We are about to end a month in which our bodies have recovered through fasting, our wealth has been purified through zakat and charity and many blessings have been experienced in both our material and spiritual lives.
In this sacred month, through fasting, we purify ourselves from sins. Our spiritual world develops with the recitation of the Qur'an. By applying the verses to our lives, our words and actions find the right path.
One of the five fundamental principles upon which Islam is built is zakat. Zakat is an compulsory act of worship commanded by Allah.
Tonight, we will wake up for suhoor, intend to fast and enter this period of blessings and forgiveness. Endless praise and thanks be to Allah (swt) who has allowed us to reach this blessed month. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet (saw), whom we are honoured to follow.
In our noble religion, Islam, loyalty is defined as a behaviour that primarily involves giving Allah, oneself and all creation the value they rightfully deserve.
Allah (swt) created humans as “the most valuable being on Earth”[1] and given them natural honour, dignity and respect. No one has the right to belittle another person based on their race or any other reason.
One such sacred time is the 15th night of the month of Sha’ban, the Night of Barat, which falls on the night connecting Thursday, February 13, to Friday.
