馃寵 Ramadan: A Journey of the Soul 馃寵
Some people, countless in number, do not know about the Ramadan event. They think that Muslims fast the whole day until the sun goes down and gather around a table to eat together. I believe this is the typical idea people have when they think about Ramadan. Because of this, as a Muslim woman with a strong religious background, I want to talk about the real meaning of Ramadan and what Muslims actually do during these 30 days.
I haven鈥檛 converted to Islam; I鈥檝e been a Muslim since an early age. I grew up as a Muslim and have not changed my religion, and I鈥檓 happy with my spiritual path.
Ramadan holds special meaning for Muslims, and true Muslims await it with great anticipation. If you notice, I use the term "real Muslims."
Real Muslims follow all the teachings of Islam, not just refraining from drinking alcohol or eating pork. These are the common perceptions people have, but there is much more. And let鈥檚 stop talking about terrorists鈥攅veryone knows who the real terrorists are. 馃槈 Now, let me continue. Real Muslims place their trust in Allah, create healthy habits, become closer to Allah, purify their minds, bodies, and souls, and obey Allah鈥檚 commands. These are not just rules; they represent a path that allows a
person to live in peace in this world. And they will never feel them as mere rules. It is the innate nature (fitrah) of God in His creation.
Ramadan always refreshes our souls from egregious habits and prepares us for the coming days. Salat Taraweeh, Tahajjud, completing the Quran, and giving Zakat are all part of this blessed month. Our relationship with others prevents us from harming people with hurtful words; we smile at them and being kind to everyone, regardless of their background.
Ramadan doesn鈥檛 make me weak. On the contrary, it makes me stronger to defeat my desires and lusts.
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This is a picture of me from last Ramadan.