In Ramadan we need to make a mental effort as well as a physical one. This is in terms of the search for knowledge which is compulsory within Islam. Advancing intellectual ability is done by preparing ourselves for Ramadan through acquiring knowledge and within Ramadan implementing that knowledge. However, everything we learn should also be used after this blessed month. We should make it a habit to actively better our understanding of Islam raise our own awareness.

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