TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – It feels like the last 10 days of Ramadan fasting have passed quickly. For Muslims who enjoy fasting, Ramadan in the endless flow of time is a wide space for the searching soul. Fasting is also an effort to paint a path for the inner eye to see the world in a broader, deeper, and more humane frame.
Like the world weaving, fasting is a red thread that connects oneself with the universe, finding social knots that have been hidden behind the curtain of selfishness.
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Here, indeed, fasting teaches humans about simplicity and the need to look beyond personal interests. As stated in Surah Al-Baqarah [2:183], "O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you that you may attain taqwa (piety)."
This verse seems to be a VIP invitation to enter a broader space. A space where the heart acts as a magnifying glass, clarifying the vision of the world and others.
In the sketch of Ramadan, fasting creates not only a deep spiritual rhythm but also a social symphony that resonates in all corners. Like a river that flows endlessly, giving life wherever it goes, so does Ramadan call on humanity to spread goodness, moistening dry lands with love and empathy.
By fasting, Muslims are invited to feel the bitterness of hunger, touching the wounds of the world. This algorithm then awakens the desire to share, redefining the meaning of togetherness.
The social awareness raised by fasting stirs the soul to not only stand as an individual but also as part of a greater human mosaic.
Prophet Muhammad SAW reminded, "Whoever feeds a fasting person will get a reward like theirs, without reducing the reward of the fasting person at all." This signifies the importance of collective action and mutual support in striving for justice and common prosperity.
Throughout history, fasting teaches that life is not a solitary stage. Every individual is connected in an invisible network where the action of one party can send waves through the whole system. Ramadan makes this clear, showing that every act, no matter how small, when done with sincere intent, can lead to significant change.
At that time, fasting automatically becomes a social meditation, where every second without food or drink becomes a moment to reconsider priorities and look again at those marginalized.
This is a time to break down the walls that separate, to build bridges that connect, and to weave togetherness into a larger tapestry of life.
Yusuf Al-Qaradawi could describe the essence of this spiritual and social journey, "Fasting is a lesson in endurance and patience, where the soul is trained to strengthen will and empathy." In the silence of the fasting body, there is a gentle whisper inviting to view the world not just as a stage for oneself but as a garden where every soul can grow and flourish together.
Thus, truly, the fasting of Ramadan is the beginning of a profound journey to understand the complexities of humanity, navigate the corridors of social care, and actively contribute to the formation of a more just and inclusive society.
In every prostration and hunger, there lies a lesson about humility and the importance of feeling and understanding the lives of others. This fasting journey sharpens the soul to be more sensitive, more responsive to the cries for justice echoing in the corners of society. (*)
The writer is Khoirul Anwar, vice chairman of PCNU Malang City, a member of LTN PBNU.
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| Editor | : Khoirul Anwar |
| Publisher | : Sofyan Saqi Futaki |
