Ramadan, 9th month is Islamic calendar,
reserved for observing fast through out 29 or 30 days.
From dawn till dusk all Muslims observing fast are to
abstain from food, drink and all immoral deeds. The holy month of Ramadan is
followed by Eid-Ul-Fitar, a Muslim festival.
Holy Quran was revealed on Hazrat Mohammad (S.A.W) in this
blessed month.
This month is the most peaceful month in all, though it asks to
refrain from food and drink, but only for a very short time.
Ramadan is much more than not only eating and drinking, it is
time for spiritual reflection. As this month is about to come to end, hence Eid
will follow it. A festival to rejoice, to wear best, eat best and act best. But
Holy month of Ramadan will be missed for many days which are to come.
The best part of this month is the change it offers. A
change in routine, moods, eating habits and sleep timings. This is the change
most of us call for, something which we do not do rest of year, something
reserved for this month only. Most brilliant experience about Ramadan is peace
it encloses, the bizarre and vague feeling of harmony. This month is about to
end, only one more day to go but for tranquility of soul my I want it to stay.
Two main components of Ramadan are Sahar and Iftar. Sahar is
waking up before dawn for pre-meal of Fast. Iftar is breaking of fast, which is
done at sunset. Families gather to consume these two meals together. Food
habits of Muslims around world vary but all Muslims give preference to breaking
fast with dates.
The beautiful experience of Fast is truly availed when whole
families do it together and take part in special preparations for Sahar and
Iftar.
Poor and needy ones are never forgotten, people donate
modestly for their food. A good example of it can be seen in any mosque around
this planet, which is laden with food for unfortunates at fast breaking time.
This
is true essence of Ramadan, people of all sects sit together to break fast at
time of Maghrib prayer. Travelers stop their journeys and break fast with
people who are strange to them but are bonded with a spiritual delight.
In Pakistan, special arrangements are made. Shopkeepers and
vendors put stall in front of their shops, offering unique delicacies of
Ramadan.
This month asks avoiding activities with which we indulge in
routine but it is not at all difficult. Allah makes this easier for us but answering
all prayers and by cleansing our soul of negativity and evil.
Ramadan is time for reflection; it helps to connect body
with soul. This arrangement works best for me and so for all Muslims on this
planet. Ramadan is a complete month, only if an individual to know right ways to avail its bounties.
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