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Thirty Lessons Of Ramadan: Third Lesson On The Horrific Consequences Of Desecrating Ramadan – Part 3


By Mufti Abdul Malik Misbahi, New Age Islam

Translated into English by Ghulam Ghaus Siddiqi, New Age Islam

 26 March 2023

Third Lesson On The Horrific Consequences Of Desecrating Ramadan

A sign of goodness and happiness is to recognise and embrace the magnificence and holiness of the distinguishing marks (Sha'air plural of Shi'ar) of Islam, religious symbols, virtue, and goodness. On the other hand, it is quite humiliating and unfortunate to disrespect these things and violate their sanctity.

While Ramadan is held in high regard and is associated with numerous virtues, it is also mentioned that disrespecting it will result in terrible punishment. It appears in a revered hadith.

In this holy month, anyone who consumes any intoxicating substance, maligns a believer, or commits a transgression, Allah, the Almighty, will nullify the reward for their good deeds for a full year. It is the month of Allah Almighty. Allah has set apart eleven months for you to enjoy the blessings and get pleasure in them, and He has reserved one month solely for Himself.  Thus, have a fear of desecrating the blessed month of Ramadan. (Al-Mu’ajam al-Awsat, Volume: 2, Page: 414)

The Mercy of the Universe, Prophet (peace be upon him), stated regarding the serious repercussions of committing a sin during the beautiful month of Ramadan:

As long as my Ummah continues to honour the privileges of the glorious month of Ramadan, it will not suffer humiliation or disgrace.  It was said, O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)!  “They would suffer humiliation and disgrace if they fail to uphold the blessings of Ramadan. What does it mean?” He said, “Committing Haram [the forbidden] deeds in this month [is a cause of humiliation and disgrace].” Then he said, “Whoever commits adultery or consumes alcohol in this month, Allah Almighty and all the angels will curse him until the next Ramadan. Hence, if this person passes away before the start of the following Ramadan, he won't have any good deeds to keep him from the flames of hell.  People must therefore be afraid that, just as virtues rise during Ramadan compared to other months, so do sins.” (Al-Mu'jam al-Sagheer by Al-Tabarani, Vol. 9, p. 60)

The Gloomy Surroundings of A Grave

Ameerul Muminin Mawla Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) once paid a visit to the graves in the cemetery of Kufa. There was a recently excavated grave. He was curious about its condition. So he prayed before Allah, the All-Powerful:

“O Allah Almighty! Reveal to me the circumstances of this dead person.” His plea was immediately accepted in the court of Allah Almighty and then all the veils that stood between him and that deceased person were removed. He now saw the horrifying scene of the grave. He observed that the deceased was screaming for help to him while being consumed by flames. The dead person uttered,

یَا عَلِیُّ! اَنَا غَرِیْقُٗ فِی النَّارِ وَ حَرِیْقُٗ فِی النَّارِ۔

“O Ali! I am drowning in fire and burning in flames of fire.”

Hazrat Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) became uneasy due to the horrifying sight of the grave and the agonising cries of the deceased. In the court of his compassionate Creator, Hazrat Ali stretched out his hands and humbly pleaded for the forgiveness of the dead person. A voice from beyond the veil spoke:

“O Ali! You shouldn't ask for his pardon because, despite his fast, he used to desecrate Ramadan and continued to engage in sinful behaviour even during the holy month of Ramadan. He used to fast throughout the day and commit sins at night.”

Hearing this, Hazrat Ali was even more grieved and dropped down in prostration while sobbing and uttering the following:

“O My Lord, Allah Almighty, You hold my respect in Your Power. O My Lord, this servant has summoned me with great expectation! Hence, please spare this unfortunate man and don't make me look bad in his eyes. Have mercy on his plight.” While Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) was sobbing and pleading with Allah Almighty, his sincere prayer caused the river of Allah's mercy to stir, and the heavenly call to appear at once:

“O Ali! You prayed, and we pardoned him. Consequently, the punishment for the deceased was forgiven.” (Aneesul Waai’zeen, p.52)

Kyon Na Mushkil Kusha Kahun Tum Ko

Tumne Meri Bigdi Banai Hai

(Why don't I call you the Remover of Hardships? Your presence has eliminated my hardships.)

This anecdote demonstrates how vital it is for Muslims to respect Ramadan. May Allah, the Almighty, protect us all from disrespecting Ramadan and bestow upon us the ability to do so. Aameen

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Mufti Abdul Malik Misbahi is the author of multiple books. He has also lectured and held positions such as Mufti, Shaykhul Hadith, president, founder, and director at a number of institutions, including Dar Uloom Ghousia in Hubli, Karnataka, and Darul Uoom Solemaniya Rahmaniya in Bikaner Darul Uloom Reza-e-Mustafa, Bihar, Madrasa Shah Khalid, Vanwa Libo Muslim League, Fiji (near Australia), Madina Educational Society, Rajasthan. He currently holds the positions of Mufti in the Sunni Darul Ifta in the Madina Masjid, General Secretary of the Raza Foundation, Director of the Darain AcademyFounder of the Afkar-e- Raza Institution, and Chief Editor of the Do-Maahi Raza-e-Madina (Urdu, Hindi) in Azadnagar, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.

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Previous Articles:

Thirty Lessons of Ramadan: Welcome to Ramadan and First Lesson on the Virtues of Ramadan

Thirty Lessons of Ramadan: Second Lesson on the Respect of Ramadan – Part 2

 

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