zaid shakir

Approaching Ramadan by Imam Zaid Shakir, is a thoughtful and poetic message of traditional guidanace on the more spiritual part of fasting. It's not just about avoiding eating and drinking but the lying, the sarcasm, the arguments, the backbiting, and the slander and other sins of the mouth.

The Prophet, Peace and Blessing of Almighty God be upon Him, said: “Whoever fails to leave off ruinous speech, and acting on it [during Ramadan], God does not need him to leave off eating and drinking.” Al-Bukahri

Between you and me, the not eating and drinking will probably be the easiest part of Ramadan this year. And the other part will be very hard. In any case, keep me in your dua.