why are you fasting?

The month of Ramadhan is approaching nearer and closer to us everyday and every second.
Do you realize about that?
No, yes?
Hurm, I guess, most of you do realize about this fact right?
It is because I can see most of the posts and entries in other peoples' blog are keep discussing and sharing knowledge regarding this topic. The topic of Ramadhan or fasting.
Even my favorite program in television, MHI also do talk about this matter.

It is really interesting actually to see and to know something that sometimes I take those things for granted.
As for example, why are you fasting, my dear friends?
have you ever think about it before?
Are you fasting just because it is a trend in Malaysia and in other Muslim countries?
Is that the reason why are you fasting?

Second thing,
are you fasting just because you wanna celebrate a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration?
Is that your main goal?
No?
So, if that's the case, then why are we seeing so many people are promoting Hari Raya Aidilfitri sale eventhough we haven't reach the month of Ramadhan yet. Doesn't it seems very weird to you?

Okay2..
It is not my point to make any argument in this post.
I just wanna make us think for a while and reflect back whatever intention that we have deep inside our heart regarding fasting.
Sit back, relax and think for a while.
Let us not forget that the main reason why are we fasting is because it is an order from Allah S.W.T. in surah al-baqarah ayat 183 and not because of cultural trends, diet thing, or money saving.
It is an order from Allah S.W.T and we, as His servants are supposed to do something because of Him and not because of other things isn't..?

Fasting is the mechanism to achieve Taqwa.
And fasting is the mechanism to control ourselves from destruction.
Check out article that you can find in this link. It might help you to understand more.
InsyaAllah.

In short,
let us redeem and purify our intention or 'niat' before the coming of Ramadhan lillahi taala.
may this coming Ramadhan bring thousands of blessing from Him to all of us in this world.
insyaAllah.




p/s: this is a simple, nice videoclip from raihan that we can use as one of the reminder for all of us. And I am so sorry because the last part of the video revolve about the raya thing. It is not my intention to talk about that thing. I just wanna highlight the points that you can find at the beginning of the song of why should we fast, how to fast and so on. enjoy the video k. salam