Ramadan Message by Founder and CEO of Barakah Capital – Sheikh Bilal Dannoun
Ramadan is a month of profound spirituality and self-improvement. To make the most of this blessed month, whether you’re reading this in anticipation or during Ramadan, visualizing your spiritual journey can be incredibly powerful. Here’s how to envision making this your best Ramadan ever, in 500 words.
Visualize Your Spiritual Ascent: As Ramadan approaches, picture yourself not just refraining from food and drink, but elevating your soul. Imagine the person you want to become by the end of this holy month—more patient, more generous, and closer to Allah. Envision competing with your past self for Allah’s forgiveness and mercy, as promised in the Quran.
Set Tangible Goals: Begin with your obligations (fard). Visualize yourself fasting with complete patience and mindfulness, praying on time, embodying the virtues that Allah cherishes most. Consider the actions that make you beloved to Allah—the preferred Sunan. Pace yourself so that your worship and dedication grow stronger, especially in the last ten nights, in anticipation of Laylatul Qadr.
Daily Acts of Devotion: Visualize waking up for Suhoor, feeling the day’s first act of worship. See yourself gently waking your family, sharing in this spiritual meal. Picture the moment of iftar, your heart full of gratitude as you break your fast and make dua. Plan to give charity every day, remembering that charity isn’t just monetary—it’s every act of kindness.
Cultivate Inner Peace: Imagine yourself sitting peacefully after Fajr and Asr, engaging in adhkaar, feeling tranquility wash over you. Visualize making dua after each adhaan, reaffirming your connection to Allah. Recite Ayat al-Kursi after each prayer, feeling its protective power.
Foster a Positive Attitude: Resolve to abstain from backbiting, harboring grudges, or stressing over life’s trials. The Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) faced life’s challenges with grace and faith, and so can you.
Strive for Excellence: Allah assures us that striving in His path is for our own benefit and leads to divine guidance. Envision yourself striving for excellence, becoming a Muhsin—a doer of good.
Daily Visualization Practice: Each morning during Ramadan, take time to visualize your goals. Write them down and remind yourself of them. See yourself achieving these goals with ease and sincerity, and feel the pleasure of Allah as you strive in His path.
Celebrate Eid with a Sense of Achievement: When Eid arrives, celebrate not just the end of fasting, but the personal growth and achievements you’ve made. Let this joyous day be a reflection of your hard work and dedication.
Beyond Ramadan: Visualize yourself after Ramadan, carrying forward the good habits you’ve developed. Reflect on how these new habits will continue to shape your life in Dunya.
Visualize the Eternal Outcome: Finally, picture the ultimate reward in the Hereafter for the believers as described in the Quran—a promise of eternal paradise and divine pleasure, the greatest achievement of all.
Conclusion: Let this Ramadan be a transformative journey. By visualizing and setting goals for each act of worship, we can fully prepare for the sacred month. Strive not only in fasting but in embodying patience, generosity, and faith. This Ramadan, let’s transform our hearts and actions, inching closer to the ideal version of ourselves we envision.
Barakah Capital is committed to Shariah-compliant, ethical investment opportunities, prioritizing positive impact alongside profit. Our mission extends beyond financial gains to fostering hope and prosperity within our Ummah. With Allah’s will, we aim to grow by dedicating a significant portion of our profits to charity—starting with up to one-third and planning to increase this share as we expand. Our investments, historically yielding over 15% ROI on average, support our vision of empowering the oppressed, the poor, and those seeking wealth for noble causes. This initiative is more than an investment; it’s a commitment to empower our community and contribute to a legacy of widespread benefit.
