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INTERVIEW WITH MUHAMED JUSUFSPAHIĆ FOR RELIGIJA.RS PORTAL: Honestly about Eid al-Fitr, faith, fasting, customs, community, his childhood...
The President of the Supreme Council of the Islamic Community in Serbia says that fasting and worship are key to piety and community among Muslims.
TL;DR
- Eid, or 'Eid', means something that constantly returns, serving as a reminder to renew lessons and knowledge.
- During Eid, people greet each other and pray for God's blessings, mercy, acceptance of prayers, and forgiveness of sins.
- Fasting for a month means practicing restraint, controlling one's tongue, and quieting vanity, which is a struggle against the ego.
- Fasting teaches how to quiet the 'self' and restore human dignity, encouraging truthfulness.
- The article mentions Jusufspahić reflecting on childhood customs, his father's legacy, and the recent anniversary of the Bajrakli Mosque's burning.