Assalamu Alaikum my dear,

As Ramadan approaches, I find myself reflecting on its deeper purpose. Beyond the fasting, beyond the Taraweeh, beyond the moments of hunger and thirst—Ramadan is a divine training ground. It is designed to transform us, to refine us, and to make us stronger.

If there’s one lesson Ramadan teaches us, it is this: true growth comes through struggle.

Think about it—why does Allah subuhanawut’ala command us to abstain from food, drink, and other comforts for an entire month? Why are we asked to wake up before dawn, stand in long nights of prayer, and push ourselves in acts of worship more than we do the rest of the year? It’s not because He subuhanawut’ala wants hardship for us. Rather, He knows that through controlled hardship, we emerge stronger, more disciplined, and closer to Him.

Ramadan, in its essence, is a perfect example of the Anti-Fragile Mindset.

Most things in life are either fragile—breaking under pressure, or strong—withstanding pressure but remaining unchanged. But the believer? The believer is meant to be anti-fragile—where hardship doesn’t weaken us, it makes us better.

Just like metal is forged in fire, Ramadan puts us through the fire of self-restraint. We endure hunger, thirst, fatigue—not to suffer, but to elevate ourselves. We go through this hardship knowing that when we come out of it, we are spiritually stronger, emotionally resilient, and closer to Allah subuhanawut’ala.

Fasting isn’t just about giving up food—it’s about gaining control over ourselves. It’s about proving that we are not slaves to our desires, that we are capable of discipline, that we can train ourselves to choose what is better over what is easier.

This is the very essence of becoming anti-fragile—learning to embrace difficulty, knowing that every challenge refines us, knowing that growth doesn’t happen in comfort, but in pushing through struggle.

So, as we step into this Ramadan, let’s embrace it fully. Let’s welcome the hunger, the thirst, the long nights—not as burdens, but as opportunities to become stronger believers, more patient souls, and more disciplined individuals. Let’s use this divine training ground to come out better, not just temporarily, but in a way that lasts beyond Ramadan.

May Allah subuhanawut’ala grant us the strength to embrace this blessed month, the wisdom to internalize its lessons, and the ability to emerge from it closer to Him than ever before.

With love and gratitude,
Rushdhi

P.S. I've once created 30 mini videos to help you make the most of Ramadan. You can find them here: Best Ramadan Ever