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JAVED ZAHEER---FOUNDER OF SHIR
INTERNATIONAL NETWORK:
A MISSION WITH A VISION TO SERVE
HUMANITY IN REALITY
RAMAZAN MISUNDERSTOOD, NOT
ONLY FOR FOOD & FASTING
BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION
AWARD WINNER
TORONTO: Is the holy month of Ramazan confined to only
fasting from sunrise to sunset, mostly oily foods and expensive feasts (Iftar
parties), recitation of holy Quran, special prayers (Taraveeh), avoidance of all
bad and sins and to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH)?
In
reality, the importance of Ramazan is hundreds and thousands times much more
than generally thought, considered and imagined. People must know and
understand that importance of reality in order to prepare properly and benefit
fully.
The
important reality I am talking about is directly related to the divine messages
in the holy Quran, which is very easy to know and understand. It is so simple
that even an illiterate person could understand it easily. What I have
understood I would like to share with all others.
The
important reality is---Do righteous deeds and exhort each other to follow truth
and exhort each other to observe patience (See Chapter 103 Al-Asr---The Declining
Day, Eventide, The Epoch). This chapter tells us about the extremely finest
qualities to build a really good character and become a really good human being
and a really good believer of The God.
The
month of Ramazan is actually a refresher course to remind, train and teach us
to make these finest qualities the part of our lives. People with such fine qualities
will make the family, community, society, system and country the best.
The
righteous deeds keeps us on the right path and the patience teaches us to
control and discipline ourselves in all respect and in all situations,
conditions and circumstances including provocation, anger, revenge, excitement,
anxiety, poverty, greed, temptations, corruption and all bad deeds and sins.
The
persons with righteous deeds and patience become spiritually very strong, truly
faithful and true believers and are the ones who enjoy the best blessings and favours
of The God (See Chapter one Al-Fatiha---The Opening). These are the persons who
truly become the best human beings. So these finest qualities serve both
purposes---humanity and spiritual. This is why they have been specially
mentioned by God and considered the most important part of our lives. It is
definitely extremely difficult and hard to have these qualities and to maintain
them. This is the most difficult test for the human being to become good and a
favourite of The God.
Whatever
we do and learn in Ramazan, based on righteous deeds and patience, should
become a part of our lives for the rest of the year. Then only we can achieve
the good results and the real aims & objectives.
Unfortunately,
most of the people do not understand the real divine message of Ramazan and
consider it as a month of food and fasting only. This way we are wasting our
time and energy and being deprived of the benefits and blessings promised by
The God. This is why Muslims are off track, moving in the wrong direction and lost
and suffering. It is a matter of understanding and implementation and most of
us are lacking both.
So
take Ramazan seriously to build a good character and to become a real good
human being and a true believer. This should be our aim and objective. This is
important for the health as well otherwise consumption of oily food and over
eating during Sehri and Iftar times would make people fat and sick.
JZ’S PROFILE: Founder
of SHIR International Network (Serve Humanity In Reality---SHIR), declared by
Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the
Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’,
Karachi) and still serving as a professional journalist. Was awarded Free
Expression Award (Awarded by National Ethnic Press & Media Council of
Canada—NEPMCC). The award was presented by Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario,
Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner (Presented by North American Desi
Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC, Veteran Active Member (VAM) of
Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National Club and The Ontario Club,
Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor
(Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada, ex-Chief Editor
(Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor of English
Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of Children
Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary Director, Canpak,
Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak Seniors Forum
(PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in order to serve
all people and communities. Contact: (416)696-0981/jazamedia@hotmail.com To
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