Ramzan is one of the most special times of the year for a Muslim. It is a month that goes far beyond simply abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. While fasting is the most visible part of Ramzan, the true beauty of this month lies in the opportunity it gives us to reshape our habits, purify our hearts, and draw closer to Allah.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ lived every day as a lesson for us, and his life was full of small, practical actions – Sunnahs – that made even ordinary moments into acts of worship. These Sunnahs are not always about long prayers or grand gestures; often, they are simple, easy to follow, and sometimes even overlooked. But their reward is immense, and when practiced during Ramzan, it is multiplied even more.
Many people focus only on the visible parts of fasting – the hunger, the ifṭār, and the extra prayers. But Ramzan is a chance to live like the Prophet ﷺ in every aspect of life: how we eat, how we speak, how we treat our family, and even how we handle small daily routines. Following Sunnah is not just about rituals; it is about developing character, building habits that please Allah, and carrying the spirit of Ramzan into the rest of the year.
In this article, we are going to explore 6 Sunnahs that are easy to adopt, highly rewarding, and often forgotten. These are small things you can start doing today – but they can have a profound effect on your spiritual growth and your connection with Allah during this blessed month.
1. Smiling At People
The Prophet ﷺ was known for his cheerful and pleasant expression. ʿAbdullah ibn al-Harith reported that he never saw anyone smile more than the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Smiling costs nothing, yet it lifts hearts, spreads positivity, and counts as good character, which is heavy on the scale of deeds.
(Jāmiʿ at-Tirmidhī, 3641 – Ṣaḥīḥ)
2. Sleeping On Your Right Side With A Duʿā
Before sleeping, the Prophet ﷺ would perform wuḍū’ as he would for prayer, lie on his right side, and say the duʿā: “Allahumma aslamtu wajhī ilayk, wa fawwaḍtu amrī ilayk, wa alja’tu ẓahrī ilayk, raghbatan wa rahbatan ilayk…” (O Allah, I submit my face to You, entrust my affairs to You, and rely upon You in hope and fear of You…). Following this Sunnah transforms even our rest into an act of obedience.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 247; Sahih Muslim, 2710)
3. Removing Harm From The Road
The Prophet ﷺ taught that removing obstacles from people’s paths – whether stones, glass, or any harm – is part of faith. He said, “Faith has over seventy (or sixty) branches. The highest of them is saying Lā ilāha illā Allah, and the lowest of them is removing something harmful from the road.” This Sunnah emphasizes care for others and turning even small, unnoticed acts into charity (sadaqah).
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 9; Sahih Muslim, 35)
4. Loving For Your Brother What You Love For Yourself
The Prophet ﷺ said, “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” This principle shapes our character, interactions, and intention. Practicing this Sunnah helps strengthen bonds, reduce envy or selfishness, and spread genuine care and empathy toward everyone around us.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 13; Sahih Muslim, 45)
5. Using The Miswak Often
The Prophet ﷺ regularly used the miswak, even while fasting. He said, “Were it not that I would make things difficult for my ummah, I would have ordered them to use the miswak before every prayer.” Oral hygiene is part of Sunnah, and using the miswak in Ramzan helps us maintain cleanliness, refresh the mouth for prayer, and follow his practice.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, 887; Sahih Muslim, 252)
Scholars also mention that there is no authentic evidence prohibiting the miswak while fasting, and the Prophet’s ﷺ general practice supports its permissibility.
6. Licking the Fingers After Eating
The Prophet ﷺ instructed not to wipe the hands immediately after eating but to lick the fingers, because a person does not know where the blessing in the food lies. He said, “When one of you eats, let him lick his fingers, for he does not know in which part of the food the blessing is.” This small Sunnah encourages gratitude for Allah’s provision and prevents waste.
(Sahih Muslim, 2033)
Sunnahs guide us to notice the details of life we often overlook. Small, intentional actions – whether helping someone, maintaining cleanliness, or sharing a kind word – cultivate a sense of purpose and inner peace. Ramzan gives us the chance to practice these consistently, turning ordinary habits into opportunities for growth.
These small acts shape not just our days, but the way we live and interact with the world. In this way, Ramzan becomes a season of lasting impact, far beyond the month itself.
Do you follow any of these Sunnahs, or do you want to share more? Comment down below!
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