The holy month of Ramadan is here. For Muslims in Bangladesh – indeed the whole world – Ramadan is a month of restraint, discipline, patience, and prayer. It is a month when we leave behind some of our more undesirable habits and cultivate better ones through silent reflection to get closer to God.
The true spirit of Ramadan is supposed to bring out the best side in people – it should be a time when we hold ourselves to a higher moral standard and refrain from engaging in unethical and unfair behaviour, a time for Muslims to follow the directives of God and ask for His mercy and blessings.
In practice, the sacred teachings of the spirit of fasting and self-control often get drowned out in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Soaring food prices, irregular hours at public services, and unbearable traffic jams add to the trials of our citizens, testing our mettle.
However, we as a nation should not be swayed by these hardships. Instead, we should try to better the lives of those around us and alleviate these difficulties with patience and fortitude. Whether one is fasting or not, Muslim or non-Muslim, may we all take inspiration from this month to be more peaceful and civil to one another. We wish our readers a fulfilling Ramadan-ul-Mubarak
Source: Dhaka Tribune
