Ramadan Fast 2022

Friday, April 29th

Winding Up Period
The Ramadan fast would soon be over. There is, therefore, the need to reflect on its grip on the society making everybody believers and unbelievers; to have self-restraint with caution in every step an individual takes.
Within the period institutional discipline is achievable. My appeal, therefore, is for all to wait upon the Lord for the result of the fast.
If it is good, self-evaluation will attest to your being fair in learning and accdepting the truth, but if it is otherwise, you have to pray not to be among the losers. Be wise. Ramadan Mubarak.
Saturday April 30th
Be Diligent
Diligent  adherents of Islam only  shall reap the dividendes of the Ramadan fast exercise.
They are such people who are mindful of God before taking any decision or acting any script.
They are the patient ones who will never resort to frivolities or way wardness to be go-getters.
They are dedicated to the service of God and they accept set in principle of the concept of philanthropy to keep good neihborliness and boost the morale of the needy.
The refernce points are the Holy Quran 92 : 5-13, 9 6-12, 64 : 15-17. Make it your study guide. Ramadan Kareem.
Sunday, May 1st
Sincere Glorification
The Almithy Allah loves those who take  a matured route to implement their projects. They are sincere go-getters.
Remember the perserverance and patience with streak of consistencies exhibited  by sincere adherents of Islam during the Ramadan fasting period.
Are you one of them? of so, congratulations.
Remember also, that if after the Ramadan fast the expectations of God is clearly stated in the Holy Quran 6 : 151, 31 : 12-19. Use these verses to run a good home, establish credible leadership and run a good government as charged by Prophet Dawud in the Holy Quran 38 : 26.
Body preservation from sins and crimes and soul purification from devilish thought processes as chagred by the Ramadan fasting exercise objectives, apart from the core values that can make the soicety a better palce for all. Respect the Almighty Allah on this for posterity to judge you aright. Ramadan Mubarak.

Sunday, April 2th
Gratitude
As Muslims who are observing this year's Ramadan Fast, we must have a cause to be grateful to God for giving us the opportunity to pass through the first two phases of mercy and forgiveness.
We must, therefore, be grateful, by imbibing the culture of being beneficial to others and ever forgiving those who might have offended us. We should also be scripture compliant as stated in the Holy Quran 14: 7, '' And [remember] when your Lord proclaimed, 'If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.' "
Be cautious and be mindful of God and society. Ramadan Kareem.

Monday, April 25th
The Harvesting Period
Be reminded of the fact that we are now in the third segment of the 30 days Ramadan Fast, also known as the period of reaping the fruits of our labor.
Itikaf or spiritual retreat is commanded to be observed in and around sacred mosques for us to be able to shun the hustle and bustle of city life and get concentrated on how best to be aligned with God and His injunctions, to be able to achieve perfect God/man relationship.
The summary of the intention, for the right observation of the Itikaf period, is stated in the Holy Quran 18: 10, ''..........Our Lord!  Bestow on us mercy from thyself and dispose of our affair for us in the right way.'' Be rightly guided. Ramadan Kareem.

Tuesday, April 26th
Knowledge for Guidance
Remember the message of Ramadan as a compulsory exercise in which we must have learned how to have self-restraint for us to be able to do things the right way and accordingly through the concept of the fear of God or due process.
Reflect on your past as being full of anomalies and decide to make the necessary adjustments for a better lifestyle of scripture compliance.
But make premium your needs and for the right knowledge and God's guidance that will always lead you to make the right decision always, most especially after the month of the Ramadan fast.
The Holy Quran 87: 6-9 refers, ''We shall make thee read so that thou shalt not forget. Save that which thou willeth! Lo! He knoweth that disclosed and that which still is hidden; and we shall ease thy way onto the state of ease, therefore, remind men(that is people) for use is the reminder.'' Be an exemplar. Ramadan Mubarak.

Wednesday, April 27th
Significance of the Nigth of Power
Realize that the Holy Quran was descended down for mankind, the sacred month of Ramadan during the night of Power.
 The Holy Quran 44: 1-4 refers, ''Ha, Meem. By the clear Book, Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night. Indeed, We were to warn [mankind]. On that night is made distinct every precise matter -''
There is a need to go beyond the logic of even an old number to fix the night of power.
Once we have been able to take the opportunity of Ramadan to become wholesome in Islam and ever found wanting under the watch of scripture compliance, God the Almighty Allah Himself will touch you to accurately observe the night of power, when therein come down the angels and the spirit by Allah's permission on every errand. Ramadan Kareem.

Thursday, April 28th
Syllabus Coverage Essence
During the period of your, Itikaf reflect on the following, with respect to your spiritual development voluntary nawafil at the midnight during the month of Ramadan: 1) In-depth study of the Holy Quran. 2) In-depth analysis of the Holy Quran with detailed explanation and circumstances surrounding revelations. 3) What about voluntary almsgiving and compulsory almsgiving.
The essence of observing the above mentioned in the month of Ramadan could be likened to the way we acquire the wealth of education and experiences in schools for us to use for the rest of our lives.
Do not, therefore, abuse the availed opportunities offered in the month of Ramadan for you to be wholesome through the following verses of the Holy Quran which must become part and parcel of your lifestyle -33: 35, 2: 208-209, 3: 102, 11: 113 and the Holy Bible John 4: 34. Let all these verses be your study guide even after the Ramadan fast. Ramadan Mubarak.

Tuesday, April 19th

Fasting Exercise for Self-Discipline
Just as in the Holy Bible, Proverbs 25: 28 emphasizes the essence of self-discipline. This virtue if absent will make every human being vulnerable to all forms of socio-spiritual hazards.
The Ramadan fast harps on the need to have self-restraint, this is a major reason for making it compulsory for all adherents of Islam. Ramadan Kareem.

Wednesday, April 20th
The Maintenance of Self-Restraint
The Almighty Allah places emphasis  on the observation of the following to develop self-discipline :
1)Drinking/eating during the day is prohibited.
2)Having sexual affairs during the day is also prohibited.
3)Breaking the fast with alcohol.
4) Adherents must not curse or use abusive words while the fast is on.
5)They must not also engage in adultery, backbiting, or slander.
6) They must avoid any immoral act.
Take heed to be successful during the Ramadan fast. Ramadan Kareem.

Thursday, April 21st
The Exception Law
The Almighty God emphasizes in the Holy Quran 2: 185 that the Ramadan fast is not meant to punish adherents of Isalm, but to reform them and fortify them socially and spiritually. Hence the relaxation law in favor of Islamic adherents with due respect for certain unusual conditions that may have to do with human health issues.
The aged ones who do not need much food, but a high level of nutrients for their upkeep to the pregnant ones who need balanced diets for the sake of the development of the fetus and the mother's health to be able to have a safe delivery. The mother is equally exempted during the breastfeeding period because the child needs the nutrients from the mother.
Those who have terminal diseases which require terminal drugs are equally exempted from the Ramadan fast.
However, the following shall repay the missed fasting days after the Ramadan fast for the count to be 29 or 30 days.
The affected are those in the menstruation period, the sickly ones, and the travelers who suffer from heavy fatigue.
How merciful is our God? Ramadan Kareem.

Friday, April 22nd
Security Essence
The Almighty Allah declares His presence wherever there is the tranquility of the mind and wherever there is peace in the environment.
The Holy Quran 37: 1-4, therefore, admonishes every government and institution to take as a matter of paramount importance, the issue of security. ''By those who rate themselves in ranks(orderly manner), those whose souls are strong in repelling evil(security agencies to note), those who thus proclaim the message of Allah(the cleric) to emphasize the essence of being scripture compliant and to be exemplars in this respect because the whole essence is to preserve the heritage of oneness of God.''
May the devil never hijack our pleasure into upheaval. Use the Ramadan fats to ensure peace. Ramadan Kareem.

Saturday, April 23rd
Divine Inspiration
Do you realize that our social pursuit on matters concerning our assumed yearnings for maximum realization of our destiny is purely materialistic?
This does not matter to God, hence, most of the time our yearnings are premature as faith. For a maximum realization of our destiny, we must totally surrender to the will of God to be given the divine inspiration to articulate our social desires in order that our objectives and goals are realized with ease and maximally too.
The Holy Quran 17: 21-22 refers, ''See how we have bestowed more on some than others; but verily the hereafter is more in rank and gradation and more in excellence. Take not with Allah another god or thou O man wilt sit in disgrace and destitution.''
Ponder well on this and make the necessary adjustment. Ramadan Kareem