THE SIMPLICITY OF RAMADAAN

Today, on the way home from school, a Muslim colleague explained to me why Ramadaan gives him such great joy. He said: Throughout the year I do things for myself in praise of Allah, but in Ramadaan, I do everything for God in benefit of myself. His point was that Ramadaan is a special time for him during which every profane action of his becomes a special and focused act of worship, more so than during any other time of the year. His face was shining with joy, even though his body was tired after a hard day of teaching. This must be the simplicity of Ramadaan...