Welcome
Ramadan, welcome the month of fasting. This is the month of service, wherein
God calls us to embark on a special duty, a special project.
Allah calls upon us all,
“O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you
—so perhaps you will become mindful of God” (Qur’an 2: 183).
Mindfulness of God in the
days and night of Ramadan, in our deeds and during our leisure, we are
commanded to arise and serve. Sincere devotion ONLY for Him and only Him can
quantify our dedication, only Him can truly reward us.
When Allah addresses us
as: “O Believer”, it is similar to saying: “O you whom Allah has
favoured and enriched with His bounties... O you whom Allah graced with this
occasion, this time and this life... O you upon whom Allah has conferred
honour, reasoning and kindness.” Will you not harken to Your Lord? Arise
and serve with your utmost.
In this month, be the
guest of Allah and be one of those near to Him. Each breath you take glorifies
him; your sleep is worship, your deeds are accepted and your supplications are
answered.
So, ask Allah, your Lord,
to give you a sound body and an enlightened heart; so you may be able to fast
and recite his book, for only he is unhappy who is devoid of Allah's
forgiveness during this great month.
- Contributed by Shamsideen AbuSuad, UK. 2021
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