The month of Ramadan is the perfect time to focus on our personal reflection and growth. Thankfully, the online community of Muslim discussions and reminders is thriving, and there are many resources we can benefit from online that will help us make the most of our Ramadan.

We’ve put together a list below of our top recommendations for Ramadan video series on YouTube, Social media and a few online courses that will facilitate your learning this month. Whether you want a companion to your Qur’an recitation or bite-sized reminders on the go, there’s something for everyone on this list.

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Recommended

The Amaliah Surah Al-Kahf Female Reciters Project

How to Pray Tarawih at Home this Ramadan

7 Ways to Engage With the Qur’an if You Can’t Read or Understand Arabic

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New out for 2022

1.Reflection on Juz 1 by Mubarakah Ibrahim on Sapelo Square

When you check out the features section you will see Ramadan content for each year from 2016 and most are Quran reflections by various Brothers and Sisters.

2. Quran 30 for 30

“In the opening episode of this Ramadan series, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guest Dr. Tesneem Alkiek explore gems from the first Juz’ of the Holy Quran.”

3 . Judgement Day: Deeds that light the way Yaqeen

“In the darkness of your freshly covered grave, as you hear the footsteps of your family walking away, nothing from this worldly life will help as your eternity begins—except one thing: your good deeds. One by one, they’ll show up in the form of beautiful people, guarding you from the punishments of the grave and bestowing you with glad tidings and the best source of companionship.”

4. Reconnecting with Revelation

5. Retreat with the Quran

Ramadan Series with Dr. Tamara Gray

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6.  Tafseer and Tadabbur With Ustadha Rumaysah

A Tafseer and Tadabbur course which looks at practical lessons and guidance for daily life. This is a Tafsīr course that draws from Classical Exegesis such as Tafseer ibn Katheer, At-Tabari, Al-Qurtubi and others. It aims to generate a practical approach to the Qur’ān and promote a dynamic engagement with the Divine words.

For each verse, we will:

• Cover a word to word translation
• Study the implications of the verses
• Discuss why the verses are important to us today
• Reflect on how we can practically apply lessons from the surah in our own lives

Each class will include interactive discussions and end with a Q&A with Ustadha.

Class recordings will be available for only 3 days after each lesson.

Salam,
Join us this Ramadān for Reflections on surah Rahman:https://t.co/sD7n4Ikpse
Saturdays 5pm BST

— Rumaysa (@rumaysah_) March 19, 2022

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Things to watch from 2021

1. Daily Qur’an Reflections: Dr. Tamara Grey

The daily Qur’an reflections by Dr. Tamara Grey on her Instagram page and YouTube are a must watch this year. The series is divided into three parts covering each third of Ramadan: The First 10 days: Repel the Ugly, The Second 10 Days: Bring on the Beauty and The Last 10 Days: Become the Beloved. If one of your goals this Ramadan is to strengthen your relationship with the Qur’an then this series is the perfect resource to help you achieve that goal.

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2. Omar Suleiman: Meeting Muhammad

Dr. Omar Suleiman has another daily Ramadan series out this year which focuses on the life of the Prophet ﷺ. The videos take us through a journey where we are introduced to his physical attributes and demeanour, where we witness his life from afar as though we are his companions and the series ends with his departure from this world. These are short videos no longer than 10 minutes each. Their length makes them great to watch and discuss with children or to fill pockets of time in your day. Last year Omar Suleiman covered Angels in the same format. 

3. Mufti Menk: Verses of Hope and Healing 

As we settle into our second Ramadan in lockdown, having already passed the one year anniversary of the pandemic, Mufti Menk’s new series is a timely reminder of hope. There is no better way to remember there is light at the end of the tunnel than through verses from the Qur’an. 

As Mufti Menk says:

“Many have lost their loved ones, many have lost their jobs their income. Many don’t know what is happening. Many are recovering from COVID. For this reason, this is why I have chosen this theme this Ramadan.”

4. Yasir Qadhi: Qur’anic Gems 

A classic from 2015, in the Qur’anic Gems series, Yasir Qadhi selects special verses that help us reconnect with the Qur’an and understand it from a new angle, such as the verse of light from Surah Nur and the importance of showing kindness to our parents. This series will no doubt help you to connect with the Qur’an on a deeper level.

5. Omar Suleiman: Qur’an 30 for 30

Released last year during our first Ramadan in lockdown, Qur’an 30 for 30 features Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sheikh Abdullah Oduro and a guest speaker as they discuss one juz of the Qur’an in around 30 minutes everyday. Season two of the series is out now, along with a free e-book to be used as a companion to the series. Some of the guests on the series so far have included Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, Sh. Ismail Kamdar, Sr. Najwa Awad and Dr. Tesneem Alkiek.

6. Seekers Guidance: 40 Hadith on Ramadan 

In 26 lessons, Ustadh Tayssir Safi covers 40 hadiths on fasting collected by Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabahani. The series focuses on the goals and merits of fasting and will help you to really understand the significance and rewards of Ramadan, perfect if you’re experiencing a mid-Ramadan slump.

7. Yaqeen Institute: Ramadan Strong

Ramadan Strong is another short series by Yaqeen Institute with daily videos that range from 2-5 minutes long. These bite-sized reminders delivered by various scholars discuss Qur’an goals, mindfulness and more. Follow the tips and advice shared in these daily reflections to help boost your iman this Ramadan.

May Allah grant us barakah in our time and may He reward those who share from what they know and reward us for our pursuit of knowledge and closeness to Him.