Evaluating ourselves keeps our Iman (faith) strong. When we take time to reflect on whether we are in our best state of submission, there are many things we should consider in this self-assessment. But in every assessment or plan we make, we can turn to the Quran for guidance.
Just like we make preparations well in advance when a favorite guest is coming, we, as mothers, have to prepare in advance for Ramadan, so that we don’t waste time during the precious month.
Preparing a day and more in advance helps stave off potential problems and allows everyone to enjoy the holiday in style and calm. Here are 20 things you can do to make Eid celebration happy and comfortable for all.
Free people control their time and money. Slaves control neither. Let’s take charge of ourselves by planning for lives because there is a purpose for our existence beyond the mundane routines of earning and consuming.
Want to make this Ramadan different? Want to be productive? Feel the need to lift up your spirituality? Make your plan for it and set these awesome goals this Ramadan! Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
While striving towards personal development, we must also consider what we can do for Islam on a collective level and what exactly we need to do, mapped out in small but concrete actions. Here are a couple of ideas for the coming year.
Umar ibn al Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, once said,”Hold yourself accountable before you are held accountable, and weigh your deeds before they are weighed for you.”