Author: Rebecca Pena Hikal Forgiveness and Ramadan – Rebecca Pena
Asking for forgiveness in Ramadan to Allah Almighty is the first priority one should make before and during Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: Musa the son of Imran once asked, “ Oh my Lord! Who is the most honorable of Your servants? And He replied, the person who forgives even when he is in a position of power.” ( Baihaqi).
Makes sense doesn’t it? Think about the times we’ve have had altercations with a coworker, friend, family member, or whoever. When they’ve wronged us by slandering our name, insulting us, or hurting us in any way we feel is unforgivable.
The result? A grudge. After all we have a right to be angry. No one should be treated or hurt this way. We didn’t cause this. They did. We have facts. Therefore our position is justified, as are our feelings of anger, resentment, bitterness, and sometimes even hate.
Although this may be true, and we may be in that position of power mentioned in the Hadith above, is it really what Allah swt would want from us? Forgiving others, aside from having a positive effect on our health ( less stress) and our minds ( less negativity = more room for positivity) is a necessary step to become closer to Allah swt.
So how do we get there? While we may rightfully be angry, hurt, resentful, is it worth harboring all of those negative feelings and emotions? Should we not put our energy towards growth rather than holding that grudge?
Is it even right that we ask Allah swt for forgiveness of our sins while we ourselves refuse to forgive others when they’ve hurt us? Almost feels strange.
One of the distinguishing features of Ramadan is forgiveness. The Prophet Muhammad pbuh explained in one Hadith, that Ramadan is a month whose beginning is mercy, Middle forgiveness, end is freedom from the hellfire. This is the time to ask Allah swt for forgiveness. It is also a great time to open our hearts and cleanse them of any grudges brought on by feelings of anger and bitterness by forgiving others.
The path to gaining a strong connection to Allah swt is paved with tests and difficulties. This means at times we will face hardships, including injustice and betrayal at the hands of others.
If we truly want Allah’s love, mercy, and forgiveness, we must remember that the hardships are temporary and that we are working towards what’s permanent. Is it worth holding a grudge, being bitter? How will it benefit us? Will it change the person who has wronged us?
Let the next few days before we enter the blessed month of Ramadan be used to open our hearts to those who have wronged us and forgive them as we beg Allah swt to forgive us.
May we all strengthen our faith and grow closer to Allah swt during this holy month of Ramadan InshaAllah.
About the Author: Sister Rebecca is a SAHM living in Houston Texas. Married for 13 years with two children, and a revert since 2014, her hobbies include cooking, reading, and spending time with family.
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