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RaMaDaN

RaMaDaN

Date: Sep 13 2009

Topic: Reading

Author: alshehri2005

Lesson

The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is Ramadan, a time for Muslims to focus on purifying their soul through prayer and self-sacrifice. During Ramadan, more than a billion Muslims around the world observe one of the Five Pillars (duties) of Islam: Fasting.


Each day of Ramadan, from sunrise to sunset, Muslims aged twelve and older traditionally practice fasting. The Arabic word for fasting literally means to "refrain," which is what is religiously proscribed - not just abstaining from eating and drinking, but also restraining every part of one's physical body.


The mouth, for example, is restrained from idle talk and gossip, while the ears are restrained from listening to obscenities. In this way, a Muslim engages his or her entire body in the physical observance of the Ramadan fast.

 

In addition to the fast, Ramadan is also a time to re-evaluate one's convictions and deeds. It is a time to mend troubled relationships, give charity, find forgiveness for others, and refocus on worshipping Allah (God).


According to Islamic tradition, the month of Ramadan is when Allah revealed the first verses of the Qur'an, the holy book, to the prophet Muhammad. In honor of this revelation, one thirtieth of the Qur'an is read each night of Ramadan during the evening prayer. By the end of the month, the whole Qur'an has been recited.


During Ramadan, Muslims rise before sunrise to partake in a pre-fast meal, called suhoor. Each night after sunset, they break their fast with the iftar meal. The end of the month of Ramadan is marked with the joyous festival of Eid al-Fitr, which literally means the "Festival of Breaking the Fast." During Eid al-Fitr, families celebrate with elaborate feasts and dress in their finest clothes. At the same time, they increase their efforts to give charity to the poor and make contributions to their mosques.


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englishlrnr

Pakistan

Pl stay the holy month some days more for our enjoyment

08:14 PM Jul 01 2016 |

reds8

reds8

Egypt

ramadan is the best month .. i need all the months to be ramadan


it has wonderful moments


 

03:25 PM May 15 2012 |

botayna

botayna

Morocco

nice topic, i like what you wrote..may alah bless you.

01:28 PM May 15 2012 |

zamalek

zamalek

Egypt

good topic .inchallah i will visit mecca and elmadina this ramadan 

08:10 PM May 14 2012 |

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TITO007

TITO007

Saudi Arabia

On the authority of Abu Musa Al Ashari (MayAllah be pleased with him),who said: The prophet (peace and blussings of Allahbe upon him) Said : “Charity is necessary for every muslem ” The prophet wasasked : what if a person has nothing?, the prophet replied :” He should workwith his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earningin charity ” The companion asked : what if he is not able to work ?, The prophetsaid :”He should help poor and needy persons ” The companian further asked : what if he cannot do even that ?, The prophet said :” He should urge others to do good ” The companian submitted :what if he lacked that also ? , the prophetsaid :” He should check himself from doing evil ; that is also charity

12:32 PM May 14 2012 |

TITO007

TITO007

Saudi Arabia

Thank Allah for the blessing of Islam, and enough of a blessing …..i don’t know that’s right or need correction

12:30 PM May 14 2012 |

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resti pratita

Indonesia

i am muslim too , thanks for the lesson Smile follow restipratita.blogspot.com

12:03 PM May 14 2012 |

sanaa2000

sanaa2000

Egypt

Ramadan is our favourite month.All muslims feel with happiness during this month.We wait it from the year to the year.We miss it,because we know that Allah send all of his mercy and forgiveness in this month.


When you come Ramadan?

02:55 PM May 13 2012 |

White heart

Saudi Arabia

wonderful >>>> you remebers us with that month>>>> thank you

06:03 PM May 12 2012 |

La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

The best month ever throughout the whole year :) 

11:04 AM May 11 2012 |

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sahar32

sahar32

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

great to hear more from RAMADAN

06:14 AM May 11 2012 |

Abmunavir.123

India

Al hamdulilla

10:01 AM Feb 19 2012 |

White heart

Saudi Arabia

thanx so much. lovely topic. You remember us with that holy month and its times…

07:18 PM Feb 18 2012 |

AUL

AUL

Azerbaijan

It is one of our Wonderful Big Holidays,, thanks for the lesson


Let ALLAH accept all Muslims fasting


AMIN!!!


03:11 PM Feb 08 2012 |

ariunsanaa

ariunsanaa

Mongolia

So interesting, thanks . big likeeee!!!!!

08:07 AM Dec 03 2011 |

Whitney S

Whitney S

Colombia

I would like to go to Turkiye during the Ed al-Fitr!

04:45 AM Sep 22 2009 |

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