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Ramadan is predicted to begin on 12 April this year and end on 12 May with the Eid al-Fitr celebration. The month of Ramadan usually lasts between 29 to 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is sighted.
During Ramadan, Muslims aim to grow spiritually and become closer to Allah and their loved ones. They do this by fasting and abstaining from pleasures like smoking, drinking and sexual intercourse between sunrise and sunset each day. Ramadan is also a time for unity and spiritual reflection and Muslims spend time praying, reciting the Quran and doing good deeds. They donate to charity, spend time with loved ones, and avoid lying, gossiping and fighting. The Quran is the water for the growth of a sound heart.
And without proper watering, the heart will wilt and die. No matter how bad things have become, there is no need to be depressed. The Quran can bring us back to life. A farmer needs to direct the water in a particular way to deliver it to the crops. The water has been given to us by Allah, and Allah has given us the methods to irrigate the crops. The Quran likewise is from Him, and we need to irrigate our hearts properly, and deliver it to ourselves and the people around us in the right way.
It requires patience, and it requires perseverance. The first step to building a relationship with the Quran is understanding what the Quran is telling us. Through that we will improve our relationship with Allah in prayer, and improve our relationship with the Quran as we understand it better. The Quran coming down from Allah is compared to rain coming down from the sky. Just like it takes time for crops to grow after rain comes down, it takes time for our hearts to grow, and for Islam to spring in our hearts after the Quran has taken a seat in there.
It reunites families. It cherishes community. From standing every night in prayer, side-by-side, to gathering to break the fast together, the month of Ramadan collectivises the purposes of the Muslim populace with one goal in mind: the pleasure of our Creator. In Ramadan, it is encouraged to serve those fasting in the sunset meal iftar to help them break their fast and to assist those preparing to fast in the day by serving them the pre-dawn meal suhoor.
It is probably evident by now why Ramadan is such a special time for the Muslim community. From the immense spiritual purification and psychological rest, to the bodily rejuvenation of a healthy fast, to the profound human connection of serving the community. From the community and worship, to the joy on the streets and sharing of exotic foods and multicultural delights — Ramadan becomes a spectical for many non-Muslims to witness the harmonious tradition of Australian Muslims.
Not to mention: the end of Ramadan is met with another joyous occasion — the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Extended family and friends from near and afar gather together to celebrate the occasion, recalling great memories from the month of Ramadan, and waiting in anticipation for the next Ramadan. Although the Coronavirus pandemic did put a partial spanner in the works last year, changing the nature of our Ramadan and Eid experience, Muslims in Sydney, Melbourne Victoria and across Australia can now for the first time in two years attend the Masjid mosque to pray the night prayers in congregation.
Moreover, with the lockdown restrictions easing, the Muslim community can now celebrate Eid together albeit carefully , allowing for families and friends to rejoice after a very long break! It is a time of worship and devotion, whilst bringing hearts together. It is the month of Muslims being rewarded by God and rewarding others through — employees, community, others whom they are pleased with. In a similar vein this year, we at Crescent Wealth are launching our Crescent Rewards product , offering our members a big thank you for their loyalty over the years and to our community large.
To new members, we look forward to welcoming you through this spirit of rewards and generosity through the launch of our Crescent Rewards program!
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