10 Points about Ramadan
There are many important things to understand when fasting during the holy month of Ramadan to be able to take the maximum benefit from the wisdom and teachings we may gain during this blessed month. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated that – Don’t the day of fasting be the same as the day you don’t fast. He was talking about our behaviour and our attitude differences when fasting and when not fasting. I will now expand on 10 points on why we fast during the month of Ramadan: 1. Gaining Taqwa- Allah decreed fasting during Ramadan for gaining taqwa - "O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it has been prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain taqwa." [Noble Quran 2:183]. Taqwa means
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We must pay attention to the purification of our manners especially during this month. 6. Recognizing change for the better – The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Every son of Adam sins and the best of the sinners are those who repent." Allah provides many opportunities to repent to Him and seek His forgiveness. If one was disobedient they can become obedient 7. Being more Charitable – The Propet PBUH was the most charitable amongst the people and was even more during Ramadan when Angel Jibril met him every night of the month. The prophet said that he who give for a fasting person to break his fast will receive the same reward as the person receiving the food. 8. Sensing the Unity of Muslims - In this month we sense that there is a possibility for unity, because we all fast together, we break the fast together, we all worship Allah together, and we pray Eid Salat together.. Therefore we must all be united as a single body, but this can only be achieved when there is obedience only for Allah and his messenger. 9. Learning Discipline – The prophet mad us obey to disciplineOne cannot knowingly break the fast before sunset as it will be not accepted by Allah. Muslims should learn to be strict in our lives as we are the people of an important message. 10. Special Facts about Ramadan:
Special Characteristics of Ramadan
1. Observing the fourth pillar of Islam has been prescribed during this month, and it is one of the best means by
Question 24. 24.(TCO 6) The month of fasting, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is known as: (Points : 4)
Question 24. 24.(TCO 6) The month of fasting, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is known as: (Points : 4)
obliged to follow the ‘Five Pillars.’ They are 1) Muslim profession of faith or shahada, 2) Ritual
On my third day, I realized the purpose and teachings of fasting. The fasting teaches one how to be patience, cleanses soul, bring awareness and gives, solidarity, and unity. Most importantly, a full month of introspection of one’s actions. My experience of observing the fast was educational. I learned more about their faiths and why Muslims fast for a month.
Hajj is a once-in-a-life time obligation upon Islamic adherents whose health and means permit it. It is an essential part of Muslim faith and practice as it is the fifth pillar of faith, symbolises central concepts of Islam and commemorates the trials of the Prophet Ibrahim. Hajj provides individuals with the opportunity for spiritual rebirth through developing a closer relationship with Allah as well as fulfilling the five pillars of Islam. The global Islamic community are also united through submission to the will and communal worship of their “one God” Allah.
Have you ever wondered about the Islamic faith?In the introduction of Muhammad and the Faith of Islam it talks about his early life and how he became God’s messenger.Source 2 was about the differences of Judaism, Christianity, and the Islam religion.The Muslim Holy month of Ramadan was about the Five pillars and what the Muslims like to do on the month.The Islam religion was made by Muhammad when he received a message from god.
Explain and analyse the significance of the Five Pillars of Islam on the individual and the community making reference to the principal beliefs where relevant.
After four years he began to preach openly in his native city of Mecca. Ridiculed by the Meccans, he went to Medina in 622. At his death in 632, Muhammad was the leader of an Arab state growing rapidly in power. The third duty of a Muslim is to pay zakat. This tax was originally levied by Muhammad ,and later by Muslim states, on the wealthy members of the community, primarily to help the poor. The fourth duty is the fast of the month of Ramadan. During the fasting month, one must refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and sexual intercourse from dawn until sunset. The fifth duty is the pilgrimage to Mecca. Every adult Muslim who is physically and economically able to do so must make this pilgrimage at least once in his or her lifetime.
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Ramadan: Celebrates the gift of the Qur 'an. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims must fast between sunrise and sunset.
The Elizabeth era is a unique period in Western European history as it is characterized by a woman being in a charge of a successful reign. During Queen Elizabeth’s monarchy, Renaissance became more widespread and more of the nobility became educated in a humanist manner. Also, because Protestantism was the official religion of the reign, more men of lower scales received an education as well. William Shakespeare was one of those men. Theatre hit a hit point during Elizabethan England and Shakespeare wrote many plays, including As You Like It. Although the play is a comedy, many aspects from the story reflect trends of the England’s Elizabethan period.
The fourth pillar of the Five Pillars of Islam is fasting during Ramadan. Ramadan is a sacred holiday in the Muslim faith. It falls in the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and is a celebration of Muhammad’s first revelations from God. During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. This continues until the end of the month, when a celebratory feast
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