Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food and water — it is a complete fast of the body, mind, and soul. This short film powerfully illustrates how many Muslims fall into the trap of treating Ramadan as merely a physical exercise while neglecting the spiritual discipline that makes fasting truly transformative. From backbiting and listening to music to lowering the gaze and guarding the tongue, true fasting demands a total commitment to pleasing Allah.
Common Mistakes Muslims Make During Ramadan
- Backbiting and gossiping — The tongue must fast just as the stomach does; speaking ill of others destroys the reward of fasting
- Consuming inappropriate media — Scrolling social media, listening to music, and watching harmful content all violate the spirit of Ramadan
- Lying to parents — Making excuses to avoid family obligations during iftar to pursue entertainment goes against the very purpose of the blessed month
- Failing to guard the eyes and ears — True fasting means the entire body participates, not just the stomach
“Fasting isn’t just about not eating and drinking. You don’t just fast with your stomachs — your whole bodies have to fast. Your tongues, your ears, your eyes, and your whole bodies. Most people when they fast, all they gain is hunger and thirst.”
Making the Most of Ramadan
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) warned that some people gain nothing from their fast except hunger and thirst. The real reward of Ramadan comes from a complete transformation of behavior — replacing backbiting with dhikr, music with Quran recitation, and idle entertainment with worship and reflection. When young Muslims commit to these changes sincerely, even if just for the month of Ramadan, they experience a spiritual breakthrough that can reshape their entire lives.
“We need to make some changes this Ramadan — no more backbiting, lower our gaze, no more listening to music. Let’s go read some Quran.”
