Day 0 - The night before Ramadan and few friendly tips!

In addition to exchanging dozens of messages from my friends and family wishing and congratulating me and family on Ramadan, the phone has been ringing continuously. Some of the friends that I haven't met in a while called up. Some friends are in town and are making plans to meet up after Iftaar (breaking the fast).

There are invitations flowing around and there are already date conflicts as there are only 4 weekends. As a tip, in Ramadan, it is good to socialize and meet people in a relaxed atmosphere but also be conscious of the fact that this is one opportunity to do some soul searching and meditation along with prayers. 

I am not saying keep praying all the time, but just give yourself those moments when you can do an yearly analysis of what you wanted to do same time last year and how you wanted to be a better father, son, husband, and a Muslim and how you did it or if you are more like me, why you couldn't do it. 

Take it easy, relax your body and mind and try to leave the craziness behind and try to come out of this month as a more mature person. 

Drive Responsibly, if you are late for anything by few minutes, it is understandable, but do not jeopardize your life and lives of your loved ones and others whom you share the road with. Ramadan is about sharing and caring and not about madness and rudeness. 

Plan your day and stick to your plan as much as you can but get ready to be flexible. If you have planned to pray at home but your wife wants to go and meet some relatives or friends, its not end of the world. Talk to her and be flexible. the rights of people and the rights of God, both are important.

Be nice to your family. The best among you are those who are good with their families.

God bless you all and remember me when you pray.