THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE UNIVERSE JOURNEY TOWARDS GOD-REALIZATION

humanity’s journey of learning, growth, and spiritual training. The lesson of the forbidden tree is mirrored in Ramadan. Just as Adam and Eve were asked to refrain from the tree as a test of discipline, we are asked to refrain from eating, drinking, and other desires during Ramadan to cultivate self-control and spiritual awareness. The Quran emphasizes this in the verse: fasting has been prescribed for you, just as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard yourselves against evil. (2: 183) The primary objective of Ramadan is the purification of the soul. It’s not just about abstaining from food and drink but about cleansing our thoughts, actions, and intentions. The Prophet Muhammad said: Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeks God’s reward, their past sins will be forgiven. (Sahih Bukhari) This highlights that fasting is not merely a physical act but a spiritual process of repentance, self-accountability, and growth. A believer spends the month of Ramadan in daily prayers and Quran recitation that strengthen his connection with God, remembrance of God to attain inner peace and spiritual purity, supplication and in seeking forgiveness, guidance, and blessings. In today’s world, fasting from food and drink has become relatively easier for many people, but refraining from scrolling through their phones has become significantly harder. While believers observe their fasts and avoid physical indulgences during Ramadan, the constant temptation to check notifications, scroll through social media, or binge-watch content often disrupts the spiritual purpose of the month. This struggle highlights a profound reality: our fingers are now more restless than our appetites. The habit of endless scrolling has become Just as Adam and Eve were asked to refrain from the tree as a test of discipline, we are asked to refrain from eating, drinking, and other desires during Ramadan to cultivate self-control and spiritual awareness.