Thursday, June 28, 2018
Ramadan A Holy Month For Muslims Around The World
Ramadan A Holy Month For Muslims Around The World
The messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) told us that, �When Ramadan begins, the 8 gates of Jannah (paradise) are opened, and the 7 gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained up.�
The mercy of Allah is Bestowed
The mercy of Allah is Bestowed
Ramadan
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-People make their intentions and have goals of what they want to achieve during Ramadan
Why do Muslims Fast?
-To bring Muslims closer to God
-To give Sadaaqa to those in need (charity )
-To remind Muslims of how those less fortunate feel
-To be appreciative of what one has and give thanks for pleasures: such as eating, drinking and intercourse
-To learn to eat in moderation
-To enable Muslims to control their desires
-To practice self discipline, to avoid cursing, backbiting and engaging in arguments
Who is Exempt From Fasting?
- Children, the elderly, the sick, people travelling, and women on their menstrual cycle are not obligated to fast
Ramadan Greetings
-Ramadan Kareem
-Muslims and non-Muslims can say this before the start of Ramadan
-Ramadan Mubarak
-Muslims and non-Muslims can say this when is the first day of Ramadan
What do Muslim Eat to break their fast?
-Muslims traditionally break their fast like the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) did, with a sip of water, followed by some dates
-There is usually a big feast each night with family and friends
-Muslims can eat anything they want as long as its halal(usually blessed meat)
-Different food preference varies from culture and personal choice of taste
-After the feast people often head to the Mosque to pray the nightly prayer called, ``Taraweeh``
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-Ramadan is one the 5 pillars of Islam
-Ramadan is the most important month for Muslims: therefore making it a very special month
-Ramadan is the most important month for Muslims: therefore making it a very special month
-The month of Ramadan allows for forgiveness and erase of prior sins
-Ramadan is when millions of Muslims around the world begin praying and fasting from sunrise to sunset.
-It`s a month dedicated solely to God
-it`s a time of spiritual reflection
-Ramadan start date depends on the observing of the moon
-Ramadan is an important part of the Islamic calendar
-To focus on reciting the Quran daily and not be distracted by anything
-To establish Salah (prayers), focusing on praying 5 times a day and being able to concentrate in prayer
-To avoid listening to music the entire month (THIS IS GOING TO BE SO HARD FOR ME)
-To try to make or break a habit
-To devote yourself to the Mosque the last 10 days of Ramadan
-Making lots of dua (supplication or to ask God for something)
-Praying Taraaweeh/ night prayers
-To focus on reciting the Quran daily and not be distracted by anything
-To establish Salah (prayers), focusing on praying 5 times a day and being able to concentrate in prayer
-To avoid listening to music the entire month (THIS IS GOING TO BE SO HARD FOR ME)
-To try to make or break a habit
-To devote yourself to the Mosque the last 10 days of Ramadan
-Making lots of dua (supplication or to ask God for something)
-Praying Taraaweeh/ night prayers
Prior to Ramadan
-People have to ask for forgiveness from others and they also have to forgive others
-People have to Make-up for missed days from the previous Ramadan
-To bring Muslims closer to God
-To give Sadaaqa to those in need (charity )
-To remind Muslims of how those less fortunate feel
-To be appreciative of what one has and give thanks for pleasures: such as eating, drinking and intercourse
-To learn to eat in moderation
-To enable Muslims to control their desires
-To practice self discipline, to avoid cursing, backbiting and engaging in arguments
Who is Exempt From Fasting?
- Children, the elderly, the sick, people travelling, and women on their menstrual cycle are not obligated to fast
-Ramadan Kareem
-Muslims and non-Muslims can say this before the start of Ramadan
-Ramadan Mubarak
-Muslims and non-Muslims can say this when is the first day of Ramadan
What do Muslim Eat to break their fast?
-Muslims traditionally break their fast like the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) did, with a sip of water, followed by some dates
-There is usually a big feast each night with family and friends
-Muslims can eat anything they want as long as its halal(usually blessed meat)
-Different food preference varies from culture and personal choice of taste
-After the feast people often head to the Mosque to pray the nightly prayer called, ``Taraweeh``
These are dates. This Picture was found on google
What is Suhoor and Iftar?
-Suhoor is when Muslims wake from sleep to eat and then wait to pray Fajr (the morning prayer)
-Iftar is the feast that happens with families or individuals to break the day`s fast
-Suhoor happens at dawn and Iftar happens at dusk
-Upon successfully completing the month of Ramadan, comes a 3 day festive we call Eid-Al fitr
-Usually a goat is sacrificed to share amongst family, friends and the poor
-In most Muslim countries it is a 3 day holiday, but if you live North America due to work and other factors, well to my observance and knowledge Eid is only one day
-Usually we give Zakat (Charity)
-The grand opening is Ramadan and the grand closing is the celebration of Eid
-Muslims get dressed in their nicest attire and go to the Mosque to pray that morning, which we refer to as the Eid prayer
-After the prayer people usually kiss each other on the cheeks and say, ``Eid Mubarak``, which in translation simply means Happy Eid
-Upon leaving the Mosques families either go to a restaurant to feast with friends or they usually have the feast at their homes
-Muslims usually exchange gifts among family and friends
-The kids get money from their parents
If anyone has any questions pertaining to this topic or anything about Islam, I will try my best to direct and answer. my e-mail is semeerah_a@hotmail.com or semeerahabdulqadir@gmail.com. I am wishing each and everyone of you a spiritual and successful Ramadan. May guide you all.
