Are we only Muslims during Ramadan, or are we Muslims all year round?

As we are becoming very close to the end of Ramadan, in fact only one or two days left. This could’ve of being our last Ramadan for some of us just like those who, sadly, not with as this Ramadan. No mean to scare anyone. As we approach the end of Ramadan, with only one or two days remaining, we should reflect on the significance of this time. For some of us, this may be our last Ramadan, just as there are those who are sadly not with us this year. This reminder is not meant to scare anyone, but to encourage reflection.

Ramadan is not just about enduring hunger and fasting; it is also a time for refraining from bad deeds and building positive habits. This includes avoiding backbiting and slander, controlling anger, and drawing closer to Allah. but to remind and reflect. Ramadan wasn’t just about enduring hunger and fasting; it is also about restraining from bad deeds and building habits such as refraining from backbiting and slander, controlling your anger, and becoming closer to Allah.

A great example is to read the Quran regularly, not just during Ramadan, but continuously afterward as well. This is also a sign that your fasting has been accepted.

We Muslims should and do ask Allah to forgive all our sins through worship and restraining all the bad and wasteful things we do, like spending too much time using social media.  And again, gossiping, which I mentioned again, is an act alone that is a destruction and very common in our community universally that the reality is this sins will lead to hell alone according to the Quran and Sunnah. As our Beloved Prophet saw in his journey, ‘mirage” most people where in hell because of gossip, sadly, mostly women.

Furthermore, wise Muslims should use their time wisely by being productive in salah, praying on time, benefiting from knowledge, helping others, and, most importantly, improving as human beings by remembering Allah. The difference between Muslims is that one who repents to Allah and the other has pride when making a mistake, in other words, not admitting it—loke one in the wrong, like arguing, lying and cheating.

We should all abstain from jealousy and envy, be humble, and have a clean heart, which is the best way, as many true stories and hadiths prove.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We should remember that we are Muslims not just during the month of Ramadan but throughout the entire year. Let’s continue the momentum we’ve built! Allah loves good deeds that are done consistently, no matter how small they may be.

It’s important to maintain a level of practice that feels comfortable for each of us. We are all different; some may be able to perform Tahajjud Prayer for two hours each night, while others might be able to manage only 5 to 10 minutes. The key is to do it regularly and consistently.

We must acknowledge that we cannot always maintain the same level of devotion, as we are all human. There is a hadith in which three of the Sahabah came to the Prophet (peace be upon him). The first said he would fast all day, the second said he would not sleep, and the third said he would never get married. The Prophet (peace be upon him) responded, “Don’t do that! I fast, sleep, and get married.”

What does this mean? Reflect on it.

Allah says in the Quran that a slave of mine is weak and will make mistakes, as we are human after all, so come to me and ask for forgiveness when you make a mistake, and I will forgive, no sin is too big or little for Allah until we die in other means, our last breath, when all the doors are closed and no another chance will be given. Which the people of Hell will cry for, according to the Quran and Sunnah.

Always remind yourself, dear Brothers and Sisters, this life is a test, and the real goal is the hereafter and achieving Jannah. The Eternal, joy, and happiness forever, and whatever the heart desires will be given for all your efforts, hard work, and sacrifices you made in this hard and difficult world.

Continue all the good efforts you put in during Ramadan, and the habits you made throughout the year and beyond, striving for excellence, and always remember Allah, as he is with you, watching you, and have a conversation with him through salah to make it easy for you and make you among the people of Jannah, which should be our ultimate goal!

Doesn’t this sound awesome and worthwhile!