Asalamu'Alaykum Dear Readers, I hope you are well! Ramadan was the time where we strove hard to perform good deeds. Do you want to remain steadfast and continue to perform good deeds after this month? Ramadan passed so quickly and most of us were in great shock. Well, this is one of the signs of end times that time will pass quickly! Let's take heed and be consistent in performing good deeds. Here are some tips to follow...

1. How to remain steadfast after Ramadan?

2. All of you must have missed the atmosphere of Ramadan. The atmosphere of Ramadan
is the natural Iman-boosting environment where we keep ourselves busy pleasing Allah
and staying away from all the forbidden things and we race in doing deeds of
righteousness. Our limbs automatically strive hard in Ramadan as we have more
consciousness of Allah. And also as fasting automatically raises our conscious level and
as this Month of Ramadan holds great value as the reward of doing good is greater in
this blessed month.

3. We are all struggling with our Nafs and trying to be the best
Muslims as we could be but sometimes to feel off is
completely alright. Some may wonder we were doing so great
in Ramadan & now our energy level and the desire to strive
has lowered down.
But let me tell you it is absolutely natural to feel this way, it is just that you just have to keep yourself
consistent and keep asking Allah to firmly root your seeds so that you can continue doing your best and
not feel to quit.

4. So, how can we maintain our Iman? Here are some tips to follow –
1. Develop a relationship with Allah's Book –
We all must have planned to complete the Book of Allah
in the month of Ramadan. The recitation of the Glorious Qur’an
brings tranquility and peace to the heart. To maintain our Iman,
what best action could be than connecting yourself with
the blessed words of our Creator. We must continue to read
& reflect upon the verses of Allah and implement it in our lives.
If you want to read a Tafsir, start with Tafsir As-Sa’d that is recommended
by the great scholars like Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan.
Remember the Sahabas did not move on the next verses until they have lived
it.

5. 2. Develop a strong relationship with Allah –
To develop a strong relationship with Allah, our life must
revolve around His commandments. The moment we adhere
to the permissible and impermissible things, our Iman
rejuvenates. We have to keep reminding ourselves about the
real goal and intention behind all these things in order to not lose focus.
“A quick tip- Just as you woke up for suhoor/sehri and prayed
at least two rak’ahs, we should add this in our life on a daily basis.
Imagine the next recommended actions after the 5 obligatory
prayers is the night prayer.”

6. 3. Keep Fasting–
Since we all are in this lockdown situation, we should complete any missed fasts &
follow up with the Shawwal fasts to earn the reward of 1 whole year of fasting.
“The Prophet (SAW) said: Whoever fasts Ramadan and follow it with 6 days from
Shawwal it is as if they fasted the Entire Year.”
4. Do Astaghfar-
The Lord who forgives in Ramadan is the same lord who forgives outside Ramadan. No
matter how big a sin you might have committed, Allah forgives all sins & accepts the
repentance of His servants. There are many benefits of Istighfar i.e. it brings mercy,
removes hardships, and opens doors of goodness. You will only find happiness & peace
upon the remembrance of Allah.

7. 5. Invoke Allah to accepts your Ramadan-
Allah accepts the call of His servants whenever they call upon Him. Unlike
individuals, connection lines with Allah are always open. We should ask Allah to
accepts all our good deeds and forgive us for our shortcomings. “Indeed Allah is
Hearer of our supplications.”
Just as we recognized our weaknesses in Ramadan and we aim to get over
them, we should work towards it with each passing day. Insha’Allah when
make efforts then Allah will definitely help you.

8. “Allah (SWT) does not change the
condition of people until they
strive hard to change themselves.”
(Al-Qur’an 13:11)
What keeps you motivated after
Ramadan? Let us know in the
comments section below so that
we all can get to earn benefit
from it.
Jazakum’Allahu Khayran for
reading. 