The Softness of Ramadhān : A Reflection on Allah’s Mercy
There’s something undeniably different about Ramadhān. It’s not just the fasting, the late-night prayers, or the suhoor and iftar routines. It’s something deeper—something that touches the heart.
Have you ever noticed how, during Ramadhān, you feel emotions more intensely? You cry more easily when making du’ā, your heart feels lighter after reciting Qur’ān, and you find yourself more forgiving, more patient, and more at peace.
I like to call this our “softer” side. But why does this happen?
As I was reciting the Qur’ān, the answer came to me: It’s Allah’s mercy.
Allah tells us that His mercy is increased during the month of Ramadhān. And SubhanAllah, that mercy is not just around us—it is penetrating through us. It softens our hearts, making us feel more, love more, and turn to Him more sincerely.
In the chaos of everyday life, our hearts become hardened. We get caught up in stress, work, and worldly distractions, and without realising it, our spiritual sensitivity starts to dull.
But then comes Ramadhān—the month where the gates of mercy are flung wide open. The barriers between us and Allah feel thinner. The distractions of life fade into the background, and suddenly, we find ourselves feeling more deeply, connecting more easily, and yearning for closeness to Allah.
This is not a coincidence. It is a divine gift.
Imagine a piece of dry, cracked land. No matter how much you try to plant something on it, it won’t grow. But when rain falls upon it, the earth softens, becoming fertile and ready to receive.
This is what happens to our hearts in Ramadhān. The mercy of Allah pours down like gentle rain, softening our hardened hearts, making them fertile ground for imān, reflection, and transformation.
We cry in sujood, not because we are weak, but because our hearts are finally soft enough to absorb the reality of Allah’s love.
We feel a deeper connection in our Salaah, not because we suddenly became more righteous, but because Allah’s mercy has cleansed away the spiritual numbness we carried before.
We are more forgiving, more patient, and more compassionate—not because of our own effort alone, but because Allah’s mercy is flowing through us, shaping us, molding us into better versions of ourselves.
A soft heart is not a weak heart—it is a heart that is alive.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Indeed, there is a piece of flesh in the body. If it is sound, the entire body is sound. And if it is corrupt, the entire body is corrupt. Truly, it is the heart.”
(Bukhari, Muslim)
Ramadhān is the month where Allah heals our hearts. He breathes life back into them, making us more aware of Him, more conscious of our actions, and more attuned to the reality of the Akhirah.
What Should We Do With This Softness?
This softness is a gift, but like all gifts, it must be cherished and preserved.
Make Du’ā for a Heart That Remains Soft – Ask Allah to keep your heart receptive even after Ramadhān ends.
Continue Reciting Qur’ān – The Qur’ān is a source of light that nourishes the heart long after Ramadhān is over.
Engage in Dhikr – The remembrance of Allah keeps the heart alive and prevents it from becoming hardened again.
Practice Gratitude – When you recognise Allah’s mercy, you naturally feel more at peace, more fulfilled, and more connected to Him.
As Ramadhān comes to an end, many of us feel sad—not just because the blessed month is leaving, but because we don’t want to lose the version of ourselves that we became in Ramadhān.
But here’s the truth: Ramadhān didn’t change us—Allah did. And the same Allah who softened our hearts in Ramadhān is the same Allah who is with us every single day, waiting for us to turn to Him.
So let’s not let this softness fade. Let’s nurture it, protect it, and carry it forward with us. Because a soft heart is a heart that knows Allah, loves Allah, and finds peace in Allah. And that is the greatest gift of all.