Ten Steps to Continue Doing Good Deeds after Ramadan

21/08/2012| IslamWeb

In Ramadan, I devoted myself to worshiping Allah The Almighty, performed more supererogatory acts of worship, enjoyed the sweetness of worship, recited many portions of the Noble Quran, did not neglect the congregational prayers, and stopped watching what Allah The Almighty has prohibited.

However, after Ramadan I lost my dedication and enthusiasm for worship and thus, lost the sweet taste of worship that I had found in Ramadan.

I often miss performing Fajr (dawn) prayer in congregation. I have also stopped doing many of the supererogatory acts of worship, reciting the Noble Quran, and so on.

Is there any solution or remedy to this problem?

Here are ten means of continuing to do good deeds after Ramadan.

1.     First, seek the support of Allah The Almighty, beseeching Him to guide you to the right path and help you remain steadfast in faith. Allah The Almighty praised the supplication of those who are firmly grounded in knowledge when they said (what means): {"Our Lord, Let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower.} [Quran 3: 8]

2.     Be keen on being in the company of the righteous and attending the assemblies of Thikr (remembrance of Allah The Almighty) such as religious lectures and visiting righteous people privately.

3.     Acquire knowledge about the biographies of the righteous believers by reading books and listening to tapes and CDs, especially the biographies of the Companions of the Prophet since this will instill determination and a strong will.

4.     Listen to a variety of Islamic tapes and CDs of Islamic lectures and discourses. Visit the shops that sell Islamic recordings every now and then.

5.     Be keen on performing the obligatory acts of worship such as the five daily prayers and make up for the missed fasts of Ramadan due to the great benefit carried by the obligatory acts of worship.

6.     Continue to perform supererogatory acts of worship; do what you are most inclined towards and what you can do regularly, even if it is little. The Prophet said: “The most beloved of deeds to Allah is the one that is continuous, even if it is little”.

7.     Start learning the Book of Allah The Almighty by heart and keep reciting it. Recite what you have memorized during prayer.

8.     Engage in Thikr and ask Him, The Almighty, for forgiveness. This may seem like an insignificant act, yet, performing it is very beneficial since it increases one's faith and strengthens the heart.

9.     Keep away from everything that may corrupt your heart and divert it from the straight path such as bad company, television sets and satellite channels, listening to music and songs, and looking at lewd magazines.

10.            Last, but not the least in importance, make haste to repent to Allah The Almighty sincerely, as sincere repentance implies no turning back. Indeed, Allah The Almighty is pleased when His servant turns to Him with sincere repentance.

Do not be one of those who only pay heed to Allah The Almighty in Ramadan. The righteous predecessors said about them, “Woe to those people who do not become mindful of Allah The Almighty except in Ramadan.”