Hannah’s Daily Note

I know what it is like to feel less than excited about Ramadan. You are watching everyone around you prepare. They are getting the house ready, meal prepping, writing their dua lists. Meanwhile, you just feel empty.

Some women feel embarrassed to admit this. Ramadan is supposed to feel uplifting, so when it doesn’t, they assume something must be wrong with them. The gap between what they feel and what they think they should feel gets wider.

If you are feeling disconnected from Islam, Ramadan can be a triggering time instead of a comforting one. It can feel like another measuring point. Another reminder of missed prayers, inconsistent habits, or struggling with salah.

Guilt gets loud very quickly in this season. The mind says you should be doing more, feeling more, fixing everything at once. That pressure often makes it harder to reconnect with Allah, not easier.

A gentle return to salah and spiritual practice usually starts from neutral ground, not from shame. You are more likely to move forward when you feel supported and steady, not judged.

Support before Ramadan can make a real difference. A short, focused conversation can help you clear some of the guilt and emotional weight so you can enter the month with honesty and calm.

If you would like help to reconnect with Allah before Ramadan begins, I am offering a free call to get you grounded and supported. DM ‘Ramadan’ on Instagram and I’ll get you booked in.