Ramadhan is drawing near... what is the significance of fasting and abstinence during the month mean? And after the Ramadhan, comes the Syawal... what does that symbolise? ( I have only a hint of what it is, would like to learn more )
2006-09-21 08:24:25 · 5 answers · asked by Tiara 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam, besides
1. Witnessing that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His Messenger
2. Praying 5 times a day
3. (Fasting)
4. Giving charity
5. Pilgrimage to Mecca (if you can afford it)
So fasting is one of them. The main purpose of fasting is to experience how the poor feels. Because when you fast you won't eat the whole day and you will feel the hunger and thirst. And that will remind you of how poor feels in their daily lives, you fast for one month but the poor lives like that for their whole life! And this makes us aware of their state, and to give charity next time we see one. To help them in any way we can. Ramadhan is a month where we also get closer to God, we pray more, we read Quran more and we try our best to be a good Muslim.
Shawwal is the tenth month on the Islamic calendar. The first day of Shawwal is Eid ul-Fitr, it is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Fitr means "to break" and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period and of all evil habits. On the day of the celebration, a typical Muslim family gets up very early and attends special prayers held only for the occasion in big mosques, in large open areas, stadiums or arenas.
2006-09-21 08:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by ATK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Lunar calendar and the holiest of the four holy months. It begins with the sighting of the new moon after which all physically mature and healthy Muslims are obliged to abstain from all food, drink, any kind of tobacco use, and any kind of sexual contact between dawn and sunset. However, that is merely the physical component of the fast; the spiritual aspects of the fast include refraining from gossiping, lying, slandering and all traits of bad character. All obscene and irreligious sights and sounds are to be avoided. Purity of thought and action is paramount. Ordained in the Quran, the fast is an exacting act of deeply personal worship in which Muslims seek a raised level of God-consciousness. The act of fasting redirects the hearts away from worldly activities, towards The Divine.
The month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, prayer, doing good deeds and spending time with family and friends. The fasting is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline, self-restraint and generosity. It also reminds them of the suffering of the poor, who may rarely get to eat well. It is common to have one meal (known as the Suhoor), just before sunrise and another (known as the Iftar), directly after sunset. This meal will commonly consist of dates, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon Him.
2006-09-21 08:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by Muslimah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Syawal
2016-12-18 10:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ramadan is to remind urself of God. and to increase ur faith. control your desires for the sake of God. the points reward at this month is being doubled. give charity, appriciate the food, drinks and desire that you have.
2006-09-21 08:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg its coming right time to fast
2006-09-21 08:26:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋