Let’s uplift our spirits and move closer to God, says Mike Ghouse. Here’s how
I HAVE A HOPE
I hope this Ramadan has uplifted our spirits and taken us closer to God.
I hope we have acquired God qualities each successive day for the 30 days of Ramadan.
I hope we have become kind, forgiving, generous and all embracing.
I hope we have no hate, anger or prejudice towards others, and no barrier between us and another human.
I HAVE A PRAYER
I pray Ramadan helps us become non-judgemental.
I pray that post-Ramadan we work on this and continue to be non-judgmental.
I STRIVE FORWe can strive to be non-judgmental. That is what piety (Taqwa) is all about – getting closer to God.
THE BLESSINGS OF GODGod has kept his part of the bargain. God is closer to us than our jugular vein and knows everything we do, and now, it's our turn to feel him within us and be in tune with the goodness he represents.
OPEN HORIZONSDuring the 30 days of Ramandan, Mike visited 22 Masjids (the Arabic name for mosque) and from different Muslim denominations. He feels it opened his horizons to embrace all Muslims.
SPIRITUAL DEEPENINGMike Ghouse: “I feel I have gotten closer to the Prophet as well, by emulating him, and being a fraction of a billion of being Rahmatul Aalameen. It means I have chosen to follow his real Sunnah – to be mercy (Rahma) to the entire universe without discrimination.”
I HOPE
“Alhamdu Lillah [Praise to Allah], I'm grateful to Allah for making this Ramadan meaningful to me. I hope it has been meaningful to you as well.”
OUR PATH
Protect your Hazira (present status in the society).
It is wise to secure our today, today, while we are working on securing our Aakhira (after life).
BLESS YOU WITH A GREAT LIFE
B: Blessings are the good things in life that are all around us and for us to see, feel and enjoy. Be in tune with the goodness that God is.
L: Let’s uplift our spirits and move closer to God.
E: Enjoy the goodness of God. Enjoy all the blessings of life and God. Embrace all that is good and holy.
S: Strive to be blessed with the greatest blessings – the blessing of getting closer to God by exhibiting God-like qualities.
S: Strive to open your mind by developing your sweet spiritual eyes and see all that is good, holy and blessed.
Y: You move closer and closer to God if you work on acquiring God qualities.
O: Open your horizons – see more, feel more and be more on the path of goodness.
U: Uplift your spirit by moving closer to God.
MORE ABOUT MIKE GHOUSE AND RAMADAN
URL - http://ramadanexclusive.blogspot.com/2012/08/eid-ul-fitr-message.html
Mike
www.MikeGhouse.net
(214) 325-1916
Mike Ghouse is committed to building a Cohesive America and offers pluralistic solutions on issues of the day. He is a professional speaker, thinker and a writer on pluralism, politics, civic affairs, Islam, India, Israel, peace and justice. Mike is a frequent guest on Sean Hannity show on Fox TV, and a commentator on national radio networks, he contributes weekly to the Texas Faith Column at Dallas Morning News and regularly at Huffington post, and several other periodicals across the world. The blog www.TheGhousediary.com is updated daily.
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