Big Bang Month: The Divine Reset
That month is almost upon us again. The month of the Qur’an. The month of the Night of Majesty. One month to rule them all. A month in which we are enjoined to increase in good deeds, and rewards are multiplied beyond measure. Charity is elevated. The recitation of the Qur’an becomes a daily companion. The stillness of the night is broken by sincere midnight prayers. We leave food and drink for the sake of Allah, restrain our desires, and consciously avoid transgression. Ramadan is a school. It retrains the soul, disciplines the body, and softens the heart. And yet, my friend, do not let the label of being called a “Ramadan Muslim” deter you from becoming anew in this month and beyond. Rather, let Ramadan be the beginning. Let it be the spark that ignites consistency, not a temporary performance. Let this blessed month wash you clean, just as snow, frost, and hail wash away impurities. Hasten towards excellent deeds. Be kinder to your neighbour. Maintain the ties of kinship. Lower your...