Day 26: Ramadan resolutions

“Verily, all actions are but driven by intention and for everyone is what he intended.”  Hadith: Bukhari and Muslim

We've tried to be good during Ramadan -- pray on time, be kind, care for others -- but what's going to happen in a few days when the month is over.  In the past, we've made resolutions on the eve of Ramadan, to focus on for the upcoming 30 days.   This year, we're making resolutions at the end of the month, to follow for the next 335 days.

I asked the kids for two resolutions -- one for themselves, one for the family. Nothing too ambitious; something they feel strongly about and will try their best to keep.  For their individual resolution, each committed to praying at least once every day.  For the family, we've committed to at least one dinner together each week (no easy feat given Arif's travel).  As for me, my resolution -- my perennial resolution -- is to be more disciplined.  It covers a lot of ground -- from praying regularly to remembering to take my vitamins.  I'm already playing catch up -- tomorrow's Eid and I'm on day 26 of my blog post.  But as Prophet Muhammad said it's the intention that counts, as long as it's sincere.  We'll keep trying. InshAllah.  Day 26: Deed 26:  Keeping the spirit of Ramadan all year round.