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
