Ramadan
is the month of fasting, standing, generosity, self-evaluation,
patience and the Qur’aan. Indeed there are many groups and paths
regarding the month of Ramadan. Let’s see which group we belong to.
The first group:
is a group that sees Ramadan as a time of restrictions and
preventions; a time of prohibitions from desires and lust. They do not
comprehend the benefits of Ramadan. You will find them lazy and tired.
They fast with great difficulties while continuing in backbiting, lying
and other sins. They see the fast as nothing more than an obstacle in
front of their desires.
As for the second group:
it is a group that sees the month of amadan as a month of food and drink.
Most of their time is consumed going and coming from the grocery store
purchasing food for themselves, families and guests. Ramadan doesn’t
increase them except in appetite. We know that consuming lots of foods
will cause fatigue and laziness. The worst thing that the sons of Adam
can fill is their stomachs. In addition, some from amongst them actually
gain weight in Ramadan.
As for the third group:
they know nothing of Ramadan except that it is obligatory. Neither
the days nor the nights are spent in worship rather they might not even
perform the five daily prayers. They awaken with Allah’s displeasure and
sleep with Allah’s displeasure.
As for the fourth group:
it is a group who does not know Allah except and until the month of Ramadan. They attend the Jumu’ah prayer, frequent the Masjid
and the women wear the hijaab for the duration of Ramadan. And when the
month is over all of those good deeds come to end, that is until the
next Ramadan.
As for the fifth group:
this group is a group who can not wait for the arrival of Ramadan.
And when it comes they roll up their sleeves even more and they work as
hard as they can. This month rejuvenates and strengthens them.
Evaluate yourself. Which group do you belong to?
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