10-23-2004, 04:26 AM
Asalaamu alikum brother,
Yes, its an obligation on the Muslim to fast the month of Ramadan, and if your Eeman is weak this is the perfect opportunity to strengthen it again. Lots of opportunity this month to seek Allah's Mercy, forgivness and blessings insha Allah.
The Shaytan is locked up its true, and if you find yourself making mistakes or thinking or doing the haraam, this comes from your nafs. We can use this month to control and train ourselves by struggling to overcome them. And insha Allah we will come out of Ramadan better than we went into it.
And stick with it. If you really try sincerly, I believe that each new day you will find to be eaiser than the day before it.
The first part of Ramadan is for forgivness, the second part for mercy, and the third for salvation from the hellfire. Already we are getting close to the middle, and alhumdulilah brother, there is still time. May Allah help you. Take care,
Your sister,
~Jennifer