From Ibnul Jawzi‘s ‘Bustan al-Wa’idhin wa
Riyad as-Sami’in’ (p. 213-214):
“The month of Ramadhan to the
other months is like Yusuf to his brothers. So, just like Yusuf was the most
beloved son to Ya’qub, Ramadhan is likewise the most beloved month to Allaah.”
A nice point for the nation of Muhammad (صلّى اللَّهُ عليه وسلّم) to ponder over is that if Yusuf had the
mercy and compassion to say {“There is no reproach for you today…“} [Yusuf;
92], Ramadhan is likewise the month of mercy, blessing, goodness, salvation
from the Fire, and Forgiveness from the King that exceeds that of all the other
months and what can be gained from their days and nights.
Another
nice point to think about is that Yusuf’s brothers came to rely on him to fix
their mistakes after all those they had made. So, he met them with kindness and
helped them out, and he fed them while they were hungry and allowed them to
return, and he told his servants: “Carry their belongings with you so that they
don’t lose them.” So, one person filled the gaps of eleven others, and the
month of Ramadhan is likewise one month that fills the gaps of our actions over
the other eleven months. Imagine the gaps and shortcoming and deficiency we
have in obeying Allaah!
We hope
that in Ramadhan, we are able to make up for our shortcomings in the other
months, to rectify our mistakes, and to cap it off with happiness and firmness
on the Rope of the Forgiving King.
Another
point is that Ya’qub had eleven sons who were living with him and whose actions
he would see at all times, and his eyesight did not return because of any of
their clothing. Instead, it returned due to Yusuf’s shirt. His eyesight came
back strong, and he himself became strong after he was weak, and seeing after
he was blind. Likewise, if the sinner smells the scents of Ramadhan, sits with
those who remind him of Allaah, recites the Qur'aan, befriends on the condition
of Islaam and faith, and avoids backbiting and vain talk, he will (by Allaah’s
Will) become forgiven after he was a sinner, he will become close after he was
far, he will be able to see with his heart after it was blind, his presence
will be met with happiness after it was met with repulsion, he will be met with
mercy after he was met with disdain, he will be provided for without limit or
effort on his part, he will be guided for his entire life, he will have his soul
dragged out with ease and smoothness when he dies, he will be blessed with
Forgiveness when he meets Allaah, and he will be granted the best levels in the
Gardens of Paradise.
So, by
Allaah, take advantage of this greatness during these few days and you will
soon see abundant blessing, high levels of reward, and a very long period of
rest and relaxation by the Will of Allaah.
By Allaah, this is the true relaxation…”
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