Just like every year, Ramadan came and went swiftly. We have now bid farewell to this blessed month, leaving behind what we did—whether righteous or sinful. The days preserve our actions, and on the Day of Judgment, they will be presented to us:
"On the Day when every soul will find what it has done of good present [before it]." (Aal Imran: 30)
Allah calls out: "O My servants, it is your deeds that I record for you, then I repay you accordingly. So whoever finds good, let him praise Allah, and whoever finds otherwise, let him blame only himself." (Muslim)

Ramadan was like a marketplace—some people gained rewards, while others missed the opportunity. Those who did good should thank Allah and ask for acceptance, for Allah does not let the efforts of the righteous go to waste. Those who fell short should repent, for Allah accepts repentance before death and loves those who turn back to Him.

The early Muslims were anxious after Ramadan, fearing their deeds might not be accepted. Allah describes them:
"They give what they give while their hearts are fearful because they know they will return to their Lord." (Al-Mu’minun: 60)
They prayed, fasted, and gave charity, yet they feared rejection. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) about this verse, thinking it referred to sinners. He replied: "No, O daughter of As-Siddiq, it refers to those who pray, fast, and give charity, yet fear their deeds won’t be accepted." (Ahmad, Tirmidhi)

Worship Doesn’t End with Ramadan

Allah says:
"Indeed, those who say, ‘Our Lord is Allah’ and remain steadfast, the angels descend upon them, saying: ‘Do not fear or grieve, but receive good news of Paradise.’" (Fussilat: 30)

A true believer remains constant in worship and obedience, not just in Ramadan. Worship is not seasonal; it is a lifelong commitment. Allah says:
"Say: Indeed, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds." (Al-An’am: 162)
Hasan Al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "Allah has not set an end for a believer’s deeds except death." Then he recited:
"And worship your Lord until certainty (death) comes to you." (Al-Hijr: 99)

Even though Ramadan has ended, the daily five prayers continue. Have we remained committed to them? Allah commands:
"Guard strictly your prayers, especially the middle prayer." (Al-Baqarah: 238)
Umar ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "There is no share in Islam for the one who abandons prayer."

The night prayers of Ramadan may be over, but night prayer itself never stops. Witr and Qiyam Al-Layl remain for those who seek Allah’s closeness. Allah says:
"And rise for prayer in some part of the night; it is an extra act of worship for you, so that your Lord may raise you to a praised station." (Al-Isra: 79)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The best prayer after the obligatory ones is the night prayer." (Muslim)

We still have the precious moments of pre-dawn supplication, the hour of answered prayers in the last third of the night, and the weekly blessing of Friday, which has an hour when prayers are granted.

Even though fasting in Ramadan is over, voluntary fasting continues. We can fast on Mondays and Thursdays or the three white days each month. The Prophet (peace be upon him) advised Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) to fast three days a month, saying:
"Fasting three days every month is like fasting for a lifetime." (Bukhari, Muslim)

Among the best deeds after Ramadan is fasting six days of Shawwal. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
"Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he has fasted the whole year." (Muslim)
This is because every good deed is multiplied by ten—fasting Ramadan equals ten months, and fasting six days equals two months, completing the reward of a full year.

These six days are recommended but not obligatory. They can be fasted separately throughout the month, though it’s better to make up any missed Ramadan fasts first. Allah says:
"And I hastened to You, my Lord, so that You may be pleased." (Taha: 84)

O servants of Allah, fear Allah and guard your good deeds. Allah warns:
"O you who have believed, obey Allah and the Messenger and do not invalidate your deeds." (Muhammad: 33)

Do not waste your efforts, like someone who builds only to destroy. Allah says:
"And do not be like the woman who untwisted her spun thread after it was strong." (An-Nahl: 92)
This refers to someone who works hard but then ruins everything through neglect.

We ask Allah for steadfastness in faith, a good end, and His acceptance of our deeds.