Main Topic
Preparing for the blessed month of Ramadaan by developing Taqwa (Allah-consciousness) and reflecting on the story of Sayyiduna Musa (Alayhis Salam) regarding modesty, selflessness, and reliance upon Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.
Key Lessons
- Understanding Taqwa: The primary purpose of fasting in Ramadaan is to cultivate Taqwa and achieve the station of Ihsan, living with the firm conviction (yaqeen) that Allah is always watching.
- Selflessness and Modesty: Sayyiduna Musa (Alayhis Salam), despite being destitute and hungry after escaping Fir'aun, prioritized helping the daughters of Sayyiduna Shu'ayb (Alayhis Salam) water their flock.
- True Haya (Modesty): Both the daughters of Sayyiduna Shu'ayb (Alayhis Salam) and Sayyiduna Musa (Alayhis Salam) displayed remarkable modesty (haya), ensuring there was no unnecessary interaction, gaze, or speech between non-mahram men and women.
- Essence of Fasting: Fasting is not merely abstaining from food and drink; without guarding one's gaze, tongue, and heart, a person gains nothing from fasting except hunger.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Fasting Prescribed for Taqwa: Reference to the verse stating that fasting is prescribed so that believers may attain Taqwa.
- Accountability of Limbs: Surah Al-Isra (17:36) reference that hearing, sight, and the heart will all be questioned on the Day of Judgment.
- Hadith on Fruitless Fasting: The Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) stated that many people fast but receive nothing from their fast except hunger, and many stand in night prayer but receive nothing except sleeplessness.
Practical Advice
- Prepare spiritually for Ramadaan by guarding the eyes, tongue, and heart from sins.
- Make abundant du'a to reach Ramadaan, as death can arrive unexpectedly at any moment.
- Perform good deeds solely for the pleasure of Allah, maintaining high standards of modesty and honesty in all daily dealings.
- Remember and make du'a for the suffering Ummah worldwide during the blessed moments of Ramadaan.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb