003: Gearing Up for Ramadhan | #BestRamadhanEver

Ramadhan is coming! 

So, HOW? Are you prepared? 

Join us in Episode #3 of The Barakah Effect podcast as we discuss some tactics, strategies and mindsets of HOW we should prepare for this blessed month, reap maximum rewards and get the best out of Ramadhan. Taking a step back, we also discuss: WHY should we even prepare in the first place? 

It may be your last shot to make this your Best Ramadhan ever. It's time to seize the day! 

So, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to buckle up, fasten your seatbelts, and keep your eyes on the prize, as we gear up for this grand event to fire all cylinders and hit the ground running!

Bismillah!

00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:00 - Why prepare for Ramadhan?
00:08:26 - Ramadhan is a worship race track
00:13:10 - Ramadhan is a big deal!
00:14:16 - Virtues of Ramadhan
00:21:20 - Ramadhan preparation strategy
00:22:09 - How should we prepare?
00:24:40 - Goals of fasting
00:28:55 - Taqwa isn't just for Ramadhan - it's for LIFE!
00:32:00 - What is Taqwa?
00:36:38 - Why is Taqwa so important?
00:40:16 - The missing link: What is the REAL cause of disobedience and sins in the ummah today?
00:42:30 - The Litmus test if you have taqwa or traits of hypocrisy / nifaq
00:44:46 - Even SHAITAN plans and prepares us for Ramadhan - Beware!
00:50:08 - HOW we should prepare for Ramadhan - Start with sincere intention
00:53:05 - Reconciling "Sincerity" vs "Hoping for reward in Allah"?
00:55:30 - Spread the news that Ramadhan is coming!
00:56:10 - Make Ramadhan itself a celebration & set the mood for excitement
00:59:00 - Use the calendar to create anticipation & motivation for the kids
01:00:10 - Get rid of bad habits & unproductive addictions
01:02:37 - How to be awesome at self-reflection
01:04:40 - Utilise your idle time
01:10:02 - Ramadhan is an opportunity to reset
01:10:41 - Rising above distractions
01:14:48 - Adorn yourself with knowledge before Ramadhan
01:21:33 - What actions should we prioritize in Ramadhan?
01:26:12 - Your other obligations do not stop during Ramadhan
01:27:00 - Don’t shortchange working hours
01:27:37 - Make early plans of your deliverables
01:29:44 - Kitchen on a mission
01:33:57 - Plan your ideal day in Ramadhan
01:35:23 - What you can do vs What you should do
01:36:27 - Individual benefits vs Communal benefits
01:37:18 - Power nap to the rescue
01:38:51 - Ramadhemic (Ramadhan during a pandemic)
01:41:00 - Contemplate the Quran during prayer
01:42:54 - Eat, Sleep and Pray
01:52:58 - Filter your environment
01:54:35 - Time for a vacation?
01:55:00 - Plan for a leave for the last 10 days of Ramadan
01:57:00 - Solat Taraweeh
01:59:55 - Build your relationship with the Quran
02:00:25 - why is it difficult to memorize the Quran?
02:02:40 - Finding sweetness in Quran - standing for hours in prayer
02:04:30 - Abide by the local authority
02:05:40 - Memorize prophetic Du'as - short and concise
02:06:39 - the Companions' du'a regarding Ramadan
02:10:20 - Tips on making du'a
02:12:10 - Closing remarks (Syahmi)
02:14:23 - Reeza
02:16:03 - Amir (a beautiful quote from Abu Bakr al-Balkhi about Ramadan)
02:18:05 - Aziz
02:19:23 - Faisal
02:24:40 - Outro


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