*10 Beneficial Tips to Prepare for Ramadhan 
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by *Shaykh Abdul Raheem _hafizahullah_*
*1. To fast some days in the month of Sha’baan*
This will get you in the system, and then fasting will become easy. The Prophet _Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam_ used to fast in the month of Ramadhan perpetually.
*2. Sincere tawba & Istghfaar*
It cleanses the heart so the NOOR and Barakah of Ramadhan can enter the heart
*3. Pray*
We should start praying 5 times a day with Jamaat and Takbeere Ulaa
*4. Zakat*
We should calculate our Zakat and pay in Sha’baan, or you can pay it gradually throughout Ramadhan
*5. Giving Up Sins*
We should give up all our bad habits before Ramadhan starts.if we don’t, they will carry on in Ramadhan too.
*6. Have Great Terms With Close Ones*
Forgive one another, help one another, advise one another. Spring clean the heart
*7. Qaza*
If you have missed any fast from last Ramadhan, make up for them before Ramadhan starts. Also make up for any salah, kafaraa etc..
*8. Plan Your Daily Schedule*
This will help you throughout Ramadhan
*9. Dua*
The Prophet _Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam_ used to make this Dua:
اللهم سلمني لرمضان وسلم رمضان لي وتسلمو مني متقبلا
*10. Social media*
Minimize it, only use it for Necessity. This will help you focus to worship Allah more.
_Transcribed by Ali Qaisar from Shaykh’s ‘Preparation for Ramadhan’ lecture delivered on 07/05/17_
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