RAMADHAN A UNIQUE TRAINING CAMP

Fasting is an institution for the improvement of moral and spiritual character of human being. The purpose of the fast is to help develop self-restraint, self-purification, God-consciousness, compassion, the spirit of caring and sharing, the love of humanity and the love of God. The Islamic Fast, as opposed to mere starvation or self-denial, is an act of worship and obedience to God, thanksgiving, forgiveness, spiritual training, and self-examination. 

 Fasting teaches  us in patience, selflesness, and gratitude. When we fast we feel the pains of deprivation and hunger, and learn how to tolerate it patiently. The meaning of this powerful experience in a social and humanitarian context is that we are much quicker than anybody else in sympathizing with the oppressed and needy around the world, and responding to their needs. “It is the month to visit the poor, the sick, and the needy to share their sorrows. It is the month where the food, and the earnings of a believing Muslim increases and they are blessed,” says the Final Prophet of God, Muhammad (peace be upon him), a man who was known for his noble humanitarian causes, for social justice, and for being the first to respond to other’s needs, despite the fact that he himself lived a very simple and humble life. It is only during such a trying time as Ramadan that we can reflect on the condition of those in this world who may not be as fortunate as us.

 Fasting in Ramadan enables us to master the art of   adaptability and Time-Management. We can easily understand this point when we realize that fasting makes people change the entire course of their daily life. When they make the change, they naturally adapt themselves to a new system and schedule, and move along to satisfy the rules. It cultivates in us the principle of sincere Love, because when we observe Fasting, we do it out of deep love for God. And a person, who loves God, truly is a person who knows what love is and why everyone on this Earth should be loved and treated justly, for the sake of God.

Fasting elevates the human spirit and increases our awareness of God. It strengthens our will-power as we learn to rise above our lower desires.

The month of Ramadan provides us with a sort of “Boot camp.” It is a month of intense moral training. Since we know that Fasting is a special duty prescribed by God, we learn that any sins may spoil our record of fasting with God, so we go through great lengths making sure we are on our best behavior.  .

 It makes us realize the reality of life and death. Fasting makes us realize how dependant our lives are on things that we often take for granted, such as food and water. It makes us think about our dependence on God and God’s mercy and justice. Moreover, it reminds us of the life after death, which itself has a great impact on our character and our world-view.

Ramadan is a blessed month for a special reason: It is actually the month in which God first revealed His final message and guidance for mankind  Therefore, Muslims try to do an intense study of the Quran in this month especially, and evaluate their lives according to the standards and guidance contained in it

In a nutshell, even though the real purpose of the dynamic institution of Fasting is to discipline our soul and moral behavior, and to develop sympathy for the less fortunate, it is a multi-functional and a comprehensive tool of change in various spheres of our lives, including: social and economic, intellectual and humanitarian, spiritual and physical, private and public, personal and common, inner and outer all in one!

Ramadan gives us a much needed  break and provides us with a rare opportunity to think about our own selves, our future, and our families life and life after death. It is a time to give our selves a mental break and to temporarily forget about the hundreds of worries and stresses we are constantly bombarded with. In hectic times, this valuable time to think about our lives, on individual basis, is a luxury and is desperately needed! It is a unique month of self-analysis, time to think for one’s moral and spiritual ‘assets and liabilities’.

For the years I have been fasting and every year had been very special for me though the surrounding and conditions  and economic situation have been changed by the time, but each year of Ramadhan becomes part of memory my weather it is family congregation at the time of breakfast or getting up early in the morning for Sahur and late night prayers . Ramadhan also reminds me of my past the joy of fasting with Parents family members and friends and  least means for living we used to have a few bananas and apples would be shared by a family of many people.  Now our life has been changed table are loaded with dishes but that taste and charm misses.  Ramadhan also reminds  suffering of people around the world though whole Quran talks about peace then why there is unrest in the society why Quran is misunderstood and why there is enormous suffering in the society? Ramadhan  makes me cry and to pray for all so that peace prevails all over the world