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• Updated by:16 Apr 2025

As our lives slowly return to their usual rhythm, there’s a unique kind of calm that lingers in the air. Though the peaceful mornings of Sahur, the festive aura of Eid mornings, and the heartfelt prayers of Ramadan and Eid may have passed, their presence has not faded. 

Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum Minal aidin wal faizin, mohon maaf lahir dan batin.

You did it, dear Ayah Bunda. From waking the kids for sahur in the dark to organizing family iftar (and maybe squeezing in one or two deliveries of ketupat to the neighbors), Ramadan was full of devotion, effort, and love.

Now the Eid joy has settled, the nastar jars are half-empty, and we are all gently drifting back to daily routines. And the big question arises:

How do we keep that Ramadan spirit alive and carry it in our daily lives?

While treating Ramadan like a divine chapter that we can close until next year is tempting, Ramadan isn’t meant to be a one-month wonder. It’s a heart reset. As parents, we need to carry that spirit with us all year long, woven into the ordinary fabric of our lives. The beauty of post-Ramadan parenting isn’t in doing everything perfectly but in carrying the warmth and meaning of the month forward in small, loving ways. Maybe it’s the way your child now pauses to say bismillah before a snack, or the way they offer to share without prompting. These gentle remnants of Ramadan are precious and don’t need to fade. All it takes is a little intention and creativity—but a lot of faith to remain Istiqomah. By highlighting character, not just achievement, we remind our kids that being a good person is something to celebrate.

One of the simplest yet most beautiful ways to keep that light alive is through togetherness in worship. Though the long nights of praying tarawih together have passed, nothing is stopping us from encouraging our children and families to pray together for the five mandatory prayers. Reciting the Qur’an together after praying Maghrib side by side is also another way to reminisce the beauty of Ramadhan. These little rituals, though small, carry the warmth of Ramadhan into ordinary days.

The month also taught us much about gratitude and the importance of giving. Paying Zakat is one of those moments where we are taught to have compassion and restraint. We can bring these acts and create a habit in our homes, whether it's by encouraging small acts of charity to encouraging our children to smile often, as it is the simplest form of sodaqoh.  Let charity become a quiet rhythm in the home, a reminder that kindness isn’t seasonal.

Children may not always find the words, but they do feel the shift. Ask them softly: What did they love most about Ramadhan? What would they like to do again? Let them speak, let them remember. When faith becomes personal, not just practiced, it settles deeper into their hearts.

And above all, carry forward mercy and grace. We were taught to soften our words, to keep our hearts gentle, and to think about our actions before pursuing them. These qualities should be kept in our lives. Though hardships are inevitable, it is in those moments that we should always remember that growth isn’t easy or neat. Yet, a home filled with grace is truly the best place to nurture our children. 

See you soon Ayah Bunda, have a great day ahead.