The Month Ramadaan...

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

The Month Ramadaan...

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Ramadaan is the month in which the rewards of our good deeds are multiplied, the doors of Hell are closed, the gates of Paradise are open and the Shayateen 'devils' are locked up.

These factors undoubtedly encourage us to increase our good deeds, worship, Taqwaa and Imaan; and these are the reasons why Allah ordered the believers to Fast in this blessed month.

The Almighty says in His Book:

"Oh you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed to those (nations) before you, so that you may attain piety." [Al-Baqarah, 2:183]

Those who fast in order to "experience what the poor people are going through" or "imagine what it is like to have no food and water" are fasting for the wrong reasons.

Fasting is not only about abstaining from food and drink between daylight hours; it also entails giving up your desires, customs, traditions, habits and disobedience in order to become completely subservient to Almighty Allah – the way a believer should always be.

Bearing this in mind, it is essential for us to understand that we must utilize this blessed month as much as possible, by changing our old ways and doing many good deeds (that are based upon the Qur'aan and Sunnah).

Every year the Sahabah would shed tears and beg Allah to give them the opportunity to reach Ramadaan (without passing away). This was because they had the right Aqeedah and were well aware of the rewards and blessings the month carried with it.

If you find that every year you change during Ramadaan, but then return back to your old ways, know that you may have not achieved the main purpose of fasting – to attain Taqwaa. The Messenger (saws) said:

"A person may fast, but he will gain nothing from his fasting except hunger. And a person may perform qiyaam (stay awake at night whilst praying, reciting the Qur'aan, studying Islam etc.) but gain nothing but sahar (i.e. staying awake and not getting any reward)." [Sunan Ibn Maajah, Hadith no.1690]

Hence, make sure you do not waste this month, for you do not know if you will live to see another.

If you are from those who listen to music, free-mix, vote for the Kuffaar 'non-Muslims', smoke cigarettes, watch hHaraam 'forbidden' movies, eat stunned (Haraam) meat, follow ration over divine Text or are busy with duniya 'worldly life' (such as by over working or studying the non-Muslims way of life in college or university etc.) and are negligent of your duties, such as supporting Islam and working to preserve Allah's Deen; this is the perfect opportunity for you to repent and start doing your obligations!

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