"All services of the son of Adam are for him except fasting. It is for Me, and I will reward him for it. Fasting is a shield. On the day you fast, do not use obscenity, nor yell at others, nor act ignorantly towards them. However, if anyone abuses you verbally or attempts to draw you to fight with him, say 'I am fasting' two times. The Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) then stated: I swear by the One (Allah) in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad, the breath of the faster is sweeter to Allah on the Day of Judgment than the scent of musk. The one who is fasting experiences 2 enjoyments: they are pleased when they break their fast, and they are pleased when they meet their Maker (Allah)" (Muslim)

Ramadan is Here!!

by Asma Sadia

One night I heard a knock on my door;

Who can it be,I wasn't quite sure.

I open the door and am filled with glee;

The visitor ahead is no stranger to me.

I welcome the guest with utmost delight;

For I know it has come to give me respite.

An air of happiness fills the space;

My home now seems, a better place!

Have you any clue who this visitor could be?

Yes! Its Ramadhan, the month of mercy.

The pious and righteous can't await its arrival;

Others seem to greet it, with waves of denial.

For Allah(SWT) we fast from dawn to dusk;

For Him our breath is the fragrance of musk.

The muslims who pray and fast with zest;

Are aware of the rewards of this month manifest.

Throughout this month we weep and repent;

Now is the time to strongly lament.

And those who shun this sacred month;

on the Day of Reckoning will face the brunt.

In the last ten nights hides the Night of Decree;

Allah(SWT) then awaits for his slaves to plea.

The angels descend with Gabriel(AS) in the lead;

To check on the steadfast and record every deed.

A feeling of grief now fills my heart;

As the month of Ramadhan will soon depart.

So lets make a start and worship Him alone;

Now that the worth of this month is known.