Joe Bradford - On Ramadan and Fasting

About this lecture

In this Ramadan lecture, Sheikh Joe Bradford explores the spiritual depths of fasting, outlining three levels — the ordinary fast, the extraordinary fast, and the highest level of fasting marked by constant remembrance of Allah. He emphasizes that Ramadan is not merely about abstaining from food and drink, but about cultivating restraint, reforming the heart, and building a deeper connection with Allah through dhikr, gratitude, and good character. The lecture concludes with a moving hadith about Allah's mercy on the Day of Judgment, reminding believers of the two great joys awaiting the fasting person: breaking the fast and ultimately meeting their Lord.