i really *really* needed this, jazakallah khair. thank you so much.
last ramadan i really wanted to finish the whole Qur'an from beginning to end within the month as i've never done that within ramadan before. alhamdulillah, i did complete it but i was left so, so, so drained and it was so tiring - especially bc it was in the middle of my final year university exam season. it did definitely pay off and Allah rewarded me for it with the grade i graduated with but after ramadan, i don't think my iman has ever been more low. i had a complete burnout and crash. all that stress and fear of falling behind in my studies paired with reading 21 pages a day which i've *never* done in a day before was exhausting.
now, thinking about doing that again, it's making me dread ramadan coming when subhanallah, i've always been nothing but excited for ramadan to come. this is the first time i feel scared for ramadan to come which is making me feel even guiltier but i feel so scared about going through that again and having a really low iman afterwards because i honestly felt like the worst muslim after ramadan finished last year.
so i think it's a sign for me to take it easy this time. i don't want to have a burnout or a huge drop in my iman after ramadan ends because i went past my capabilities. but since Allah helped me with my grades because of the sacrifice last year, i'm scared that now, in my masters that i'm currently doing, i won't get a good grade again if i don't finish the Qur'an again :(
but this has inspired me to do other good deeds that i can turn into habits after ramadan finishes. things that won't make me feel so exhausted by the time ramadan ends and can maintain the iman rather than drop right afterwards. i hope i can still be rewarded for it.
SubhanAllah, your words truly touched my heart. Jazakallah khair for sharing your experience with such honesty. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the incredible effort you put in last Ramadan—finishing the entire Qur’an while balancing your final year exams is no small feat, and Allah’s blessings in your grades are a testament to His mercy and recognition of your sacrifice.
But I also completely understand the exhaustion and burnout that followed as I went through the same thing. But I realized that Ramadan is meant to be a source of spiritual renewal, not something that leaves us drained and distant from our faith afterward. Know that ibadah isn’t about quantity but about sustainability and sincerity. Islam is a religion of balance, and your intention to focus on good deeds that you can maintain beyond Ramadan is a wise approach.
Please don’t feel guilty or scared—Allah knows your struggles, your intentions, and your limits. He is the Most Merciful, and His rewards are not limited to just one form of ibadah. Whether it’s reading less but with deeper reflection, increasing your du’as, giving in charity, or even helping others in small but meaningful ways, all of these are beloved to Allah.
Trust that He will bless your studies again, just as He did before. It was never just about the number of pages you read—it was about your sincerity and reliance on Him, and that will always be rewarded. May this Ramadan bring you ease, barakah, and a lasting connection with Allah. I pray you continue to find peace and balance in your worship. Ameen💖
thank you so much, all of this is so validating and comforting. 'it was never just about the number of pages you read'... that's so true. i never thought of it like that. alhamdulillah - i think this is Allah telling me through your post to focus on smaller and more consistent deeds as i've been scared for ramadan for a while now. so thank you so much again.
JazakAllah, I’m really glad this resonated with you—that’s truly the purpose of this post. I’ve been through this myself, and I know how heavy that feeling of not being a "good enough" Muslim can be. But the truth is, Allah sees our efforts, no matter how small, and He is always more merciful to us than we are to ourselves. I pray this Ramadan brings you peace, ease, and a renewed connection to Him. Ameen. 🤍
JazakAllah khair! 🤍 yes I’ve learned that small, consistent steps bring lasting change, and I pray we all find balance and barakah in our Ramadan journey. May Allah accept all our efforts and grant us ease. Ameen!
This piece was just the reassurance I needed before Ramadan 🥹 I was inevitably gonna set unrealistic goals for myself but now I’m going to do something better, mindful goals to strengthen my Deen and better myself as a Muslimah overall, thank you 🤍🤍
The reminder i needed 💯✨
I needed this the most
Thank you
JazakAllah khair!
May Allah grant you ease and bless you with a Ramadan that is overflowing with His mercy and blessings.
i really *really* needed this, jazakallah khair. thank you so much.
last ramadan i really wanted to finish the whole Qur'an from beginning to end within the month as i've never done that within ramadan before. alhamdulillah, i did complete it but i was left so, so, so drained and it was so tiring - especially bc it was in the middle of my final year university exam season. it did definitely pay off and Allah rewarded me for it with the grade i graduated with but after ramadan, i don't think my iman has ever been more low. i had a complete burnout and crash. all that stress and fear of falling behind in my studies paired with reading 21 pages a day which i've *never* done in a day before was exhausting.
now, thinking about doing that again, it's making me dread ramadan coming when subhanallah, i've always been nothing but excited for ramadan to come. this is the first time i feel scared for ramadan to come which is making me feel even guiltier but i feel so scared about going through that again and having a really low iman afterwards because i honestly felt like the worst muslim after ramadan finished last year.
so i think it's a sign for me to take it easy this time. i don't want to have a burnout or a huge drop in my iman after ramadan ends because i went past my capabilities. but since Allah helped me with my grades because of the sacrifice last year, i'm scared that now, in my masters that i'm currently doing, i won't get a good grade again if i don't finish the Qur'an again :(
but this has inspired me to do other good deeds that i can turn into habits after ramadan finishes. things that won't make me feel so exhausted by the time ramadan ends and can maintain the iman rather than drop right afterwards. i hope i can still be rewarded for it.
thank you so much for this, truly. ♡
SubhanAllah, your words truly touched my heart. Jazakallah khair for sharing your experience with such honesty. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the incredible effort you put in last Ramadan—finishing the entire Qur’an while balancing your final year exams is no small feat, and Allah’s blessings in your grades are a testament to His mercy and recognition of your sacrifice.
But I also completely understand the exhaustion and burnout that followed as I went through the same thing. But I realized that Ramadan is meant to be a source of spiritual renewal, not something that leaves us drained and distant from our faith afterward. Know that ibadah isn’t about quantity but about sustainability and sincerity. Islam is a religion of balance, and your intention to focus on good deeds that you can maintain beyond Ramadan is a wise approach.
Please don’t feel guilty or scared—Allah knows your struggles, your intentions, and your limits. He is the Most Merciful, and His rewards are not limited to just one form of ibadah. Whether it’s reading less but with deeper reflection, increasing your du’as, giving in charity, or even helping others in small but meaningful ways, all of these are beloved to Allah.
Trust that He will bless your studies again, just as He did before. It was never just about the number of pages you read—it was about your sincerity and reliance on Him, and that will always be rewarded. May this Ramadan bring you ease, barakah, and a lasting connection with Allah. I pray you continue to find peace and balance in your worship. Ameen💖
wa iyyaki :)
thank you so much, all of this is so validating and comforting. 'it was never just about the number of pages you read'... that's so true. i never thought of it like that. alhamdulillah - i think this is Allah telling me through your post to focus on smaller and more consistent deeds as i've been scared for ramadan for a while now. so thank you so much again.
Ameen and i pray the same for you, Ameen 🩷
JazakAllah, I’m really glad this resonated with you—that’s truly the purpose of this post. I’ve been through this myself, and I know how heavy that feeling of not being a "good enough" Muslim can be. But the truth is, Allah sees our efforts, no matter how small, and He is always more merciful to us than we are to ourselves. I pray this Ramadan brings you peace, ease, and a renewed connection to Him. Ameen. 🤍
Thank you for sharing.
Your goals are very inspiring - they seem achievable and not overwhelming, and still offer a best mix of Ibadah.
May Allah grant you the strength to achieve your goals. Ameen.
JazakAllah khair! 🤍 yes I’ve learned that small, consistent steps bring lasting change, and I pray we all find balance and barakah in our Ramadan journey. May Allah accept all our efforts and grant us ease. Ameen!
This piece was just the reassurance I needed before Ramadan 🥹 I was inevitably gonna set unrealistic goals for myself but now I’m going to do something better, mindful goals to strengthen my Deen and better myself as a Muslimah overall, thank you 🤍🤍
Alhamdulillah, that means so much to me! 💛 May Allah make it easy for you and bless you with a fulfilling and spiritually uplifting Ramadan.