Al-Qalam 
Let this Ramadan be a new beginning, especially for a heightened spirituality. This is also a time of renewing our compassion, caring and serving for all Mankind, InshaAllah. This is the month when we learn to further develop self-control and self-inhibitions from rampant and uncontrolled pleasures, passions and desires.
This is the month when we re-identify with the poor and hungry; and begin to experience and feel what they are going through all their lives. And therefore, this is the month we learn and experience the true meaning of love, peace and compassion.
But this is also a month of reflection and introspection, a time when family and friends get together more often, a time when our focus is more on others than ourselves. It is a time of extra prayers, contemplation, and also togetherness.
This is the time when we forgive and hope that we are forgiven; a time to set aside anger, revenge and all our negative emotions; and conversely illustrate, through our words, attitudes, behaviour and deeds, the light of true peace. This is a month that has been gifted to us from our Lord, who says: “I am as My servants expect of Me”.
May we benefit tremendously from this holy and blessed month. May our hearts be filled with peace, serenity, and compassion for all of mankind. May our fasts and all our acts of worship (Ibadah) be accepted. May Allah bless us all, always.
We pray that one and all will truly experience this great and wonderful experience of Ramadan. InshaAllah.
Ramadan Mubarak!
Dr Ebrahim Dada – Islamic Dawah Movement (IDM) National Executive Director
