Right Around the Corner

So, here we are, sitting on the edge of Ramadaan. Some years, it barrels in and takes us by surprise, other years, we see it coming from a month away. This year, it seems to be a mixture of both: I’ve been thinking about it for a month (“Oh my Allah, here comes Ramadaan!”) and yet, it’s taking me a bit by surprise too. We always have lots of plans for Ramadaan, right? What to cook, what to wear for Eid, what aspects of our characters and faith we want to improve upon, those are all things that are part of the excitement of Ramadan.

So, what are you planning to work on, in terms of character and faith? Did your goals for last year become habits that remained by your side all through the year, or will you be working on some of those same goals this year? For me, I saw a definite slide backward toward my bad habits, about a few months ago. So this year, I’m going to be reinforcing the need to pray all 5 prayers on time, as soon as the adhan goes off on my computer. I also hope to work on my temper (which really is a terrible thing to behold, when I do get angry), my lack of patience (which is what leads to me getting angry, usually), and my impulsiveness (which is probably directly related to my lack of patience!).

Hopefully, we’ll all feel the blessings of Ramadaan in the next year, when we realize that everything we worked on in this coming month took firm hold. Here’s to hoping for change!