English book · UNDERSTANDING ISLAM

Eid Al-Fitr

English book, p. 73

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Eid al-Fitr: A Celebration of Life’s Values harmony. No one should be a burden on others. Every person should aim to be a giver, not a taker. These acts on Eid are done without waiting for someone else to come first or offer something in return. On Eid, these actions are performed with a one-sided spirit, not a two-sided one. This teaches that only those who are willing to follow the principles of humanity and ethics unilaterally can live with true moral character. In this world, one must maintain relationships even if others do not respond. One must love their neighbour even if the neighbour does not show love in return. One must make others their friends even if those others are unwilling to be friends. One must benefit others even if others do not benefit them. Fasting and Eid come once a year, but they set the course for life for the entire year. Fasting and Eid symbolically teach the believers how to live on His earth. If fasting is a symbol of the beginning of life, then Eid is a symbol of the end. After fasting, people become deserving of the reward of Eid. Similarly, people must fulfil their responsibilities in life to become worthy of their rights. They must observe limits to earn true rewards, be well-wishers toward others, so that others may be well-wishers toward them. They must live in society as givers so that they can also gain a respectable place in that society. People must behave

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