Ramadan: A Time For Thought, Action & Change!
Monday, May 30, 2016
The Holy Month of Ramadan is a great opportunity for all believers to reestablish their Relationship with Almighty Allah. During this month, Almighty Allah opens the doors of guidance, mercy and forgiveness and showers his blessings on Mankind.
Blessed are those who avail this opportunity and work hard to obtain the pleasure of Allah.
Fasting in Ramadan develops in a person the real spirit of social belonging of unity and brotherhood and of equality before Almighty Allah. We all say to each other that we must fast. But do you know the actual meaning of fasting? Well, let me tell you what is fasting?
Fasting in Arabic is called “SAWM” which literally means ‘to be at rest’. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the 5 Pillars of Islam upon which the “Abode” of Islam is built. During this month every able-bodied Muslim is entitled to fast, every day from dawn until dusk for 30 days.
This year Ramadan is starting on 6th June and will almost be over by 5th or 6th of July. Ramadan is a month of utmost Worship (Ibadah) towards Allah. People spend most of the time cooking instead of worshipping Allah.
We should not overeat after breaking the fast and we should not eat oily food too. Instead of eating oily food one can prefer eating some fruit salads, etc. which are good for health.
Soon after the month of Ramadan arrives the day of EID-UL-FITR (Celebration of breaking the fasts).An expression of exhilaration is visible on the faces of the people. All the people get up early in the morning and get ready wearing their new, elegant dresses. After this they go to ‘EIDGAH’ to offer the Eid prayer.
Then they greet each other saying “EID MUBARAK”. The festival of Eid is celebrated with great pomp all over the world by the Muslims.
Wishing you all ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and ‘Eid Mubarak’ in advance.
May Almighty Allah shower his blessings upon us. Aameen.
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Surve Sabira,Class: VIII,India InternationalSchool,Mangaf |
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