In just a few days, the blessed month of Ramadan will be upon us—a month that holds a special place among all months. It is a time when the importance of worship and drawing closer to Allah through obligatory and voluntary acts becomes paramount. It is the month of learning the Noble Quran, increasing good deeds, and helping people, especially those in need.

But first, you must understand how to properly prepare for it and how to benefit from it. Ramadan is the season of goodness and blessings. It comes to us with the breeze of mercy and forgiveness, bringing glad tidings of the opportunity for freedom from the Fire, and also an opportunity to renew our covenant before Allah.

Why is Ramadan Called the Month of Quran?

The reason is that the blessed month coincided with the time of al-Ramda when the heat intensifies in the Arabian Peninsula. Ibn Duraid al-Basri said that the naming of the months came from the ancient language, and they named each month according to the season or circumstances it was passing through.

The month of Ramadan coincided with a period of intense heat. It is said that fasting was prescribed during the hottest days of summer. Since fasting has been a known form of worship since ancient times, perhaps Ramadan was named in reference to people enduring hunger and heat during it.

Physical and Spiritual Preparation for Ramadan

You must prepare spiritually for Ramadan through sincere repentance, returning to Allah, forgiving others, leaving sins behind, and determining to fill the month with acts of worship and seizing every moment in it. You must earnestly supplicate to Allah to reach Ramadan and be granted success in its worship.

This hadith reminds us of the greatness of the month and the opportunity to draw closer to Allah. As Imam al-Nawawi advised us, we should express our gratitude to Allah through prostration or remembrance when blessings are renewed.

When Does Real Preparation for Ramadan Begin?

Prepare for Ramadan with sincere repentance, starting by returning to Allah and leaving sins and transgressions behind. You must persist in supplicating that Allah allows you to reach Ramadan and grants you success in its acts of worship.

How to Prepare for Fasting Before Ramadan for Better Consistency

Start by training your body to reduce heavy meals, and gradually cut back on stimulants and sugars so you don’t tire in the first days of fasting. Try fasting some days before Ramadan, such as Mondays and Thursdays, to accustom your body and soul to the new routine.

How to Balance Worship and Daily Life in Ramadan

To benefit from Ramadan, plan your day precisely and prioritize between worship and work. Create a daily schedule that includes sleep, iftar and suhoor, prayer, and allocate time for reading or learning new skills.

Pay attention to adequate sleep and hydration, and consume balanced meals to avoid lethargy. Time management helps you balance worship and daily activities, making Ramadan an opportunity for spiritual serenity and practical productivity.

What Are the Best Deeds to Begin Before Ramadan?

Among the best deeds is to thank Allah for the blessing of this blessed month. It was narrated from the Prophet ﷺ: “There has come to you the month of Ramadan, a blessed month. Allah has made fasting during it obligatory upon you. During it, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained. In it there is a night better than a thousand months. Whoever is deprived of its goodness is truly deprived.” This reminds us of the greatness of the month and the opportunity to draw closer to Allah.

Continue to Part (2) to discover how to maximize your benefit from the Quran in Ramadan, the importance of prayer, the virtues of the last ten nights, and much more…