Islamiccalendar. As Holy ProphetMuhammad (S.A.W.) said:"It is Allah's
Own month."It is the chief of all months and the most glorious one. As
we already know, 'Fasting' isone of the important pillars of Islam and
it is the very month of Ramadan during which fasting has been made
obligatory for all adults and sane Muslims. By fasting during Ramadan,
a Muslim besides discharging an obligation imposed uponhim by Allah
(SWT), becomes entitled to great reward in the Hereafter. On the other
hand, any lapse in the matter amounts to a great sin. Fasting is an
article of worship, the knowledge about the performance or otherwise
whereof rests only with Allah (SWT) andthe person concerned. Hence, it
is Allah (SWT) alone who will reward that person for it, on the Day of
Judgment.
The blessings of Ramadan are not limited to fasting alone, because the
performance of all sorts of worship and good deeds during this month
is also a source of great Divine favor. The revelation of the Holy
Quran commenced during this very month and it is therefore the duty of
every Muslim to read and try to understand the meaning of the Holy
Quran and thereby gain an insight into the Divine secrets enshrined
therein. It brings peace and illumination to the mind and imparts
purity to the soul.
Holy Ramadan is the month of fasting, intensive prayer, sacrificeand
Divine worship. Throughout this month a devout Muslim fasts during the
day in the true sense of the word, that is, he had merely denies
himself food and water, but as explained by Holy Prophet Muhammad
(S.A.W.), exercises strict control over his tongue, eyes, ears,
thoughts and deedsand does everything possible to seek the pleasure of
Allah (SWT).
Devout supplications to Allah (SWT) and repentance of one's sins
during Holy Ramadhan are the sources of Divine blessings and mercy.
Some nights, among the last ten nights of Ramadan, are called the
'Nights of Glory' (Laylatul Qadr). These are the 19th, 21st, and 23rd
nights. Muslims keep awake during these nights and offer special
prayers. Even among these nights, the 23rd enjoys excellence over
allthe others. It is accompanied by great blessings, and he usually
grants the supplications made to Allah (SWT) during this night.
The month of holy Ramadan, besides being the month of worship and
Divine blessings, carries a historical importance as well. As already
mentioned above, the revelations of the Holy Quran commenced in this
month. The epoch-making 'Battle of Badr'and the ' Conquest of Makkah'
also took place during the holy month ofRamadan.
"Ramadhan", according to some traditions is one of Allah's names. This
is why we can not say Ramadhan without making it clear that we are
talking about the month, and therefore weshould always say the month
of Ramadhan. Commander of the faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.)
said: Do not say Ramadan, but say themonth of Ramadhan. For you do not
know what Ramadan is? This same meaning was referred to by Holy
Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) in his speechduring Shaaban: The month of
Allah (SWT) is coming ...Let us:
1.Learn Islam with ambition,
2.Observe Islam with sincerity,
3.Practice Islam with discipline (Sunnah),
4.Spread Islam with truthand kindness.
Whosoever recites only one 'Ayat (Verse)' in Holy Ramadan, he will be
awarded as if he had recited the full Holy Quran, in other months.
Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
Everything has a spring and the spring of Holy Quran is the month of
Holy Ramadan. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (A.S.)
Today (Day of feast of fast-breaking) is the feastof those whose fasts
are accepted and their sorbs are favored by Allah (SWT), and any day
in which you do not commita sin, is the day of feast. Imam Ali ibn Abi
Taleb (A.S.)
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