Ramadan – An Archetype of Islam
By Yaseen Kippie The month of Ramadan is a festive period for all Muslims, whether rich or poor, young or old. It brings a sense of heightened consciousness of Allah through fasting together as a community. This is an archetype of what Islam really stands for. This consciousness, or Taqwa, is the very purpose of Ramadan. As Allah says in the Quran, “Oh you who believe, Fasting has been prescribed […]
