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Originally Posted by mufi_02
Looks like this year, "almost all" in the west are starting on Wednesday

After Zuhr today, Imam was giving some Ramadan tips..Few important points --

1. Daily intention is necessary -- As we all know, all actions in Islam is based on intentions. So before fasting make pure intention. It doesn't necessarily have to be in Arabic and recited out aloud. Make intention in your mind that I am fasting for the sake of Allah in the language we feel comfortable. But need to be made daily. If there is a fear that we might not wake up before Fajr, then make the intention before sleeping.

2. Sehri is recommended and has blessings -- delay it as much as possible but obviously before Fajr. It has many blessings and is one of the things that differentiates Muslims from the People of the Book (Sehri was not allowed for them back then). So have even a glass of water if possible.

3. Hurry for Iftar -- As soon as you hear Azan, break fast. No need to wait for the whole Azan to finish.

4. If you can feed the poor and needy. We all have poor relatives or know someone very poor in Bangladesh or outside. Help them. Even a mere $10 can help 1-2 people and we will get the full reward of that fasting person, but his/her reward won't be reduced.

Thanks for sharing