Ramadan as a word (رمضان) simply means "scorching sands", but it refers to a month long sunrise-sunset fast that Muslims undergo to purify themselves and atone for any sinfulness during the year.
An important part of Ramadan festival is offering gifts in the form of Zakat which means giving away one's wealth to charity. The Zakat is one of the essential pillars of Islam. The concept of Zakat is to purify one's wealth by giving a part of it to people who aren't blessed by god.
Importance of Ramadan to MuslimsRamadan is the time for offering intense prayers to god. During this month, Muslims try to read the Quran, the holy scripture of Islam, as much as possible. They may also visit the mosque to listen to the recitation of the Quran.The last 10 days of Ramadan are special because during this time, the Muslims indulge in intense prayers with the belief that they'll get closer to god because of their good deeds, sacrifices, and devotion.
According to Quran, the 27th night of the month of Ramadan, known as the Lailat ul-Qadr or the Night of Power, is actually considered to be auspicious than any other night. So, the Muslims spend almost this entire night in prayers.
Some common beliefs of the Muslims regarding Ramadan are listed below.
Fasting during Ramadan helps the Muslims develop the spirit of sacrifice due to which they refrain from all natural desires on this earth. Although they may not think about the poor and downtrodden in everyday life, yet during fasting, they'll learn to think about the less fortunate. Fasting also helps them get rid of overindulgence in life.
Fasting in Ramadan enables a Muslim to train his body and soul so as to develop self-restraint. It helps shape up the personality of a Muslim who is expected not to commit wrong during the remaining part of the year. Fasting is not just physical but the Muslims actually commit their body and soul to the spirit of fasting. They restrain every part of their body. For example, they restrain their tongue from backbiting or gossiping. They don't touch anything that doesn't belong to them. Their eyes don't see anything that's unlawful. The Muslims also avoid listening to obscene words during the Ramadan.
During Ramadan, the Muslims re-evaluate their lives under the principles of Islam. They are expected to make peace with their dear ones even though the latter may have wronged them. The Muslims are expected to purify their minds during the month of Ramadan. Not only should they purify their thoughts, but also their words and actions.
Fasting in the month of Ramazan is the fourth pillar of Islam. Fasting in this moth is obligatory on each adult Muslim who is not otherwise ill, or a traveler. Thus this month is very important for the Muslims.
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The term Ramadan comes from two Arabic words:
Ramad meaning dryness
Ramida meaning to be scorched
Ramzan is the month of fasting and excessive praying for the Muslims.
Generous Ramadan
When people say Ramadan mubarak or mubarak Ramadan it basically means "happy ramadan" so you just say back to them Khair mubarak and ramadan mubarak to you too.
Ramadan is a Islamic month in which Muslims Fast from sunrise to sunset and Assalam means Peace But In this word Assalam means Welcome So Ramadan Assalam means Welcome Ramadan
you can eat hamburgers after the sunsets don't know what you mean do they eat hamburgers at Ramadan
Ramadan is a holiday when fasting is observed. The word Ramadan comes from the Arabic root ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ, which means scorching heat or dryness.
If by "her" you mean your wife or sister or mother or daughter, ...etc then it is allowed to kiss her after breaking fasting (after Magrib).If you mean by "her" a foreigner woman, then you are not allowed to kiss her any time whether after Magrib during Ramadan or any time off Ramadan.
Well really, nothing. Ramadan is determined by the phases of the moon. Meaning Ramadan usually comes I think a week or two days before the last. It moves up and keeps changing.
Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic Calendar. During this months Muslims all over the worls fast from sunrise to sunset.
You say Ramadan Kareem and your reply is Allah Akram. Or you simply say Ramadan Mubarak but after Ramadan has started.
During Ramadan you greet by saying: "Ramadan Mubarak" or "Ramadan Kareem" or "Marhaban ya Ramadan"
When people say Ramadan mubarak or mubarak Ramadan it basically means "happy ramadan" so you just say back to them Khair mubarak and ramadan mubarak to you too.
No. What holiday do you mean? The Muslims in Egypt fast too.