Spirit of Ramadan

SPIRIT OF RAMADAN Fasting during the month of Ramadan is, therefore, a special training in purification of the soul. Fasting makes people conscious about dos and don’ts. Ramadan is a course in spiritual development that prepares one to lead a principled life—not merely during the month of fasting, but, in fact, for the whole year round. In this sense, Ramadan is an annual training period for every believer. The last ten days of the month of Ramadan are the days of itikaf, that is, going into seclusion. Itikaf means sitting in the mosque for a limited period. It is a practice which saves believers from all kinds of distraction. Itikaf is a period of contemplation, introspection, and self-improvement. SPIRIT OF RAMADAN x According to Islamic teachings, there are five pillars of Islam. One of these pillars is fasting during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar