Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan Kareem!

Something I have always found interesting is that nearly all Muslims, regardless of age, gender, background or understanding of Islam, look forward to Ramadan intently. I wonder if you tell any other group of people,”No food, drink, marital relations for 16 plus hours in the summer,” who would look forward to that?

We all look forward to it for different reasons: the opportunity to focus on our spirituality, our relationship with Allah, getting together with family and friends, learning more about the Quran, the focus and concentration in salah you can only get from being hungry, the bootcamp to rrid ourselves of bad habits, and whatever other reasons we may have. Whatever the reason is, May Allah bless you, your families, your ibadah and increase us in good deeds and accept them from us, ameen.

In preparation for Ramadan there are so many articles, lectures, checklists, and other resources that I decided not to write another one, but rather here is a list of resources based on everything I’ve come across the past few weeks. Even if you weren’t able to plan before Ramadan started, do this as soon as you can to get the most out of this blessed month.

Suhaibwebb.com -  This has spiritually uplifting articles , as well as a practical nutrition guide on how to fast and stay fit during Ramadan!

HabibiHalaqas.com: Sister Kanika has compiled some wonderful resources that can guide us through some of the confusing issues of fasting, especially for sisters.

Learn Fiqh of Fasting: 4 hour Audio Course
Preparing for the month of Ramadhan
How Do Muslims Welcome Ramadan?

The Ruling pertaining to Making up the Fast
Woman Missed Fasts Due To Menses: When To Make Up?

Videos: A few must-see videos to boost your energy and help you plan for an awesome Ramadan.

Video: Towards An Outstanding Ramadan

Video: Ramadan Fiqh Issues
Virtues of Ramadan – Sheikh Yasir Qadhi

E-book: www.outstandingramadan.com – The sister emphasizes the importance of planning and guides you through exercises to set SMART goals and how to achieve them!

Give Dawah during Ramadan, check out this popular article from a previous Ramadan. It’s a step-by-step guide on earning reward and telling people about Islam and Ramadan.

Brush up on etiquette of Ibadah and benefits of the last ten nights here.

Soundvision.com has many articles on making Ramadan a blessed family affair. Check out how to help your spouse, kids and yourself manage your time, ibadah and day to day chores with checklists and creative ideas!

NEW RAMADAN ARTICLES

10 great goals for this Ramadan
10 Ramadan spirituality-boosters
7 tips on eating healthier this Ramadan
Ramadan’s health and spiritual benefits
Turn off that stove! An eight-step Ramadan plan for sisters
Sample Ramadan menu and chore chart
7 strategies to train kids this Ramadan
Making Ramadan special for kids: 15 tips
A single Muslim’s guide to Ramadan

RAMADAN PLAN: PERSONAL & FAMILY
Nine reasons to plan for Ramadan
Outline to help develop a Ramadan plan & report card
Video Review: Ramadan Mubarak : Adam’s World 9

INNER DIMENSIONS & FIQH OF RAMADAN
Why should you fast?
The Quran and Hadith on Ramadan
Inner dimensions of fasting
Fiqh of Ramadan: how-tos of fasting
United Procedure for Moonsighting in North America: Shura Council
Moonsighting & moonfights: info and advice

RAMADAN IN AMERICA
10 ideas for Ramadan at your workplace
Eight tips on sharing Ramadan with neighbors
8 Ramadan ideas for your campus
17 tips for parents to present Ramadan in your child’s class
To your child’s Homeroom teacher
A Grade one student presentation about Ramadan
Letter To Your child’s principal
Ramadan : factsheet for teachers

A SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHY ON RAMADAN
A Short bibliography on Ramadan

THINGS TO DO DURING THE LAST TEN DAYS OF RAMADAN:
16 things you can do on the Nights of Power
Crying in Front of Allah-It’s not impossible
31 Personal Duas to Choose From
What the Prophet Mohammad did in his Sajdah
I ask myself tonight!

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR
Thinking before planning: a short self-evaluation guide
A self-evaluation guide (Long)
A guide to Develop a 12-month personal plan
Why develop a Yearly Plan

NEW RAMADAN ARTICLES

10 great goals for this Ramadan
10 Ramadan spirituality-boosters
7 tips on eating healthier this Ramadan
Ramadan’s health and spiritual benefits
Turn off that stove! An eight-step Ramadan plan for sisters
Sample Ramadan menu and chore chart
7 strategies to train kids this Ramadan
Making Ramadan special for kids: 15 tips
A single Muslim’s guide to Ramadan

RAMADAN PLAN: PERSONAL & FAMILY
Nine reasons to plan for Ramadan
Outline to help develop a Ramadan plan & report card
Video Review: Ramadan Mubarak : Adam’s World 9

INNER DIMENSIONS & FIQH OF RAMADAN
Why should you fast?
The Quran and Hadith on Ramadan
Inner dimensions of fasting
Fiqh of Ramadan: how-tos of fasting
United Procedure for Moonsighting in North America: Shura Council
Moonsighting & moonfights: info and advice

RAMADAN IN AMERICA
10 ideas for Ramadan at your workplace
Eight tips on sharing Ramadan with neighbors
8 Ramadan ideas for your campus
17 tips for parents to present Ramadan in your child’s class
To your child’s Homeroom teacher
A Grade one student presentation about Ramadan
Letter To Your child’s principal
Ramadan : factsheet for teachers

A SHORT BIBLIOGRAPHY ON RAMADAN
A Short bibliography on Ramadan

THINGS TO DO DURING THE LAST TEN DAYS OF RAMADAN:
16 things you can do on the Nights of Power
Crying in Front of Allah-It’s not impossible
31 Personal Duas to Choose From
What the Prophet Mohammad did in his Sajdah
I ask myself tonight!

PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR
Thinking before planning: a short self-evaluation guide
A self-evaluation guide (Long)
A guide to Develop a 12-month personal plan
Why develop a Yearly Plan