Article The Purpose of Ramadan

afrarzk

احبك ىارب
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
The Purpose of Ramadan


The month of Ramadhan is not like any other month; its purpose is to rid man of those habits which he has accumulated throughout the rest of the year. It is a month that prepares man for the remaining eleven months by teaching him discipline and self control. Thus, Allah has made some acts which are beloved to man, like eating, drinking and fulfilling one’s desires, Haraam. If man can control these desires in this month, which are usually permissible for him, then he can surely control himself from other desires which are not permissible throughout the remaining months.
This blessed month has been sent by Allah to His bondsmen so that can create a connection and draw closer to Allah by reaping the many rewards that lie in this month. A person who has been given the opportunity to be present in this month can take this as a sign that Allah Ta’ala has given him another opportunity to draw closer to Him and earn His paradise through worship in this month.
In this month we will be given many opportunities, as mentioned above to reform ourselves and seek forgiveness for our bad sins. This is a month of reformation and self reflection, where a believer can ponder of over spirituality and piety and bring a change for the better. The Prophet of Allah صلي الله عليه و سلمhas clearly stated:
مَنْ لَمْ يَدَعْ قَوْلَ الزُّورِ وَالْعَمَلَ بِهِ فَلَيْسَ لِلَّهِ حَاجَةٌ فِي أَنْ يَدَعَ طَعَامَهُ وَشَرَابَهُ
“Whoever does not give up lying and evil actions, then Allah is not in need of his leaving his
food and drink [Saheeh al-Bukhari]

It is clear from this Hadeeth which has been narrated on the authority of Hadrhat Abu Huraira رضي الله عنهthat Allah is not in need of any person to leave his food or drink. Allah is far from needs and desires. However, it is the mercy of Allahthat He wants each and every person to leave those things which will lead him to the hellfire and by controlling one’s desires throughout this month it is hoped that one will be able to control himself throughout the following months also.
For those who can relate, we can look at the month of Ramadhan like an MOT test. It is vital to be on form during this test. Once the test is over then we should be at a standard where we can continue through the following months. Indeed, there will be repairs and faults in between, but these will be minor and can be dealt with on the spot.
May Allah Ta’ala make us successful in this test, for the one who is unsuccessful in this test may not be given an opportunity for a re-test.
ان جبرئيل عرض لي فقال بعد من ادرك رمضان فلم يغفر له قلت آمين
“Jibreel came to me and said, ‘Whoever reaches the month of
Ramadanand does not have his sins forgiven and so enters the Fire, then may Allah distance him, say ameen.” So I said “Ameen” [Mustadrak al-Haakim]

In summary, the month of Ramadhan has been made so that mankind can take benefit of the merits and blessings contained within to change themselves for the better and by doing so create a bond with Allah that will continue throughout the eleven remaining months.
It is a month within which Allah has instructed us to place more emphasis on actions regarding our Deen (religion) as opposed to our daily routine and emphasis on worldly matters.
I pray that this information comes in use and aids the readers in preparing for the month of Ramadhan.
As a reminder, please commit the following Du’a to memory and make a habit of reciting it daily until the day of Ramdhan.
اللهم بارك لنا في رجب وشعبان وبلغنا رمضان
“O Allah, make the months of Rajab and Sha’ban blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadhan.” [Musnad-e-Ahmed]



Source: Collection of Treasures
by Maulana Zain
 

ishislam

i am never alone.allah is always with me
Can u please write that dua propely in english(not the meaning of the dua which you have clearly given alhamdulillah) jazakkalaah khair for sharing.this is helpfull indeed.and i dont get that part where jibreel told us to say ameen to let people to hellfire?? o_O
 

afrarzk

احبك ىارب
Assalam wa rahmathullah wa barakath

Hoping you are doing well :).....wa iyyaki sis

Well that duaa is, "Allahumma barik lanaa fee rajab wa shahaban wa balagna ramadhan"
(But as of now, today is 22nd of Shahaban)

Oh! You got confused there because it’s not mentioned whose words was that……sorry about that, sis

It goes like this way,
It is reported that Prophet(saw) said “Jibreel came to me-Prophet(saw) and said, ‘Whoever reaches the month of Ramadan and does not have his sins forgiven and so enters the Fire, then may Allah distance him, say ameen.” So I-Prophet(saw) said “Ameen”

This hadeeths is like a reminder for us to do the best in this Holy Month-Ramadhan by involving ourselves into good actions, avoiding sinful acts and by increasing our isthigfaar, so that Allah will cleanse our heart and forgive us…. In shaa Allah
And the hadeeths says, whoever continues to sin and pay no heed on the importance of this holy month then he shall enter Hellfire and then Allah may distance him…May Allah Protect us

I hope it’s clear to you sis :)

May Allah give us the ability and sound controllable mind to benefit the maximum out of this Ramadhan…Ameen ya rabb
 

ishislam

i am never alone.allah is always with me
Y
Assalam wa rahmathullah wa barakath

Hoping you are doing well :).....wa iyyaki sis

Well that duaa is, "Allahumma barik lanaa fee rajab wa shahaban wa balagna ramadhan"
(But as of now, today is 22nd of Shahaban)

Oh! You got confused there because it’s not mentioned whose words was that……sorry about that, sis

It goes like this way,
It is reported that Prophet(saw) said “Jibreel came to me-Prophet(saw) and said, ‘Whoever reaches the month of Ramadan and does not have his sins forgiven and so enters the Fire, then may Allah distance him, say ameen.” So I-Prophet(saw) said “Ameen”

This hadeeths is like a reminder for us to do the best in this Holy Month-Ramadhan by involving ourselves into good actions, avoiding sinful acts and by increasing our isthigfaar, so that Allah will cleanse our heart and forgive us…. In shaa Allah
And the hadeeths says, whoever continues to sin and pay no heed on the importance of this holy month then he shall enter Hellfire and then Allah may distance him…May Allah Protect us

I hope it’s clear to you sis :)

May Allah give us the ability and sound controllable mind to benefit the maximum out of this Ramadhan…Ameen ya rabb
Walaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.Yes i am doing fine sis .alhamdulillah.and thanx for clearing out to me so well.could you also tell me what is isthigfaar?(i doesnt know most of the arabic words) :sorrow:.and yes may allh bless us this ramadan and give us the strenght to forgive others and to purify ourselves.AMEEN ya rabbal ala ameen.please include this little sister in your dua :dua:
 

afrarzk

احبك ىارب
Assalam alaikum

Masha Allah! i really appreciate your keenness in learning things...that's a good positive step sis....so chill and let me tell you this is how you learn. Read, learn and acquire knowledge :)....take time and move in a slow pace In shaa Allah u will succeed.

Now coming on to your question

Isthighfar is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah
And Asthagfirullah means I seek forgiveness from Allah
so by repeating Asthagfirullah we do an act of seeking forgiveness from Allah

hope you got it...
 

ishislam

i am never alone.allah is always with me
Assalam alaikum

Masha Allah! i really appreciate your keenness in learning things...that's a good positive step sis....so chill and let me tell you this is how you learn. Read, learn and acquire knowledge :)....take time and move in a slow pace In shaa Allah u will succeed.

Now coming on to your question

Isthighfar is the act of seeking forgiveness from Allah
And Asthagfirullah means I seek forgiveness from Allah
so by repeating Asthagfirullah we do an act of seeking forgiveness from Allah

hope you got it...
Walaikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh..yes untill i gain knowledge i will be like a reporter :biggrin: ;) :) lol.. Thanx again...barakallah feek ...
 

afrarzk

احبك ىارب
Assalam alaikum

But don't try to be a lifetime reporter ;) hehe

Its all my pleasure ukthi....wa feeki barakallah
 

afrarzk

احبك ىارب
Assalam alaikum

Dear say In shaa Allah :)

Importance of saying In sha Allah is mentioned in Surat Kahf
Surat Al Kahf 18:23-24: "And never say of anything, ‘I shall do such and such thing tomorrow. Except (with the saying): ‘If God wills!’ (In Sha Allah) And remember your Lord when you forget…’"
 

ishislam

i am never alone.allah is always with me
Wal
Assalam alaikum

Dear say In shaa Allah :)

Importance of saying In sha Allah is mentioned in Surat Kahf
Surat Al Kahf 18:23-24: "And never say of anything, ‘I shall do such and such thing tomorrow. Except (with the saying): ‘If God wills!’ (In Sha Allah) And remember your Lord when you forget…’"
Walikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.inshaa alllah i will never forget to say that.inshaa allah.:muslima: thank you soo much for teaching me. ;)jazakallah khair
 

afrarzk

احبك ىارب
Assalam alaikum

wa jazakallah khairan

In shaa Allah!! you are always welcome ukthi and its my pleasure :)

O Allah let our heart be filled with light & insight & understanding & knowledge ,verily u control everything...Allahumma ameen
 

ishislam

i am never alone.allah is always with me
Assalam alaikum

wa jazakallah khairan

In shaa Allah!! you are always welcome ukthi and its my pleasure :)

O Allah let our heart be filled with light & insight & understanding & knowledge ,verily u control everything...Allahumma ameen
Walikum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.ameen ya rabbal ala ameen :hijaby:
 
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