The month of Ramadan brings with it a message of complete mercy, forgiveness, and blessings. Every moment of this month holds hidden goodness, and the reward for every deed is multiplied many times over. One of these blessed deeds is Sehri. Usually, we say: "Come, eat Sehri," but if we say that "Come, eat the food of blessing", then a new state of spirituality, awareness, and purpose is created in this sentence.
Sehri is not just eating but a preparation for worship. It is the moment when a person wakes up in the silence of the night and obeys the command of his Lord. Eating Sehri is the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and it contains goodness and blessings. That is why it is not correct to consider it just a simple breakfast, but it is a source of blessing that gives strength and perseverance to the fast of the whole day. When we say "Eat the food of blessing", we are actually highlighting the spirit of this action. Blessing does not only mean increase, but also sufficiency in less, peace of mind, and the inclusion of goodness in action. A morsel of Sehri may seem ordinary, but if the intention is pure, that same morsel gives strength to the body and freshness to the soul. The prayer at this time is close to acceptance, and these moments are the time of the descent of Allah Almighty's special blessings.
Furthermore, the choice of words is also part of training. When we tell our family members, especially children, that "Come, eat the food of blessing" , we awaken in their minds the awareness that the deeds of Ramadan are not just a ritual but a means of obtaining the grace of Allah. Thus, a simple sentence becomes a cause of refreshing faith and cultivating religious awareness.
So, we should not consider Sehri as just a physical need but as a spiritual asset. Come, let us also make our tongues blessed and raise this voice with love in our homes: "Come, eat the food of blessing" so that our words also become a source of reward and our deeds are also filled with blessings.
🪶From: H Ayesha✰