RAMADAN

RAMADAN KAREEM

RAMADAN

🠞Ramadan is a month of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and devotion to Allah. 

No matter what happens in your life, if Ramadan turns you towards Allah, it is a blessing. Whether Allah is testing you to strengthen you or holding you accountable for a sin you may have committed, the response is the same: turn to Allah and ask for His help and guidance.

 Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When Ramadan enters, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed and the devils are chained.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Allah has made fasting this month the fourth pillar of Islam, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): 

“The month of Ramadan which was revealed by the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month…” [al-Baqarah 2:185]

Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan

The benefits of fasting cover various angles in a person’s life. Fasting has been practiced by different people of different religions as a means of healing strategy spiritually and physically. However, intentions of fasting differ from religion to religion and from person to person. Some people are fasting to be healthy while some are fasting to be pious and get near to Allah. In this article, we will talk about its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits, and also, we will ponder on the benefits of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

Fasting rules

Muslims should fast from dawn to sunset until Azan for evening prayer.

While fasting, Muslims can’t eat food or drink water.

Deliberately vomiting is prohibited while fasting during Ramadan.

Sexual intercourse is forbidden while fasting.

Chewing gum during fasting is not allowed.

Abstain from listening to music while fasting and instead listen to the Holy Quran recitation and other Islamic songs that lead you near to Allah and should not disturb your supplications.

Consuming medicine is not allowed during fasting in Ramadan.

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أُنزِلَ فِيهِ ٱلْقُرْءَانُ هُدًۭى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَـٰتٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْهُدَىٰ وَٱلْفُرْقَانِ ۚ فَمَن شَهِدَ مِنكُمُ ٱلشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ ۖ وَمَن كَانَ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍۢ فَعِدَّةٌۭ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ ۗ يُرِيدُ ٱللَّهُ بِكُمُ ٱلْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ ٱلْعُسْرَ وَلِتُكْمِلُوا۟ ٱلْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَىٰكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ (١٨٥)

Ramaḍân is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard to distinguish between right and wrong. So, whoever is present this month, let them fast. But whoever is ill or on a journey, then let them fast˺ an equal number of days after Ramaḍân˺. Allah intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful.

1-Gaining Taqwa (piety)

2- Seeking nearness to Allah

3- Acquiring patience and modesty

4- Cultivating good manners

5- Sensing Muslim Unity

6- Becoming More Disciplined

7- Maintain self-control

8- Experience the pain of hunger and pangs of thirst

9- Understand the situation of the needy people

10- Be grateful for the food and blessings we have

Apart from the spiritual benefits, fasting during Ramadan has many health benefits. Studies have shown that fasting can help lower blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, and improve overall heart health. Fasting helps regulate the circadian rhythm and improve the quality of sleep.

Why is Ramadan very important?

It is considered the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, as it is believed that the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this month. Muslims all over the world observe Ramadan by fasting, praying, and engaging in acts of charity and kindness.

 Abu Hurayrah reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

Every action a son of Adam does shall be multiplied—a good action by ten times its value, up to 700 times. Allah says: Except for fasting, which belongs to Me, and I reward it accordingly. For, one abandons his desire and food for My sake.

 

There are two occasions of joy for a fasting person: one when he breaks his fast, and the other when he meets his Lord, and the (bad) breath (of a fasting person) is better in the sight of Allah than the fragrance of musk. (Al-Bukhari)