Why Ramadan Felt Different: How the Prophet ﷺ and Sahaba Prepared Their Hearts

Ramadan is not only about fasting from food and drink — it is about preparing the heart before the blessed month arrives. In Part 2 of “Memories of Ramadan”, we reflect deeply on how the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions (Sahaba) prepared themselves spiritually before Ramadan, and why their Ramadan felt so full of peace, focus, and closeness to Allah.

Allah reminds us in the Qur’an:
“Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example for whoever hopes in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah often.”
(Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:21)

The Prophet ﷺ did not wait for Ramadan to change his routine. His worship, fasting, remembrance of Allah, and preparation began before the month arrived — especially in Sha‘bān, a month many people neglect.

Aisha (رضي الله عنها) said:
“I never saw the Messenger of Allah ﷺ fasting in any month more than he fasted in Sha‘bān, except in Ramadan.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 1969, Sahih Muslim 1156)

The Sahaba followed this same path — increasing Qur’an recitation, controlling their speech, softening their hearts, and preparing their souls long before the first night of Ramadan.

This content has been reviewed for authenticity and Islamic accuracy by:
Mufti Nadeem Iqbal
Mufti Hilal Ahmad Zeb
Mufti Yasir

This reminder is for anyone who says:
“Ramadan doesn’t feel like it used to.”
Because Ramadan did not change — we did.

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