The Holy Month of Ramadan a Great Islamic Feast | ||
The holy month of Ramadan is in fact a great feast for Muslims and it is appropriate for the believers to congratulate each other on this month and advise each other to benefit more from this month. The important issues related to this month have been partly cited in the following verse of the Quran, which I will discuss in this sermon: “Ye who believe! fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint. (2: 183). We know that prayer and charity were not peculiar to Islam, rather other prophets before the Prophet of Islam had these two issues top on their agenda. Jesus Christ tells his people: “...And hath enjoined on me prayer and charity as long as I live.” (19: 31) The prophets before the holy Prophet (a.w.a.) of Islam enjoined their followers to recite prayers and pay alms. There are other verses in the Quran indicating that fasting too is not exclusively rescribed for the Muslims. Previous prophets were also ordained to fast. Of course, fasting is observed in various forms in different religions. Fasting is therefore a fundamental pillar in spiritual elevation and perfection, human guidance and education. | ||
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