Ramadan Blogs
by Kashif Shahzada
The month of Ramadan has begun. Muslims all over the world have started to fast from dawn till dusk, mosques are filled with the faithful, supplications are abound, charity is being distributed; – the sacred month is upon us once more in all its glory.
It is a month of reform, a month of reflection, a month of discipline, a month of alms giving, and a month of thankfulness. But most importantly, it is a month of revelation. Yes, that is right; Ramadhan is the month of the Qur’an – God’s communication to humankind:
“Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur’an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong)…” (2:185)
From east to west, north to south, people of all hues, of all backgrounds, engage with the Qur’an in this month. Some do so ceremoniously, while others approach it intelligently. It is the practice of the Muslim community to recite the entire Qur’an at night in congregations during this month. This practice is prevailing at Al Masjid Al Haraam, the Sacred Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia and in other mosques all over the world. The faithful, fast during the day, and stand for prayer by night, reciting and listening to the entire Qur’an, from the first to the last chapter and strive to go through the entire Book till the end of the month.
Today is the first day of fasting. Like many, I will be joining my co-religionists for our daily nightly endeavors known as Qiyaam Al Layl or Salat Al Taraweeh which is the special nightly prayer in which the Qur’an is recited from start to end, and as we are witnessing this month of Qur’anic revelation, I shall be sharing with you web logs of selected Qur’anic themes, as they occur during the course of our daily readings – Insha’Allah (God Willing).
Mind you, this blog is work in progress, and content will be updated for other sections as it becomes available, so please pardon the appearance. During Ramadhan, I will strive to share reflections related to our lives from the perspicuous book as they occur in chapter wise chronological order. I hope that these reflections reveal new insights to you and inspire you to study the book of your own accord to check what has been stated. So if you have never before come accross the Qur’an, then do join me in studying the Book just for these four weeks for starters.
If not out of reverence, then perhaps out of curiosity.
Peace, Mercy and Blessing of Allah (swt) be on you.
The month of Ramadan comes with gigantic importance to mankind, especially to Muslims. The question is now, who are Muslim?
Under the present circumstances it may not sound sweet, may disappointed others if someone declares today, that the aim of religion is about to failed. In my view, we are surrounded with such Muslims, who care for only ceremony. The Ummah’s world is under crisis.
Hold fast this verse and relalize its inner meaning.
“Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur’an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong)…” (2:185)
Anyway , good work Kashif. Let Allah (swt) guide you in right direction.