The Miracle of Ramadan

Bibliography:

• Name: The Miracle of Ramadan
• Author: Wassim Hijazi
• Publisher: Lantern Publications
• Language: English
• Pages:
• ISBN: 978-1-922583-25-3

Introduction:

Ramadan arrives each year, not merely as a prescribed month of fasting, but as a profound invitation—an invitation to journey inward, to cleanse the heart, and to rediscover the divine spark within. It is a time when the veils that obscure our spiritual vision are thinned, and the whispers of the soul become more audible. This book, ‘The Miracle of Ramadan,’ seeks to illuminate this sacred journey, to guide us through the labyrinth of self-reflection and moral transformation. Within these pages, you will find not just a narrative, but a mirror—a reflection of the potential for spiritual growth that lies dormant within each of us. Through the lens of storytelling, we explore the timeless lessons of patience, compassion, and unwavering faith, lessons that echo the wisdom of the Ahl al-Bayt. May this Ramadan, and this book, serve as a catalyst for a deeper connection with the divine, and a lasting transformation of the self.

Synopsis of the book:

The Miracle of Ramadan is a story about a powerful moral transformation. In learning from the Quran, and reconnecting with love, Karim’s story shows how faith in God can redeem even the worst of sinners.

Karim is a cold, greedy man. Even the coming of the month of Ramadan doesn’t wake in him any thoughts of compassion. He has turned away from God. He loves his money, and nothing else.

Then he is visited by three angels. The first shows him his past, and the good man he once was, and how suffering and loss changed him. The second angel shows him where he has arrived in the present – alone and miserable, shunned by his community and abandoned by his great love Mariam. The third angel completes his education by showing him his future, in which he dies, with no one to mourn him. Does Karim change?

About the Author:

Wassim is an Australian Muslim father and highschool teacher who is passionate about bringing quality literature to English speaking world!

Wassim was born in 1984 in Sydney, Australia to immigrant parents who have both played a huge role in his life. His mother was a Primary school teacher in Arncliffe for 25 years and worked at the local school right up to her death in 2020. His father runs a local orphan charity and bookstore and has been doing so for around 20 years.

Wassim graduated from the University of Wollongong in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Commerce and started working in the corporate world as a Banker. He quickly realised that his real calling was to become a teacher and to help shape future generations. He, therefore, decided to go back to University and in 2011 he completed the Bachelor of Teaching and has been a Business and History teacher ever since.

Wassim is a keen footballer and athlete playing as a semi-professional for nearly 15 years. He played for some of the biggest clubs in Australia including St George F.C and Sydney Olympic.

Wassim is happily married and is the father of 3 beautiful girls who are his world. He started writing this book in 2021 with the help of well-known author Richard McRoberts.