Let's Make It A Special Ramadan

image, picture, Ramadan

image source

Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting. Fasting begins at the break of dawn and ends at sunset. During this time, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex. Actully the idea of fasting is not to starve oneself but it set a different spiritual plane altogether. 

And is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility, and spirituality. Muslims fast for the sake of Allah (God) and to offer more prayer than usual. 

"That whoso of you finds this month, necessarily, he should fast in it."

Surah Al-Baqara : Ayat 185

Although  We (Muslims) review our lives under the principles of Islam during this scared month. In Ramadan we can get in touch with our inner selves, strengthen faith and in a certain way, come closer to God. To slow down from worldly affairs and focus on self-reformation, spiritual cleansing and enlightenment; this is to establish a link between ourselves and God through prayer, supplication, charity, good deeds, kindness and helping others.

image, picture, Ramadan

image source;internet

This should be a practice for the rest of the year not just during Ramadan.

Ramadan is a festival of giving, sharing and sacrifice. Fasting enables to feel for those who get very little to eat daily. Fasting brings to life, the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate. And charity during this festive occasion will actually make more generous and develop a sense of goodwill.

Self controlling during Ramadan teach good manners, to purify minds during the whole month, not only should purify thoughts, but also words and actions. Collectively Ramadan is a month which enhances the real objectives of life.