A Reflection on Ramadan and the Night Before Eid (Laylatul Jaiza) with Emphasis on Modesty and Obedience
Hazrat Qari Ismail Desai Saheb
Hijri date
Ramadaan 1440
Duration
58:23
Summary
The sermon is delivered on the night before Eid (Laylatul Jaiza), following the blessed month of Ramadan.
Reflect on the past Ramadan: how did we spend it? Did we truly benefit from its blessings and opportunities for worship?
We often hide our true spiritual state, feeling embarrassed to admit a lack of enthusiasm or inner change despite outward appearances.
Inner transformation is crucial; merely performing rituals without genuine spiritual change is akin to wearing perfume on a dirty body.
Seek forgiveness (Istighfar) to cleanse oneself before engaging in deeper acts of worship.
Compare our anticipation for Ramadan to a child's excitement for a holiday; Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prepared two months in advance, while many of us remain engrossed in sins until the last moment.
Be mindful of falling back into sins immediately after Ramadan and on Eid, which negates the spiritual gains.
Emphasize modesty (Sharam and Haya) for women in dress (avoiding tight or sheer clothing) and interaction (avoiding forbidden handshakes).
Men are responsible for helping maintain a modest environment within their families and homes.
True happiness and unity come from obeying Allah and avoiding His displeasure, especially on Eid.
Allah wants us to be happy on Eid, which is why fasting is forbidden on this day; choosing to fast on Eid against Allah's command is disobedience.
Allah promises a beautiful and pleasant life to those, male or female, who engage in good deeds as believers.
It's never too late to repent and change intentions; Allah's mercy is vast, and a good intention is rewarded, while a bad intention is not punished unless acted upon.
Protect the spiritual gains of Ramadan by making a conscious effort to stay away from sins. Abstaining from Haram is a great form of worship.
Focus on pleasing Allah alone, not people, as people's desires are varied and constantly changing.