Ramadan is once again amongst us with bundles of Blessings. So, Let’s pray to God to bestow politeness in our way of speaking, prosperity in our sources so we can donate more to His individuals. Ramadan Mubarak.
A little brief about Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the main holidays for Muslims. This marks the ninth month of the lunar calendar in Islam. This month is thought of as the period of fasting for many Muslims all across the world. In this month, Muslims abstain from real demands, drink, and meals. Whereas Muslims devote themselves repent in their wrongdoings, watch self-sacrifice and spend their attention
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. The fast (sawm) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. In addition to abstaining from eating and drinking during this time, Muslims abstain from sexual relations[3] and sinful speech and behaviour. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the soul by freeing it from harmful impurities. Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control,[47] sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity (zakat).[48]
Exemptions to fasting include travel, menstruation, severe illness, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. However, many Muslims with medical conditions[vague][who?] insist on fasting to satisfy their spiritual needs, although it is not recommended by hadith.[citation needed] Those unable to fast are obligated make up the missed days later.[49]
Suhoor
Main article: Suhoor
Iftar at Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
Each day, before dawn, Muslims observe a pre-fast meal called the suhoor. After stopping a short time before dawn, Muslims begin the first prayer of the day, Fajr.[50][51]
Iftar
Main article: Iftar
At sunset, families break the fast with the iftar, traditionally opening the meal by eating dates to commemorate Muhammad’s practice of breaking the fast with three dates.[52][53][citation needed] They then adjourn for Maghrib, the fourth of the five required daily.
