)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5 HOW DID MY DAY GO?
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RAMADAN DAY 16
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Say: “All things are from Allah” (4:78)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 17
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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And Allah is sufficient as a witness (4:79)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 18
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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For man was created weak (4:28)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 19
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Every soul shall taste death (3:185)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 20
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Whoever does an iota of good will see it (99:7)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN REFLECTION TOTAL FASTS COMPLETE
TOTAL PRAYERS COMPLETE
TOTAL QURAN READ
Use this page to reflect on how your Ramadan is going so far and what you can do to make your Ramadan better! Take a moment to reflect on how you feel. My best deed so far?
What have I learned?
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How close do I feel to my Lord?
What am I going to carry on in the next 10 days?
PLANNER
What can I do to make my Ramadan better?
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PREPARING FOR THE NIGHT OF POWER: LAYLAT AL-QADR “Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) used to practice I’tikaf in the last ten nights and would say: ‘Seek out Lailatul-Qadr in the (odd nights) of the last ten days of Ramadan.” (Bukhari, Muslim) “Verily! We have sent it (Quran) down in the Night of Decree (Lailatul-Qadr). And what will make you know what the Night of Decree is? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rooh (i.e. Gabriel) by Allah’s Permission with all Decrees, Peace! Until the appearance of dawn.” (97: 1-5)
POINTS TO CONSIDER IN THE WORSHIP PLAN
Remain in I’tikaf: The best way of catching the blessed night is to remain in I’tikaf, which both men and women can do. If you can’t manage 10 nights then do as many as you can!
Best dua of the last 10 nights: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-’afwa, fa’fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).” (At-Tirmidhi).
Give charity: Any good act such as charity during Laylatul Qadr is rewarded like you have carried it out for over 83 years.
Making life changes: The last 10 nights of Ramadan is a time where Allah decrees everything that is going to happen in the year ahead, wouldn’t you love to ask Allah for what you want in life during this time? “Allah changes what he wills and establishes what he wills” (13:39)
Any good act such as charity during Laylatul Qadr is rewarded like you have done it for over 83 years.
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LAYLAT AL-QADR PLAN Plan how you want to spend the last 10 nights of Ramadan and arrange your worship activities between the key prayers Maghrib, Isha, Taraweeh and Fajr.
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RAMADAN DAY 21
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
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AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Allah loves those who trust (in Him) (3:159)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5 HOW DID MY DAY GO?
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RAMADAN DAY 22
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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We are closer to him than (his) jugular vein (50:16)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 23
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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He is the Best of Helpers (3:150)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 24
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Fear the Day you will be returned to Allah (2:281)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 25
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MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
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Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
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Allah is well aware of all that ye do (3:153)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 26
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Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
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Allah knoweth the secrets of the heart. (3:119)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 27
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MORNING
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YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
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Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
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In Allah let believers put their trust. (3:122)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 28
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
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EVENING VERSE
SURAH
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SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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And Allah is the best of planners (3:54)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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RAMADAN DAY 29
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DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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Does he not know that Allah sees? (96:14)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
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Daily Gratitude
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RAMADAN DAY 30
DAY
DAILY SCHEDULE TIME
MORNING
MONTH
YEAR
FASTING Fasting ?
Yes
No
Excused ?
Make Up Fast Pay Fidyah
PRAYERS FAJR DHUHR TIME
AFTERNOON
ASR MAGHRIB ISHA TARAWEEH
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QURAN TIME
EVENING VERSE
SURAH
JUZ
SUNNAH HABITS MORNING DHIKR TIME
NIGHT
EXERCISE EAT HEALTHY CHARITY EVENING DHIKR WUDU TO BED
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The worldly life is but comfort of illusion (3:185)
DAILY GOALS 1) 2) 3)
ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5 HOW DID MY DAY GO?
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DAILY REFLECTION Learning & Reflection Notes
Daily Gratitude
Extra Journalling Space
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RAMADAN REFLECTION TOTAL FASTS COMPLETE
TOTAL PRAYERS COMPLETE
Use this page to reflect on your last days of Ramadan. Take a moment to reflect on how you feel.
My best deed so far?
What have I learned?
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TOTAL QURAN READ
How close do I feel to my Lord?
What am I going to carry on after Ramadan?
PLANNER
What can I do to continue my worship after Ramadan?
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Stage 5
Ramadan Review & Eid
Reflect on your Ramadan journey and progress, take stock of how you will continue your spirituality and the sunnah of celebrating Eid.
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Hasibu anfusakum Qabla antuhasabu “Bring yourself to account before you are taken to account.” And ‘Umar added: Wazinu anfusakum Qabla antuzanu “Weigh your deeds before your deeds are weighed.” REVIEW
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Personal Letter For Next Ramadan Write yourself a private letter for next Ramadan and what you want to achieve in the year ahead. Before next years Ramadan begins revisit this letter and be inspired to continue your Ramadan journey!
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Ramadan Review Page Write down what you will start, stop, change and continue after Ramadan with respect to your worship and character.
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Celebrating Eid Eid Al Fitr is the day of celebration on completing Sawm in the month of Ramadan. The festival commences on the 1st of Shawwal when the first sight of the new moon is seen in the sky. We celebrate this holy festival by thanking Allah for giving us the strength and guidance in order to pursue self control throughout the month of Ramadan. Rejoice on the day of Eid. Make the effort to do something interesting with your family and friends: get children involved, prepare fun activities and exchange gifts.
Your Eid Checklist Wrap Eid cards
Finalise menu
Wrap Eid gifts
Prepare treat bags
Shop Eid outfit
Call family and friends
Iron Eid clothes
Pay Zakat al fitr
Eid day planning
Apply henna for females and perfume for males
Home decor
Top Tips Recite the Eid Takbeer from Maghrib of the last day of fasting till the Eid Prayer. Allaahu Akbar Allaahu Akbar Laa ilaaha illallaah Allaahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Walillaahil hamd.
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Take a bath
Eat an odd number of dates, before leaving for Eid Prayer
Wear your best clothes and adorn yourself
Walk to the place of Eid Prayer if you can
Wear perfume (for men)
Choose an alternative route when going back home after Eid Prayer
6 Naafil (Supererogatory) Fasts It is highly recommended to fast six days of the month of Shawwal, as this is a meritorious act which results in abundant reward. However, it is not required to fast six days continuously without any interruption. One can fast according to convenience any time during the month. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) is reported to have said, “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan, and then follows it up by (fasting) six days of Shawwal, it is as though he has fasted the whole year.� (Reported by Muslim)
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Stage 6
Shawwal Post Ramadan Action Plan A smart plan on how to continue your spirituality beyond Ramadan into the month of Shawwal.
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Knowledge knocks on the door of action. If it receives a reply it stays, otherwise it departs. Imam Sufyan al-Thawri
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Maintaining The Spirit Of Ramadan Ramadan is over, what do I do next? How can I feel this spiritual charge and build a habit of consistently worshipping Allah with meaning and quality in the months ahead? How do I build religious habits beyond the month of Ramadan? In this section we are going to provide you with guidance and a plan to help maintain and build your religious habits and spiritual force. Your life today is essentially the sum of your religious habits. Whether you do your prayers, take time for Allah in the morning and evening, pick up and read the Qur’an everyday and send prayers to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon Him. Living your life each day being conscious of Allah can increase your sustenance, success, family life, spiritual insight, career and happiness in life. Maintaining and building those religious habits after Ramadan can be challenging over time because of three reasons. 1. The first reason is because the Shaytaan is back in the picture. “[Satan] said, ‘Because You have put me in error, I will surely sit in wait for them on Your straight path. Then I will come to them from before them and from behind them and on their right and on their left, and You will not find most of them grateful [to You].’” (Qur’an, 7:16-17) 2. The second reason is because the blessings and barakah of Ramadan leave us too. Ramadan brings a special type of blessing into our daily lives which won’t exist anymore. 3. The third reason is the community spirit, whether it be in our own homes, our own communities or neighbourhood, the very fact that you are worshipping Allah with other people around you is a huge motivating factor. These three reasons should give you a hint as to what you need to do to keep your spiritual light alive after Ramadan.
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POST-RAMADAN ACTION PLAN Over the page you will find a Post-Ramadan Habit Tracker and goals section. Here is how it works: • • • •
Read the guidance on this page to reflect on what you want your post-Ramadan plan to look like Select the spiritual habits you want to do post-Ramadan Mark down on which days of the week you want to achieve those habits whether that habit is on certain days or everyday Set down your wider goals for post-Ramadan below the habit tracker
GUIDANCE 1. Think About What To Avoid Islam is just as much about avoiding what not to do as it is about doing worship. Turning away from sins is also worshipping too. After Ramadan we begin to diminish our spiritual light because we actively engage in sins again. Think about what you need to avoid in order to preserve your spiritual charge. 2. Think About What Is Realistic Judge your life and judge the time you have available and determine what is realistic in religious habits you can upkeep after Ramadan. Whether it is just reading 1 page a day or fasting one day in the month it doesn’t matter. Stick to something that is achievable for you. 3. Think About What Is Flexible The reality is that your life is constantly changing in terms of your lifestyle, structure, challenges, life events and more. Have a set of religious habits that are flexible so that if you miss out your worship over a couple of days or even a week, then it is flexible enough for you to pick up on the following week.
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Religious Habits & Goals After Ramadan HABIT TRACKER Day Habit
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And in the end it is you and only you, we don’t say goodbye to Ramadan, we say goodbye to ourselves, our true selves. - Ramadan Legacy
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