How to Welcome Ramadan: Mufti Taqi Usmani’s Guide to Prioritizing Worship During Ramadan
(Malfoozat of Shaykh al-Islam Hazrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani)
It was advised that during the month of Ramadan, one should try to spend as much time as possible in the true purpose of worship for which we were created. There are two types of worship: direct worship and indirect worship. We have spent eleven months in indirect worship, but during this blessed month, we should give more attention to direct and pure forms of worship.
Special emphasis should be placed on performing Nafl (voluntary) acts of worship. Prepare a schedule in advance that reduces worldly engagements to a minimum and increases focus on activities related to the Hereafter.
Just as a person arranges everything for their household before going on a journey, in the same way, during this month, worldly activities should be minimized, and one should increase their inclination toward the Hereafter.
(Khutbat-e-Ramadan, Page 48)
This Malfooz is selected by Dr. Faisal Sahib.