Ramadan Talk ( Day 7) : Allah’s all- embracing mercy

There is no doubt that the two features of fasting
in Ramadan are mental and practical exercise.
These are like the wings of a bird on which man
flies through the heavenly space of spirituality in
the month of Ramadan. This is not only our
mental ability to decipher what is good and also
recognise what is bad but also to deplore this
mental abilities into use. Good enough, the Holy
Quran which was also revealed in the month of
Ramadan is a guide to mankind.

This means that in the month of Ramadan, one
should get to know the Holy Quran better and,
through the clearance of guidance, take a
broader view of what is right and wrong. The
Holy Quran says: “O you who believe! fasting is
prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those
before you, so that you may be pious.” (2:183)
In this month, human beings are the guests of
Allah and He has abundant blessings waiting to
be dispersed to whoever seeks Him in truth. The
blessings are there but we have to be eligible
for this divine honour. The Holy Quran says: “We
purified him so that he could be saved.” (91:9)
Aside of the fact that Allah has given man the
power and insight to choose his course in life
with some choosing the right path and some
choosing the wrong path based on the extent and
degree of their knowledge, yet, there is salvation
for man. For salvation, man needs the
purification of his soul in addition to knowledge
and insight. Such purification is obtained by
seeking forgiveness of Allah and turning away
from bad deed. This is one of the things we
stand to achieve during this Ramadan.

Man should not be a prisoner of his soul by
enjoining himself unto evil. You should strive to
come closer to Allah by avoiding worldly
pleasures and strive to get nearer to Allah and
Fasting is something that enhances this
nearness. Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) said:

“Fasting is prescribed for man to purify his soul.”
In Ramadan, the month of fasting, you become
the guest of Allah, ready to receive His mercy.
Do praise Him with devotion, He will answer all
your prayers in this month. Fasting is the glad
tidings of Allah’s all-embracing mercy.