A reflective book by Ashraf Ali Thanwi highlighting how to preserve the true spiritual essence of Ramadan beyond fasting and rituals.
Restoring Spiritual Discipline in the Decisive Month of Self-Purification
Ramzan Ka Khalis Rakhna by Ashraf Ali Thanwi is a profound reminder that Ramadan is not merely about observing fasts and prayers but about preserving the purity of one’s character and conduct. The author explains that while the obligations of fasting and Tarawih are well known, many people neglect the deeper moral responsibilities of this sacred month. Ramadan was prescribed to cultivate taqwa—conscious restraint and piety—but its true purpose is often undermined by persistent sins such as backbiting, carelessness, and moral negligence.
Thanwi emphasizes that Allah restrains even lawful desires during fasting, making sinful actions far more serious in Ramadan. The reader is urged to reflect honestly: has their behavior improved, have they abandoned sins, and has their spiritual state truly changed? If one’s conduct before and during Ramadan remains the same, then the essence of fasting is lost. This book serves as a powerful call to self-accountability and genuine spiritual reform.
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