***The Purpose of Ramadan: A Powerful Anecdote*** When the Prophet Sayiddina Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam) was put up for sale in Egypt, an elderly woman set out for the slave auction with just a ball of yarn and needles. Someone asked her where she was going and she replied that she was going to buy Sayiddina Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam). The man said in amazement, “Rich people and statesmen will be gathered from across the land to buy (Sayiddina) Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam). How do you think you will be able to buy him?” To this, the elderly woman replied, “I am fully aware that I will not be able to purchase him. However, at least I’ll be able to join in the group when Allah commands all the bidders of Sayiddina Yusuf (Alayhi Salaam) come forward on the Day of Judgment.” Likewise, the Muslims today may not be able to compete on any level with the righteous predecessors on the Day of Judgment, but at least, they should be able to put forth the worship and hard work of the holy month of Ramadan. #It is not about quantity of worship rather it is about the quality of the sincerity in which it is carried out.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:38:46 +0000
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