Zindagi ramadan jaise aur maut maano eid ho, Na koi gile shikwe, labon pe kalma tauheed ho, Jo aaye aakhri ghadi, muskurahat khile chehre pr, Gunaahon k bojh nahi, sar pe nekiyan fareed ho. ज़िन्दगी रमज़ान जैसे और मौत मानो ईद हो, न कोई गीले शिक़वे, लबों पे कलमा तौहीद हो, जो आये आखरी घड़ी, मुस्कुराहट खिले चेहरे पर, गुनाहों के बोझ नहीं, सर पे नेकियाँ फ़रीद हो। Ramzan or the month of blessings. Ninth month of the Islamic calendar is also the month during which Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. They refrain from eating, smoking, drinking and any refrain from pleasurable activities. Ramadan is the month that aims to purify the soul and bring the individual closer to Allah (SWT). Towards the end, Muslim mark the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, a 3 day celebration that brings Ramadan to a close. It is said that “The strong person is not the one who can wrestle someone else down. The strong person is the one who can control himself when he is angry. Fasting is a shield, so the one who fasts should avoid obscene speech and ignorant behaviour. If someone abuses him or starts to fight with him, he should reply by saying: ‘I am fasting. I am fasting’.” In those days some might question the benefits of fasting apart from blessings. Science and medicine today have all but confirmed that there are numerous health benefits to fasting for a month in a year. It is a great way to cleanse the stomach and also has many health benefits for the brain. One of the stand out features of the month of Ramadan is that the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (SAW) during this time. This book of guidance is an invaluable treasure trove of information on how to live life as a good Muslim to this day.
