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Personally, I’ve noticed the difference for myself in the years where I consciously prepared for taraweeh as opposed to the ones where I jumped right in without any actual preparation. The years where the preparation was done beforehand were a lot more beneficial, and looking back, a lot more memorable. In the spirit of the Companions radi Allahu ‘anhum (may God be pleased with them), who would prepare early for Ramadan, here are some practical items we can do starting now that will help us maximize our time spent in taraweeh. One of the highlights of Ramadan in addition to fasting is taraweeh, in which long portions of the Qur’an are recited.This practice, where the entire Qur’an is generally completed in the extra prayers at night by the end of the month, is an excellent opportunity for the community to increase in their relationship with the Qur’an. Because taraweeh is something that most of us will engage in for a couple of hours each night in Ramadan, it is important that we try to maximize the benefit we can reap from it so that it becomes more than just a nightly habit; rather, it becomes a conscious action that allows us to interact with the Qur’an as we stand in prayer. -Making the Most of Taraweeh this Ramadan, by MANSOOR AHMED