5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Bad Habits in Ramadan

No time of the year is more awe-inspiring and precious than Ramadan. When it comes, the spirit of Islam is never as visible and alive as in this blessed month where you see your neighbors walking to mosque after iftaar so that they can be in first line for Taraweeh prayer.

It is not a secret that all those actions which your do in Ramadan fall back into old routine when this blessed month ends. But you can break that cycle and continue performing good deeds even after Ramadan in following stated ways:

• Make Intention

Pray that Allah Almighty guide you in your goal to break your habit during this blessed time. Pray that He helps you in continuing these good deeds even after Ramadan. No endeavor will be successful without the help of Allah SWT.

• Stay Occupied

Try to indulge in practices that make this blessed month so special. It can mean:

• Studying/ finishing the Holy Quran or memorizing any chapter of it.
• Volunteering at local shelter/mosque/school/food pantry
• Listening to Islamic and educational lectures

• Stay Away From Things That May Trigger Bad Habit

Try to stay away from the source, which gives rise to bad habits. For example, if you give up on smoking then try to avoid people who smoke or avoid going in such places.

• Find Support

Involve your family members or friends in helping you break any bad habit by letting them remind you how anxiously you want to get rid of them.

• Take it One Day At a Time

Many times giving something addictive up forever or breaking a bad habit can be difficult. We convince ourselves that staying days, weeks or years away from that addiction will be impossible. So never panic if it becomes hard for you to break that bad habit. According to research, it takes almost 30 days to break the habit and no time is more convenient than Ramadan to do so as it is just long enough to get rid of your addiction.

So try to take it one day at a time. Get through the first day, then second and third and so on. In addition, before you know it, your bad habit or addiction will be gone.