Ramadan: Your Schedule for 2026!
By Aida Nurizzah
How to Live Ramadan: A Ramadan That Lasts
By the time Ramadan reaches its middle days, many people feel quietly overwhelmed.
You wake up tired.
The fast feels heavier.
Good intentions are still there but consistency is slipping.
And a question begins to surface:
How do I spend Ramadan well without burning out or falling behind?
Not everyone struggles because they lack motivation.
Many struggle because they lack structure; a way to translate intention into a well-spent Ramadan mindset that is sustainable, calm, and meaningful.
How to Spend Ramadan Without Burning Out
This is where the True Ilm Ramadan Challenge Guide becomes deeply practical.
Rather than presenting Ramadan as an all-or-nothing sprint, the guide treats it as a training programme; one that works with human limits, energy cycles, and daily responsibilities.
Its focus is simple but powerful: build a daily rhythm that keeps the Qur’an as guidance at the centre of your day, without overwhelming your heart or body.
The guide reminds us of a Prophetic principle many people forget:
“Be keen on what benefits you, seek Allah’s help, and do not give up.”
(Sahih Muslim, Book 16, Hadith 90)
Ramadan success is not accidental. It is intentional, planned, and supported by reliance upon Allah.
A Ramadan Mindset: How to Stay Consistent in Ramadan
Ramadan flows best when the day has a gentle rhythm, not a strict schedule, but a few meaningful anchors that keep the heart connected to Allah.
Before Fajr (Suḥūr Time)
- Wake up for suḥūr, even if it is light
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Eat suḥūr, for indeed there is blessing in suḥūr.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al Bukhārī, Hadith 1923; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 1095)
- Make the intention for fasting (Note: remember, it is not from the Sunnah to verbally utter the intention)
- Engage in dhikr and duʿā before the Fajr adhan (this is the last 3rd of the night wherein duʿās are accepted)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Our Lord descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last third of the night remains, and He says: ‘Who is calling upon Me so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that I may give him? Who is seeking My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 1145)
- Pray Fajr on time (and in congregation at the masjid for the brothers)
- Sit after Fajr and complete the adh’kaar after the solah and the morning adhkar before leaving your place of prayer
Morning (After Fajr)
- Recite your daily portion of the Qur’an (1 Juz daily is ideal if you wish to complete the recitation of the entire Qur’an by the end of Ramadan)
- Listen to your daily portion of the Easy Qur’an (one Juz’ is approx. 30 minutes of listening time or at least a portion of it e.g. 10 minutes, then spread out the remaining timings throughout your day)
- Recite the morning adhkār
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever says (the prescribed adhkār) in the morning and evening, they will suffice him from everything.”
(Sunan Abī Dāwūd, Hadith 5088; ḥasan ṣaḥīḥ)
- Begin the day with consciousness of fasting
Daytime (While Fasting)
- Guard the tongue, eyes, and heart from sin
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it, Allah has no need of him leaving his food and drink.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 1903)
- Engage in dhikr during routine tasks [Refer to the Recommended Adhkar & Du’as Booklet]
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The smell from the mouth of a fasting person is more beloved to Allah than the scent of musk.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 1894; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 1151)
- Perform the five daily prayers on time (and in congregation at the masjid - for men)
The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the best deeds and said:
“Prayer performed on its proper time.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 527; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 85)
- If possible, give charity or help others
Evening (Before Maghrib)
- Increase duʿā; this is a highly accepted time
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The fasting person has a supplication that is not rejected.”
(Sunan Ibn Mājah, Hadith 1753; ḥasan)
- Reflect on the day and seek forgiveness
- Prepare to break the fast calmly and with gratitude
Night (After Maghrib & ʿIshāʾ)
- Break the fast promptly
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The people will remain upon goodness so long as they hasten the breaking of the fast and delay the suḥūr.”
(Musnad Aḥmad, Hadith 16703; ṣaḥīḥ)
- Pray Maghrib and ʿIshāʾ Perform Tarāwīḥ prayer (at the masjid or at home)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever stands (in prayer) during Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al Bukhārī, Hadith 37; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 759)
And he (ﷺ) also said:
“Whoever prays with the imām until he finishes, it will be recorded for him as if he spent the whole night in prayer.”
(Sunan at Tirmidhī, Hadith 806; ṣaḥīḥ)
- End the night with reflecting on how you spent your day, and possible areas of improvement, as well as a renewed intention to excel the next day for the sake of Allah.
- Go to bed after reciting the adhkaar before sleep
Why Ramadan Matters Beyond the Schedule
A structured Ramadan is not about ticking boxes.
It is about learning how to show up for Allah, even when energy is low, distractions are loud, and life continues as normal.
The guide quietly teaches something important: if you can build consistency in the most demanding month of the year, you are learning a skill that lasts far beyond it.
Ramadan becomes rehearsal not a performance.
And when the month ends, what remains is not exhaustion, but a rhythm your heart already recognises.
One Practical Step You Can Take Today
Before Ramadan (or before tomorrow begins), choose one realistic daily slot for the Qur’an.
Not the ideal version of you but the real one.
It could be:
- ten minutes after Fajr
- listening while commuting
- a quiet moment before ifṭār
Write it down. Treat it as an appointment with Allah, not a task to complete.
Consistency, even when small, is beloved to Him.
In the next blog, we’ll speak honestly about the obstacles that threaten consistency and how the True Ilm Ramadan Challenge helps you stay steady, supported, and hopeful all the way through the month, and beyond.
© True Ilm Limited 2024. All Rights Reserved.
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Ramadan: Your Schedule for 2026!
By Aida Nurizzah
How to Live Ramadan: A Ramadan That Lasts
By the time Ramadan reaches its middle days, many people feel quietly overwhelmed.
You wake up tired.
The fast feels heavier.
Good intentions are still there but consistency is slipping.
And a question begins to surface:
How do I spend Ramadan well without burning out or falling behind?
Not everyone struggles because they lack motivation.
Many struggle because they lack structure; a way to translate intention into a well-spent Ramadan mindset that is sustainable, calm, and meaningful.
How to Spend Ramadan Without Burning Out
This is where the True Ilm Ramadan Challenge Guide becomes deeply practical.
Rather than presenting Ramadan as an all-or-nothing sprint, the guide treats it as a training programme; one that works with human limits, energy cycles, and daily responsibilities.
Its focus is simple but powerful: build a daily rhythm that keeps the Qur’an as guidance at the centre of your day, without overwhelming your heart or body.
The guide reminds us of a Prophetic principle many people forget:
“Be keen on what benefits you, seek Allah’s help, and do not give up.”
(Sahih Muslim, Book 16, Hadith 90)
Ramadan success is not accidental. It is intentional, planned, and supported by reliance upon Allah.
A Ramadan Mindset: How to Stay Consistent in Ramadan
Ramadan flows best when the day has a gentle rhythm, not a strict schedule, but a few meaningful anchors that keep the heart connected to Allah.
Before Fajr (Suḥūr Time)
- Wake up for suḥūr, even if it is light
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Eat suḥūr, for indeed there is blessing in suḥūr.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al Bukhārī, Hadith 1923; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 1095)
- Make the intention for fasting (Note: remember, it is not from the Sunnah to verbally utter the intention)
- Engage in dhikr and duʿā before the Fajr adhan (this is the last 3rd of the night wherein duʿās are accepted)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Our Lord descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last third of the night remains, and He says: ‘Who is calling upon Me so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that I may give him? Who is seeking My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 1145)
- Pray Fajr on time (and in congregation at the masjid for the brothers)
- Sit after Fajr and complete the adh’kaar after the solah and the morning adhkar before leaving your place of prayer
Morning (After Fajr)
- Recite your daily portion of the Qur’an (1 Juz daily is ideal if you wish to complete the recitation of the entire Qur’an by the end of Ramadan)
- Listen to your daily portion of the Easy Qur’an (one Juz’ is approx. 30 minutes of listening time or at least a portion of it e.g. 10 minutes, then spread out the remaining timings throughout your day)
- Recite the morning adhkār
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever says (the prescribed adhkār) in the morning and evening, they will suffice him from everything.”
(Sunan Abī Dāwūd, Hadith 5088; ḥasan ṣaḥīḥ)
- Begin the day with consciousness of fasting
Daytime (While Fasting)
- Guard the tongue, eyes, and heart from sin
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it, Allah has no need of him leaving his food and drink.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 1903)
- Engage in dhikr during routine tasks [Refer to the Recommended Adhkar & Du’as Booklet]
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The smell from the mouth of a fasting person is more beloved to Allah than the scent of musk.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 1894; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 1151)
- Perform the five daily prayers on time (and in congregation at the masjid - for men)
The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the best deeds and said:
“Prayer performed on its proper time.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 527; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 85)
- If possible, give charity or help others
Evening (Before Maghrib)
- Increase duʿā; this is a highly accepted time
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The fasting person has a supplication that is not rejected.”
(Sunan Ibn Mājah, Hadith 1753; ḥasan)
- Reflect on the day and seek forgiveness
- Prepare to break the fast calmly and with gratitude
Night (After Maghrib & ʿIshāʾ)
- Break the fast promptly
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The people will remain upon goodness so long as they hasten the breaking of the fast and delay the suḥūr.”
(Musnad Aḥmad, Hadith 16703; ṣaḥīḥ)
- Pray Maghrib and ʿIshāʾ Perform Tarāwīḥ prayer (at the masjid or at home)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever stands (in prayer) during Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al Bukhārī, Hadith 37; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 759)
And he (ﷺ) also said:
“Whoever prays with the imām until he finishes, it will be recorded for him as if he spent the whole night in prayer.”
(Sunan at Tirmidhī, Hadith 806; ṣaḥīḥ)
- End the night with reflecting on how you spent your day, and possible areas of improvement, as well as a renewed intention to excel the next day for the sake of Allah.
- Go to bed after reciting the adhkaar before sleep
Why Ramadan Matters Beyond the Schedule
A structured Ramadan is not about ticking boxes.
It is about learning how to show up for Allah, even when energy is low, distractions are loud, and life continues as normal.
The guide quietly teaches something important: if you can build consistency in the most demanding month of the year, you are learning a skill that lasts far beyond it.
Ramadan becomes rehearsal not a performance.
And when the month ends, what remains is not exhaustion, but a rhythm your heart already recognises.
One Practical Step You Can Take Today
Before Ramadan (or before tomorrow begins), choose one realistic daily slot for the Qur’an.
Not the ideal version of you but the real one.
It could be:
- ten minutes after Fajr
- listening while commuting
- a quiet moment before ifṭār
Write it down. Treat it as an appointment with Allah, not a task to complete.
Consistency, even when small, is beloved to Him.
In the next blog, we’ll speak honestly about the obstacles that threaten consistency and how the True Ilm Ramadan Challenge helps you stay steady, supported, and hopeful all the way through the month, and beyond.
© True Ilm Limited 2024. All Rights Reserved.
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Ramadan: Your Schedule for 2026!
By Aida Nurizzah
How to Live Ramadan: A Ramadan That Lasts
By the time Ramadan reaches its middle days, many people feel quietly overwhelmed.
You wake up tired.
The fast feels heavier.
Good intentions are still there but consistency is slipping.
And a question begins to surface:
How do I spend Ramadan well without burning out or falling behind?
Not everyone struggles because they lack motivation.
Many struggle because they lack structure; a way to translate intention into a well-spent Ramadan mindset that is sustainable, calm, and meaningful.
How to Spend Ramadan Without Burning Out
This is where the True Ilm Ramadan Challenge Guide becomes deeply practical.
Rather than presenting Ramadan as an all-or-nothing sprint, the guide treats it as a training programme; one that works with human limits, energy cycles, and daily responsibilities.
Its focus is simple but powerful: build a daily rhythm that keeps the Qur’an as guidance at the centre of your day, without overwhelming your heart or body.
The guide reminds us of a Prophetic principle many people forget:
“Be keen on what benefits you, seek Allah’s help, and do not give up.”
(Sahih Muslim, Book 16, Hadith 90)
Ramadan success is not accidental. It is intentional, planned, and supported by reliance upon Allah.
A Ramadan Mindset: How to Stay Consistent in Ramadan
Ramadan flows best when the day has a gentle rhythm, not a strict schedule, but a few meaningful anchors that keep the heart connected to Allah.
Before Fajr (Suḥūr Time)
- Wake up for suḥūr, even if it is light
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Eat suḥūr, for indeed there is blessing in suḥūr.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al Bukhārī, Hadith 1923; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 1095)
- Make the intention for fasting (Note: remember, it is not from the Sunnah to verbally utter the intention)
- Engage in dhikr and duʿā before the Fajr adhan (this is the last 3rd of the night wherein duʿās are accepted)
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
“Our Lord descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last third of the night remains, and He says: ‘Who is calling upon Me so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that I may give him? Who is seeking My forgiveness so that I may forgive him?”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 1145)
- Pray Fajr on time (and in congregation at the masjid for the brothers)
- Sit after Fajr and complete the adh’kaar after the solah and the morning adhkar before leaving your place of prayer
Morning (After Fajr)
- Recite your daily portion of the Qur’an (1 Juz daily is ideal if you wish to complete the recitation of the entire Qur’an by the end of Ramadan)
- Listen to your daily portion of the Easy Qur’an (one Juz’ is approx. 30 minutes of listening time or at least a portion of it e.g. 10 minutes, then spread out the remaining timings throughout your day)
- Recite the morning adhkār
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever says (the prescribed adhkār) in the morning and evening, they will suffice him from everything.”
(Sunan Abī Dāwūd, Hadith 5088; ḥasan ṣaḥīḥ)
- Begin the day with consciousness of fasting
Daytime (While Fasting)
- Guard the tongue, eyes, and heart from sin
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever does not give up false speech and acting upon it, Allah has no need of him leaving his food and drink.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 1903)
- Engage in dhikr during routine tasks [Refer to the Recommended Adhkar & Du’as Booklet]
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The smell from the mouth of a fasting person is more beloved to Allah than the scent of musk.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 1894; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 1151)
- Perform the five daily prayers on time (and in congregation at the masjid - for men)
The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the best deeds and said:
“Prayer performed on its proper time.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Hadith 527; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 85)
- If possible, give charity or help others
Evening (Before Maghrib)
- Increase duʿā; this is a highly accepted time
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The fasting person has a supplication that is not rejected.”
(Sunan Ibn Mājah, Hadith 1753; ḥasan)
- Reflect on the day and seek forgiveness
- Prepare to break the fast calmly and with gratitude
Night (After Maghrib & ʿIshāʾ)
- Break the fast promptly
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The people will remain upon goodness so long as they hasten the breaking of the fast and delay the suḥūr.”
(Musnad Aḥmad, Hadith 16703; ṣaḥīḥ)
- Pray Maghrib and ʿIshāʾ Perform Tarāwīḥ prayer (at the masjid or at home)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Whoever stands (in prayer) during Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”
(Ṣaḥīḥ al Bukhārī, Hadith 37; Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Hadith 759)
And he (ﷺ) also said:
“Whoever prays with the imām until he finishes, it will be recorded for him as if he spent the whole night in prayer.”
(Sunan at Tirmidhī, Hadith 806; ṣaḥīḥ)
- End the night with reflecting on how you spent your day, and possible areas of improvement, as well as a renewed intention to excel the next day for the sake of Allah.
- Go to bed after reciting the adhkaar before sleep
Why Ramadan Matters Beyond the Schedule
A structured Ramadan is not about ticking boxes.
It is about learning how to show up for Allah, even when energy is low, distractions are loud, and life continues as normal.
The guide quietly teaches something important: if you can build consistency in the most demanding month of the year, you are learning a skill that lasts far beyond it.
Ramadan becomes rehearsal not a performance.
And when the month ends, what remains is not exhaustion, but a rhythm your heart already recognises.
One Practical Step You Can Take Today
Before Ramadan (or before tomorrow begins), choose one realistic daily slot for the Qur’an.
Not the ideal version of you but the real one.
It could be:
- ten minutes after Fajr
- listening while commuting
- a quiet moment before ifṭār
Write it down. Treat it as an appointment with Allah, not a task to complete.
Consistency, even when small, is beloved to Him.
In the next blog, we’ll speak honestly about the obstacles that threaten consistency and how the True Ilm Ramadan Challenge helps you stay steady, supported, and hopeful all the way through the month, and beyond.
© True Ilm Limited 2024. All Rights Reserved.
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