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Today in Ramadan, with the goal of fasting being that we are striving to attain taqwa - consciousness of God, we spend this session to try and better understand what this trait is, and how we can develop and nurture it.

Today in Ramadan, we look at the important trait of Taqwa - God Consciousness - recognizing that God is ever-present in our daily lives and that our actions, speech and thoughts - and the intentions behind these - are all accounted for. As Ramadan is all about gaining more awareness of God in our lives, what is this trait and how do we better understand it so that it can impact our lives?

Today in Ramadan, we turn our focus to review the importance of the Quran. A book which Prophet Muhammad, prayers of God be upon him and his family, received over the course of 23 years, it forms the bedrock of Islam and is a confirmer and clarifier of past scriptures and a guide for humanity. Daily, over 1.8 billion Muslims read, memorize, reflect and act upon its contents - but what makes this book so powerful?

(13) O Allah, on this day, purify me from uncleanliness and dirt, make me patient over events that are decreed, grant me the ability to be pious, and keep company with the good, by Your help, O the beloved of the destitute.

(12) O Allah, on this day, beautify me with covering and chastity, cover me with the clothes of contentment and chastity, let me adhere to justice and fairness, and keep me safe from all that I fear, by Your protection, O the protector of the frightened.

(11) O Allah, on this day, make me love goodness, and dislike corruption and disobedience, bar me from anger and the fire [of Hell], by Your help, O the helper of those who seek help.

(10) O Allah, on this day, make me, among those who rely on You, from those who You consider successful, and place me among those who are near to you, by Your favour, O goal of the seekers.

(9) O Allah, on this day, grant me a share from Your mercy which is wide, guide me towards Your shining proofs, lead me to Your all encompassing pleasure, by Your love, O the hope of the desirous.

(8) O Allah, on this day, let me have mercy on the orphans, and feed [the hungry], and spread peace, and keep company with the noble­minded, O the shelter of the hopeful.

(7) O Allah, on this day, help me with its fasts and prayers, and keep me away from mistakes and sins of the day, grant me that I remember You continously through the day, by Your assistance, O the Guide of those who stray.