Ramadan – The Fasting Month (Aug
– Sep 2010): According to Islamic teaching, Ramadan
is the most blessed month because through fasting and praying, the sins of
Muslims are forgiven. During Ramadan, the doors of hell are closed and doors of
heaven are opened, so that if anyone dies during that month, he/she goes
straight to heaven regardless of their sins. Millions of Muslims spend more
time praying, reciting the Qur’an (in Arabic language) and fasting during this
month and spiritually they become more alert and active. Sometimes, in some
Islamic countries, there are more Jihad Campaigns against Christians during
Ramadan because persecuting or killing infidels adds more rewards to earn
salvation and to enter
But we
Christians know that there can be no salvation and forgiveness of sins without
accepting what Jesus Christ has done on the Cross for us. We know that salvation
is by grace of God through faith in Christ alone and not by any amount of good
works (Ephesians 2:8-10). Salvation cannot be bought but is freely given to us
by God.
Whenever we pray – at any time or place – we come to God the Father as children and speak to Him out of our hearts in any language. For us, the form of prayer is not essential, but a sincere worship of God with our minds and hearts is important. In prayer we confess our sins and seek forgiveness, pray for healing of the sick and salvation of the unbelievers. Special times or days are not appointed for fasting for Christians. Jesus taught that whenever we fast, we should do this to please God rather than men. We must refrain from doing and saying any evil thing not only when fasting but all the times. We are encouraged to pray and fast particularly in Isaiah 58:1-14 and Matthew 6: 5-18.
Please pray unceasingly for Muslims especially during Ramadan:
- Pray that as Muslims around the globe are spiritually more open during this month, they will be open to any encounter with Jesus Christ and to accept Him as their Lord and Saviour;
- Pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will appear to them in dreams and visions;
- Pray for peace, comfort, boldness, strength and protection for the persecuted Christians in Islamic countries;
- Pray for Muslims and Christians
who are victims of the recent disastrous floods in
- Pray that the Flood Relief will be distributed by honest people so that the suffering people will be benefitted rather than it ends up in rich rulers control to fill their bank accounts.
Daniel & Mariat Scot
