The name of the ninth month of the Hijri year is Ramadan Mubarak. In terms of Sharia, Fasting is worshiping Allah by refraining from all the activities that spoil the fast, including eating, drinking, sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, and obscenity and idle chatter, etc. from before dawn to sunset.
The dignity and greatness of this month cannot be overstated. This month is the best time to get closer to Allah Ta’ala, the best season to achieve the path of the Hereafter. Spring is full of Prayer, Zikir-Azkar, Tazakiya, and self-purification. The month of Ramadan is a great blessing of Allah for a believer. He bestows bounties and infinite blessings on every day of this month like torrential rain. The believer has to appreciate and be grateful for this great blessing.
In this month, the servant will receive the mercy and mercy of Allah by renouncing all worldly needs, asking for forgiveness from all past sins, and accepting the warmth of a new life of faith, through the practice of piety, saving the strength of worship and obedience for a whole year, and obey Allah in thought and action. Surrender is the joy of the believer.
History of Ramadan
Fasting has a long history. The fasting that the earlier Uma’s also observed and the fasting that was obligatory on them can be understood from the following verses of the Holy Qur’an. Allah Ta’ala says, ‘O you who believe, fasting has been enjoined on you, as fasting was enjoined on those before you so that you may be pious and God-fearing’ (Surah Baqarah: verse 183). Same as During the era of Hazrat Adam A., there was a provision to keep three fasts every month. Hazrat Daud a., he used to fast one day after another.
Tafseer Haqqani cites the Torah and the Old Testament of the Bible as saying that the Jews needed to observe the expiation fast on the 10th day of the seventh month. It is revealed that the ancient Christians also kept that fast. Hazrat Musa, Fasted for 40 days on Mount Tur. Hazrat Daniel a. Fasted for three weeks in total. From the Bible, it appears that Judeo-Christians also fasted. Even in the present era, their pious people have been observing fasting at different times of the year.
Hafez Ibn Hajar about the obligatory fasting of Islamic law. He said, before the fasting of Ramadhan was obligatory for Muslims, the fasting of 10 Muharram was obligatory. After that, when the order of the Ramadhan fast is revealed, the obligation of that fast is canceled.
Allama Ibn Kasir Rah. In his Tafseer, Musnad Ahmad mentioned a long narration of Hazrat Mu’az Ibn Jabal RA. According to this tradition, at the beginning of Islam, fasting passed through three stages. When the Prophet migrated to Medina, he kept three fasts every month. He used to fast Ashura with him.
After that, fasting during the month of Ramadhan is obligatory. When the command to fast in the month of Ramadhan comes, Muslims are given the right to observe it as they wish. Then Allah Ta’ala said, ‘Those who find the month of Ramadan, they must fast. In which month fasting was obligatory, Allama Ibn Qasir said. In the book “Al Bidaya Wan Nihaya”, Ramadan fasting was made obligatory before the Battle of Badr in the month of Shaban in the second year of Hijri. World famous muhaddis Allama Yusuf Bannuri. He said, 10 Sha’ban fastings were made obligatory in the second year of Hijri, and in that year, the order of Zakat was revealed along with the change of Qibla.
Why do Muslims observe Ramadan?
Fasting in the month of Ramadan is not just about abstaining from eating and drinking and abstaining from intercourse with one’s wife. Rather, abstinence from vanity and obscenity is called (real) fasting. Fasting is an obligatory worship prescribed by Allah Ta’ala. One of the five pillars of Islam. Allah Ta’ala has ordered people to fast in the month of Ramadan. It is the great grace of Allah that He has given orders and prohibitions and advice to His servants at different times and different stages. Which includes fard (obligatory) and haram (forbidden) acts.
A similar obligation is fasting during the month of Ramadan. To achieve piety and abstinence by restraining oneself from all the evils of the world at the command of Allah. Fasting is a unique act of worship in Islam. Because it is only for Allah and Allah will reward it. Its main purpose is to achieve taqwa or fear of God. By fasting people refrain from all kinds of sins and Allah forgives all the sins of the past days. There are many virtues of fasting. Even fasting has health benefits. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory in Islam, so Muslims keep fasting.
How to observe Ramadan?
If you are Muslim then you are lucky, you got one more Ramadan in life. So, to make Ramadan memorable, learn about the things to be done in the light of the Quran and science. And the reward of one prayer is equal to performing seventy prayers. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory for all able-bodied people. There are some misconceptions about fasting. Fasting is harmful to the body, fasting weakens the body, and if you have an ulcer, you cannot fast, these are all wrong ideas.
Fasting is not harmful to the body, but modern research has shown that during fasting or temporary food shortage, the toxins created inside the body cells are destroyed. The scientific name of this process is autophagy. Fasting during the month of Ramadan is obligatory in the Muslim religion, as is the month of Ramadan. In the month, every Muslim enters into the worship of Allah. Because Allah’s pleasure can be achieved through worship in the month of Ramadan. In the hope of getting that satisfaction, every Muslim performs pious deeds in the month of Ramadan. Let’s know what to do during Ramadan-
Fasting
Fasting during Ramadan is obligatory for every healthy, able-bodied adult male and non-menstruating adult woman. If a Muslim deliberately does not keep even one fast this month without Shariah reasons, he/she is considered a heinous crime.
Taraweeh prayer
Both day and night of the blessed month of Ramadan are mainly for worship. Daytime worship is fasting which is obligatory in Shariah, and nighttime worship is Taraweeh prayer which is muaqadah in Sunnah. Although this practice is not obligatory, its virtues and dignity are many. Hazrat Abu Huraira Radi. Narrated, the Prophet, May God bless him and grant him peace, said, “Whoever prays Taraweeh in the night of Ramadan with full faith and belief, his/her previous sins are forgiven.” Sahih Bukhari: 2009.
Reciting the Qur’an
Quran has a deep connection with fasting and Ramadan. This is why the Qur’an was revealed in Ramadan and this is why the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gave great importance to reciting the Qur’an during Ramadan. In this context, Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Abbas Radi. He said, The Messenger of Allah, May God bless him and grant him peace, was the most generous and generous, and his generosity and generosity increased a lot in Ramadan. Every Ramadan Jibraeel a. Would meet with him and recite the entire Qur’an to each other.-Sahih Bukhari: 06
It is mainly based on this Sunnah that Muslims recite and listen to the entire Qur’an Sharif once throughout Ramadan through Taraweeh. They read the Qur’an outside of prayer.
Eating Sahri
Sahri is the food that is eaten in preparation for fasting. Eating Sahri is Sunnah. It is not necessary to eat on a full stomach, just a sip of water
Even if you drink, the Sunnah of Sahri will be fulfilled. There is a hadith, the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, said, “Eat Sahri.” Because Sahri is blessed. – Sahih Muslim: 1095 In another hadith, eating Sahri is a blessed act. So don’t give up. Even if it is with a sip of water. Because, those who eat Sahri, Allah Almighty showers mercy on them and His angels pray for mercy for them.-Musnad Ahmad: 10702. It is mustahabb to eat Sahri in the morning near Sadek. However, it is makruh to delay so much that there is a fear of becoming Sadek in the morning.
To break the fast
Iftar is a meal that is eaten at sunset after fasting for the whole day. It is a very important practice in Sharia. Big rewards have been announced for this joyous period. Since Iftar is very blessed, it is forbidden to delay starting this blessed act.
To repent
Allah Ta’ala frees many people from hell in this month. As the Messenger of Allah, peace, and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, Allah frees many people from hell every night of this month.-Musnad Ahmad: 18794
So we must seek forgiveness. Because Allah forgives the one who asks for forgiveness and repents. Not to anyone else.
Forbidden acts of Ramadan
In the light of the Qur’an-Sunnah, what to do during Ramadhan is mentioned above. Now we will know the things to exclude. One must avoid sin at all times. But it is more important during fasting. Because, due to sins, the results of fasting become a bard. The obligation of fasting is fulfilled but the light and spirituality of fasting are completely wasted. Following is some of the sins mentioned in the hadith.
No profanity and no noise
It is important to refrain from the obscene talk, noise, and quarrels while fasting. It is mentioned in the Hadith Sharif that none of you should speak obscenely and make noise when he/she is fasting. And if someone quarrels with him/her, or abuses him/her, then he/she should just say, I am fasting.
Don’t tell lies
Lies are called the mother of all sins. A hundred sins originate from one lie. Therefore, Allah and Rasulullah (SAW) were ordered to refrain from lying.
Abstain from backbiting
Backbiting is a silent killer of destruction. You will never know when your deeds will be destroyed due to backbiting. Backbiting is worse than Zina. So gossip should be avoided.
Benefits of fasting in Ramadan
For more than 1400 years, Muslims have been fasting regularly during the month of Ramadhan. Apart from religious practices, fasting has many health benefits. Which will surprise you. Did you know that the ancient Greeks recommended fasting to keep the body healthy? Even some scientists have researched the mental and physical benefits of fasting.
According to experts, eating less food during the day prevents various health-related problems such as high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity. Also improves mental health and well-being. But let’s know about more benefits of fasting-
- During Ramadhan, most people eat dates at Iftar. Through this, multiple health benefits are found in the body. Comes with additional bonuses. One date contains 31 grams of carbohydrates. Even the fiber in it helps in digestion. Dates are high in potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B. Dates are also called superfoods.
- Brain improves if kept daily. A study conducted by scientists in the United States has shown that fasting helps in the formation of new cells in the brain. As a result, brain performance improves. Similarly, stress is also reduced due to the reduction in the amount of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
- Ramadhan can be the best time to eliminate all kinds of bad habits. Those who are addicted to tea or coffee along with smoking can avoid bad habits at this time. According to the National Health Service of the United Kingdom, smoking can be easily quit by fasting.
- Fasting also reduces cholesterol levels. A study by cardiologists in the United Arab Emirates found that fasting has a positive effect on lipid profiles. As a result, cholesterol in the blood of patients suffering from high levels of cholesterol begins to decrease rapidly. Low cholesterol improves cardiovascular health, greatly reducing the risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. If you follow a healthy diet after Ramadan, it is possible to bring cholesterol levels under control.
- People who run weight loss races lose weight but then gain it back. Sometimes excess weight increases. But do you know, due to fasting during Ramadan, the stomach gradually shrinks? As a result, you will feel full even with less food. As a result, there will be no risk of gaining excess weight. So by following a healthy diet you can easily lose weight during this time.
- You can easily detoxify your body by fasting. Ramadan provides an opportunity to detoxify the digestive system by fasting all day. As your body begins to burn stored fat for energy, harmful toxins are also destroyed. For this reason, experts suggest fasting to detoxify the body.
Ramadan Quotes
Fasting is an obligatory act of worship for Muslims and the month of Ramadhan is a month of joy for Muslims. Because they get the pleasure of Allah through worship during the month of Ramadan. And Allah Ta’ala says that whoever worships Him the most in the month of Ramadan, Allah Ta’ala will forgive all his/her sins. Muslims fast again in the month of Ramadhan for the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala and abstain from all kinds of sins.
Eid is the biggest religious event of Muslims after fasting for a whole month. The month of Ramadhan is therefore a very significant month for Muslims and every Muslim observes this month with great importance. The importance of the month of Ramadhan is very high in Islam. Imam Sahabis have expressed many sayings about this month. Some quotes are presented to you-
- “Instead of looking outside of ourselves and counting potential enemies, fasting summons us to turn our glance inward, and to take the measure of our greatest challenge: the self, the ego, in our own eyes and as others see us.”
– Tariq Ramadan
- “We observe that in the scriptures, fasting almost always is linked with prayer. Without prayer, fasting is not complete fasting; it’s simply going hungry.”
– Joseph B. Wirthlin
- “Have you ever wondered why we’re happy in Ramadan? Because we do what we were created to do.”
– Sh. Alaa Elsayed
- “Praise belongs to God who appointed among those roads His month, the month of Ramadan, the month of fasting, the month of submission, the month of purity, the month of putting to test, the month of standing in prayer, in which the Quran was sent down as guidance to the people, and as clear signs of the Guidance and the Separator.”
― Imam Zayn Al ‘Abidin Al-Sahifat Al-Sajjadiyya, The Psalms of Islam English Version
- “We must master our egoism, and through this mastery, step outside ourselves and educate ourselves in giving. Fasting requires that we rediscover all that is alive around us, and reconcile ourselves with our environment.”
– Tariq Ramadan
Ramadan Message
It is desired by all that this month of forgiveness or salvation is spent well. The fun of observing fasting together and performing Taraweeh prayers is different. This joy cannot be shared without sharing it with someone. If you don’t want to give Mahe Ramadan greetings status, you can also send the message-
- May Allah accept all our fasting and all the deeds of the month of fasting, Ameen.
- Ramadan is a month of joy for the patient. Best wishes for Ramadan.
- Make more dua during Ramadan and seek forgiveness from Allah. Happy Ramadan
- Ramadan is the month of self-purification, Happy Ramadan.
- The month of Ramadan has arrived. Ramadan is the month of patience, the month of restraining oneself from sin.
- May Allah guide us in the month of Ramadan, Ameen.
- The time has come to illuminate your mind with the light of Iman, Happy Ramadan.
- Ramadan spends through fasting, various deeds, and charity. Happy Ramadan
Ramadan Status
Informing everyone in advance of greetings and congratulations on the holy month of Ramadhan. The month of Ramadhan declared in the Holy Quran is the best month among the 12 months. Because in this month everyone fasts for the sake of Allah. The month of moderation, the month of patience, the month of peace-harmony, the month of renunciation, this is the month of Ramadhan or the month of fasting. The deeds of this month are dearest to Allah Almighty, and Allah stops even the punishment of the grave in this month.
So, we should prepare for the month of Ramadhan in advance. As you prepare yourself, you can also remind others by exchanging Ramadhan status. It has not been saying before that there are many virtues in giving the news of Holy Ramadhan in advance. May God be pleased. So, by sending messages wishing Ramadhan, you are also sharing the reward-
- Happy Ramadan everyone. May Allah grant us Tafiq to keep every fast, Ameen.
- May Allah grant us all to fast and give charity, Ameen.
- O, Allah! Grant us the grace to observe all the fasts of this holy month and accept all our prayers and forgive us all our sins, Ameen.
- Ramadan is the month of purifying oneself, happy month of Ramadan.
- Here comes the golden opportunity to keep Iman fresh, best wishes for Ramadan.
- The month of seeking Allah’s pleasure by giving charity has arrived, Happy Ramadan.
- The month of gaining God’s pleasure by understanding the suffering of the poor has come. Happy Ramadan
- Ramadan is a month when Allah Almighty punishes and closes the grave. Happy Ramadan
- Ramadan is the month of patience, and those who are patient are loved by Allah. Happy Ramadan
- Almighty Allah is Forgiving, He never fails to forgive. And the best month to seek forgiveness from him is the month of Ramadan. Happy Ramadan
FAQ about Ramadan
What is the date of Ramadan this year?
April 20. Source-Wikipedia
Which year will have 2 Ramadan?
2030.
Greetings to everyone on the holy month of Ramadan and congratulations. The deeds of this month are dear to Allah. So let us prepare for Ramadan. And share advanced Ramadan greetings SMS with friends. And if you have any opinion or complaint please comment.
