Ibadah: During the month of Ramadan we increase our ibadah with the fasting, reading the Qur’an, extra prayers, kindness, charitable deeds and heightened consciousness of striving to please our Lord. However, ‘your’ ibadah is not mine and some family members may leave off responsibilities that impact the family. Remember that we have rights over each other. Islam is a religion of common sense. During Itikaf, a time of intense spiritual reflection, Rasullah (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) would not leave to visit the sick or attend a funeral. Yet it is reported in Sahih Bukhari of an incident where that he left to escort Safiyyah home after she came to visit him during the night. He saw himself responsible for her safety. This is an example of the rights our families have over us even in the midst of our own heightened spirituality.
Posted on: Sun, 04 Aug 2013 18:42:26 +0000