Eid ul Fitr Mubarak

In many parts of globe brothers & sisters are celebrating Eid – ul – Fitr today. Some will have tomarow & some will have day after. On this blessed day, let us together give thanks to Allah subhan- o ta'ala, praise Allah and glorify Him by saying the tasbih and tahmid for all the blessings He has given us, such as this blessing of the Eidul-Fitr.

This principle of Allah's Mercy. The Prophet (Peace be upon Him) said, "The merciful ones will be shown mercy by the all-Merciful (Allah). Be merciful to those on Earth, Allah will be merciful to you." Hence, if our homes, Masjids, communities, and other social institutions are torn with dissention and strife, we should seriously examine the nature of our Islam. We should similarly be a source of Mercy to our fellow believers. Our beloved Prophet (Peace be upon Him) said, "The similitude of the believers in their mutual love, their mutual mercy, and their mutual affection, is like a single body. If any part of it complains of an injury, the entire body responds with sleeplessness and fever."

We have all been blessed to gather on the 'Eid day in safety and security. We should never forget those who are gathering in the shadow of tanks and cannons. We should never forget those noble men, women, and children whose 'Eid Salat could be interrupted at any moment by a shower of tear gas or bullets. Our Mercy to them lies in our transcending the oftentimes petty and trivial differences and issues that divide us in order to become a unified, viable, and positive force of change and sanity in this world.

On this 'Eid day, we will enjoy the blessings of ample and variegated food. We should never forget those Muslims who literally know no Iftar. For many Muslims, daily existence is a continuous fast. We should constantly be thinking of meaningful ways to improve their lot. However, we should also be asking ourselves, "Have we adequately expressed our thanks to Allah for the many Blessing He has heaped upon us?"

Allah's Messenger (Peace be upon Him) has informed us that those who have fasted and stood in prayer at night during this month, with sincere faith, anticipating a reward from Allah, have had their sins forgiven. Should we not be thankful servants. And should we not love to express that thanks as our Messenger Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) expressed it. Namely, by continuing to be diligent and dutiful in our worship of Allah. Yes, blessed Ramadan has ended.

Don't let your share of this good be that it begins and ends with Ramadan

Have a very blessed EID

Allah MAEK.