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The Month of Ramadan
The best thing about the month of Ramadan is that it is a time of purification. And because of that we would like to make our point to in a pure, plain and blunt manner.
I hope that you will agree with me that certain issues must be dealt with head on, and that it makes good sense, sometimes, to talk and listen to one another in a way that shows we have the courage to stand our ground no matter how hard the consequences may be.
Ramadan is a time of abstinence from our everyday luxuries. But it is not only food and drink that we are referring to. We are focusing our attention on the only thing that matters: becoming mindful of the Almighty and drawing closer to Him. We will watchand carefully guard our speech to avoid backbiting, slandering, lying, ranting...
Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) told us that when Ramadan comes the gates of Paradise are opened and the devils are chained. We are told to fast for the sole purpose of gaining Taqwa. Ramadan is the month when our sins are forgiven, our prayers answered and our good deeds multiplied.
1.Let us ask a few questions that we are sure have phased all of us after the conclusion of this month. Is our journey towards Taqwa exclusive to only one month of the year?
2.After ?Eid Al-Fitr passes, do we just no longer desire closeness to Allah?
3.Are we addicted to the diversions, pleasures of this worldly life that we cannot stray from them for but one month of the year?
4.This may end up being the case, but why must it be so?
Ramadan is undoubtedly a special month. We are motivated to do good deeds during this period more than any other time of the year. And so here is where the challenge comes in. We must continue our gracious struggle towards Taqwa throughout the year, indeed, throughout our lives.
Islam is not simply a religion we adopt once a week, month or once a year. It is a constant effort to gain greater Faith through all of our actions Ramadan or not.
After Ramadan, it will be a struggle, no doubt, but Allah (SAT) promises help those who strive for His sake saying (what means): ?As those who strive in Our cause, We will surely guide them in Our paths. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.?
But according to Allah?s promise, if we patiently persevere, Allah will guide us, thus making our paths easier. So as difficult as it may sound now, giving up the things that take us away from Allah will get easier every day, until it becomes natural.
May Allah guide and help us to continue to make efforts to reach Him. He will make our sacrifices easier and reward us thereafter. Ameen.
I hope that you will agree with me that certain issues must be dealt with head on, and that it makes good sense, sometimes, to talk and listen to one another in a way that shows we have the courage to stand our ground no matter how hard the consequences may be.
Ramadan is a time of abstinence from our everyday luxuries. But it is not only food and drink that we are referring to. We are focusing our attention on the only thing that matters: becoming mindful of the Almighty and drawing closer to Him. We will watchand carefully guard our speech to avoid backbiting, slandering, lying, ranting...
Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) told us that when Ramadan comes the gates of Paradise are opened and the devils are chained. We are told to fast for the sole purpose of gaining Taqwa. Ramadan is the month when our sins are forgiven, our prayers answered and our good deeds multiplied.
1.Let us ask a few questions that we are sure have phased all of us after the conclusion of this month. Is our journey towards Taqwa exclusive to only one month of the year?
2.After ?Eid Al-Fitr passes, do we just no longer desire closeness to Allah?
3.Are we addicted to the diversions, pleasures of this worldly life that we cannot stray from them for but one month of the year?
4.This may end up being the case, but why must it be so?
Ramadan is undoubtedly a special month. We are motivated to do good deeds during this period more than any other time of the year. And so here is where the challenge comes in. We must continue our gracious struggle towards Taqwa throughout the year, indeed, throughout our lives.
Islam is not simply a religion we adopt once a week, month or once a year. It is a constant effort to gain greater Faith through all of our actions Ramadan or not.
After Ramadan, it will be a struggle, no doubt, but Allah (SAT) promises help those who strive for His sake saying (what means): ?As those who strive in Our cause, We will surely guide them in Our paths. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good.?
But according to Allah?s promise, if we patiently persevere, Allah will guide us, thus making our paths easier. So as difficult as it may sound now, giving up the things that take us away from Allah will get easier every day, until it becomes natural.
May Allah guide and help us to continue to make efforts to reach Him. He will make our sacrifices easier and reward us thereafter. Ameen.