🌙 Preparing for Ramadan: Let’s Begin Gently with Space
- Azeema S
- Jan 26
- 2 min read
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’ve experienced change, loss, or deep transitions.
Standing in my kitchen one morning, I opened a cupboard and realised how full it was. Utensils I hadn’t used in years. Things kept out of habit, not need.
And I thought—
if my cupboards need breathing space, maybe my heart does too.
Three Weeks Is Enough—If We Start Small
We don’t need to do everything in one day.
With three weeks ahead of us, there is time.
• One cupboard this week
• One shelf next week
• One room by the time Ramadan arrives
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about preparing the ground.
Just like the heart needs preparation before worship deepens, the home needs preparation before it becomes a place of peace.
Decluttering as a Quiet Act of Healing
As I slowly sorted through things, I noticed something unexpected.
Letting go wasn’t painful.
It was freeing.
Some items belonged to older versions of me.
Some memories were beautiful—but complete.
Decluttering, I realised, is not about discarding.
It’s about honouring the past and making space for the present.
Turning Unused Things into Blessings
There is something deeply aligned with Ramadan in the act of donating.
What we no longer use may become someone else’s ease.
A small comfort.
A quiet relief.
Giving away items in good condition is not just charity—it’s intention.
It is choosing to begin Ramadan with lighter hands and a softer heart.
A Lighter Home Makes Worship Lighter
There is a deep connection between our outer space and our inner state.
A cluttered home can weigh on the mind.
A calmer home invites calm within.
When the heart feels lighter, worship feels less forced.
When the surroundings are peaceful, reflection comes naturally.
This is not minimalism for aesthetics.
This is spiritual preparation.
Making Space for Barakah—Before Ramadan Arrives
Three weeks before Ramadan is a gift.
A chance to prepare slowly.
A chance to start small.
A chance to create space—without pressure.
So if you’re preparing for Ramadan this year, begin here:
One cupboard.
One shelf.
One gentle step at a time.
May these small acts make room for barakah, clarity, and peace in the days to come.
🌙
With love and intention,
Azeema Shahul
Azee’s Kitchen | BeingInspired
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