A post about the importance of morals along with acts of worship. Things to consider before we perform the obligatory act of fasting in the month of Ramadan.
“May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.
The Almighty said: {There is no good in much of their private conversation, except for those who enjoin charity or that which is right or conciliation between people. And whoever does that seeking means to the approval of God – then We are going to give him a great reward}.
There is no good in much of prayer, fasting, and worship,
– If it doesn’t drive you to be fair to others no matter what their status is, even if it is your enemy. God was fair to Iblis (Lucifer) and gave him the opportunity to express his opinion and gave him reprieve to fulfill his promise: {[God] said, “What prevented you from prostrating when I commanded you?” [Iblis] said, “I am better than him. You created me from fire and created him from clay.” ✶ [God] said, “Go down from Paradise, for it is not for you to be arrogant therein. So get out; indeed, you are of the debased. ✶ [Iblis] said, “Reprieve me until the Day they are raised.” ✶ [God] said, “Indeed, you are of those reprieved.” ✶ [Iblis] said, “Because You have put me in error, I will surely sit in wait for them on Your straight path}.
– If you don’t build a barrier between you and what is forbidden by God Almighty, so that you don’t violate the sanctity and honor of others.
– If you don’t feel disgusted with lying, as well as false accusation and defamation.
– If it doesn’t prevent you from backbiting, gossiping, arguing and [participating in] petty disputes.
– If you don’t feel remorse and regret—and apologize if necessary—if you find that you made a mistake.
– If you aren’t overflowing with satisfaction and contentment with what God has written for you.
– If you don’t share your joy and happiness with others and wish them happiness.
– If you don’t comfort those who are extremely impoverished with what God Almighty has extended to you out of His bounty.
– If you don’t console those who are in tight sustenance, from what Allah SWT has extended to you out of his bounty.
– If you don’t perfect your work and perform your duty in the best imaginable way.
– If your heart is not filled with certainty and tranquility.
– If it doesn’t bring you closer to God and open the doors of the kingdom.
– If it doesn’t at least make you try to adopt the morals of God.”
A Facebook post from Ahmed Al-Hasan May 5, 2018.