Every new year is a chance to leave behind the past and make new promises to ourselves, not just for the year ahead, but for the person we want to become.

As Muslims, our resolutions aren’t just about self-improvement. Every resolution we make should be a means of drawing closer to Allah (SWT) and becoming better versions of ourselves for His sake.

Here are five beautiful resolutions you can aim to uphold in 2025:  

Practice Gratitude to Allah (SWT)

Many Muslims do not realise that gratitude is everything. It’s so easy to take things for granted: our health, our families, the simple moments of peace we get in between the chaos of life. But every single blessing we have is from Allah. 

Think about that for a moment. Every breath you take, every moment of comfort, every piece of joy you experience, it’s all from Him.

This year, let’s make it a habit to thank Allah more often. Start your day with “Alhamdulillah,” even for the smallest things. When you wake up, when you take that first sip of water, when you’re just sitting there in a moment of peace, just take a second to appreciate what you have. 

It doesn’t have to be some big speech, just a simple “Thank you, Allah.” And watch how your heart starts to soften, how you notice the blessings around you in ways you never did before. 

Recite More Dua

One of the most beautiful gifts we have as Muslims is dua. 

It’s like having a direct line to Allah. We don’t need a fancy set of words or to be in a specific place. We can speak to Him whenever we want, wherever we are, about whatever is on our hearts.

But sometimes we forget to make dua, don’t we? We get busy, life happens, and before we know it, a whole day has passed without us turning to Allah for help, guidance, or just a moment of peace. 

This 2025, let’s try to make dua a daily habit. Ask Allah for help in your struggles, for guidance in your decisions, and for strength when you’re feeling weak. And don’t just ask for yourself. Ask for your family, for your friends, and for those who need your prayers.

Give More in Sadaqah

Sadaqah is such a beautiful way to grow our connection with Allah. You don’t need to have a lot to give. It could be as simple as helping someone in need, donating to a cause, or even smiling at someone when they’re feeling down. 

Here’s something you should keep in mind: Every time you give, you’re not just helping others, you’re helping yourself too, because charity purifies the heart. And let’s not forget that the more we give, the more we receive in ways we can’t always see. Allah multiplies our good deeds in ways that we can’t even imagine. 

Resolve in your heart to give as much as possible this 2025. Do this and see how Allah will reward you.

Give Up a Bad Habit

We all have habits, some good, some not so good. But we all have at least one thing that holds us back from being the best version of ourselves. 

This year, let’s make a resolution to give up at least one bad habit. It doesn’t matter how hard it seems. Change might be hard, but with Allah’s help, it’s possible. Each step we take toward breaking a bad habit brings us closer to becoming the person we’re meant to be

Develop Resilience and Character

 We all go through hardships at some point in life. It’s during those moments when we really find out what we’re made of. The hard times can either break us or build us, depending on how we handle them. 

Enter 2025 knowing that life’s challenges don’t have to define us; it’s how we respond to them that shapes us. Allah reminds us in theQuran Majeed that no matter how difficult things may get, we’re never alone.

Make a decision to face every challenge you face in 2025 with a little more strength. Challenges will come, and when they do, remind yourself that setbacks don’t mean you’ve failed, they just mean there’s a lesson waiting for you.

Wrapping Up

As you work on these resolutions, don’t forget that the right tools can help along the way. AtJLifestyle, we’ve got all the things that can make your journey easier. We have a wide collection of prayer rugs, Qurans, Islamic art and pretty much everything that keeps you reminded of Allah’s greatness every day.

Start 2025 right byvisiting our website and making a pick from our vast selection.

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