Ramadhan is just around the corner—a special time of reflection, mercy, and getting closer to Allah. As it approaches, we prepare our hearts for fasting, prayer, reading the Qur’an, and being more mindful of how we treat others. 

Fasting during Ramadhan is required for every adult Muslim who is mentally sound and physically able, with clear exceptions for those who are ill, traveling, pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating, as Allah is Most Merciful and does not intend hardship. 

Preparing for Ramadhan can be as simple as setting sincere intentions, asking Allah for forgiveness, starting to attend circles of knowledge (ʿilm), taking a Ramadhan refresher course, and building the habit of reading Qur’an every day, even if just a few verses. These small steps help us enter the month focused, grounded, and spiritually ready.

“Allahumma bārik lanā fī Rajab wa Sha‘bān wa ballighnā Ramaḍhan” — O Allah, bless us in Rajab and Sha‘bān, and allow us to reach Ramadhan.