Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,150,836 members, 7,810,214 topics. Date: Saturday, 27 April 2024 at 12:09 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Religion / Islam for Muslims / Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas (7531 Views)
5 Anytime Resolutions For Self Improvement! (2) (3) (4)
Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by personal59: 5:44am On Jun 18, 2015 |
Ramadan is a month-long race towards righteousness. As Allah  says: “O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.” 1 It is a period of mindfulness, doing good and shunning sins. It is also a month of self-reflection, self-purification and self-discipline. Despite these opportunities, fasting tests your ability to remain a self improving, righteous servant. It requires great physical, mental and spiritual effort in order to help you pass successfully, to get your sins forgiven, increase in consciousness of Allah and ultimately, earn His Pleasure and jannah. But, is there a better time for improving yourself, a better opportunity for dropping bad habits and building on good ones other than Ramadan? What offer comes with so many incentives to guide you through the finish line with great success? Ramadan is that perfect opportunity. It is your personal race to righteousness and success. What you need to do is sign and commit to a personal challenge to help you attain success. And the challenge is simple – pick and stick. Pick at least one self improvement idea. Choose one that will increase your consciousness of Allah ; help you grow, achieve excellence and gain rewards; and develop your personality spirituality beyond Ramadan. Stick to that habit daily for each of the 30 (or 29) days of fasting. You can pick 2 or more but make sure you repeat this activity every single day. Easy, right? Let’s get down to some Ramadan self improvement ideas. Ideas to Improve your Personality Allah’s Messenger said: “The most perfect man in his faith, among the believers, is the one with the best behavior.” 2 Each day… Spread salaam to those you know and those you don’t; and return the greeting of peace. Meet your brother/sister with a smiling face. Keep silent for each time you are about to speak and realise you have nothing good to say. For each time you gossip, make sincere du’a for the person and give charity – task yourself with a specific amount before starting the challenge. When you catch yourself complaining or if you’re about to complain, say alhamdulillah; remember and thank Him for His blessings. Read a page from the Prophet’s seerah and note practicable lessons. Control your anger. Repeat ‘A’udhu billahi minash shaytan-ir rajim when you find yourself getting angry. Write 3 things you are thankful for. Lower your gaze and look away when your gaze accidentally falls on something sinful. Say jazak Allah khair (may Allah reward you) for something gifted to you or good done to you.  Ideas to Improve your Spirituality “And [by] the soul and He who proportioned it. And inspired it [with discernment of] its wickedness and its righteousness. He has succeeded who purifies it, And he has failed who instils it [with corruption].” 3 Each day… Provide food for breaking of fast for a fasting person. Pray 2 units of tahajjud (night prayers). Repeat the Istigfar; constantly ask for forgiveness for your sins and errors. Supplicate to Allah  sincerely when breaking your fast. Spend 30 minutes with the Qur’an daily – recite, reflect, read the translation/ tafseer and take lessons. Memorize one verse each day (e.g surah Al-Mulk with 30 verses). Invite someone to Islam. Teach the Glorious Qur’an to someone. Listen to a beautiful recitation of the Qur’an for 30 minutes – one of my favorite is Sheikh Khalil Khusary. Offer a total of 12 units of optional prayers throughout the day. Memorise 3 of 99 names of Allah ; remember and reflect upon the names and use in your supplications. Ideas to Improve Relationships Allah  says: “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. And remember the favor of Allah upon you – when you were enemies and He brought your hearts together and you became, by His favor, brothers.”4 And the Prophet  said: “None of you has belief until he desires for His Muslim brother that which he desires for himself.” (Bukhari and Muslim) 5 Each day… Visit an elderly relative or neighbor. Visit, call, chat, email or send an SMS to your parents and siblings. Teach someone a beneficial skill or knowledge you have. Make sincere du’a for your friends and loved ones. Baby sit for 30 minutes so a busy mother can take a nap. Serve iftaar meals at the masjid or community center. Before going to sleep, empty your heart of all grudges. Wake your friend, sibling or spouse for tahajjud. Be kind and compassionate to everyone you meet. These are ideas to aid you on your personal race for success – in this world and the next. Now, it’s your responsibility to turn these simple deeds into mountains of rewards. Finally, remember that Allah  only accepts and rewards deeds which are done sincerely for His sake. If done according to the sharia, it becomes a form of worship. You can turn your challenge into a worship fountain that will nourish you with righteousness by affecting your thoughts, feelings and behavior positively. Excited? Ready for the challenge? Great! Hurry and get on the race to righteousness – to all that is good and rewarding this Ramadan. Pick and stick to the Ramadan self improvement ideas you need to succeed in your life. Which of these challenges will be you be taking on? And what other ideas can you think of? Please share below in the comments section  Al Baqarah, 2:183 ↩ Sound, Abu Dawood ↩ Ash Shams, 91: 7-10 ↩ ‘Ali ‘Imran, 3:103 ↩ Bukhari and Muslim http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/ramadan-challenge-30-day-self-improvement-ideas/ 20 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by bogolobango(m): 5:45am On Jun 18, 2015 |
Aminat508 come nd eat sari 2 Likes |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Aminat508(f): 7:36am On Jun 18, 2015 |
2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by bogolobango(m): 10:50am On Jun 18, 2015 |
;DAminat508 rara o naija is an hour ahead of ivory coast thats y |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Aminat508(f): 10:51am On Jun 18, 2015 |
bogolobango:ok I dunno na. I taught na naija u dey ni Ramadan Kareem Mallam |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by bogolobango(m): 10:55am On Jun 18, 2015 |
@Aminat508 ese gidi gan ma 1 Like |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by husnath(m): 2:33pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
jazakalah khairan for da excellent and precise remainder u have shrd wit us, May Allah 4giv our sins nd make among da beneficiars of this holy month nd librate us frm Hel fire, Ramadhan kariim all my brothers & sisters on this planet.... 4 Likes |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by efilefun(m): 2:33pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by solexjames(m): 2:33pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
fpt.............. |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Abduletudaye(m): 2:36pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by SaAbbas(m): 2:38pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Masha Allah Thank you vry much |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Aminat508(f): 2:38pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Abduletudaye:sahur things is not easy....May Allah make it easier for us 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by sulmeza(m): 2:42pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Jazak Allahu khairan broda.....nice piece |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Omotayor123(f): 2:44pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Jazakumllah Aikran for this... |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Tenim47(m): 2:45pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Peep |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by asumo12: 2:46pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Hmmmm everywhere! Is soooooo coool! Ramadan Kareem! |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Abduletudaye(m): 2:48pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Aminat508: Amin Thuma Amin.. |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by kazmanbanjoko(m): 2:49pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Happy ramadan 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by maryhaam(f): 2:57pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Alhamdulilahi,may Allah make it easy. 2 Likes |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by ZahraBuhari(f): 3:00pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
While fasting, pray that evil killings by extremist Muslims who kill in the name of Allah would stop. Zahra 2 Likes |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by proficienc(m): 3:21pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
ZahraBuhari:Amin sister... they have really painted the beautiful religion of peace in negative light. may almighty Allah set them straight. 2 Likes |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Eniqurl(f): 3:23pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Hurklan kon read am oh 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Tayo114: 3:28pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
remember, this is the month of Quran, don't allow anything to take away from reciting quran |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by PhunsukhWangdu(m): 4:03pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
MAA SHAAALLAAH |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by imrany20(m): 4:12pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
The month of abundant blessings |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Humblebloke(m): 4:21pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Jazakallah khairan |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by mrnuur(m): 4:26pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
MashAllah. Very beautiful piece and may we benefit from this reminder |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by latfun22(m): 4:37pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Ramadan Kareem |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by Nobody: 4:55pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
maryhaam:amin |
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by conquest989: 5:25pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
check this out 1 Like
|
Re: Ramadan Challenge 30 Day Self Improvement Ideas by tainot2002(m): 5:49pm On Jun 18, 2015 |
Thanks for this and may Almighty Allah reward you for the piece of message |
Prayer Against Anxiety / Menstruation And Worship In Ramadan / Can We Call People Who Do Shirk And Bid'ah Muslims?
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 25 |