‘Idul Fitri, returning to one’s Primordial Nature
Muslims the world over are currently in their festive mood, particularly in Malaysia where they celebrate ‘Idul Fitri for roughly a month.
In appreciating the significance of ‘Idul Fitri, we often come across its explanation as “returning to the fiTrah,” with the “T” therein representing a special Arabic alphabet which is pronounced with a stronger, more emphatic “t” sound.