why ramadan?

Question

why is ramadan such an importan time of the year for muslims? and whats the story behind it?

Answer 1

Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar. The revelation of the Quran was completed in this month. Fasting, which is the third pillar of Islam is observed in this month. It is observed as a means of purification of the body and soul. In this month the Shaitaan are chained so people aren't misguided by them and have a chance to reshape their life.The fasting is also a motivation for charity which is the fourth pillar of Islam.

Answer 2

Ramadan is important for Muslims is because it is believed to be the month in which the first verses of the Holy Quran (the divine scripture) were revealed by Allah (God) to Prophet Muhammad (570-632 C.E.).

From time to time, Muhammad used to go out from Makkah, where he was born and where he worked as a caravan trader, to reflect and meditate in solitude. Like Abraham before him, he had never accepted his people's worship of many gods, and felt a need to withdraw to a quiet place to reflect on the One God.

One night, while contemplating in a cave near Makkah, he heard a voice call out, telling him to "Read!" Muhammad protested that he was unable to read. The voice insisted again, and then a third time, and Muhammad found himself reciting the first verses of the Quran:

"Read, in the name of thy Lord, Who created–

Created man, out of a clot (embryo).

Proclaim! And thy Lord is Most Bountiful,

He Who taught the use of the pen–

Taught man that which he knew not.

Nay, but man doth transgress all bounds,

In that he looketh upon himself as self-sufficient.

Verily, to thy Lord is the return (of all)." (ch.96: 1-8)

The voice was that of the angel Gabriel, and he confirmed that Muhammad was selected for an important and challenging mission–he was to call people to monotheism and righteousness.

Muslims consider the Quran to be God's speech recorded in the Arabic language, and transmitted to humanity through Muhammad, who is considered the last of the prophets.

This tradition of God-chosen prophets or messengers is believed to include such figures as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Jesus.

Muslims believe that over a period of twenty-three years, various verses and chapters of the Quran were revealed to Muhammad through Gabriel. The Quran is comprised of 114 chapters of varying length, with titles such as "Abraham," "The Pilgrimage," "Mary," and "Repentance."

During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset every day. This means not consuming food and drink, including water, during the daylight hours.

For married adults, it also includes refraining from marital relations during the hours of fasting (i.e. the daylight hours).

In the Arabic language, fasting is known as Sawm. Muslims arise early in the morning during Ramadan to have a pre-dawn breakfast meal, known as Suhoor. At the end of the day, the fast is completed by taking the Iftar meal, which usually includes dates, fresh fruits, appetizers, beverages and dinner.

Later in the evening, Muslims attend special nightly Tarawih prayers at their local Masjid.

Each night during Ramadan, approximately 1/30th of the Quran is recited in the Tarawih prayers, so that the entire scripture is recited in the course of the 29 or 30 days of the month.

Answer 3

ramadan is one of the pillahs of Islam muslim fast because feel the pain like how poor people live without food and is another way of asking Allah for forgiveness

Answer 4

well for a month sunrise to sunset we go without eating. we show our patientce and our devotion to our religion Islam. it is meant for us to feel how people around the world that cant have food all day feel. the last day of Ramadan is Eid. it is a great celebration! go to the mosque with family and friends, exchange gifts etc. its a wonderful time to spend with family and friends.

Answer 5

You just gotta love someone who admits he doesn't know anything about this but distrusts Muslims anyway. If you look up "ignorant" in the dictionary, this is what you'd get.

Answer 6

It's similar to Lent in the Christian tradition.

It teaches discipline and devotion.

Answer 7

1 month to dedicated to vicar

Its also the month that the Quran was given.

Answer 8

just becuz GOD choose that time
and we obay god
so when he say fast in ramadan we will obay
if he said fast in any other month we will obay him also
but
ramadan is important becuz quraan start to deliver to muhammed our messenger (pbuh)
on it

it's like sunday to chris
and
friday to us
______________
it's related to god
god question us
we don't question god
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god tests us
we don't test him
_______

Answer 9

I don't know, but I don't trust Muslims anyway. The holiday marks a beginning or something.

Answer 10

i am not sure but my parents make me fast and do all that stuff anyway,