We are in the midst of the most sacred month of the year and while we strive to fill our days and nights with worship, strengthen our faith, and purify our intentions in the hopes of attaining taqwa or God-consciousness, we must not forget to give attention to building our character.
In Part 3 of My Beloved: a series of reflections on the Names and Attributes of Allah, Amaney Kazlak and fellow authors discuss “Heart Softeners” – real-life stories about compassion, mercy, patience, and tolerance.
During Ramadan, individuals strive to grow spiritually in an attempt to nurture and rekindle their relationship with Allah, as well as to reap magnified rewards through the blessings of this sacred month.