Ramadan: The Hunger Games?!

So, "Ramadan" was the most requested topic for the past 3 weeks





To you,

            Looking at the holy month of Ramadan as burden, and fasting as not eating or drinking all day is ignorance itself.

Some of us sleep all day long; I don't even know how it's considered fasting!

Some spend their whole day cursing then follow it with "اللهم اني صائم".

Homie, you didn't just "تجرح صيامك", you murdered it!

Some spend the whole day gossiping, then go back home for "Iftar".

Sweetie, you spent your whole day eating the flesh of people; you might as well eat and drink.

For some, Ramadan is the season for being completely insane about the new "Egyptian series".

Others take off after "Iftar" for "sheesha" and card games, and then soccer matches till early mornings.

And lastly, the ones who know prayer times only in this month. (mostly just Fajr and Maghrib)

Do you see what's wrong with that picture?

If you're not willing to commit your whole month to Allah, at least dedicate few hours to please him. So it won't be like what my mama says: "Hunger and thirst for no benefit".

COMMITER IN RAMADAN, AND "WHATEVER" AFTER RAMADAN

I know that for some, Ramadan presents the perfect environment to start something beautiful. 

But people seem to let go of whatever they thought was the best, after "the spell breaks" if I may say.

We might not achieve it this Ramadan, or the next, or the next, but trying and being genuine about trying is what matters.

 It would be more beautiful if we strive to turn it into a "whole year" thing. Don't you think?

Other topic is "THE COMPLAINERS":

They're those drama queens who keep complaining during the whole month, everyday, all day long!

Don't you think we're all tired?

By complaining, you're depriving yourself from the pleasure of dedicating your determination and genuine struggle to your creator.

And frankly annoying everyone around you!

Y'all, Ramadan is supposed to be a spiritual month. Complaining won't make your throat less drier.

THIS RAMADAN

Put in mind that this is your chance for a fresh start, or even for completing what you had once started.

Pledge to try something new, and commit to it. Even if you think it's small.

It might be reading a portion of Quran everyday and fully understanding it.

It might be committing to "taraweeh".

It might be taking a break from all those people who keep bringing you down with their bad attitudes.

Why not get close to your family.

Whatever serves you as a human!

Baby steps.

Set your goals, and keep marching on! :)

I'm not qualified to tell you exactly what to do to come out as a winner, I believe everyone here is old enough to differentiate right from wrong. 

                                                                                                 With Love.

Purpose of creation: Ibada &Finding Balance.

"A life with no purpose is not a life, for it is undirected." –Unknown

To you,
     
           Purpose of Our Creation:

                                                                   Adh-Dhariyat, 56

"And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me."

What is Ibada?

"Ibada" is a noun from the Arabic root "عَبَدَ", directly translates to "worship: (v)". And "عَبْد- Abd" is a related word that translates to "Slave: (n)".

In Arabic language, the noun "Abd" is used to describe a person who shows utter obedience and submission. (Usually related to a "God" or a master)

Islam prohibited slavery and any sort of worshiping-related obedience that is dedicated to idols " "أصَنَامْ or masters.

Islam states that: "Allah is the only God. Therefore, he's the only one worth worshiping".

 The Beauty of Ibada:

When a Muslim's intention is directed to serve and worship Allah (which is a condition of Ibada), wonders are done. For example, salah (prayer) prevents vice, and zakāt (alms) purifies one's soul.

                                                                       Al-`Ankabut, 45

"Recite, [O Muhammad], what has been revealed to you of the Book and establish prayer. Indeed, prayer prohibits immorality and wrongdoing, and the remembrance of Allah is greater. And Allah knows that which you do."

                                                                       

                                                                      At-Tawbah, 103

"Take, [O, Muhammad], from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [ Allah 's blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing."

On contrary what what some people think, the five pillars of Islam do not resemble the whole continuous process of worshiping Allah.

Ibn Taymiyyah says in (Al-Uboodiyyah- Subjection to God):

Balance?

Islam taught us that you don't have to adopt the monasticism theory to be religious. The key is to find that balance between your  dunya and long-lasting akhira. And that's by remembrance of Allah, and dedicating your physical and psychological energies towards worshiping him. That is known as "Ihsan".

We All know the five pillars of Islam

And we know the six articles of faith

According to Omar, radiyallahu anhu:

Check out the whole hadith

Ihsan is what completes the whole package. It's what leads to that balance, where you don't lose dunya or akhira.

"Ihsan" comes from the Arabic root "حَسُنَ" and "حَسَّنَ" which means "perfect: (v)". So Ihsan means the perfection of your "Iman" and your "Ibada".

But Omnia, didn't you say that there's no such thing as a "perfect muslim"?

True, However a Muslim should always want to top their own good deeds.


If you feel like your prayer is lacking something and you want to improve it, that's Ihsan.

If you want to to apply for a better job so you can support your family and yourself, that's Ihsan.

If you want to get married to preserve your virtue, that's Ihsan.

If you want to build your community and uplift your country, that's Ihsan.

If you want to embrace hijab and struggling, that's Ihsan.




You see, Deen and dunya are not the opposite of each other. Deen is literally connected to dunya, not akhira. Allah created deen to discipline us in dunya, so we could enjoy it with the limits of halal.


How to create that balance?

Commitment is never easy, but remember: Hardworking combined with intention is what matters to Allah, and that's how you're "evaluated" on judgement day.

- Keep reminding yourself that you want all your actions to be directed towards pleasing and worshiping Allah.

- Environment does matter, so surround yourself with items or/and people that remind you of Allah.

- Lastly, have faith in this hadith qudsi:

                                                         


                                                                                                  With Love.


P.s: - I'm sorry the post is kind of long

       - Past few posts that I "chose" got some positive reviews, Alhamdulillah.
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