So, yes, Ramadan is over now. No more Sahoor, no more iftar, no more feeling weak in the afternoons and almost-pass-out moments in the evening.
Well, you may not be fasting any longer- at least for those who aren’t “owing” Allah any of it; but should the fasting attitude leave you?
Don’t try to change too much all at once.
It’s been a month of skipping meals and having new sleeping habits, you need to give yourself time to adjust. Don’t be so hard on yourself for still waking up like you used to during the fasting.
Some may still feel hunger pangs at noon, don’t stress over it. Let your body gradually adjust to the life after fasting.
Don’t go far from Allah
During the fasting, remember those moments of fellowship with God and how you prayed more often, read the Qu’ran more often. Don’t stop that because the fasting is now over. God wants to always fellowship with you whether it’s the Holy month or not, so don’t run away from God now that the fasting is over.
Don’t stop being Holy
Every muslim faithful considers the fasting month as one of the holiest months and desired strongly to please Allah by not swearing or cursing at people, for example.
That same lifestyle should be maintained after the fasting. This is true religion- not putting off your holy deeds simply because it’s not the season for it. Be holy, even after the fasting.
Don’t fall into old habits.
Don’t stop being generous
Muslims are believed to be more generous in the month of Ramadan than other months. However, the prophet (SAW) did charity regularly for the rest of the year and encouraged his family and Companions to do the same. Allah rewards us bountifully for what we throughout the year and not just in Ramadan.
Giving Sadaqah will increase your provision and seeking forgiveness. So, Sponsor an orphan to school, help the less privileged, surprise the needy. Don’t put a pause to generosity because fasting is over.
Don’t stop fasting
That’s right. Fasting is an act we engage in for Allah’s sake, so why not do what you van to keep making Him happy. By sacrificing the pleasure gotten from food, drink, and other activities for Allah, you will receive bountiful rewards on the judgement day.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, “Allah the Majestic and the Exalted, said, “Every act of the son of Adam is for him except fasting. It is done for My sake, and I will give a reward for it, for by the One in Whose Hand is the life of Muhammad, the breath of the one who is fasting is sweeter to Allah than the fragrance of musk.”
Besides, there are many days throughout the year on which it is Sunnah to fast which are Mondays and Thursdays, the three middle days of each lunar month, any six of the days of Shawwal (the month following Ramadan), and many more.
Thus, keep pleasing Allah with your sacrifice of fasting.
Enjoy the celebration. May Allah bless all of us with strength and wisdom to face all obstacles in life. God has accepted your fastings and worships.
Eid al-Fitr.