Divine Attributes are read through the eyes of fasting
Fasting is a journey through the Divine Attributes. All those who fast, consciously or unconsciously, become a river of the […]
Reflections
Those who fast begin to “read” the creation as a “book”
The first verse “Recite” (Alaq, 1) is revealed to the one who fast… The scattered is united; forgotten tastes awaken
Fasting is moving from the body to the heart
When fasting, you moved beyond your body… began living the concerns of your soul. You have made the intention to
Fasting Fulfills Rumi’s Seven Counsels
Fasting is a sweet river, coming down from the holy mountain heights. It flows into you. It awakens the hidden
You are walking on the sacred valley of Tuwa
You are fasting. Just like Moses “you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.” (Sura 20/TaHa: 12). You have heard
You are about to be saved from the hell of habit
Fasting has come to liberate you from the hell of routine and habit. You thought things were available to you
With Fasting You Become a Companion for Khidr
Fasting is Khidr (See Sura Kahf, 18:60-82) reaching out to you. Like Moses, you are walking side by side with
From the Hassle of Obtaining to the Serenity of Witnessing
You withdrew your claims. You gave up ownership. You turned away from possessions, from things. You are about to learn
A Staff of Moses
Fasting is a staff of Moses. Once it touches, it undoes all the magic, swallows up all sorcery. You thought
Be as much as You Intend, Not as much as You Look
Ramadan is a time that transforms spaces. During Ramadan, every place is imbued with holiness. All towns become sacred. Each