How To Study In Ramdaan

[Mazhar Ali Khokhar]

HOW TO STUDY IN RAMADAN?
By: Samad Hamadani (43rd CTP)

"Yar CSS is my passion. Kisi b keemat pe CSS krna hai, chahay sara zor he kyo na lagana per jye. Per masla ye hai k banda Ramadan mei nae perh skta. Roza k sath tou bilkul bhe nae aur iftari k bad neend ana shru ho jati hai. Lakin CSP tou bn'na he bn'na hai chahay koi b qurbani deni paray"

My apologies for being sarcastic and cheeky but yeah I have seen many aspirants talking the same way as above during the month of Ramadan. I simply cannot understand it. If you are so much committed and dedicated to being a CSP officer ultimately, why cannot you sort out a tack to study even during Ramadan? Why are you digging up lame excuses to avoid studying? It means only two things; either you are not motivated enough to study or you do 'not' really (REALLY) want to be a CSP officer. No doubt allocation in CSS always comes at a cost of an arm and a leg.

I found Ramadan very beneficial in my preparation and that is why I am sharing solely my experience with you folks because that might prove helpful to you. First, because I could not cram things during fasting, I used to read the books, newspapers and magazines and read voraciously. I mean I went through all the books and stuff available to me for CSS preparation. You do not need much effort or energy to read even if you are fasting. So, you should READ all the available material for preparation during fasting, whether in books or on internet. It will unconsciously build your writing expression, your style of writing, improve vocabulary and expand your knowledge base.

Secondly, after iftari, I used to make notes of all the subjects. Because you feel kind of sleepy after iftari, writing down important points keeps you alert and awake. I must say these notes aided me a great deal in my preparation as well as in revision near the exam. I made detailed notes from 3 or 4 books of each subject. Even if you utilize 3 to 4 hours in making notes, it will not only improve your hand writing but also assist you in getting a know how about making outlines.

So guys, shake off that laziness which is gripping you nowadays, hit the books and dedicate yourself to preparation because only YOU can make yourself a CSP by leaving no stone unturned in preparation and hard work. Good Luck!