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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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What do you say when closing your fast?
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Several religious groups encourage periods of fasting, so there may be slightly different views on this depending on the faith. The most well known period of fasting is that observed by Muslims during the period of Ramadan. Islam allows exemptions from fasting, for example during illness or pregnancy.
Ultimately, whether or not a person observes the fast is a personal decision. If you are right, and he or she is obliged by Allah to observe the fast, then your friend will learn of this in the next life. We are all merely observers in this life, so there is no reason to say anything.
When does Ramadan start and finish?
Around 1 month ranges from 29 days to 31 days it's based one the viewing of the crescent.
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar - called Ramadan (meaning "hot sands"). The month is not a fixed date in our reckoning: the Islamic year is shorter than the calendar year, so Ramadan will start and end on different Gregorian dates every year.
How does fasting keep the Muslim community strong in the month of Ramadan?
It brings people closer to God and closer among themselves. People are more motivated to give charities to the poor, hospitals, orphans, etc. People gets more control on their modes and keen to support and help others..
Is it true that during Ramadan Muslims cannot eat or drink at all?
No, Muslims cannot drink during the allotted time one is fasting. There are some exceptions though, because if your making wudhu (ablutions) you have to wash your mouth out with water thrice. This is allowed. Also you may brush your teeth during the day, but try not to swallow the water!
Why month of Ramadan is for fasting?
Because this is an explicit command in the holy Quran, the Almighty Allah says:
( Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that month should spend it in fasting, but if any one is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you) to complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided you; and perchance ye shall be grateful )
Holy Quran,(2:185).
What do Muslims do on Christmas day to celebrate?
It's like Christmas for us. It's not our holiday to celebrate. We have our own New Year as we have a lunar calender, this means our New Year (and months) depend on the moon. So, our New Years aren't on the same day every year if you compare it to the Christian calender. In the Islamic calender they are on the same day.
What date does Ramadan start 2010?
Ramadan starts in sometime in August. It might be around the 11th in August. I hope that was helpful! :)
What is fasting during the Ramadan?
Yes, Muslims do fast. They fast for 30 days and the month in which they fast in called, Ramadan. The fast lasts from sunrise to sunset where a Muslim is not allowed to eat or drink. It is meant to teach a Muslim about self restraint and give them control over their lives and it also makes a Muslim thankful for what they have. Also, tend not to swear, curse, lie etc more so than usual. As Ramadan is near the end of the Muslim calender, Muslims believe it is a good way of preparing for the new year. Muslims also fast outside of Ramadan to lower sexual desire when the Muslim is unable to marry.
It means " may you have a generous , blessed Ramadan" , which is the month were Muslim people fast.
It was ordered by God in the Quran:
"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of other days. Allah desireth for you ease; He desireth not hardship for you; and (He desireth) that ye should complete the period, and that ye should magnify Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure ye may be thankful." ~Quran, 2:185
How do you wish a Muslim after Ramadan?
Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. A fast may be total or partial concerning that from which one fasts, and may be prolonged or intermittent as to the period of fasting. Fasting practices may preclude sexual activity as well as food, in addition to refraining from eating certain types or groups of foods; for example, one might refrain from eating meat. A complete fast in its traditional definition is abstinence of all food and liquids except for water. Fasting for religious and spiritual reasons has been a part of human custom since pre-history. It is mentioned in the Bible, in both the Old Testament (the Tanach) and New Testament, the Qur'an, the Mahabharata, and the Upanishads. Fasting is also practiced in many other religious traditions and spiritual practices. Fasting is also used in a medical context to refer to the state achieved after digestion of a meal. A number of metabolic adjustments occur during fasting and many medical diagnostic tests are standardized for fasting conditions. For most medical purposes a person is assumed to be fasting after 8-12 hours. A diagnostic fast refers to prolonged fasting (from 8-72 hours depending on age) conducted under medical observation for investigation of a problem, usually hypoglycemia. Fasting has occasionally been recommended as a therapeutic intervention by physicians of many cultures, though it is uncommonly resorted to for this purpose by modern doctors. From wikipedia, Break fast, is a meal right after The Fast. So when they say "breaking the fast" they're talking about break fast. Not to be confused with breakfast.
Second Answer:
When a Muslim is about to break fast which is done as soon as the Azan ( call to prayer is announced) a Muslim first says:
"Bismillah Ar'Rah'man Ar'Ra'heem"
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"In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, the Merciful."
With this we remember God is our creator, and the steps we take in life on a daily basis starts with remembering God always.
Immediately after, we say a 'Dua' (Supplication) of our intention to break fast at the time accordingly to what is right:
"O my Allah, for Thee, I fast, and with the food Thou gives me I break the fast, and I rely on Thee."
Of course, both are said in Arabic and are translated here in order to understand.
Then we proceed to eat.
Ramadan is a month long. It ends when 30 days have ended.
When does Ramadan start in 2008?
it starts today the 1st of September according to the moon. ---- = When is Ramadan in 2008? = Ramadan in 2008 will start on Monday, the 1st of September and will continue for 30 days until Tuesday, the 30th of September. Based on sightability in North America, in 2008 Ramadan will start in North America a day later - on Tuesday, the 2nd of September. Note that in the Muslim calendar, a holiday begins on the sunset of the previous day, so observing Muslims will celebrate Ramadan on the sunset of Sunday, the 31st of August.
It is done by heart that means you intend to fast the days of Ramadan. Getting your late meal (Souhour in Arabic) is also by itself niyat to fasting.
What are the decorations of Ramadan?
I think you should focus on pleasing Allah but you can put up some decoration like lights, balloons, stars, and moons.
Which Muslims do not need to fast during Ramadan?
Little children under the age of 12 , the people that are severly sick like in the hospital and the pregnant. Well if you're close to getting the baby out or breastfeeding . Elderley , travellers . thats all x
The first day of Ramadan is always one of the best. It's also the busiest in many families. The women run around the house cleaning and cooking a huge meal. Everyone in the morning prays, and reads Quran. All the Islamic schools have that month off along with the Eid of course. So the families dedicate their time in reading the Quran, praying to Allah, and repenting. At dusk, when everyone breaks their fast, there is a feast for many families. The rest of the days you go back to usual small eating. Btw, when you break your fast you're eating breakfast. There's no dinner or lunch.
Unlike hair can cut in Ramadan or Not?
Well some Scholars from India and Pakistan suggest you don't cut your hairs and nails during the Fast time in Ramadan, obviously with their own little logic which is not proven from Qur'an and the Saheeh Hadith. Plz check the link below on 30 common mistakes during ramadan with correction.
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Yes you can.
Can you eat after fajr prayer during Ramadan?
If you do then you're not fasting. Fasting in Ramadan means not eating, drinking, or doing anything wrong. Fasting from eating & drinking is from before fajr prayer and after sunset.
What do Diwaii Hanukkah Ramadan Las Posadas Christmas and Kwanzaa have in common?
None. The two holidays are completely different and unrelated. The only similarities are the Hanukkah practices that were borrowed from Christmas among non-Orthodox Jews, such as gift-giving and decorations.
What can you eat during Ramadan?
You can use evrything that it is permited.Its more like regional that somthing universal.Foods during ramadan it tend to be not pesant because but aboundand with diferent meals and dishis.
Well, they usually have a special holiday 3 days long that comes after the end of Ramadan month. The first day is the most important. Muslims go to the Mosque early in the morning and pray, say praise to Allah, and hear a lecture by the shiekh. Then, they eat sweets and get gifts and have fun.
Ramaḍān is a Muslim religious observance that takes place during the ninth month (the Islamic month of fasting) of the Islamic calendar; the month in which the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Participating Muslims do not eat or drink anything from dawn until sunset in an effort to learn patience, sacrifice and humility. During Ramaḍān Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and aid in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint, good deeds and prayer. Eating, drinking, sexual intercourse, ignorant and indecent speech, arguing and fighting, lustful thoughts, obscene or irreligious sights and sounds during fasting hours are forbidden. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam and to atone for personal faults and misdeeds.
Fasting is the most prominent event of the month of Ramaḍān. Every day Muslims around the world get up before dawn to eat Suhoor, the predawn meal, and perform the fajr prayer. They stop eating and drinking before the call for prayer starts until the fourth prayer of the day, Maghrib. Muslims may continue to eat and drink after the sun has set until the next morning's fajr prayer call when the process repeats.
Ramaḍān is a time of purity in thought and action, reflection, self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, generosity, charity, sympathy for the less fortunate, and deep personal worshiping of God. The fasting is intended to redirect the heart away from worldly things and activities, cleansing the inner soul, this a time of purity in thought and action, reflection, self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, generosity, charity, sympathy for the less fortunate, and deep personal worshiping of God. The fasting is intended to redirect the heart away from worldly things and activities, cleansing the inner soul, teaching patience and self-control in personal conduct, helping control passions and temper, and providing time for meditation and strengthening one's faith.
Ramaḍān is a month of giving charity and sharing meals to break the fast together, which is seen as more reward than eating alone. Through fasting Muslims feel and experience what needy and hungry people feel. Fasting is seen as a great sign of obedience to Allah.
Childhood fasting is not considered compulsory many children endeavor to complete as many fasts as possible in practice for later life. The elderly and chronically ill are exempt from fasting providing that they endeavor to feed one poor person each day. Not fasting is only permitted when the act is potentially dangerous to one's health such as in the case of the elderly, the insane, the sick, and pregnant, menstruating, or nursing women. Twelve Shi'a Muslims define those who travel more than 14 miles in a day as exempt from fasting. Any fasts broken or missed due to sickness or traveling must be made up whenever the person is able before the next month of Ramaḍān.
Well, they usually have a special holiday 3 days long. The first day is the most important. Muslims go to the Mosque early in the morning and pray, say praise to Allah, and hear a lecture by the shiekh. Then, they eat sweets and get gifts and have fun.
Why do Muslims fast on Ramadan?
Muslim's fast on Monday and Thursday because it is a sunnah of their prophet, Muhammad. Fasting on Monday and Thursday is an option so you don't have to fast on these days as well as Ashooraa (celebration for prophet Moses), and the 10 days of thul-hijja( also a sunnah). But you need to fast Ramadan.
