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Fasting is a form of worship that is irreplaceable. If one were
to describe the great and countless benefits of fasting, hundreds of ands of
pages would be insufficient for the purpose. In short fasting is a
comprehensive remedy for physical illnesses. It is an effective way to increase
a person's spirituality. It is an unbreakable shield that protects one against
sin. Those who it will enter paradise through a special door. On the Day of
Judgment, fasting will intercede on behalf of all such persons who welcomed
fasting while paying it its due respect. Fasting removes physical impurities
from the body and increases the flow delicate lights within a person. The fast
flow of lights increase a person's mental speed, and it increases it so much
that angels show up in front of him and he witnesses his spirit traveling in
the realm of the unseen.
Do the last day of Sha’baan the Holy Prophet, peace and of Allah
be upon him, said:
“O people you are about to receive a great and blessed month.
This is the month in which one night is better than a thousand months.”
During this month God has made fasting incumbent upon His
servants. The Holy Quran was revealed in this month. The other heavenly Books
were also revealed in this month. Heavenly scriptures were revealed to Hadhrat
Ibrahim (a.s) [Abraham (a.s) on the first or third day of Ramadhan. Zaboor
['Psalms of David'] was revealed to Prophet Daud(a.s) [‘David(a.s) ] on the
12th) or 13th of this month injeel [The
New Testament’] was given to Prophet
Jesus(a.s). In short, the month of Ramadhan, in which the Holy Quran was
revealed, is a month full of greatness excellence and wisdom, and it cleanses
and polishes human consciousness. When a person stays hungry and thirsty only
for the sake of Allah, his spirit soars upward into the vastness of heavens and
touches its ultimate heights.
Fasting is a form of worship which was made incumbent upon the
people of all of Allah's prophets, on whom be peace. Allah the Exalted states:
"O ye who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as
it was prescribed for those before you so that you may become righteous."
[Holy Quran chapter2: verse183]
This is the blessed month in which Hadhrat Jibraeel(a.s) [angel
Gabriel'] recited the Holy Quran to the most honoured among prophets, the Seal
of Prophets, Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and would in
turn listen to the Holy Quran recited by the Holy Prophet(saw)
You should also recite the Holy Quran, slowly and wit
understanding. This act makes the bond between Allah and His servant stronger.
Open your hearts and help the poo the widows, the orphans and the destitute.
Allah's Prophet(a.s) who was the
personification of generosity and beneficence gave all the more generously
during the month of Ramadhan.
Come let us pledge that following the blessed practice to the Holy
Prophet (saw), we too shall help our poor brothers in every way possible.
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
Science has made immense progress, yet many believe that, even with all of the modern tools at our disposal, human beings function at no more than 10% of their mental capacity. This leads to the question of what exactly it is that comprises the remaining 90%. Yet another question that arises is this: If it has taken man four and a half billion years to be able to apply only 10% of his ability, how long will it take for him to make use of the remaining 90%?
