The spiritual power of fasting lies in self-control over worldly temptation. It is expected to restrain the fasting Muslims from falling prey to greedy self-hunt to gratify worldly lust.

Ramadan is a month to nurture empathy for our humanity which has been eroded by individualism and egoism.

There are various meanings and traditions in carrying out fasting, this ritual is generally carried out to enable human beings to improve themselves, fortify the body, purify the spirit and elevate consciousness.

Fasting for Ramadan 1442 Hijriah, which we started on Tuesday (13/4/2021), will take place amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. God willing, this will not be a barrier.

This year’s fasting month of Ramadhan has arrived and brought back a forgotten memory. That of the hopes of victory at the ground zero of Indonesia’s independence.

Of course, fasting does not only teach the ability to endure hunger and thirst during the day. Its moral imperative goes beyond this. Fasting actually instills sublime awareness of empathy and tenderness of the soul.