THE FORM AND SPIRIT OF RAMAZAN

will discover that anything which Muslims have suffered in the past was not due to anti-Muslim forces, rather it was entirely Muslims’ own mistakes. This discovery will lead to brainstorming and he will decide with complete determination to convey this fact to the entire Muslim ummah. Then during the study of the Quran, the believer comes across this verse: “God does not change the condition of a people's lot, unless they change what is in their hearts.” (13: 11). If the believer is sincere in the true sense of the word, this Quranic verse is bound to make a deep impression on his mind. He will find the proper line of action for the future. He will realize that one has to completely abandon the language of complaint and protest against others because, according to the divine law, that will not work. He will decide to bring about reform in his own life. Thus our own reform is the precondition enshrined in the Quran. If we fulfil this condition, we will be able to receive divine help, and divine help is a guarantee of all kinds of success. Fasting in the month of Ramazan is like a spiritual rehearsal for every Muslim. If this annual practice is done in the true spirit, it is bound to revolutionize the condition of Muslims, both individually and collectively. o Fasting in the month of Ramazan is like a spiritual rehearsal for every Muslim. If this annual practice is done in the true spirit, it is bound to revolutionize the condition of Muslims, both individually and collectively. Wise Man A wise man is one who deliberately forgets the unpleasant memories of the past and does not let his mind become a jungle of bitter thoughts.