to create the capacity in a man to become the most devoted worshipper, makes him most grateful to God and creates a fear of Him, which makes him shiver. The very hardship of fasting carries a man from

cast in the same consistent mould: who applies in all his affairs, the constraints and bounds that God has laid down, who checks his tongue from abusing others, who stays his hand from persecution, who

Ramadan, the sins of all the believers who have been fasting are forgiven. It was asked, ‘O Prophet of God, is this night the one known as the ‘night of power’?’ The Prophet replied, ‘No, but as soon as the

other Hadith literature as the ‘night of reward’. (Shu’abul Iman by Al-Bayhaqi, Hadith No. 3421) God rewards His believers for every good deed. Due to the special significance of worship during Ramadan

Makkan OppositionThe Prophet was a man of peace and reconciliation. He urged his companions to ask God for peace. For the Prophet’s main task was the communication of the divine message to the people. And

fighting lasted only a few hours, during which the Prophet prayed continuously for divine succour. God then sent angels to help the Muslims who emerged victorious. The Quraysh suffered a total rout.

the book of God, whether the verdict was for or against her. But the man protested that he would not accept the verdict if it was for separation. ‘Ali said, “What you say is improper. By God, you cannot

quest had finally been rewarded. His restless soul had joined in communion with the Lord. Not only did God grant him guidance; He also chose Muhammad as His Prophet and special envoy to the world. The mission

and do not hurt each others’ interests. And, by being brothers to each other become the servants of God. HADITH OF MUSLIM ON THE AUTHORITY OF ABU HURAYRAH.

Verily, God Almighty, and His angels, and those who inhabit the heavens, even the ants in their holes and the fishes in their waters, bless the good teachers of mankind. HADITH OF AT-TIRMIDHI ON THE AUTHORITY

asking a knower also enhances relationships.CONTEMPLATION ON GOD’S BLESSINGSThe Prophet of Islam once observed, “Pondering on the blessings of God is the greatest act of worship.” (Al-Azmat by Abu Shaikh al-Asbahani

WORDS AND DEEDSactions of others, nor can anyone be of help in any way to others. In the world of God, everyone will be rewarded according to what he has done for himself. As he sows, so shall he reap

short measure.” (55: 1-9) Creating human beings and sending them guidance are both expressions of God’s attributes of mercy.

in accordance with the eternal laws of God. THE BLESSING OF FOOD All honour and success in the Hereafter will be reserved for those who show gratitude for God’s blessings like food, health, life support