Farewell Ramaḍān! Farewell!

Dear Islamic brothers! Only days ago, there was an air of excitement surrounding the arrival of Ramaḍān.  Preparations were under way for the blessed month. People were planning their schedules of righteous deeds. Targets were being set in advance with respect to how to spend this auspicious month.  The hearts of the devotees of Ramaḍān were expectantly awaiting its arrival.

Then with the grace of Allah, the day came when an announcement rung out and filled the soul with joy: “Congratulations! The moon of Ramaḍān has been sighted!” Hearts were full of joy upon this. Masjids became full. People turned their full attention to reciting the Quran, and the blissful times of saḥar and ifṭār had their own unique radiance. The ten-day period of mercy quickly came to an end and the period of forgiveness began. Fortunate people were granted forgiveness by Allah. Those who valued the auspicious month of Ramaḍān attained blessings in this phase. The period of forgiveness passed rapidly and it was followed by the ten-day phase of salvation from Hell. People flocked towards the masjids, and we witnessed ʿitikāf taking place. Sadly,  Ramaḍān is near its end.

Death during a speech on the farewell Friday

A pious elder رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه relates:

I attended the gathering of the great saint, Manṣūr bin ꜤAmmār رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه on the farewell Friday of Ramaḍān. He was mentioning the excellence of fasting and the reward prepared for those who sincerely worship at night during this month. It seemed as if hardened rocks would be ignited by the effect of his words, and yet the people were unmoved and no one expressed regret over their sins in the gathering.