Alhamdulillah another Ramadan has reached us or have we reached the next Ramadan?
The waking up for Suhoor, tahajjud, Fajr, Qur'an recitation, Iftar, Isha and Taraweeh at the masjid, meeting random strangers and throwing them smiles and wishing people Ramadan Mubarak... It's all back Alhamdulillah. Praise be to the One who blessed us with Ramadan and gave us another chance to redeem our souls of the sins we have committed! Shukran Ya Rabbal Alameen!
The masjid near our home (which opened two years and after continuous pestering) has the Imaam delivering short Khutbahs in between the Taraweeh salah. Today he said something which was lingering in my mind since Ramadan was about to begin.
He said that Allaah has blessed us with Ramadan. It's our chance to do good deeds and seek forgiveness for our sins. What's the point when men break their fasts with cigarettes? I was shocked to hear this. Or what's the point in waiting till Iftar and once the time comes people start talking with their boyfriends or girlfriends and resume the illicit relations. There are some who talk all the way till Suhoor and refrain from talking to them just because they are fasting!!! Subhaallaah!
Here we are experiencing this Ramadan when those who looked forward to it are not here anymore. Those people are below the earth just wishing to get back on earth to rectify their mistakes and make more Ibaadah. May Allaah accept our good deeds and not make us amongst those who regret on the Day of Regret!
It's beautiful to listen to these kind of wise words at unexpected moments. It's like realisation just hit earth!
Alhamdulillah!
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