Faith and practice: Ramadan a time to improve oneself

As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I have learned this month is a time to re-evolve oneself, do charitable acts, gain nearness to God, and most of all, be a good human being. 

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By Khola Humayun | August 2, 2011

The holiest month for Muslims is Ramadan. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. But the purpose of this blessed month isn't merely to abstain from eating. The true purpose is to pray and refrain from immoral actions or thoughts. This month also is a time to remember all of the blessings we have been granted.

As a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, I have learned this month is a time to re-evolve oneself, do charitable acts, gain nearness to God, and most of all, be a good human being. I believe that one should continue to practice the self-reformatory changes that occur during Ramadan even after this blessed month is over.

The love for God and His creations attained during Ramadan also corresponds with being a charitable and loving member of society as well as being a better person. The Holy Quran says, (2:184) "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may become righteous."

In fact, fasting in different forms is still practiced by adherents of different faiths, including Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism.

Therefore, Ramadan can help one become a better human being who can benefit the whole society.

KHOLA HUMAYUN

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