Bismillah.
Almost half of Ramadan is finished, and I'm trying to understand how much I have grown spiritually and/or updated my habits. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 29-30 days consecutively during the month of Ramadan. Beyond not drinking and fasting, Muslims are supposed to become more God-conscious and give back more to their community during this month.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever does not give up false statements (i.e. telling lies), and evil deeds, and speaking bad words to others, Allah is not in need of his (fasting) leaving his food and drink."
The Prophet is emphasizing the importance of good manners in life and not neglecting this as we are trying to be more God-conscious through actions such as fasting. I'm not sure if I have developed stronger habits during these past 15 days, but I hope I can make the most of these next 15 days. Ultimately, the hope is that Ramadan prepares you for the rest of the year.
In Atomic Habits, James Clear discusses the importance of setting up systems rather than setting goals to achieve better results. He says, "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."
I believe there is a lot of merit in this philosophy. It is too easy to get caught up in not "seeing" the incremental progress in day-to-day life and getting disheartened about our own goals/objectives. Trusting in systems and staying consistent on "good" habits are strong principles to live by.
Wishing you all success in establishing strong systems in your life.
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