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Ramadan the month of Quran
In the name of Allah the Rahman the Merciful
Every year in the month of Ramada-n, all Muslims
fast from dawn until sundown--abstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations with their spouses.Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and
women who are menstruating, pregnant or nursing, are permitted to break the fast and
make up an equal number of days later in the year if they are healthy andable.
Children begin to fast (and to observe prayers) from puberty , although many start earlier.
Although fasting is beneficial to health, it is mainly
a method of self-purification and self-restraint.
By separating oneself from worldly comforts, even for a short time, a fasting person focuses on his or
her purpose in life by constantly being aware of the presence of God.
God states in the Qur'an: "O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for youas it was prescribed to those before you that you may learn self-restraint. (Qur'an 2:183)
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year which follows a lunar calendar.
Each month begins with a sighting of the moon's
crescent and lasts 29 or 30 days until a sighting of the next month's crescent.
The month of Ramadan commemorates the days
when the Angel Gabriel imparted the wisdom of the Quran, Islam's munificent book, to the Prophet
Mohammed.
It is during this month that Muslims fast. It is
called the Fast of Ramadan and lasts the entire month. According to Sharia, or Islamic law
all adult Muslims must fast during the holy month.
Only the sick pregnant and nursing women, and travelers are exempt. This makes the
fasting a worldwide phenomenon observed by the devoted among the world's one billion Muslims as one international community
During the Fast of Ramadan strict restraints are placed on the daily lives.
Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours,Smoking and sexual relations are also forbidden during fasting.
At the end of the day the fast is broken with a meal called the Iftar.
The fasting person must abstain from lying, cheating, argumentation fighting and every sort of evil actions.
These are considered offensive at all times, but are most offensive during the Fast of Ramadan
During Ramadan, Muslims continue with their prayers five times a day, butafter the night prayer is performed, a special prayer called Taraweeh is
performed.
This is a voluntary prayer that consists of reading
the Quran during the time of Ramadan. The length of this prayer is usually 2-3 times as long as the daily prayers.
In many mosques the whole Quran is read during Taraweeh prayers over the month.
In some mosques it is read several times
When Ramadan arrives, everybody congratulates his neighbors and relatives.
You can see the happiness all round you.
(People start to prepare for Sohour (a very late meal before sun raise.
Mostly Sohour contains Foul (Fava Beans), cheese, yogurt and bread.
After Sohour some people wait until they pray Fajar then they go to work or go to sleep
One night I heard a knock on my door;
Who can it be,I wasn't quite sure.
I open the door and am filled with glee;
The visitor ahead is no stranger to me
I welcome the guest with utmost delight;
For I know it has come to give me respite.
An air of happiness fills the space;
My home now seems, a better place
Have you any clue who this visitor could be?
Yes!its Ramadan,the month of mercy.
The pious and righteous can't await its arrival;
Others seem to greet it, with waves of denial
For Allah(SWT) we fast from dawn to dusk;
For Him our breath is the fragrance of musk.
The muslims who pray and fast with zest;
Are aware of the rewards of this month manifest
Throughout this month we weep and repent;
Now is the time to strongly lament.
And those who shun this sacred month;
on the Day of Reckoning will face the brunt
In the last ten nights,hides the Night of Decree;
Allah(SWT) then awaits for his slaves to plea.
The angels descend with Gabriel(AS) in the lead;
To check on the steadfast and record every deed
A feeling of grief now fills my heart;
As the month of Ramadan will soon depart.
So lets make a start and worship Him alone;
Now that the worth of this month is known
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