“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong).” (Quran; 2:185)

Introduction:

Where is the spirit of Ramadan?, we normally ask ourselves with deep sadness in our heart. We feel rushed, unprepared, restless and soulless most of the times now a days. To make matter worst when it comes, we feel we did not deserve Ramadan and fear it will not be special and our Ibadah will just turn out to be heartless. Some of us even approach it with apprehension, especially when we think about shopping, cooking, cleaning and demands of mundane life.

And then we go for our first Taraweeh, or fast for this first time and sit at the table with our loved ones sharing first dates and sipping Zamzam water. We realise…something has already changed; we begin to understand and remember where did we go wrong all this time. Ramadan is inside of us. It was never about magic wand, some mysticism or invisible forces transforming your religious experience. It was always all about your intentions and your Amal – choices (of actions).

“Whoever does not have the intention of fasting before Fajr, there is no fast for him.” ( Imam Ahmad)

The Ramadan inside of your starts with Aql’ani realisation that for next 30 days you are invited to spiritual excellence, supported by food and drink depravation, experience of hunger, consequences of decreased energy and possible healing crisis. Your internal Ramadan is followed by a Nafs’ani decision to see things through, to complete a whole Quran, to attend to all 5 daily prayers (plus Taraweeh) and to suppress yourself from usual habits, otherwise known as sins. Your internal Ramadan stars with Qalb’ani retrospection on yourself, and realisation that some of your tendencies and attitudes need to simply change because they are only harming you.

“Fasting is a shield or protection from the fire and from committing sins.” (Bukhari)

It is impossible to still feel that you have lost the spirit of Ramadan if you took a first step. It is impossible to feel soul-less in Ramadan if you simply started from yourself. Your internal #Ramadan therefore leads you to #Taskiya – purification of your internal world but also external appearance in a form of your choice of speech, your whereabouts, your choices of environments, your behavioural habits. Your Fitrah is nourished by your #Tadabbur and #Muraqabah , now wonder then that leads you to the blissful state of spiritual rejuvenation. Your Ramadan, that you create for yourself so maliciously brings you closer to the true message of Your Lord:

“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous.” (Quran; 2:183)

Yes, you guessed well. Your Ramadan is actually a true reflection of your Islam. Your Islam represents your level of submission to the best ways of life prescribed in the sunnah and revelation of #Quran. Yes, you guessed well – your Ramadan does not start on a last day of Shaban. Your Ramadan does not need to end either. Your Ramadan’s habits can serve you as a soul therapy and cognitive reformative remedy for the rest of the year and your life. Ramadan can reframe your mind and serve you as a reminder of your true potential. And that is my exact #dua for you and your beloved ones.

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Here is a quick checklist to get you started with free therapy session. Remember imperfect action beats inaction, get started and keep re investing in your growth for Khair!

• Create your vision board

• Reflect on things which you know Must Go in order for your life to change

• Start planning your therapy sessions topics by Identifying what resonates with your Heart.

• Create an outline the list of your Eternal Life goals.

• Write down the conversations you normally have with your self, like if you were telling a story to a friend

• Pick the most disturbing sentences and connect them with emotions you feeling when you hear them

• Perform several Ibadah types consciously (taddabur, dua, prayers, sadaka, fasting) and Honestly reflect on what is it you experiencing and what is it that you were hoping to experience

• Write down reasons why some of your relationships broke down and be clear on your ways about it as well

• Have a courage to name things you appreciate about your self, or are proud of - or ask you family and friends to remind you

• Take 10 minutes to edit your list and BOOK A CALL WITH AJ !