Ramazanko pripremanje: proljetno čišćenje duše / Ramadan Preparation: Spring Cleaning for the Soul

Ramazanko pripremanje: proljetno čišćenje duše

Čišćenje inače čini čovjeka da se osjeća bolje!. Mnogo što šta ćete naći što vam ne treab, bacite što vam ne valja, dadnete ono što valja, ali na kraju znaš da si dobio na prostoru, čisto je i više se ne sikirate.

Upravo tako nešto možemo da uradimo u ovom mjesecu ramaznau, koji nastupa od sutra. Ramazna je prilika da se mi očistimo, da očistomo svoje duše, svoja srca, svoje nijete, da bi se na kraju (ramazana i ahireta) osjećali rasterećeno, odmorno i raspoloženo.

Koje negativne osjećaje ili misli sakrivamo u sjeni naših srca? Kad se oslobodimo emocionalnih "prtljaga' briga" mi oslobodimo prostor u našim srcima da se utopimo u ramazan.

Za početak ovog proljetnog čišćenje, korisno je da se osvrnemo na sledeći ajet iz sure Hašr 18: O vjernici, Allaha se bojte, i neka svaki čovjek gleda šta je za sutra pripremio i Allaha se bojte jer On dobro zna šta radite.

To je samo kada dozvolimo sebi da zaista uzmemo u obzir ono što je u našim srcima i da smo u mogućnosti da obrađujemo ono što smo pronašli. Onda kad smo u mogućnosti da se suočimo sa onim što nas vreba iznutra, tek tada ustvari možemo da to prevaziđemo. Pogledajmo kako nam uzvišeni propisuje proces pročišćavanja u suri Ali Imrna 134: Za one koji, i kad su u obilju i kad su u oskudici, udjeljuju, koji srdžbu savlađuju i ljudima praštaju – a Allah voli one koji dobra djela čine:

Zašto Allah dž,š, spominje davanje novca, prvo onda kad smo u izobilju, a drugo kad smo u oskudici, prije nego što upotrijebiomo emocijalu prednost i snagu. Ili pak zašto je Allah dž,š, spomenuo vršenje kontrole u srdžbi pa tek onda opraštanje ljudima.  

Možda, jer praktikovanje zahvalnosti u izobilju i vremenu prosperiteta ustvari priprema insana za sposobnost da prizna blagodati, čak i u teškim vremenima. Kakav je efekat ove vrste treninga na nečije razumijevanje? Možemo uzeti u obzir mogućnost da učestvovanje u stalnom stanju i halu zahvalnosti ustvari razvija stanje zadovoljstva.

Osim toga, zahvalnost u obliku donacije (dijeljenja i davanja) potiče osjećaj samilosti - biti u mogućnosti da se poveže s drugima to je ustvari povezivanje sa nečim sličnim u nama samima. Zahvalnost, koja vodi do zadovoljstva i suosjećanja, stvara okruženje u kojem je ljutnja manje izražena i manje su šanse da se razvije, jer ljutnja je odraz nemirai meteža koja postoji unutar pojedinca.

Vidimo vrlo inspirativnu primjenu dio ovog ajeta u sljedećim razmjenama između Ali ibn Al-Huseina (poznat i kao Zejnul-Abideen), praunuk poslanika Muhameda a,s, i njegovog sluge. Abdur-Rezzaq Es-San'ani (d.211 AH) je rekao: Služavka od 'Alija bin Huseina r,a, je posipala vodu dok je se pripremao za namaz. Slučajno vrč (ibrik) skliznuo je iz njenih ruku i pao na lice (glavu) zejnulabidina, tako da je zadobio neke ogrebotine. Podigao je pogled prema njoj onako srdit i ljut. A ona je proučila; ((Oni koji su obuzdati u ljutnju – koji srdžbu savlađuju)). On je rekao: "Ja sam obuzdao svoju srdžbu'. Ona je tada rekla ((i ljudima praštaju)). On je rekao: "Oprostio sam ti". Ona je dalje nastavila; ((a Allah voli dobročinitelje)). On je rekao: "Idi sada ste slobodni '.

Ove tri osobine, biti od onih koji dijele, kontrola ljutnje, i oprostiti drugima, ustvari nas stavljui vodi ka putu ihsana (izvrsnosti - dobročinstva). A Allah voli one koji pokazuju ihsan (kao što je spomenuto u ajetu gore, 3: 134).

Da li mi možemo ovog ramazana postići deredžu dobročinitelja? Možemo li preće preko svog ''ja'' preko svoga ega, samoumišljenosti, možemo li ovog ramazana očistit svoje zalihe negativnosti? Možemo li očistiti srce od tih zaraza?

Molim uzvišenog Gospodara da nam pomogne u tome, amin.

Ramadan Preparation: Spring Cleaning for the Soul

Cleaning out the closet feels great. You go through all of your stuff, throw away whatever you don’t want, and give away things you don’t need. In the end, you know you are left with more space, a clean area, and peace of mind.

Now that Ramadan is around the corner, this is a great time to take account of ourselves and go through a very similar process with our soul. What negative feelings or thoughts hide in the shadows of our hearts? Are we even aware of how this “stuff” spreads toxicity throughout our soul, which then seeps into our relationships? When we rid ourselves of emotional “baggage” we free up space in our hearts to soak in all the positive outcomes of Ramadan.

To begin this spring-cleaning, it is helpful to reflect on the following verse: “O you who have believed, fear Allah. And let every soul look to what it has put forth for tomorrow – and fear Allah. Indeed, Allah is acquainted with what you do.” (Surah Al Hashr, 59:18)

It is only when we allow ourselves to truly take account of what is in our hearts that we are able to process what we find. Who are we avoiding? What grudges do we hold? What negative thoughts do we ruminate over? Once we are able to face what lurks within, we can figure out ways to get over them. Next, let us think about how Allah, Exalted is He, prescribes the process of purification. In surah Ali Imran 134: “Those who spend in the way of Allah both in affluence and hardship, who restrain their anger, and pardon others. Allah loves such good-doers.’’

Why does Allah mention giving money, first in the time of ease, then in the time of difficulty, before addressing two emotional strengths? And even then, why does Allah mention exercising control over anger before excusing others (a higher level of forgiveness)?

Perhaps practicing gratitude in times of prosperity prepares one for the ability to acknowledge blessings, even during times of hardship. What effect does this type of training have on one’s understanding?  We may consider the possibility that engaging in a constant state of gratitude develops satisfaction.

Additionally, gratitude in the form of donation fosters a sense of compassion – being able to connect with others by connecting with something similar within ourselves. Gratitude, which leads to satisfaction and compassion, creates an environment in which anger is less likely to develop, since anger is a reflection of turmoil that exists within the individual.

We see a very inspiring application of part of this verse in the following exchange between Ali ibn Al-Husain (also known as Zayn Al-Abideen), the great grandson of the Prophet Muhammad a,s, and his servant. Abdur-Razzaq As-San’ani (d.211 AH) said: A slave-girl of ‘Ali bin Husain was pouring water on him while he was preparing for prayer. Accidentally the jug slipped from her hands and fell on his face causing his face to be injured. He raised his sight towards her in anger. She recited ((Those who restrain anger)). He said to her: ‘I have restrained my anger’. She then recited ((…who pardon people)). He said: ‘I have forgiven you’. She further recited ((…And Allah loves the doers of good)). He said: ‘Go now you are free’.

These three qualities of being charitable, controlling anger, and forgiving others put us on the path of ihsan (excellence). And Allah loves those who exhibit ihsan (as mentioned in the verse above, 3:134).

Can we achieve this Ramadan grade of benefactors? Can we get over our ''me'' over our ego; can we, in this Ramadan clean our supplies of negativity? Can we clean the heart of these infections?