It is difficult to express how much I am already missing Ramadhan, even before the blessed month leaves us this evening. Some days ago into the second week of Ramadhan, I broke into tears when I first sighted the decorative lights at a house near Darul Ghufran on the way back from Tarawih prayer. It hit me like a thunderbolt - the thought that Ramadhan is almost coming to an end and Syawal is ushered, while I fear my sins are yet to be forgiven and my prayers answered.
Like a loved one who is leaving and will be dearly missed, I can only pray and hope that I will be meeting Ramadhan again, although death may precedes us.
How I wish I am able to live Ramadhan in eternity.
Indeed Ramadhan has brought with it much blessings - the recitation of the Quran, the night vigil and prayers, the charity and more significantly His presence in our thoughts and action. We are in constant and continuous state and act of worship, earnestly seeking His mercy and forgiveness.
But the Lord of Ramadhan is the Lord of everyday, all day, in this world and the Hereafter.
Let's continue to seek and worship Him even after Ramadhan.
Let's not regress into heedlessness and disobedience, and choose darkness over light.
May Allah strengthen our resolve to brighten the world with the light of Ramadhan, and make us the torch from which it radiates.
Taqqabalallahu minna wa minkum.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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