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<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n1. Tell us about the Ramadan Planner<\/strong><\/p>\n The Ramadan planner is a dynamic tool meticulously crafted to elevate the Ramadan\u00a0experience. It’s more than just a diary or journal – it’s a guide to a spiritually enriched month.<\/p>\n The primary goal of the planner is to encompass all the information needed for the holy month\u00a0and have it in a journal style format with a series of reflecting spaces to help implement the\u00a0necessities during the month.<\/p>\n By providing designated spaces for contemplation, the planner aims to foster a deeper\u00a0connection with one’s faith and facilitate a more meaningful Ramadan experience.<\/p>\n 2. What inspired you to do this book?<\/strong><\/p>\n Many things inspired the creation of the Ramadan planner. One being that there isn\u2019t something\u00a0like this out there at the moment, I created it specially for my revert friends who were struggling during the month and have a portable space to collect their thoughts and track their tasks.<\/p>\n 3. How does the planner help and encourage those during the fasting month<\/strong><\/p>\n I believe with the help of constant reminders and with the help of multiple checkpoints the\u00a0planner aims to create an inviting space for the reader to use for the entire month as well as\u00a0year!\u00a0Beginning with monthly ambitions, progressing to weekly plans, and finally daily tasks, this\u00a0structured approach enhances productivity whilst keeping a simple direction that isn\u2019t too\u00a0overwhelming.<\/p>\n Every three days, the planner takes a little break, sharing Hadith and anecdotes whilstconnecting them to modern-day lecturers. These stories help break down the goal-setting\u00a0process, keeping a nice balance during journaling and shifting your focus from planning to\u00a0actually doing things.<\/p>\n 4. Tell us about your journey during Ramadan.<\/strong><\/p>\n Upon creating the planner my time during Ramadan has definitely changed, I now value and\u00a0prioritise different things. Rather than just focusing on the aspect of abstaining from food and\u00a0drink I look more towards my spiritual health and how my personal imaan is doing. Rechecking\u00a0my intentions is something I have always kept on the top of my list as it can sometimes get\u00a0overwhelming.<\/p>\n 5. What are the 3 key things you would advise during Ramadan.<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Sincerity in Intentions (Niyyah): Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Actions\u00a0are but by intention, and every man shall have only that which he intended.” (Sahih\u00a0al-Bukhari)<\/p>\n 2. Generosity and Charity (Sadaqah): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:<\/p>\n “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)\u00a0Emphasising the importance of charity during Ramadan, consider giving to those in\u00a0need, as it holds great reward both in this life and the Hereafter.<\/p>\n 3. Patience and Self-Control (Sabr): \u201cO you who have believed, seek help through patience\u00a0and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient.” (Quran 2:153) this month will be filled with\u00a0a lot of struggles as well as blessings so it is important to maintain a balance of both and\u00a0always keeping a positive attitude as allah does not burden a soul with more than it can\u00a0bare.<\/p>\n 6. When will the book be released?<\/strong><\/p>\n I believe Sainsbury\u2019s have released the planners which are available to buy in stores and the\u00a0official publication release date is February the 15th.<\/p>\n 7. Where can book be purchased?<\/strong><\/p>\n My book can be purchased on all major platforms, Waterstones, Amazon, bookshop.org,\u00a0Sainsbury\u2019s etc. please visit link to find out more:\u00a0https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/books\/455780\/ramadan-planner-by-aziz-dina\/9781529907148<\/p>\n 8. Are there any plans for more books.<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes I definitely hope to create more books\/journals in the future, I am always aspiring to improve\u00a0and be better so if anything I\u2019m hoping for future editions of the Ramadan planner.<\/p>\n Ramadan Planner: A guide to reflection and growth during the holy month<\/em> by Dina Aziz publishes in hardback on 15th<\/sup>\u00a0February \u201924 (published by Century, a division of Penguin Random House, RRP \u00a312.99)<\/p>\n