30 sincere good deeds to do in Ramadan 2024

The holy month of Ramadan is a time of immense blessings, where every act of good deed gets magnified multiple times, while acts of disobedience and bad deeds become greater and serious. Therefore, materialistic pursuits should take a back seat with a focus shifting to increased acts of worship and sincere good deeds.

We know this by the teachings of our beloved Prophet (Pbuh). He said,

“There has come to you Ramadan, a blessed month which Allah has enjoined you to fast, during which the gates of heaven are opened, and the gates of Hell are closed, and the rebellious devils are chained up. In it there is a night which is better than a thousand months, and whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived.”

(Narrated by al-Nasai, 2106; Ahmad, 8769, classed as sahih by al-Albani in Sahih al-Targhib, 999.)

While it’s tempting to fill each day to the brim with acts of worship and charitable deeds, it’s essential to remember that moderation and persistence are key. It’s crucial not to become overwhelmed or burnt out.

Many people start off strong but then struggle midway through the month; therefore, it’s important to pace oneself evenly throughout Ramadan and devote more effort during the last 10 nights.

Here’s a compilation of 30 good deeds for enriching your Ramadan experience and additional charitable activities you can get involved in while visiting Makkah and Madinah during this blessed month.

Good deeds involving acts of worship

1. Busying oneself with extra sunnah and nawafil prayers throughout the day. This applies to days outside of Ramadan as well.

Umm Habeebah (may Allah be pleased with her), the wife of the Prophet (Pbuh) she said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) say: “There is no Muslim slave who prays twelve rak‘ahs to Allah each day, voluntarily, apart from the obligatory prayers, but Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.”
(Narrated by Muslim, 728)

2. Reciting the Quran daily, aiming to complete its reading by the end of the month.

3. Studying the tafsir of the Quran and other topics in Islam.

4. Men praying in congregation in masjids.

Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “When you (O Messenger Muhammad) are among them, and lead them in As-Salah (the prayer), let one party of them stand up [in Salah (prayer)] with you taking their arms with them; when they finish their prostrations, let them take their positions in the rear and let the other party come up which have not yet prayed, and let them pray with you.” [Surah An-Nisa 4:102]

5. Seeking forgiveness during the last third of the night.

6. Engaging in lots of dhikr especially the morning and evening adhkar.

7. Participating in nightly Taraweeh prayers.

8. Observing the Laylat al-Qadr with dedicated worship and reciting this dua specifically encouraged by our Prophet (Pbuh).

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Transliteration: Allahumma innaka ‘affuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni

Meaning: O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.

It was reported that ‘Aa’ishah said: “I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, what do you think, if I witness Laylat al-Qadr, what should I say?’ He said: ‘Say, O Allah, You are Forgiving and Generous, and you love forgiveness, so forgive me.’” [Narrated by Imaam Ahmad, al-Tirmidhi (3515) and Ibn Maajah (3850)]

9. Offering Iftar to fasting individuals and holding community dinners for the poor and needy.

10. Distributing dates and water for those fasting during iftar.

11. Observing Itikaf in the masjid, disconnecting from worldly matters, and busying in worship during the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

12. Getting reward of Hajj by embarking on an Umrah pilgrimage during the month of Ramadan. Our beloved Prophet (Pbuh) said, “Performing Umrah in the month of Ramadan is equivalent in reward to performing Hajj.” (Al-Bukhari 1782 and Muslim 1256)

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Good deeds involving charity

13. Contributing to ongoing water distribution projects.

If you’re in Makkah, you can purchase water bottles from the Smart Gifts Makkah organization, and they will distribute these bottles to the poor.

Click here to learn more about them.

14. Sponsoring meals for iftar gatherings in local communities.

15. Volunteering for or donating to healthcare initiatives in your country.

16. Offering qurbani in Makkah.

The Haramain organization encourages individuals to give Sadaqah and Damm Qurbani at their platform and they will proceed to distributing the meat to the needy ones on your behalf.

You can learn all about them here.

17. Giving Zakat, Zakat Al Fitr, and Sadaqah to the poor and needy.

The difference between the three is, Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and incumbent on a working person to give 2.5% of all net savings, while Zakat Al Fitr is a small amount that should be given during the month of Ramadan before Eid. Whereas sadaqah is a voluntary charity option that can be given based on one’s intention and generosity.

Good deeds involving community service

18. Volunteering in Ramadan-based community service projects.

19. Participating in initiatives to aid the elderly and less able during Umrah.

20. Assisting in cleanup drives in your locality or around the holy sites.

21. Offering translation services to pilgrims if you’re multilingual.

22. Helping travelers and offering guidance.

Good deeds involving personal development

23. Setting daily spiritual or character goals and tracking progress.

24. Engaging in self-reflective journaling to document the Ramadan journey and doing better each day.

25. Committing to breaking a bad habit and starting a good one.

26. Avoiding wasting time on social media.

27. Vowing to perform an act of kindness daily.

28. Carrying a smile and smiling at your fellow brothers and sisters as it’s a sunnah.

At-Tirmidhi (1956) narrated that Abu Dharr said: The Messenger of Allah (Pbuh) said: “Your smiling at your brother is an act of charity.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh at-Tirmidhi.

Good deeds involving educational pursuits

29. Attending a religious class or lecture in your locality and in the holy cities

30. Engaging children in Ramadan activities and Islamic learning.

While the idea of maximizing every good deed can seem daunting, spreading out these 30 good deeds allows for a balanced and fulfilling approach to worship and community service. Remember, it is the consistency and sincerity behind each action that truly counts.

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