Purifying ourselves in Ramadaan

The month of Ramadaan is the best time for the Muslims to purify themselves from all the corruption and evil that is engulfing us all. Regardless of how grim the situation may be for a Muslim they can use Ramadan to purify themselves. In this month Allah (swt) bestows His mercy and forgiveness on us in great magnitude. In this month the gates of paradise are open and the gates of hellfire are closed and Allah (swt) chains the shayateen (devils). Truly this is the best time for Muslims to abandon falsehood and change their corrupted ways. The purification that Muslims should engage in should be complete and encompass all aspects. This can be done in the following ways:

Purifying the belief
There are many strange and new ideas which have caused doubts, conjecture and pollution in the belief of the Muslims. These un-Islamic ideas need to be abandoned and Muslims need to believe the way that the Messenger Muhammad (pbuh) and his companions believed. And not introduce any innovation, for every innovation is misguidance, and misguidance will lead to the fire.

Purifying our hearts
Vain desires and love of the duniya (worldly life) are filling the hearts of many Muslims. Evil diseases such as hypocrisy, pride, arrogance are causing sickness in the hearts. The Muslims need to purify their hearts with the love of Allah (swt), His Messenger (pbuh) and His Deen, making sure there is no room for anything that opposes the truth. This can be done by filling the hearts with the remembrance of Allah (swt) and longing for Hereafter.

Purifying our speech & actions
All corrupted, evil and sinful deeds, whether it is from the major sins or the minor sins need to be abandoned and the Muslims should ask Allah (swt) to forgive their errors. Muslims should purify their speech including foul speech and curses and actions with righteous deeds - basing them upon the Qur'an and Sunnah, concentrating on the duties that Islam emphasizes.

Purifying our way of life
Instead of following ways that will lead to failure such as democracy, freedom, nationalism and secularism Muslims should follow the pure way of life - Islam. Ensuring they only adhere to the commands of Allah (swt) and stay away from what Allah (swt) has prohibited in every aspect of our lives.

Purifying the society
Society has every form of shirk, kufr, evil and transgression and it is important the Muslims cleanse these filths of society. This can be done by calling for Islam, spreading the knowledge of our Deen, commanding good, forbidding evil and working to establish the Khilafah, etc.

Purifying our lands
All our lands are under oppression from man-made law and worst then this some of our lands are under occupation or attack from the Crusaders. The Muslims must purify their lands by removing the tyrants and occupiers and supporting those that resist and strive against them for the sake of Allah (swt), replacing the tyranny of man with the justice of Islam.

Purifying our time
The Muslims should utilize their time correctly especially in the month of Ramadaan. They should not waste time in chasing after worldly things which will not benefit them in the hereafter. Time is best invested in worshipping Allah (swt) alone, holding on to His revelation, His path and engaging in the struggle of the Messenger (pbuh) to make izhaar ud Deen (domination of Islam).

In this month let the Muslims seek to purify themselves as much as they can and not look back with remorse and regret at wasting the month of Ramadan. Let the Muslims make the intention to be people of Tawheed, Eemaan and Taqwa. And may Allah accept the efforts and struggle of the Muslims worldwide-Allah huma Ameen.