Ramadan Greetings From ISNA President

USA,(Deccan Samachar Service DSS)Aug,13,    Assalamu 'alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatahu,

Ramadan greetings dear brothers and sisters! Baihaqi reported on the authority of Salman Al-Farsi that the Prophet (pbuh) delivered a sermon on the last day of the month of Sha'ban. In it he said,"O People! The month of Allah (Ramadan) has come with its mercies, blessings and forgiveness. Allah has decreed this month the best of all months. The days of this month are the best among the days and the nights are the best among the nights and the hours during Ramadan are the best among the hours. This is a month in which you have been invited by Him (to fast and pray). Allah has honored you in it. In every breath you take is a reward of Allah, your sleep is worship, your good deeds are accepted and your invocations are answered."I pray that in this month, we remember the blessings of Allah (swt) and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). I pray He makes this time easy for you and accepts your prayers. Let us enter each day with pure intentions and go to sleep each night with Allah in mind.There are so many around the world that can benefit from our good deeds, our patience, and our kindness. Let us use this month as an opportunity to multiply our blessings from Allah (swt) through charity, prayer, and purification. Let us rid ourselves of resentment and ask forgiveness for any wrong doings. Let us reach out to our community and celebrate its diversity. Let us share in our wealth with those who have less than us, so that we may strengthen the lives of our brothers and sisters and receive the merciful and multiplied blessings of Allah (swt) in Ramadan. Let us increase our prayers and thanks to Allah The Almighty, The Forgiving, The Merciful.I would like to thank each of you for your support to your community and to ISNA this year. It is only by the will of Allah (swt) that ISNA has been able to serve our community for the past 47 years, and inshaAllah, we will continue to serve you for many more.It is a blessing to serve you, and I pray that all in our community enjoy the mercy and blessings of Allah (swt) during this month of fasting and purification. In every breath we take and every good deed we perform, remember Allah (swt) and His blessings.Peace and Blessings, Dr.Ingrid Mattson
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