Rituals and A Balanced Life
Fresh from the month-long day-fasting of Ramadan, the celebrations of Idul Fitri is all the more joyous. On this blessed celebration, al-Ghazzali (d. 505/1111) pointed out that the heart of those who perform fasting had to depend on Allah and be apprehensive. Being apprehensive refers to the state of suspense between hope and fear of…