Benefits of Holy Month of Ramadan!

The blessings and benefits of Ramadhan Kareem are too many to be counted. If we will start recognizing them and realize their importance, we will wish to have the month of Ramadhan to be throughout the whole year. Ramadan Kareem is a time for daytime fasting and spiritual reflection, as well as opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Fasting during Ramadan is a good opportunity to learn patience and break bad habits. It offers lessons to become a better human being and live a true and meaningful life. The ongoing pandemic has badly exposed this world. The best and most advanced countries today have suffered the most. Man was turning more greedy and selfish. One can even reach to any extent to satisfy his/her lavish desires through foul play and cheap tactics. But one must not forget that death is but the fact of life. The value of this world is limited to a tiny part and the ultimate value lies hereafter. The world is in deep shock today and no one except humans has to be blamed for this deep crisis. It is a good time to repent for our evil deeds and work for peace. We must be good to everyone irrespective of religion, caste, creed, region and color etc. It does not require some magic. Our success as humans is assured because of our values and good choices in life. We must enjoy every moment of life but equally think about other humans and the species in this world. We’re only here for a blink of an eye in this world so we must stay positive and accept this harsh reality. Ramadan Kareem is a unique and special time around the world. The purpose of the fast during Ramadan Kareem, which also prohibits participating in sensual pleasures, is to lessen believers’ dependence on material goods, purify their hearts and ascertain cohesion with the poor to encourage charitable works during the year. Most of us underestimate the value of humility in life. It is a great asset that one must develop. It keeps us modest and eager to learn new, regardless of how much we already know. We must not allow grudges and grievances to add to our burden.
Humans are gifted with the power of thinking. It is among the greatest powers humans possess, and it’s our choice to use it negatively or positively. Peace and prosperity doesn’t result from how much we get but from our contribution in the society
Humans are gifted with the power of thinking. It is among the greatest powers humans possess, and it’s our choice to use it negatively or positively. When humans rule their mind by controlling pessimism and doubts, they will start ruling their world. Peace and prosperity doesn’t result from how much we get but from our contribution in the society. If we want an abundant life, we must help poor and needy as much as possible. We must try to build a strong and diverse global society, where people of every race, faith and color are valued for the qualities of their character, actions and deeds.
It is important to learn and apply the vital teachings of Ramadhan Kareem. The values of Ramadan Kareem are the ones that we must not forget; the importance of patience, empathy and service to others. The holy month shows us how these values can be put into practice in our day to day life. May Allah protect this world from this crisis now and guide us on a right path. May Allah ease our hardships now and shower with loads of peace and prosperity during this holy month of Ramadan.
(The author is an Assistant Professor, School of Management, ITM University Gwalior, Youth Ambassador, IYS, and a Regular Columnist. Views are his own, [email protected])