An Encouraging Word Author:Abu Jamiylah abdul Malik An Encouraging Word, is a collection of essays, that we felt motivated us to write during the month of Ramadan. We conssidered the fact that the month of Ramadaan is a time for rejoicing, fasting, and reflecting on the many favors of Allaah. We still need reminders from time to time, of the many favors for which we must be grateful. — We are re... more »quired to fast during Ramadaan, and to learn self-restraint. Fasting alllows us to experience a very light sample of what it is like for those souls who have to do without food and the other things that we take for granted.« less