Tag: siyam
Before the Sand Slips Away
For many living in Western countries, Ramadan is passed daily with 9 to 5 jobs or school - nights where we may or may not go for Taraweeh. A peak at the TV (may Allah protect us) and the night is over. Back to work where all around us people are eating and drinking from crystal water fountains. Blink. Ramadan is over.
The Inner Secrets of Fasting
Know, that in the fast (Sawm) is a special quality that is not found
in anything else. And that is its close connection to Allah, such
that He says:
"The fast (Sawm) is for Me and I will reward it."
[Sahîh al-Bukhârî and Muslim]. This connection is enough to show the high status of fasting.
A Reminder about the Virtues of Ramadhan
Allâh has blessed His slaves with certain seasons of goodness, in which hasanât (rewards for good deeds) are multiplied, sayiât (bad deeds) are forgiven, peoples status is raised, the hearts of the believers turn to their Master, those who purify themselves attain success and those who corrupt themselves fail. One of the greatest acts of worship is fasting.
Merits of Fasting
Do you know of a deed that elevates and sublimes the soul - a deed that motivates toward gaining virtue and protects against corruption - a deed that strengthens the will power, rectifies the intention, reforms the body, heals weakness and brings the `abd (worshiper) closer to his Lord...
