This episode goes over 6 ways we can prepare ourselves during the month of Sha'ban to be ready for the holy and blessed month of Ramadan:

1. Learn more

2. Where to get your information

3. Quran

4. Mosque

5. Routine changes

6. Get excited

Listen for the specifics about each and my personal experience visiting a mosque for the first time.

After discussing how to prepare for Ramadan, we discuss some pitfalls that we want to try to avoid such as comparing ourselves to others, putting too much pressure on ourselves, and more.

Here are a few articles you can read to learn more about Ramadan from trusted scholars:

• Reasons why Ramadan is a blessed month

• What Makes Ramadan Known as the Month of the Quran?

• Why is Ramadan the Holiest Month in Islam? - Islamic Guru

• How To Prepare Your Heart for Ramadan - Eman and Life

• How to Prepare for Ramadan: The Ultimate Guide to Spiritual, Mental, and Physical Readiness - Mount Hira

• Shaban in Islam: Meaning, Virtues & Preparation for Ramadan

  
  

What do we call people who accept Islam later in life? This episode explains the semantic difference between two commonly used terms: 'convert' and 'revert'.

We also talk about the first reverts to Islam and recognize that we are all part of the 'ummah', the collective Muslim nation or community.

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Follow on Instagram @revertsafespace and YouTube and check out the website to learn more. M3asalaama (Go with peace and safety)

What do we call people who accept Islam later in life? This episode explains the semantic difference between two commonly used terms: 'convert' and 'revert'.

We also talk about the first reverts to Islam and recognize that we are all part of the 'ummah' which is the collective Muslim nation or community.

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Follow @revertsafespace on Instagram and YouTube and check out the website to learn more. M3asalaama (go with peace and safety)