Ramadan Diaries

The art of slowing down and embracing the moment

Mar 12, 2025

Salaam Page Turners,

I hope you are having a productive week! I wanted to write about slowing down and what it means especially during the month of Ramadan. I hope you enjoy and if you resonate with this be sure to leave a comment or reply back to this email telling me why.

The world outside never stops. It whirls and hums, demanding us to move faster, do more, achieve everything. But when Ramadan arrives, it feels like a sacred pause—a reminder that life’s beauty often lies not in motion, but in stillness.

A Quiet Awakening

I remember one Ramadan morning vividly. The house was hushed, and the first hints of light were starting to seep into the sky. I walked over to the window and opened it as far as it would go. A breeze swept in, cool and crisp, carrying the scent of damp earth and a faint trace of blooming flowers. I stood there, eyes closed, and breathed deeply. For that moment, the world felt weightless, as though everything unnecessary had melted away. That breath—it wasn’t just air—it was renewal, clarity, and peace.

Ramadan has a way of bringing those moments to the surface, if we let it. It’s as if the month itself whispers to us: slow down, be still, be present.

Rediscovering the Beauty of Ordinary Moments

It’s so easy to lose ourselves in the chaos of everyday life—endless notifications, work deadlines, the pull of social media. But during Ramadan, every act feels intentional. Preparing a simple meal for iftar becomes an act of care. The sound of the adhan at sunset feels like a gentle embrace. Sitting down with loved ones to share dates and water becomes a reminder of how much we have to be grateful for.

Fasting, too, is not just an act of abstinence; it’s an act of mindfulness. It teaches us to listen—to our bodies, to our thoughts, to the still, small voice within that often gets drowned out. It’s in those quieter moments that we can hear it most clearly.

Letting Go of the Rush

I’ll admit, slowing down isn’t always easy. The world tells us that if we’re not busy, we’re falling behind. But Ramadan teaches us that there’s a different kind of productivity—a sacred one. It’s found in pausing to recite even a few ayahs of Quran, in sitting with your thoughts after suhoor, in offering a heartfelt dua under the stars. These acts may not fill a planner or tick off a list, but they fill the soul in a way that nothing else can.

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An Invitation to Stillness

As Ramadan progresses, I’ve been reminding myself to lean into the stillness it offers. To open the window a little wider, to breathe in the air a little deeper, to let the noise of the world fade into the background. It’s a lesson I hope to carry with me, even after Ramadan ends—that sometimes, the most meaningful moments in life happen when we simply stop and allow ourselves to be.

So, Page Turners, whether you celebrate Ramadan on not, which moments will you choose to pause and embrace fully? What memories will you allow yourself to truly savour in the here and now?

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