By Azeema Shahul With Ramadan just a few weeks away, I find myself slowing down—not rushing into lists, but pausing to reflect. Three weeks before Ramadan is a quiet window. Not yet the rush. Not yet the exhaustion. Just enough time to prepare gently and intentionally. And this year, my preparation begins with space. A Soft Start, Not a Sudden One In the past, Ramadan preparation meant urgency—stocking up, planning menus, ticking boxes. But life teaches us differently when we