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Friday, September 28, 2007

More about Ramadan

Last night I went for iftar organised by DUIS, that's the dundee university islamic society. Before the iftar, we had a talk given by one of the brothers who talked about ramadan. Just to mention few things here...there are 3 levels of fasting which are 1) ordinary person fasting 2)VIP 3)VVIP. We can choose which level do we want to be. Just remember about this everytime we fast. Another thing he mentioned was that we are not fasting only from hunger and thirst. Always remember, we fast to fast our tongue, eyes, ears and other parts of body as well.

Here is an interesting article by Dr. Alhaqi Manta Dremmeh.

O ye who believe! Fasting is presribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self restraint (taqwa). (Quran 2:183)

Muslim believe that the month of Ramadan is the holiest of the four holy months of the Islamic Lunarcalender and comes as the ninth month andthe fourth osthe five pillars of Islam. the month of Ramadan begins with the sighting of the new moon after which physically sound and healthy mature muslims will refrain from drinking, eating and any intimate contact between dwan and sunset. In addition to the physical aspects of Ramadan, it is a deeply spiritual exercise and development. It is the blessed month of compassion, forgiveness and freedom. During all months and in particular Ramadan, Muslims are taught to refrain from gossiping, lying, greed, slandering and denouncing someone behind their back. If anyone indulges in any of the above acts, all they will be attaining from their fast is hunger and thirst as in an authentic Hadith reported by the companion of the Prophet.

Apart from the medicinal benefits in detoxifying the body that some scholars associate with fasting inthis month, Ramadan fundamentally helps us develop spiritually and improve morally. Ramadan cleanses one from feelings of arrogance, egoism and jealousy. On the contrary, it enables one to reflect on the beauty of creation of the Almighty Allah SWT, His bounty and mercy upon us andimproves ones relations with others.

In essence, Ramadan inculcates in us patience, compassion and sense of sharing. It reminds us of the abject poverty that millions of people are under and the proactive role one should play in reducing poverty, illiteracy and inequities. Thus, Ramadan is one of spiritual journey, moral improvement and social responsibility.

Sadaqallah hul azim

posted by iFtiDa @ 5:51 AM

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