By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 23, 2020
Fasting is an exercise in self-discipline. During the month of Ramzan, the believer abstains from food and drink in the daytime of his own free will. It is only after sunset that he satisfies his hunger and quenches his thirst. In this way, he builds up his self-control. By practising restraint for one month in a year, he is able to lead a life of self-discipline in all matters for the rest of the year.
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 20, 2020
1. A Truly Human Brotherhood
Fasting produces an atmosphere of generosity, well-wishing and compassion—an atmosphere in which people’s needs in society may be happily fulfilled. It is a means by which society may be turned into a truly human brotherhood.
2. Life of a Believer
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 17, 2020
According to Islamic teachings, the month of Ramadan is the month of fasting. Fasting means abstaining from food and water from dawn till sunset. Everything that you enjoy in this world is a blessing of God. Food and water symbolize this divine blessing. So is the case with all other blessings like sunlight, oxygen, air, etc.
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 12, 2020
Itikaf is a very special practice, marking the closure of the blessed month of Ramzan. Observers of this practice are required to stay in a mosque for ten days or less, during the last ten days of Ramzan. Abu Hurairah reported: The Prophet used to observe itikaf every year (during Ramzan) for ten days; in the year in which he passed away, he observed itikaf for twenty days.
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 12, 2020
1. Fasting Symbolizes Sacrifice for God
The outward form of fasting is to abstain from food and water. This abstinence symbolizes the fact that man is at God’s disposal, and should be willing, always, to sacrifice anything for His sake, even relinquishing such basic necessities as food and water.
2. Human Aspect of Fasting
Ramadan is a month in which people are helped and shown compassion. This is the human
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 10, 2020
1. Goal of Fasting
The goal of fasting is to develop in man the ability to lead his life bound by restrictions, rather than lead a totally unfettered life.
2. Significance of Fasting
There is much more to fasting than the caution and gratitude induced by the purely outward, physical forms of abstention. It’s greater significance lies in its symbolism of an inner, spiritual eagerness to make all kinds of sacrifices.
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 02, 2020
Fasting is an exercise in self-discipline. During the month of Ramadan, the believer abstains from food and drink in the daytime of his own free will. It is only after sunset that he satisfies his hunger and quenches his thirst. In this way, he builds up his self-control. By practicing restraint for one month in a year, he is able to lead a life of self-discipline in all matters for the rest of the year.
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 08, 2020
1. Ramadan is a Culture of Purification
Ramadan entails much more than fasting; it is the fostering of a culture of abstinence aimed at purification of thought, speech and general behaviour.
2. Fasting Means Directing One’s Heart to God
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan | The Speaking Tree | May 06, 2020
1. Aim of Fasting
The aim of fasting during Ramadan is to diminish a person’s dependence on material things, so that he may elevate himself to a higher plane of devout living.
2. Fasting Sets a Guideline for Believers
Abiding by the guidelines of fasting raises believers to a state of humility, truth and honesty.
3. Teaching Derived from Ramadan
