Al Haqeeqa
Ramzan month (May 06 – June 04, 2019) is the period of observance of piety, abstinence, fast, righteousness, so as to be in proximity with Allah. The believer is required adherence to human values, good work/conduct to be paragon for the entire humanity. Ramzan binds every Muslim to refrain from unsocial activities, violence and terrorism, Ibadat during the month has a special connotation and profundity which is evident from a quote ‘one good conduct during Ramzan equals to 70 such acts during other 11 months and one Namaz prayer equals to 27 Sababs’. Observance of Roza (varying to 16-17 hrs. in a day) during the month marks the love to Allah. Aftari (opening of the fast in a form community meal) conveys the message of mutual tolerance, respect, brotherhood, peace and harmony among fellow residents.
Any sort of violence is strictly prohibited during Ramzan. The culmination of Ramadan period is the day of Eid-ul-Fitr (June 05, 2019), which is observed with distribution of food to the needy and community gathering with exchange of good wishes. India is a country with tradition of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood/amity, has numerous examples where Hindus observe Ramzan with inner piousness while majority of Muslims voluntarily participate in Hindu festivals, besides common obeisance to Sufi saints, highlighting ‘Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb’ which should be strengthened during this holy period.
