Month of Ramadan – Where Disciples of Islam & Endeavors of fulfillment comes first!

One of the most respective concerns in Islam is the Holy Month of Ramadan (Arabic; رمضان), in which The Qur’an was reveled and Majority Muslims fast in this admiration. Muslims value the importance of Ramadan, by showing their deepest concern and deference during this Month. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims fast from daylight hours from dawn to sunset and spent majority of their time in worship and praying to ALLAH 'Subhana Wa Ta'ala.   

Fasting reflects the spiritual and eternal devotion one has, for his/her Lord.  The purpose of fasting is not about abstaining from eating and drinking anything, it is an expression of diverting your heart and soul from all evil or dreadful acts. Ramadan leads to purify one’s souls, mind and heart from every harmful activities and impurities that deceases one’s Faith (Iman).

Live your Life like every day in Ramadan and the Akhirah will become your Eid!

Iman (Arabic: الإيمان‎) defines the believer's faith on his/her Lord and to all aspects of Islam. It denotes the signifance of ALLAH 'Subhana Wa Ta'ala’s with respect His blessings, attributes and heavenly showered and unseen forgiveness. Considering this, Ramadan is also said to be the Month of Patience. As stated & I quote: “The fast of Ramadan, which is the month of patience, and the fast of three days of each month, clean all evils in the heart.” (Musnad, 5:363)

Although a Muslim is well aware of the Islamic beliefs, rituals and teachings, Ramadan is a profound reminder for all Muslims. It teaches us about patience, self-control, sacrifice, respect, generosity and faith. Fasting is not the matter of choice, it is compulsory for Muslims when they reach puberty. But of course, one may leave them, if facing any serious illness, disability or disease. We can contemplate the worth of Ramadan, considering its blessings by a Qur’an Verse: “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.” [Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 123]

Laylat al-Qadr (Arabic: لیلة القدر‎), is another auspicious principle during Ramadan. It is said to be "the night of power" or 'the night of decree". Qur’an was reveled in this night. On this night, Muslims pray for ALLAH 'Subhana Wa Ta'ala’s mercy and forgiveness. Recitation of Holy Qur’an is done keenly. The Prophet Muhammad (sal Allahu alaihi wa alehi wsallam) said: “He who prays on Laylat al-Qadr in faith and expectation of its reward will be forgiven his previous sins.” [Sahih Bukhari]

While summing up the Islamic chronicles on Ramadan, I got the chance to discover the benefits of fasting along with the importance of Dates. Though dates are good for one’s health and diet, research has now scientifically proved that dates are full of carbohydrates, fibers, sugar, magnesium, and potassium. Dates maintain a nutritious balance by retaining many health problems, physical fitness and weight.

Ending up by adding, Ramadan is a month of blessings to enrich our own souls. We should be thankful to our Lord, for selecting us in millions, to gain spiritual nourishment for our heart, mind & soul once more.

The Prophet (sallallähu alaihi wasallam) said, "Indeed, anyone who fasts for one day for Allah's Pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years." [Bukhari Book: 52 No: 93]

Muslim women in high power careers face being singled out!

It really seems that now career-oriented women are more upset for their marriages. There are many different reasons, why someone does not find the right person, especially at a right age.

It is uniquely true that men are prepared to work & do their jobs to earn the bread of his family. Whereas, women are said to work inside the house and take good care for her husband, children, family & home. But today Muslim women became work-oriented with high-reaching goals in their life. For them marriage is some sort of an official contract, who is having more degrees to stay strong.

It’s really hard for Mr. Right to welcome a work alcoholic woman. This is one of the threats why job oriented women get overage, their demands for their Mr. Right changes and time passes by. Girls in their mid 20’s start focusing on their future accomplishments and career. They go in to professional degrees like Law, Doctor, Manager, Doctorate, Dentist, which shatters their thinking of getting married and make them career oriented. Amazingly, such girls even find it very smart to share that they don’t know how to cook & they have never been into house hold activities & still think of their “Prince Charles”.

Home is not a home when the husband comes home to a dark; unlock the house, totally empty, finding something to eat by himself & gets worried about his working wife & children. Girls should prioritize to get married on the right time even if they are into any professional study. Being ambitious is not bad for either a man or a woman, but women should prefer the prosperity of her house, her husband & her kids.

Most men prefer educated women with good deeds to care about the home & look after their kids. They need a woman who is adept at household chores and look good care of future children. Surprisingly, this is not possible or either easy for a working woman.

Although Islam has not restricted women to be educated like men & do jobs, an important part of a successful marriage is to carry the marriage Sunnah. Men generally prefer women who are talented enough to handle household work efficiently, fulfilling their family & mother services in the long run.

Wisely said by Sh. Yasir Qadhi: "Men don't think too deep. Feed them, love them, give him what he needs and he'll be your slave."