$$ Intentions $$

• Ramadan is a powerful month filled with opportunities of reintegrating faith into our lives & strengthening our love for Allah سبحانه وتعالى
• Do not feel discouraged if you are finding it difficult to balance between your studying and ibaadah!
• We might feel as though we are missing out on the blessing of Ramadan by studying rather than praying or reading Qur’an. However, if you set out to study with the right intentions, you will be rewarded
• Make your intentions to earn a halal income, benefit your society, increase in knowledge, and Inshallah you will be gain reward
• Start your tasks with بسم الله, and turn to du’aa when worries & difficulties arise
• Have trust and reliance in Allah and make lots of sincere du’aa. There is no better time for sincere du’aa than during the holy month where the fasting person’s du’aas are accepted

$$ Nourishment $$

• After a long day of fasting, it is important to break your fast with the right foods so you can use your energy productively in accomplishing your academic & spiritual goals

• Avoid overeating at Iftar. Rather, have a light meal to break your fast, rest, then start studying with snacks along the way

• Consider eating slow releasing energy foods (eg: brown rice, porridge, bananas, etc) as that will fill you up for longer

• Hydration is a must! Aim to have at least 1-2 litres of water per day. Sip throughout the night and eat high-water content fruit (e.g. watermelon) for proper hydration. This will also prevent headaches

• As important as it is to take care of ourselves, Ramadan is known to be the month of continuous giving and charity. If able, consider donating to these organizations/campaigns

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$$ Schedule $$

• Depending on your preference, you can dedicate your daytime to rest with acts of worship while leaving the nighttime for studying, or vice versa
• Identify your time of peak productivity, and ensure you schedule your studying at that time
• If possible, try and do the bulk of studying before fasting starts while leaving revision to be done throughout the day as you fast
• Make sure to schedule in breaks & a power nap if needed. It is a sunnah of our Prophet ﷺ, where he would take a nap/break during the day (known as ‘Qailulah’)
• During Ramadan, rewards for every act of worship will be multiplied. Keep Dhikr on your tongue throughout the day. After each Salah, take a few minutes to read a few pages of Quran, memorize a verse, learn a du’aa, or donate to charity

$$ Reflection $$

• Take this opportunity to ask these questions before Ramadan starts;

  1. What is something I can do differently this Ramadan in compared to previous ones?

  2. What are some bad habits I would like to avoid during this month?

  3. What can I be more grateful for during this month?

  4. What acts of worship have I been neglecting previously but I can do more of this month?

  5. What are some ways I can increase my knowledge of Islam during this month?

  6. What are my long-term goals out of this month?

• As much as we would like to go all out in Ramadan, keep in mind the following Hadith

  “Do good deeds properly, sincerely and moderately and know that your deeds will not make you enter Paradise, and that the most beloved deed to Allah’s is the most regular and constant even though it were little.” Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as narrated by A’isha رضي الله عنها in Sahih Bukhari, vol. 8, hadith 471