By: Farooq Panhwar
Of all the months of the Islamic calender, the month of Ramadan enjoys a unique place in the hearts of Muslims. It occupies the apex of sublimity since it is believed to bring a plethora of blessings, happiness, and peace for the whole Muslim Ummah across the world. Therefore, Muslims ensure piety, engage themselves in good deeds, restrain themselves from sins and fast from dawn to dusk in order to win Almighty’s blessings.
The month of Ramadan enlightens the hearts of Muslims with its magical rays. Their fear turns into positive hope. Their hearts glow and mind find tranquility in the fragrance Almighty’s love. Every Muslim from child to an old man enjoys themselves with the glitter and glamour of this holy month.
Undoubtedly, this holy month reveals the best outcome of humanity. Strength in congregational prayers, self control and avoiding backbiting are the tasteful fruit that this month bears.
The significance of this Holy month lies in that it offers multiple rewards of our single good deed. Thus, the Muslim across the globe do thier utmost to grab the packets of blessings.
Unsurprisingly, Ramadan brings the element of unity among family members. At present age, the technology of digital has widened the gap among family members. Children find no time to have company of their parents and siblings. However, the beauty of Ramadan is that it is a uniting force that brings all the family members together on Iftaar table. Islam being the complete code of life reflects the true essence of our life. Likewise, at Iftaar time, everyone of us waits eagerly to break fast. The disciplined waiting queue on Iftaar table not only shows the civilized bond but also examines the patience and fear of Almighty.
Moreover, Ramadan mitigates the barrier between creator and his creations. Consequently, our supplications are answered in the blink of an eye. Hence, this month paves the sublime track for Muslims to earn more and more Almighty’s favour to hit the glory of success in life here and hereafter.
Generally, no human being is perfect. Perfection is only synonymous to the Almighty. As it is rightly said, “To err is human but to forgive is divine”. In the same fashion, every human being commits sins either consciously or unconsciously but to wash out all the past sins, the clouds of mercy are ready to purify our hearts. This holy month offers a massive opportunity to repent over their past sins and enter into the new charm of life with the ray of hope to win Allah’s appointment.
Furthermore, the holy month of Ramadan ensures the elements of tolerance and justice in society. Everyone tries his best to spread the colours of happiness among their fellow beings. Muslims generously extend their helping hands to help the needy irrespective to their caste, creed and culture. They give charity to ensure equity among thier brethren. We witness the true meaning of humanity in this holy month. There are many charity based organisations that are working for the betterment of humanity. They aim to ensure equity in society.
Unfortunately, this positive side of Muslims is ignored in contemporary world of west. However, west in particular leaves no stone unturned in defaming Islam when any mishap occurs.
Islam is a Deen of peace. It always imparts the teaching of peace and justice. Anything that is extremist has nothing to do with the business of Islam.
This holy month of Ramadan offers the best lessons to the world that Islam is a beautiful Deen. It aims to curb the barriers of discrimination and ensure equity.
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