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Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is a time when Muslims exhibit self-control and fast from sunrise to sunset for the whole month. Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, sexual activities, and any bad acts, learning patience, modesty, and spirituality in the process.
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When is the Ramadan 2008 in Egypt?
The iftar time will change everyday. This is because the iftar time is actually the time of the daily sunset, which, happens earlier and earlier this time of year. The first day of Ramadan's iftar time was 7:49; the last day's should be around 7:06.
What is good morning in Muslim?
The Asr prayer is the daily evening or afternoon prayer of the Muslims, after the noon prayer, but before the sunset. It is four rak'ahs and it is the only prayer which doesn't contain a prescribed amount of sunnah rak'ahs.
What special practices do Muslims practice during the Ramadan?
O Believers! Fast is prescribed for you as it was for those before you so that you may ward off evil. (Fast) a certain number of days… (Holy Qur'an: Chapter 2, Verses 182-183)
Every year in the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims around the world abstain from food, drink, vain talk and certain other actions from before sunrise until after sunset.
Fasting is prescribed in the Abrahamic faithsThe Jewish, Christian and Muslim religions all enjoin fasting. Moses observed a fast of forty days at Mount Sinai at the time of the revelation of the Ten Commandments. (Exodus 24:18) Although less common now, it is Jewish tradition to fast when mourning or when in danger. Most practicing Jews still fast on the Day of Atonement and for the one-week commemoration of the destruction of Jerusalem in 597 B.C. Jesus of Nazareth, peace be upon him, also fasted on the Day of Atonement and the forty days of Moses' fast to ward off Satanic temptation."Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry." (Matthew 4:2)
Many Christians observe a forty-day pre-Easter fast, although now it includes abstention from only certain food items rather than all food and drink. Muslims fast the month of Ramadan and may, optionally, fast on most other days of the year.
The One God prescribes fasting for the faithful; and it has many benefits. Material pleasures can be generalised into food and drink, sexual pleasures, and vanity. Fasting requires abstaining from these, going against the natural instinct of Man to observe the commandment of God.This builds and strengthens a person's self-control, nearing them to their Creator. Other benefits of fasting include:
• Fasting instills patience, teaches self control and discipline.
• Fasting increases compassion for the less fortunate.
• Fasting builds focus on spirituality and deminishes focus on materialism.
• Fasting has many health benefits.
• Fasting can be atonement for sin and can earn great reward.
• Fasting is part of a strong spiritual and physical renewal plan.
• Fasting commemorates important sacred religious events.
The Muslim fast of the month of Ramadan is a continuation of the long history of fasting in the Abrahamic faiths. The self-improvement benefits of fasting make it an important means of improving one's faith and practice of religion.
"And men who fast and women who fast…God has prepared for them forgiveness and a vast reward." ( Holy Qur'an 33:35)
What does the fast of the month of Ramadan entail?In short, the fast involves abstention from all food, drink, vain talk, and sexual intercourse for married couples from the time before dawn when the sky becomes light enough to distinguish a black thread from the white thread of the horizon, until after sunset when redness leaves the Eastern half of the sky. Some people are not to able to fast due to age, health, child-bearing conditions, etc., and instead give charity, and/or make up the days of fast they missed at a later time.However, the true spirit of the fast of the month of Ramadan is more than just abstention from a few things. It is a time of sustained, amplified effort toward spiritual perfection.
"Thirst and hunger you undergo, feel and live through, here and now, to bring to your mind the severity and sharpness of the drought and starvation that will be the order of the day on the Day of Judgment.
• Give alms to the poor and destitute.
• Treat your parents and elders with respect.
• Be kind and loving to your children and juniors.
• Take care of and look after your relatives.
• Keep from giving tongue to that which should not even be whispered.
• Shut your eyes to that which is indecent to have an eye for.
• Turn a deaf ear to that which is too slanderous to be all ears to.
• Be compassionate, gentle and benign unto orphans so that after you, your children, if need be, receive the same treatment from others.
• Turn repentant to God and seek His nearness."
• Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family
In addition to fasting and aiming for excellent moral character, Muslims devote as much time and energy as possible in the month of Ramadan toward prayer and supplication to the One and Only God. During some of the nights of this month, Muslims will remain awake the whole night in worship.
After the last day of the month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid ul Fitr to commemorate the completion of the fast. They get together for prayer, food, and modest gift exchange (particularly for children). However, it is a day of mixed feelings, because the most blessed month of Ramadan with all of its opportunities for forgiveness and reward are gone for another year.
"I take refuge with Thy kindest disposition, O Lord, lest the dawn of this night breaks forth, or the month of Ramadan comes to an end, and I still stand as an accused (unforgiven) sinner, liable to be punished, on the Day I am presented before Thee."
[From a prayer of the last night of the month of Ramadan, taught by Imam Jafar as-Sadiq, peace be upon him]
Why is fasting prescribed particularly in the month of Ramadan for Muslims?The month of Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Since a lunar year is about a week and a half shorter than a solar year, the month of Ramadan cycles backward through the seasons. It is a sacred month because God ordained it for the revelation of sacred texts. Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq quotes the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his family, as saying,"The Books of Abraham were revealed on the first night of the month of Ramadan; the Torah was revealed on the sixth of the month of Ramadan; the Gospel was revealed on the thirteenth of the month of Ramadan . . ., and the Holy Qur'an on the twenty-third of the month of Ramadan."
It is also considered sacred because it contains the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr). "Qadr" literally means destiny, and on this night God determines each and every event to occur during the next year to any and all of His creation.
Imam as-Sadiq, peace be upon him, informs us that,
"During Laylatul Qadr, the angels, the spirit, and the trusted scribes all descend to the lower heavens and write down whatever God decrees that year, and if God wishes to advance something or postpone it or add thereto, He orders the angel to erase it and replace it with whatever He decrees."
The Holy Prophet of Islam, peace be upon him and his family, tells us about the great blessings of the month of Ramadan.
"[The month of Ramadan is] overflowing with advantages, merciful, ready to put up your sins of omission and commission to God for obtaining his forgiveness. Its days, nights and hours, in the estimation of God, are more select, refined and important than the days, nights and hours of other months. It surpasses all months in merits and favors.…. So, sincerely, free from evil and sinful thoughts and actions, with clear conscience, pray and request that God may give you heart and confidence to observe fast… throughout this month.."
ConclusionMuslims observe fast, as in any act of devotion, to seek nearness to God, seek His pleasure and Forgiveness, and generate a spirit of piety in Man. Fasting in this month honors the revelation of God's word and purifies one in preparation for the night of decrees and in hope of forgiveness. Fasting is a yearly spiritual renewal, given abundant reward in this month of God's Mercy, that is part of the Islamic path to the ideal self.source:
http://www.al-islam.org/search/site/Ramadan
Why is hajj 2 months and 10 days after Ramadan?
It has been ordained in Islam. It is two moths and NINE days after Ramazan, the main ritual of Hajj is on 9th Zil Hijja.
Can a tooth be extracted during fast?
You can extract the tooth if this is an emergency and fast any day after ramadan to substitute the day that you havent fast
Do Muslims have until sunrise to eat during Ramadan?
In the evening when the sun has set. And early in the morning before sunrise.
How much weight do you lose during Ramadan?
the most weight that you can lose i up to 10 pounds. All you gotta do is to not pig out at iftar and you'll be fine. Do try to get some excercise after Iftar. That's what's really gonna help you. Hope this has helped. Happy Ramadan!
What do people do when they celebrate Ramadan?
During Ramadan, Muslims fast and pray and they seek refuge to Allah. During Eid, Muslims pray the Eid prayer, play games, go out to restaurants, get gifts and candy, eat food, and have fun. They also wear new clothes.
What are the similarities of Lent and Ramadan?
Well Easter is celebrated by Catholics and Christians while Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims. Ramadan is a full month of fasting while Easter is not. Easter consists of bunnies and chocolates as a big symbol that everyone has but Ramadan does not have that.
Is it must to perfrom 8 rakath or 20 of salat at the night of Ramadan?
Taraweeh is prayed differently in every mosque/masjid. In some, the sheikhs pray 8 rakaat and then the last 3. In Mecca, the sheikhs pray I think 20 and then the last 3. It is not a must but you can pray it as long as you finish 1 juz.
What is the first day of Ramadan 2004?
Monday, September 1, 2008 as the moon will be visible in south America tonigh and we are 2on 31/08/08
How many surah are there in the holy Quran?
There are 114 surahs (Chapters) and 6236 ayats (verses).
see the related question below.
What date is the first day of Ramadan in 1977?
The first year that Ramadan was first observed in unknown. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and a month where Muslims fast.
Why do Arabic people eat dates when they break their fast following Ramadan?
Well, it is not an obligation and they dont HAVE to do, we eat it at beginning cuz
our prophet MOHAMMAD (pbuh) used to eat it at beginning .
it's something good and recommended to do to follow our prophet step but not
necessary . I dont always break my fast with dates . : )
What happens to a Muslim if he has a girlfriend?
No Muslims are not allowed Girlfriends or Boyfriends as this is fornication. (wether you have sex or not you are still not allowed)
What can distory the good acquired during Ramadan?
it will destroy it if you are doing things you are not suppost to do like swear and drink, do bad thing and smoke.
What is the important night of Ramadan?
27 th night its Kadr night when Quran start reveled to prophet Muhamed.
Answer B
according to shia most important night is Qadr night that Quran says is the night Quran was revealed to prophet all at once. and also this night angels come dawn to earth and Imam Mahdi S.A. guests them. this night is one 3 possibility: night before 19th day or night before 21th day or night before 23th day.
this night is intentionally hided in 3 nights by God.
How do you respond when someone says Ramadan mubarak or Ramadan karim?
It's sounds a bit funny but the way to answer somebody like that is by saying Ramadan kareem back to them, the exact same way they greeted you, just like when saying salam alaikum, you can reply the exact same way
Can Muslims eat shrimp after they break fast during Ramadan?
Yes they can...
any thing is from sea (not stones lol)
I heard Turkish people think shell-fish is haram. you cannot say it is from abu hanifa r.a. because... why the other countries that follow abu hanifa madrassa(school) eat shellfish???. I know Turkish people and they said to me that they think it is haram to eat shellfish.
It isn't haram, i would know this because I am Turkish, don't just belive everything you heard =)
What and when do people eat during Ramadan?
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims eat after dusk falls. Usually they eat anything ranging from cheese sandwich to Lasagna. They break their fast with dates and a drink like water, juice, or milk and then they eat dinner (usually the first day is a feast). But truthfully (from experience) you shouldn't eat a lot right away because then your stomach starts to ache. See the thing is your fasting usually more than 8-10 hours so after a full day of your stomach not having anything in it you don't just want to fill it up. You want to take your time. Make your stomach rest.
Can one touch his wife's breasts in Ramadan?
Praise be to Allaah. Yes, that is permissible. In fact it is permissible for a man to be intimate with his wife when he is fasting, so long as no intercourse or ejaculation takes place. Al-Bukhaari (1927) and Muslim (1106) narrated that 'Aa'ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said: "The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to kiss and be intimate when fasting, and he was the most able of you to control his desire." Al-Sindi said: The word yubaashir (translated here as "be intimate") means touching the wife's skin and her touching him, such as putting his cheek against hers and so on. What is meant here is touching the skin, not intercourse. Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked: What is it permissible for a man who is fasting to do with his wife who is fasting? He replied: A man who is observing an obligatory fast is not permitted to do anything with his wife that will lead to ejaculation. People vary in how quickly they reach climax; some of them are slow and can control themselves completely, as 'Aa'ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) said concerning the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), "he was the most able of you to control his desire." Some of them cannot control themselves and ejaculate quickly. Such a person should not be intimate with his wife and touch her or kiss her etc when observing an obligatory fast. If a person knows that he can control himself, then he can kiss and hug his wife even when observing an obligatory fast, but he must beware of intercourse because having intercourse (during the day) in Ramadaan for one who is obliged to fast results in five things: 1- It is a sin 2- The fast is invalidated 3- He should refrain from eating etc for the rest of the day. Everyone who breaks his fast in Ramadaan with no legitimate shar'i excuse has to refrain from eating etc (for the rest of the day) and also has to make up that day. 4- He has to make up that day because he forfeited an obligatory act of worship, which he has to make up. 5- He has to offer an expiation which is one of the most burdensome of expiations: freeing a slave; if he cannot do that then he must fast for two consecutive months; if he cannot do that then he must feed sixty poor persons. If it is an obligatory fast that was being observed at a time other than Ramadaan - such as making up a day missed in Ramadaan, or observing an expiatory fast etc, then breaking the fast results in two things: sin and having to make it up. But if it was a voluntary fast and he has intercourse during it, then he does not have to do anything.
Islam Q&A
Source: http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/49614/
Do you have to pray tarawih on the last day of ramadhan?
It doesn't look like a specific prayer for the last day of Ramadan exists.
