RAMZAN: 9th Month Of Islamic Calendar
Alternative words:Ramadan,Ramadhan ,Ramzan, Ramathan.Ramazan is the most blessed month in the Islamic calendar for Muslims, Ramazan starts on the last night of Shabaan and ends on the last night of Ramazan and it is observed by all the Muslims from the whole globe as a fasting month.
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It is a month of
- Fasting
- Praying
- Zakat
- Sadaqa
- Taraveeh
- Shab.e.Qadar
- Quran
- Mutual Harmony
- Love
- Care
- Blessings
- At the end of the month Eid Celebrations
Ramazan(Fasting) is among the five most important pillars of Islam i.e
Namaz(Five-time Prayers), Roza (Fasting), Hajj, Zakat, Khums(5th part of the wealth)
Muslims observe this month as a holy month of blessings for 29 to 30 days means the whole month is full of blessings and spiritual feelings.
Taking or observing fast is compulsory to all adult Muslims and they have to observe fasting from sunrise to sunset.
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Fasting is not obligatory to people who are
- Ill
- Traveling
- Elder
- pregnant
- Diabetic
- Breastfeeding
As Muslims refrain themselves from food for the whole day after Sehri till Iftar and we should also note here that Muslims not only refrain themselves from food but also our teachings of Ramzan tells us that we should also refrain ourselves from all kind of sins which are forbidden in Islam like sexual relations and sinful behavior and also from tobacco products
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Teachings In Ramazan
- Devotion to Islam
- Devotion to Prayers
- Guidance from Holy Quran
- Charitable Deeds
- Helping poor
- Adopting a simple way of lifestyle
Ahadees .e.Mubarak (Hadiths)/Quotations:
"When Ramzan enters ,the gates of paradise are opened ,the gates of hell fire are closed and the devils are chained "(Sahih Bukhari,Sahih Muslim)
"The performance of Umrah in the Holy month of Ramazan is equal to performing Hajj with me"(Umm.e.Saleem Qouted the Hadess.e.Mubarka )
"Who so ever fasts in Ramzan and then follows it with fasting six days of Shawal,it is as if he fasts forever"(Al-Muslim)
"Surely the month of Ramazan has been named so because it scorches away the sins "(Hadees:23688, Kanz.al.umal)
Imam Ali A.S said"The month of Ramzan has approached you.It is the chief of all months and the beginning of the year"(Bihar.ul.Anwar)
"Hazrat Muhammad PBUH said:Your breath in it glorification and your sleep in it worship "(Bihar.ul.Anwar)
Imam Jaffar A.S said "The best of the months is the month of God (The month of Ramazan )and the heart of the month of Ramazan is Night of Qadr"(BIhar al Anwar)
The Holy Prophet PBUH said "In the month of Ramzan the doors of hell are closed and the doors of paradise are opened "(Bihar.al.Anwar)
"One who perceives the month of Ramazan and does not strive in it and hence is not forgiven,Allah distances that from himself "(Bihar.al Anwar)
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Hence Ramazan is the holiest month of Islam and we can judge its importance from Ahadees.e.Mubarak and Quotations. Ramazan has three Ashra's:
1st Ashra
First 10 days of Ramazan, and in these then days Allah Opens his doors to bless
2nd Ashra
10th to 20th of Ramazan and in these 10 days Allah opens his doors to forgive
3rd Ashra
21st to 30th of Ramazan and in these days people can save themselves fro hellfire by prayers, Shab.e.Qadrs and Taraweeh.
Lailat. ul.Qadr(Night Of Power)
Lailatul Qadr is considered to be the Holiest night of the year, The whole night is spent in prayers and Taraweeh and Muslims beg for forgiveness.Sunni Muslims observe 27th Ramazan's night as Laila.tul.Qadr while Shia Muslims observe 23rd Ramazan's Night as Laylat.ul.qadr and also observe the mourn of Hazrat Ali A.S Martyrdom on 19th and 21st night of Ramazan.
Eid:
After observing fasting in the whole month of Ramazan then comes the time of Eid, On Eid day Muslims;- Offer Eid Prayers
- Wear new clothes
- Meet relatives
- Greet each other
- enjoy feasts and meals
- Help needy and poor
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Very informative .. Thanks for sharing
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