Today starts the Ramadan: The Holy Month Of Fasting, fasting is not about losing body weight: it’s about losing the weight of your sins and learning to detach from the ego the weighs you down.
“When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of Heaven are opened, the gates of Hell-fire are closed, and the devils are chained” Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him)
I am so excited to take this time to get closer to ALLAH, this is a strength training for the soul. This is not just going to be a temporarily refrain from sinful actions, but to uproot the weeds of sin and permanently break the bad habits that turn us away from ALLAH, It a time to train my heart, strengthen my willpower, and return to witnessing GOD through my body, mind and soul.
I start my day at 3:45am and I wash up (perform Wadu) and eat and drink before my fasting begins at 5:15am and continue my fasting till 5:27pm where I will break my fast and this will go on for the entire month of Ramadan.
A Cherokee elder explained to his grandson, “Every person has a war inside their hearts between two wolves. The first wolf is evil and creates conflict by inspiring greed, envy, lust, arrogance, pride, hatred, and fear through overemphasis on the ego. The second wolf is good, fostering peace and unity through a state of God-consciousness.” the wide-consciousness.” The wide-eyed grandson replied, “Who will win this battle, Grandfather?” the wide elder replied, “The one you feed.”
I wanted to share my experience I have an over whelming joy in my heart on the connection that I will get to experience with God.
I will keep you updated through out the month….
