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
The meaning of Ramadan is a holy month of fasting in the Islamic religion. The importance of this month is one of the five most fundamentals principles of Islam. Throughout this month, each day, Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset, instead they have clear minds and thoughts. They try and cleanse themselves in spirit and then at the end of the month celebrate their fasting with family and friends. They have a three day festival called Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan occurs in the ninth month of
is His messenger. Next, a Muslim has the duty to pray five times each day, which is considered to be a direct link between him and Allah. Third, a Muslim must distribute alms and help the needy. Fourth, a Muslim is responsible to keep the Fast of Ramadan. Lastly, a Muslim is obligated to make a pilgrimage to Mecca in his lifetime. Most non- Islamic people do not know why these pillars are so important to the Islamic religion. One of the most questioned, is the fourth pillar, since fasting symbolizes
Prepare for Ramadan by Sohelee Tahmina The regular days of our lives are keeping us too busy to have some time for ourselves. We are always on the run and never caring about what we are actually gaining from running at such a speed and restlessness. And then, there’s Ramadan. The one month we have to alter all our routine of everyday life. But again, we forget about our most important asset in life- our body. Allah has sent us with a perfectly functioning body and we ruin it without even thinking
The blessed month of Ramadan, the time when almost 2 billion muslims around the world are fasting and attempting to do extra good. Fasting was obligated two years after the muslims migrated to Medina from Mecca. In Mecca, the economic conditions for the muslims were bad, they were being persecuted, and often would go days without food or water. It was already difficult enough for them to find food, it wouldn 't be possible for them to abstain from something they were in extreme need off. After they
their fast soon. I was invited by my course mates to experience Bazaar Ramadan. A thought of Jalan Masjid India and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Bazaar Ramadan came to my mind. Thus, I suggested bringing along my friends from Penang to witness the exciting and fun-filled circumstances from the bazaar of Kuala Lumpur. I could hardly remember when I was still a kid, my father was mine of information about the history of Ramadan. This is because he lived in a Malay village during his childhood time
their fast soon. I was invited by my course mates to experience Bazaar Ramadan. A thought of Jalan Masjid India and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Bazaar Ramadan came to my mind. Thus, I suggested to bring along my friends from Penang to witness the exciting and fun-filled circumstances from the bazaar of Kuala Lumpur. I can hardly remember when I was still a kid, my father was mine of information about the history of Ramadan. This is because he lived in a Malay village during his childhood time
annual celebration came stubbornly slow. Night after night I would gaze out the window, convinced that the moon was selfishly refusing to change its face. Although a way of expressing gratitude towards God, I found my first attempt of fasting at Ramadan unbearable. Just last night, convinced that Shawwal had finally arrived, I had rushed to find Baba in the hope that soon we would be able to break the fast. *** “Baba! Look! It’s finally the new moon”, I shouted, rushing through the house to find
My First Ramadan Experience “Greetings! We inform you that the Ramadan moon sighting wait has ended and the first fast for the following countries will take place in a couple of hours...”, exclaimed the newscaster. The news report was continuing to inform listeners of the differing dates for the start of the holy month. I questioned eagerly, “Mom, can I please fast?” I’m nine years old now. “Honey, fasting is a day-long commitment
Many Muslims accomplish the Ramadan because of the prophet Mohammed; they follow his actions during this sacred month because he gave even more during Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, the month in which the first verse of the Quran was revealed to Muhammad. A. In Islam, when looking to celebrate a holiday, the set of calendar here people use to tell day are different from Islamic calendar. 1. Islamic calendar has twelve months meaning that the start of each month
Introduction ‘Ramadan’ comes from Arabic word ‘ramad’, is named such in light to the fact that it burns the sins and wrongdoings of the adherents. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, lasting 29 – 30 days in the view of the visual sighting of the crescent moon. Ramadan is observed by Muslims all-around the world as a month of fasting from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drinking, smoking or any other sensual pleasures. Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer, renewal
Ramadan has come once again, a time when Muslims engage in spiritual reflection by fasting from dawn till sunset consuming neither food nor water for a month. In a fasting state, the body uses up stored carbohydrates first and once that runs out, fat becomes the next source of energy (British Nutrition Foundation, 2017). During fasting, a detoxification effect seems to take place as the body dissolves and removes any toxins stored in the body’s fat. After a few days of fasting, certain hormones such
Ramadan is a special time in the Muslim community as it holds a valuable position in their hearts and minds. It is believed that during this time the blessings of Allah are bounteously bestowed to the followers of the Islamic faith. Each night, the mosques all over the world are stuffed with Muslims listening and reciting the Quran. Ramadan is a special event that occurs on the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic calendar which is based on the sighting of the new moon. This month is fundamentally
India has 28 states in that I belong to Kerala. The main attraction of Kerala is the Ayurveda treatment. The state is famous because of decorated elephant and boat racing. Language Language is an essential part of everyday life. States within India have their own languages, more than 20 officially recognized languages are there in India including English, Hindi, Punjabi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil etc. In that, English and Hindi are using for official purpose. I am familiar with different languages
Ramadan is an important ritual for Muslims to practise because Allah commanded to follow it and develop faith in him (get his consciousness). From these responses, the data indicates that Ramadan is significantly important for Muslims because fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, which is obligatory for Muslims to observe for a month. The responses of surveyors seem to explain that 4 Muslims believed that Ramadan is important because “the Qur’an was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad”. Nevertheless
Muslims who are conservative with their religion do not eat pork or drink alcohol. Some eat only Halal meat, which is meat that is slaughtered according to Islamic tradition. Muslims pray five times a day facing Mecca, and also observe a holiday called Ramadan.
While this festival, “…celebrates the transition from a time when food is scarce to a time of plenty,” (Encyclopedia of World Holidays, vol 4), Eid al-Fitr is a celebration for those who have spiritually gotten closer to God in the previous month of Ramadan. The Ibo festival lasts two days and is named after the well-known vegetable that helps the Ibo people survive in the country of Nigeria. Eid is celebrated for one day longer than the Ibo festival and is Arabic for “the festival of the breaking of
Blessings of Ramadan Ramadan is the spring of good deeds. In this holy month the rate of every virtue is increased. The reward of nawafil is increased to the reward of fard worships, and those of fard is increased to seventy times. This month is the month of spring air of imaan and good deeds. This month not only respects and rewards to those who come to attain its blessings but it also calls those who runaway by calling them repeatedly that O the runner towards evil, stop! See what kind of arrangements
NATIONAL HEROES DAY Eidul Fitr is an important celebration for Filipino Muslims, marking the end of the month-long fast during Ramadan and marks the beginning of the month Shawwal. Also known as “Eid-al-Fitr”, “Wakas ng Ramadan” and “Pagtatapos ng Pag-aayuno”, it is a national public holiday for all in the Philippines. Originated by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, Eidul Fitr is a cause for celebration and thanks giving to Allah. Eidul Fitr has been proclaimed a national holiday in the Philippines since
Different Difficulties down the Road As a Muslim student, I feel not comfortable when I pray in front of non-Muslim people because I think people in the US associate the Muslim prayer with terrorism. Therefore, I try to hide in a place so no one can see me while I pray. Although there is a building in front of Mabee Library that is recently designated for worshipers, I do not see anybody go there, and I cannot go there alone. Going to this place would draw people's attention to me, and I try to avoid