*Ramadan Reflections:* *1. Gratitude for Blessings:* 1⃣Gratitude while eating. 2⃣Gratitude after eating. 3⃣Gratitude through utilizing one’s strength in obedience to Allah. *2. Excessive Eating in Ramadan:* *`Some people gain weight in Ramadan due to overeating.`* Luqman the Wise said: *"يَا بُنَيَّ، إِذَا امْتَلَأَتِ الْمَعِدَةُ نَامَتِ الْفِكْرَةُ، وَخَرَسَتِ الْحِكْمَةُ، وَقَعَدَتِ الأَعْضَاءُ عَنِ الْعِبَادَةِ."* *_"O my son, when the stomach is full, thought sleeps, wisdom is silenced, and the limbs grow weak in worship."_* The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said: *"مَا مَلَأَ آدَمِيٌّ وِعَاءً شَرًّا مِنْ بَطْنٍ، بِحَسْبِ ابْنِ آدَمَ أُكُلاَتٌ يُقِمْنَ صُلْبَهُ، فَإِنْ كَانَ لاَ مَحَالَةَ، فَثُلُثٌ لِطَعَامِهِ، وَثُلُثٌ لِشَرَابِهِ، وَثُلُثٌ لِنَفَسِهِ."* *_"No human fills a vessel worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son of Adam to eat a few bites that will sustain him. But if he must (eat more), then one-third for food, one-third for drink, and one-third for breath."_* 🫧 *Preparing for Ramadan:* 1⃣ *Increasing in Dhikr, Du’a, and Istighfar:* ➡️ Pray that Allah allows you to reach Ramadan. ▪️Pray that Allah helps you to take full advantage of Ramadan. ▪️Pray that Allah accepts your deeds in Ramadan. 2⃣ *Setting Goals:* ▪️Plan to complete the Qur'an multiple times. ▪️Dedicate time for night prayers (Qiyam-ul-Layl) and du’a. ▪️Organize your time and stick to your commitments. 3⃣ *Reflecting on Missed Opportunities Last Ramadan:* ▪️Did we not all feel regret at the end of last Ramadan, realizing that we didn’t fully seize the opportunities? Remember the promises and commitments you made to yourself for this Ramadan. Let these reflections drive you to make the most of this blessed month. 📌 *Conclusion:* *"فَإِنَّ النَّعِمَةَ إِذَا شُكِرَتْ قَرَّتْ، وَإِذَا كُفِرَتْ فَرَّتْ."* *`"Indeed, blessings endure with gratitude, but when they are denied, they flee."`* *Shaykh Sami Hawsawi hafidahullah* #السنة_دين_وحياة #مجالس_الشمائل_المحمدية 🖇️ https://t.me/shykhsami 🖇️https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029ValGQ5K0rGiVTPjt3N21