Wrapping up Ramadan 2019 Reflection: Eid Mubarak!
Asalam alaykum loves! We made it through Ramadan! MashAllah I was almost at a loss with the debate on whether Ramadan was on Tuesday or Wednesday. I don't remember ever seeing people go back and forth about it in previous years, maybe I just wasn't paying attention!
A friend shared a video from Imam Omar Suleiman who said hey do not worry too much about the rulings and the fiqh of how to decide which day Eid is, leave that to the local Scholars and Sheikhs in our community take care of that. Whatever the local Mosque follows, you follow that and what the majority of people are following. Also he reminded us that we should be thinking about how Ramadan was our guest, that we dropped off at the airport and is leaving us. We may not be sure if we will see the guest again, and to take advantage of the last minutes we have of Ramadan left.
Find that here: https://m.facebook.com/
I thought this was a super sweet message to remind us to not get caught up in the debates of which day Eid starts, just follow the local community and keep moving on ! Eid Mubarak!
My Eid was pretty chill, most of the time we go to Eid prayer and come home and pass out because we spent the night before cleaning and cooking. This year we didn't stay up to do that but of course me belonging to the procrastination nation, forgot I had some assignments due for school (which I could have completed before) so I stayed up pretty late finishing that and the last thing left was a paper which I DIDN'T DO UNTIL 2 HOURS BEFORE IT WAS DUE ON EID. Smh.
But overall it was one of the best Eids I had in awhile since I have had Eids where I had to work or hangout alone, and gathering my family together like that was rare and it made me feel so happy!
So moving on I just wanted to reflect about what Ramadan meant to me, oh this Ramadan went and what things I need to take away, work on and remember for next Ramadan coming up!
I feel like emotionally I was more invested than I have been in previous years, spiritually I definitely messed up, I could have been more productive, and physically the fasting felt less difficult as long as I was conscious about the foods I ate the night before and kept hydrated. When I kept reminding myself that I am fasting for Allah and kept myself busy with worship and my work, I hardly felt hungry. I will say in terms of my goals I didn't accomplish as many but I won't be so down on myself because I did accomplish a few things I had hoped to! I know what I need to continue working on!
So here is a acrostic poem on what things I felt summed up the stages of Ramadan:
Realization- this is part of the pillars, foundation, no temporary immunization
How there needs to be work put in, that in order to obtain the reward of this blessed month I cannot think only about no food and water, but about increasing my worship and finding deeds and new ways to become closer to Allah than I have before.
Abstaining- frustrating, my inner demons baiting, they have been waiting
Desires of this world will surely test us, the moments where we crave or want something we shouldn't and how even though Shaytan may be locked up, we still have our naps to fight. And sometimes unfortunately the nafs wins and sin during Ramadan.
Maker- My Lord, My Rabb, the creator, lawmaker and caretaker,
This month is about becoming closer to Allah, and what other ways can we become close to Allah besides prayer and duas, but though the Quran. Reading, listening and talking about it, and trying to stay away from other unbeneficial things like music, tv shows and movies.
Appreciation- For the short duration, knowing others experience starvation, think, reflect, concentration
One thing I need to get better at remembering during Ramadan and even after is how blessed I am to be grateful for the fact that I had food to break my fast with. That food insecurity is not something I worry about, so finding ways to help those are who hungry and in need of resources.
Discipline- teach yourself, hold back, try to stay away from sin, that is very much a win
Trying to stay away from the haram in general is difficult but even more so in Ramadan cause you are staying away from halal on top of that. For the majority of the day, things that are allowed at any time of the day, you have limited time to engage in but the reward is worth it.
Accomplishment- whether prayer, Quran or deed, don't need no compliment, no acknowledgement
Towards the end of Ramadan you may look back and think hey there was so much I wanted to do but didn't or I could have done more frequently. It is good to check yourself on what things you could have done better but also focus on the positive. In Sha Allah the good that you did was accepted and there were small deeds you did in private you can be happy you tried.
Nonstop- do not let the ball drop, continue striving, chop chop!
Ramadan may be over but doesn't mean the drive to continue to work on ourselves and our relationship with Allah has to ! Myself included we can continue to worship and find ways to get more reward and practice for the next year to come In Sha Allah you will be prepared!
Well guys that might have been a little lame or whatever but meh it was worth a shot. Basically to sum up this Ramadan there were some highs and lows, some of the lows included having to miss fasting more days this month than any other year. Another was not making it to the Mosque very much and getting to break my fast with others and also pray Taraweeh. One of my favorite times during Ramadan is the togetherness all night during the last ten days sharing food and worship. Highs have to be probably the fact that even though I lost some sleep and my sleep schedule is now wack I am grateful for pushing myself to blog, research and talk about topics I haven't before. It makes me now as a writer and creator want to continue to find ways to express myself. Finding Allah through his words in the Quran was another high, literally and figuratively, finding verses that spoke to me and made me really think about what I am doing with my life or need to be doing.
A friend shared a video from Imam Omar Suleiman who said hey do not worry too much about the rulings and the fiqh of how to decide which day Eid is, leave that to the local Scholars and Sheikhs in our community take care of that. Whatever the local Mosque follows, you follow that and what the majority of people are following. Also he reminded us that we should be thinking about how Ramadan was our guest, that we dropped off at the airport and is leaving us. We may not be sure if we will see the guest again, and to take advantage of the last minutes we have of Ramadan left.
Find that here: https://m.facebook.com/
I thought this was a super sweet message to remind us to not get caught up in the debates of which day Eid starts, just follow the local community and keep moving on ! Eid Mubarak!
May Allah make it a joyous celebration for you all, I hope you are able to do something fun with your family and friends, I hope you are not alone (I have been there it sucks) definitely try to invite anyone who may be away from home or not have anyone to celebrate with! I also ask that Allah accepts all the good you did this month, accept your fasts, prayers and repentance and continue to make us worship and work on good habits outside of Ramadan! May Allah grant mercy on those who passed!
My Eid was pretty chill, most of the time we go to Eid prayer and come home and pass out because we spent the night before cleaning and cooking. This year we didn't stay up to do that but of course me belonging to the procrastination nation, forgot I had some assignments due for school (which I could have completed before) so I stayed up pretty late finishing that and the last thing left was a paper which I DIDN'T DO UNTIL 2 HOURS BEFORE IT WAS DUE ON EID. Smh.
But overall it was one of the best Eids I had in awhile since I have had Eids where I had to work or hangout alone, and gathering my family together like that was rare and it made me feel so happy!
So moving on I just wanted to reflect about what Ramadan meant to me, oh this Ramadan went and what things I need to take away, work on and remember for next Ramadan coming up!
I feel like emotionally I was more invested than I have been in previous years, spiritually I definitely messed up, I could have been more productive, and physically the fasting felt less difficult as long as I was conscious about the foods I ate the night before and kept hydrated. When I kept reminding myself that I am fasting for Allah and kept myself busy with worship and my work, I hardly felt hungry. I will say in terms of my goals I didn't accomplish as many but I won't be so down on myself because I did accomplish a few things I had hoped to! I know what I need to continue working on!
So here is a acrostic poem on what things I felt summed up the stages of Ramadan:
Realization- this is part of the pillars, foundation, no temporary immunization
How there needs to be work put in, that in order to obtain the reward of this blessed month I cannot think only about no food and water, but about increasing my worship and finding deeds and new ways to become closer to Allah than I have before.
Abstaining- frustrating, my inner demons baiting, they have been waiting
Desires of this world will surely test us, the moments where we crave or want something we shouldn't and how even though Shaytan may be locked up, we still have our naps to fight. And sometimes unfortunately the nafs wins and sin during Ramadan.
Maker- My Lord, My Rabb, the creator, lawmaker and caretaker,
This month is about becoming closer to Allah, and what other ways can we become close to Allah besides prayer and duas, but though the Quran. Reading, listening and talking about it, and trying to stay away from other unbeneficial things like music, tv shows and movies.
Appreciation- For the short duration, knowing others experience starvation, think, reflect, concentration
One thing I need to get better at remembering during Ramadan and even after is how blessed I am to be grateful for the fact that I had food to break my fast with. That food insecurity is not something I worry about, so finding ways to help those are who hungry and in need of resources.
Discipline- teach yourself, hold back, try to stay away from sin, that is very much a win
Trying to stay away from the haram in general is difficult but even more so in Ramadan cause you are staying away from halal on top of that. For the majority of the day, things that are allowed at any time of the day, you have limited time to engage in but the reward is worth it.
Accomplishment- whether prayer, Quran or deed, don't need no compliment, no acknowledgement
Towards the end of Ramadan you may look back and think hey there was so much I wanted to do but didn't or I could have done more frequently. It is good to check yourself on what things you could have done better but also focus on the positive. In Sha Allah the good that you did was accepted and there were small deeds you did in private you can be happy you tried.
Nonstop- do not let the ball drop, continue striving, chop chop!
Ramadan may be over but doesn't mean the drive to continue to work on ourselves and our relationship with Allah has to ! Myself included we can continue to worship and find ways to get more reward and practice for the next year to come In Sha Allah you will be prepared!
Well guys that might have been a little lame or whatever but meh it was worth a shot. Basically to sum up this Ramadan there were some highs and lows, some of the lows included having to miss fasting more days this month than any other year. Another was not making it to the Mosque very much and getting to break my fast with others and also pray Taraweeh. One of my favorite times during Ramadan is the togetherness all night during the last ten days sharing food and worship. Highs have to be probably the fact that even though I lost some sleep and my sleep schedule is now wack I am grateful for pushing myself to blog, research and talk about topics I haven't before. It makes me now as a writer and creator want to continue to find ways to express myself. Finding Allah through his words in the Quran was another high, literally and figuratively, finding verses that spoke to me and made me really think about what I am doing with my life or need to be doing.
Parting Words:
Gratitude, Discipline and Reflection.
Enjoy the last few days of Eid! Love you all!
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