The Essence of Ramadhan

 The Essence of Ramadhan

The Promised Messiah (as) said:

The Arabic word ramadhan refers to the heat of the sun. In Ramadhan, a person restrains themselves from food and drink, and all other physical pleasures. Further, an individual develops within themselves a burning passion and fervour to fulfil the commandments of Allah Almighty. Therefore, spiritual and physical warmth and heat constitute the Arabic word known in dual form as Ramadhan. It is my view that those lexicographers who suggest that the word ramadhan has its etymological roots in the fact that this was a month of heat is incorrect, because this is no distinguishing factor in Arabia. Spiritual ‘heat’ refers to spiritual fervour and joy, and religious zeal. The word ramadhan also alludes to that heat which causes rocks and the like to become heated.

(Malfuzat Vol 1 pp. 258)

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