A strong commitment to Ramadan defines personal identity, even amidst contradictions of faith and lifestyle choices. The author emphasizes the significance of connection to the ummah, describing the belief that individual suffering impacts the community as a whole. A cherished Hadith reinforces this idea, highlighting that compassion and empathy among believers treat the community as one body. Personal anecdotes illustrate the author’s engagement with spirituality, prayer, and the deep responsibilities felt toward fellow Muslims and the greater collective.
"When one of the limbs suffers, the whole body responds to it with wakefulness and fever."
"I feel most Muslim when I am stunned by a moment of clarity within my own contradictions."
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