An English teacher in a rural school about 25 km from the town of Kuala Kangsar, Perak Darul Ridzwan, Malaysia. A mother of five ranging between the ages of 4 to 20. Also in a very challenging situation. But adapts to life easily!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
No Time Like Ramadhan
Fasting, combined with the Quran recital in night-prayers, generates rich resources which Ramadan harnesses to the fulfilment of the Quranic mission.
Look at taqwa. What is it? Literally it means saving ourselves from harm. In moral life, therefore, taqwa must primarily mean. firstly, accepting that some actions and beliefs are harmful, that is to say, right and wrong do exist, and secondly, having the resolve and will to avoid the wrong and do the right. As a consequence, thirdly, his conduct should reflect this consciousness and resolve, if he is not a hypocrite.
To have the Quranic taqwa, which will entitle us to its guidance, we must know that there are realities and values beyond matter, beyond what we are incapable of perceiving by our physical senses, beyond this world, that man needs to be guided to what is right and what is wrong, (yu'minuna bil- ghayb). We should also be prepared to submit, willingly, all that we possess — mind, body, wealth — to the truth that we know and believe (yuqimunas salata wa mimma razaqnahum yunfiqun).
Every moment in Ramadan engraves these lessons on our hearts. Integrates them in our practice. The most elementary physical needs — food and water and sleep — are readily and joyfully sacrificed. Hunger and thirst are no more harmful; God’s displeasure is. Physical pleasures no more hold any lure; God's rewards do. The scale of values is turned upside down. The measure of comfort and pain, success and failure is radically changed. Without this change, none is entitled to take up Allah’s cause.
This is what the true meaning of Ramadhan is? Do you agree?
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Ramadhan is more than hungry and thirsty.. It is full of hikmah.. For those who ignore Ramadhan because of nothing, he/she will regret and of course nobody cannot guarantee he/she will have next Ramadhan.. Take this chance to maximise our pahala and perhaps His blessing..
ReplyDeleteRamadhan is the month of fasting. Fasting mean to teach our patience, modesty and sprituality.....
ReplyDeleteSalam,
ReplyDeleteThose are vital aspects of Ramadhan not just hunger and thirst. It is ablessing to be able to go through another Ramadhan.