Starting Sha'ban, Train Yourself To Head Into Ramadan Without Malice
Abstract
This article examines malice (ḥiqd) as a central disease of the heart in Islamic ethics, particularly during Ramadan as a season of purification. Drawing on Qur’anic guidance, Prophetic teachings, and classical Sunni scholarship, it argues that unresolved anger is the primary root of malice and that its downstream effects—envy, deceit, and the desire to harm—corrode both personal piety and communal trust.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Islamic Thought and Society Studies
Qur’anic Interpretation Studies
Education and Islamic Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Faculty Digital Archive (New York University Florence)
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN