Under the Islamic calendar, it’s the year 1444 and the month of Ramadhan is ending. A month of fasting, prayer, reflection, community and seeking for forgiveness from the Almighty for Moslems around the world. Regarded a Holy month, Ramadhan lasts from 29 to 30 days and it signifies the first revelation of the Quran to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Fasting from dawn to sunset during this time is obligatory for most moslem adults and is the fourth Pillar of Islam. Now that the month has ended, as a moslem myself, I can only pray that Allah accepts my fasting and deeds as we celebrate this special month on this year’s Eid al-Adha (عيد الضحية ). Here are some notable benefits to have in mind for the next Ramadhan. إنشاء الله

AMAZING BENEFITS OF RAMADHAN!

a. Getting closer to Allah, the Almighty.

Throughout the year, many moslems struggle with their Iman due to different tests of the world. It can be the search for money, love, poverty or any hardship that diverts you from doing right and instead pursue that which Allah has ordered us to stay away from. We sin repeatedly until it’s a way of life or we often repent and walk about with heavy hearts of guilt. The more we transgress, the bigger the gap and distance we move away from the almighty and without his mercy we are lost.

Ramadhan presents an opportunity to reflect on our misdeeds and hopefully rectify our ways. Shyatan has been caged and the temptation and whisper to sin only comes from deep down our souls depending on how much it has been corrupted by prior sin, but we are protected from his persuasion. Therefore if you have missed the opportunity to change and return to good, don’t loose hope, start your journey to rediscover yourself and be under those that Allah will bless, for he is the most merciful and the most gracious. Come next Ramadhan, you will get closer to him, إنشاء الله.

b. Togetherness.

In today’s fast paced world, most families rarely see each other, working different jobs and returning in the wee hours, barely remembering the faces of your loved ones. We work to live but often so, we live to work. Entering into the dusk years of your life and realising that you might have missed out on the moments that matter the most.

During the Holy month of Ramadhan, we get a chance to converge home for Iftar, suhur or taraweh prayers at the mosque. By design, we meet more often and spend more time with family. It is a month that encourages more love, peace and the sensibility of community. Togetherness. After all, we live to share moments with each other.

c. Sadaq. (Philanthropy acts)

During COVID-19, the need for community support and Sadaq (charity) was globally accentuated as economies stood still and more than half of the world population needed help to survive. Despite wars, floods, earthquakes and drought, there are continued reasons to share what you have with the more needy. To offer a helping hand and support communities that have none.

During the month of Ramdhan, moslems are encouraged to increase on their Sadaq (charitable acts) in society and beyond in addition to the obligatory Zakat al Fitr. When we prostrate and ask from Allah, let’s not forget to give away some of what he has given. The smallest of charitable acts can change someone’s entire life. I pray that the almighty warms our hearts towards sadaq.

d. Multiplied Reward.

The bottom line of our life on earth is to worship Allah and hope we enter paradise. To find our deeds rewarded by the almighty and enough for us to be permitted into Jannah. During the Holy month of Ramadhan, your good deeds are multiplied by Allah. So do as much as you can to help a neighbour, family, friend and the needy. It doesn’t have to be something grand, do what you can afford to do and I pray that Allah accepts all of our good deeds.

e. The night of Lailatul Qadr.

Al-Qadr is the declaration that Allah is omniscient and omnipotent. The decider of your future, past and present. During the last ten days of of the Holy month, on one of the odd numbered days, you get a chance to ask Allah to bless you, forgive you and lead you onto a fulfilling right path.

CONCLUSION

I implore you to read further on the Holy month of Ramadhan and share the knowledge that Allah allows you to learn. It’s never too late to seek for forgiveness or change your path onto a righteous one. I pray that Allah guides us onto a path of those he is pleased with and not those that go astray.

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