unfortunate, for if he dies before the next Ramadan arrives, he will have no good deed that can save him from the Fire of Hell.

Remember! The zinā (fornication) of the eyes is looking at what is unlawful, and the zinā of the hands is touching a non-maḥram woman. So, beware! Protect your gaze from sin, especially during Ramadan, and strive to keep it lowered.

Unfortunately, even those who pray and fast still dishonour Ramadan. As a result, they are struck by the wrath of Allah Almighty and fall into the torment of the Fire.

The Terrifying Scene in the Grave

Once, the fourth Caliph of Islam, Sayyidunā ꜤAlī b. Abī Ṭālib رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ visited a cemetery in Kufa. When he saw a newly made grave, he wished to learn about the condition of the deceased.

He supplicated to Allah Almighty, saying: “O Allah! Reveal to me the state of this person.”

Allah Almighty accepted this prayer of his, the veils that stood between him and the deceased were lifted, and the terrifying scene inside the grave was laid bare before him. The deceased was engulfed in flames, crying and wailing in agony, calling out: يَا عَلِيُّ! أَنَا غَرِيقٌ فِي النَّارِ وَحَرِيقٌ فِي النَّارِ - “O ꜤAlī ! I am drowning in the Fire! I am burning in the Fire!”

The horrific sight of the grave and the agonising cries of the deceased made Sayyiduna ꜤAlī رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ deeply distressed. He raised his hand to plead for the forgiveness of the deceased. A voice from the unseen responded: “O ꜤAlī! Do not intercede for this person, for despite fasting, he disrespected Ramadan. He fasted during the day, but was indulged in sins and disobedience at night.”

Upon hearing this, Sayyiduna ꜤAlī رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ became even more sorrowful. He fell into prostration, weeping and pleading: “O my Merciful Lord! My honour is subject to Your power. This servant has called upon me with great hope. O my Generous Lord! Do not disgrace me before him. Have mercy upon his helplessness and forgive him.”