Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship. The consistent variations of a day have existed since the time of Muhammad. Since the new moon indicates the beginning of the new month, Muslims can usually safely estimate the beginning of Ramadan. However, to many Muslims, this is not in accordance with authenticated Hadiths stating that visual confirmation per region is recommended. Therefore, the month of Ramadan is considered to be the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, the recording of which began with the Hijra.īeginning of Ramadan Hilāl (the crescent) is typically a day (or more) after the astronomical new moon.
Thus, according to the Quran, Muhammad PBUH first received revelations in the lunar month of Ramadan. Allah desires for you ease He desires not hardship for you and that you should complete the period, and that you should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that perhaps you may be thankful.” And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, a number of other days. “The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Quran a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the criterion (of right and wrong). While fasting from dawn until sunset Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking and sexual relations and in some interpretations from swearing. According to Islam, the sawab (rewards) of fasting are many, but in this month they are believed to be multiplied. Fasting for Muslims during Ramadan typically includes the increased offering of salat (prayers) and recitation of the Quran.Ĭhapter 2, Revelation 185 of the Quran states: Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar Muslims worldwide observe this as a month of fasting. This annual observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month lasts 29–30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon, according to numerous biographical accounts compiled in hadiths. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ramida or ar-ramad, which means scorching heat or dryness. Fasting is wajib (obligatory) for adult Muslims, except those who are ill, travelling, pregnant, diabetic or going through menstrual bleeding.
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