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The Blessed Month of Ramadan

This zone is all about the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic hijri calendar. It was during the month of Ramadan that the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in the cave of Hira in Mecca. Muslims all over the world, whether men or women, poor or rich, young or old, observe this month by fasting, praying, reciting the Holy Quran and abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk. Ramadan is followed by the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, a joyous occassion for Muslims all over the world.

Verses of Qur'an regarding Fasting in Ramadan

 

2:183 "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint."

2:184 (Fasting) for a fixed number of days; but if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number (should be made up) from days later. For those who can do it (with hardship), is a ransom, the feeding of one that is indigent. But he that will give more, of his own free will, it is better for him. And it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only knew.


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by Tahmina Sattar

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by Sadaf Farooqi

Ramadan is one of the most blessed months in the Islamic Calendar. It is a month of worship, which requires a Muslim to fast from dawn to dusk, consecutively for twenty-nine or thirty days. Every Musl...More>
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by Tahmina Sattar

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by Ameera

O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqn. ( Qur'an 2:183) Ramadan is fast approaching and it ...More>
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by Gulrukh Tausif

"O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may gain Taqwa (piety)." (2: 183) Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic hijri calendar....More>
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by Sadaf Farooqi

The holy month of Ramadan has a special connection with Islam's Divine book, the Quran. This book's divine revelation commenced during Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad [peace be upon him] would revise th...More>
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by Mike Odetalla

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Hadith regarding Ramadan

It has been reported by the way of Abu Hurairah (raa) that the Prophet (saas) reported that Allah (SWT) said in a Hadith Al-Qudsi:

All services of the son of Adam are for him except fasting. It is for Me, and I will reward him for it. Fasting is a shield. On the day you fast, do not use obscenity, nor yell at others, nor act ignorantly towards them. However, if anyone abuses you verbally or attempts to draw you to fight with him, say 'I am fasting' two times.

The Prophet (saas) then states: I swore by the One (Allah) in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad, the breath of the faster is sweeter to Allah on the Day of Judgment than the scent of musk. The faster experiences enjoyment twice: he is pleased when he breaks his fast, and he is pleased when he meets his Maker"
(Muslim)

by Barbi Trejo

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by Theresa Rose

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by Anne Davey

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There is no home in Jordan, that would ever think of having guests over without serving atayef. It is as much part of Ramadan, as eggnog is part of the Christian holidays. It has many varieties and...More>
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by Barbi Trejo

There is nothing more delicious than this soup. It is harira and it is originally from Morocco. It is a Moroccan tradition and it is eaten every single day in Ramadan. Most Moroccans eat it as they...More>
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by Sharon Lai

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Ramadan is the most important month for Muslims. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a sine qua non of Islam [an essential requirement]. After puberty it is obligatory...More>
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by Sadaf Farooqi

After the culmination of the month of worship - Ramadan - the first day of the next month, Shawaal, is the day of `Eid Al-Fitr. "`Eid Al-Fitr" means "the festivity of breaking the fasting (routine)". ...More>
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Bismillah-hir-rahman-nir-rahim Surah Al-Qadr Allah has sent this beautiful Surah to remind us of the power and honour of the Holy Book of Quran. The Arabs of Makkah who were its first recipients...More>
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by Shaheen Darr

Ramadan falls in the ninth lunar month of the Islamic calendar and it was in this month that the Koran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Fasting was not a new practice for the religions that preceded ...More>
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by Muhammad Fahd Waseem

Today's fast paced world does not forgive people who withdraw from their professions for long periods to observe some of the more demanding aspects of the Muslim celebration of Ramadan. During Ramada...More>
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Comments (1 to 9 of 9)

Gulrukh Tausif
Oct 09, 09 at 03:09 PM
Fahd bhai, Ramadan zone without sehr and iftar recipes?? I thought you were a fellow Pakistani ;)
Gulrukh Tausif
Oct 09, 09 at 03:06 PM
Thanks Raven. I'll make the links live soon. I don't know why they are not so because I copied them from Excel and there they were active links. It takes me a lot of time to come up with answers to such problems ;(
Raven Lebeau
Oct 07, 09 at 05:54 PM
This is a very informative zone for people who are curious about this part of Islam. You have a nice collection of articles on the right, but I noticed none of them are working links. You may want to update those so that people can read the articles by clicking on the links. Most people are too lazy to cut and past the address these days :)
Muhammad Fahd Waseem
Aug 17, 09 at 08:05 AM
Nice zone. I think it covers the full orbit. It should be particularly useful for those interested in exploring the true benefits of Ramadan for the first time. On a lighter note, I'm still wondering where the three Ramadan recipe titles come into this... :)
Gulrukh Tausif
Aug 07, 09 at 08:18 AM
Thank you very much. I wish you all a very Happy Ramadan too. If anyone ha written an article on Ramadan or Eid ul Fitr and wants it to be included here, please drop me a line. Best regards
Ali Afifi
Jul 30, 09 at 04:54 PM
Very informative and a source for us to come back when we want to read anything about Ramadan. Thank u very much.
R. Renee Bembry
Jul 30, 09 at 04:41 PM
Great zone Gulrukh. I'm confident many readers will be interested in the information you've provided in this single location.
Ethel Smith
Jul 30, 09 at 03:09 PM
Thanks for sharing a glimpse into Ramadan :)
Shaheen Darr
Jul 30, 09 at 12:35 PM
What a lovely zone to set up especially with Ramadan around the corner. Hope it is a peaceful one for you and your family and all the best from me Gulrukh!

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The obligations of Ramadan

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/265579-the-obligations-of-ramadan

Problems faced by students while fasting in Ramadan

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/265580-problems-faced-by-students-while-fasting-in-ramadan

Fasting in Ramadan: Problems faced by Muslim youth in non Muslim countries

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/265581-fasting-in-ramadan-problems-faced-by-muslim-youth-in-non-muslim-countries

Fasting in Ramadan: How to plan a perfect iftaar meal

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257963-fasting-in-ramadan-how-to-plan-a-perfect-iftaar-meal

How to plan a nutritious sehr meal for fasting in Ramadan

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257964-how-to-plan-a-nutritious-sehr-meal-for-fasting-in-ramadan

How to practice self-control while fasting in Ramadan

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257965-how-to-practice-self-control-while-fasting-in-ramadan

Giving zakat in Ramadan: People who deserve the charity

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257966-giving-zakat-in-ramadan-people-who-deserve-the-charity

Reflections: How I spend the month of Ramadan

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257968-reflectionshow-i-spend-the-month-of-ramadan

Ramadan: Fasting in the tradition of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257970-ramadan-fasting-in-the-tradition-of-prophet-muhammad-pbuh

An overview of the taraweeh prayers during Ramadan

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257971-an-overview-of-the-taraweeh-prayers-during-ramadan

Itikaf during Ramadan: Meaning, method and significance

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257972-itikaf-during-ramadan-meaning-method-and-significance

Eid-ul-Fitr: Popular dishes from around the world

http://www.helium.com/knowledge/257975-preparing-for-eid-ul-fitr-popular-dishes-from-around-the-world

 

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Ahadith regarding Fasting in Ramadan

The messenger of Allah (saws) reported in a hadith al-Qudsi that Allah (SWT) said:

"All acts done by the sons of Adam are meant for him, except fasting. It is exclusively meant for Me, and I (alone) will reward him for it"

(Bukhari and Muslim)

Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri (raa) the Messenger of Allah (saas) said:

"Sahuur is a blessed meal, do not neglect it even if it is a mouthful of drink. For Allah and the Angels bless those who observe it."

(Ahmed)

Abu Hurairah (raa) relates the Messenger of Allah (saws) said when one Ramadan came:

"A blessed month has arrived. Observing it in fasting is mandated on you (the believers). During this month, the gates of Paradise will be opened and the gates of Hellfire will be closed. The evil ones (Shayaatin) will be handcuffed. In it there is one night, during which worship is better than worship in a thousand months. Whoever is denied its blessings has been denied the biggest blessing."

(Ahmed, Nasaae, and Bayhaqi)

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