It’s the question lingering in every heart after Eid: Was my Ramadan accepted?
While we can never be fully certain, our scholars and the Prophet ﷺ left us signs to look for. And one of the clearest is this: Consistency. “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if they are small.” (Bukhari, Muslim)
So… how do you feel now that Ramadan has ended?
- Do you feel a sense of loss now that the days of fasting and nights of worship are over?
- Are you still praying more, giving more, avoiding sins you once struggled with?
- Has your heart softened? Your connection with Allah deepened?
If yes, Alhamdulillah, these are signs that your Ramadan wasn’t just seasonal… It was transformational. The last few days, you may have felt a quiet stillness settle in. No suhoor alarms, no nightly taraweeh, no iftar countdowns. It’s natural to feel like something is missing. That ache in your heart? It’s a sign that your soul was present, that Ramadan truly touched you. And the opportunity to grow hasn’t ended.
Allah, in His infinite mercy, gave us Shawwal, a chance to continue the journey. A chance to show that our devotion wasn’t tied to a calendar, but to Him. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted for a year.” (Sahih Muslim)
Wondering how to fast the six days of Shawwal? You don’t need to do them all at once. These fasts can be spaced out at your own pace throughout the month, just not on Eid itself. If you have missed fasts from Ramadan, many scholars recommend making those up first.
But remember, fasting isn’t the only way to stay close to Allah after Ramadan.
Giving Sadaqah, even in small amounts, is another beautiful way to carry the spirit of Ramadan into Shawwal and beyond. That dollar you gave, that meal you provided, that family you helped feed, it doesn’t have to stop now. The doors of mercy are still open, and your generosity can still be a source of reward, healing, and hope.
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Ramadan may be over, but the reward doesn’t have to be. Let your good deeds live on. Let your generosity become a habit. Let your mercy reach those who still need it most.
May Allah accept from you, elevate you, and grant you a lifetime of barakah.
