Can you tell me why or why not? Please be specific as I am trying to understand the rules of all the religions. Thank you.
2006-09-27 10:54:04 · 13 answers · asked by Yoguide 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Ramadan
Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان, Ramadhan) is the ninth month of Hijri (Islamic) calendar. It is considered the most venerated, blessed and holiest month. Prayers, fasting, self-accountability and charity have special association with Ramadan. The religious observances of Ramadan occur throughout the entire Islamic calendar month.
In 2006 the month of Ramadan (1427 AH) began on September 23 (Saudia, Gulf and parts of the Middle East) and September 24 elsewhere (including the rest of the Middle East). It lasts through October 23.
Muslims believe that during Ramadan, the revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad began. The entire month is spent fasting from dawn to dusk. The first day of the next month is spent in great celebrations and rejoicings and is observed as the ‘Festival of Breaking Fast’ or `Eid ul-Fitr. Allah (God) commands Muslims to fast just as Christians and Jews were instructed to fast by their respective prophets, examples being the practices of Lent or Yom Kippur.
Muslims beilieve that fasting conditions believers upon the fear of Allah. This is why Allah says: “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard against evil.” [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 183]
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Practices during Ramadan
There are some variations regarding the time in which Ramadan's fasting takes place for different Muslims around the world. Since the festival is linked to the lunar calendar and the new moon is not in the same state at the same time globally, it would depend on which lunar sighting that individual recognises.
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Fasting
Main article: Fast of Ramadan
The most prominent event of this month is the fasting practiced by all observant Muslims. The fasting during Ramadan has been so predominant in defining the month that some have been led to believe the name of this month, Ramadan, is the name of Islamic fasting, when in reality the Arabic term for fasting is sawm.
Ramadan Dinner known as IftarEating, drinking and smoking are not allowed between dawn (fajr), and sunset (maghrib). During Ramadan, Muslims are also expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam by refraining from violence, anger, envy, greed, lust, angry and sarcastic retorts, refrain from gambling and betting and gossip. Sexual intercourse during fasting in the day is not allowed but is permissable after the fast. All obscene and irreligious sights and sounds are to be avoided. Purity of both thought and action is important. The fast is an exacting act of deep personal worship in which Muslims seek a raised level of closeness to God. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the inner soul and free it from harm. Properly observing the fast brings on a comfortable feeling of peace and calm.
Fasting during Ramadan is not obligatory for several groups for whom it would be excessively problematic. Children before the onset of puberty are not required to fast. However, if puberty is later than is normally expected, fasting becomes obligatory for males and females after a certain age. According to the Qur'an, if fasting would be dangerous to someone's health, such as a person with an illness or medical condition (this can include the elderly), that person is excused. For example, diabetics and nursing or pregnant women are not usually expected to fast; but they are encouraged to feed a needy person instead[1]. According to hadith, observing the Ramadan fast is not allowed during menstruation period for women; still they (women) must make up these days they didn't fast during their menstruation period. Other individuals for whom it is usually considered acceptable not to fast are those in battle and travelers who intend to spend fewer than ten days away from home. If one's condition preventing fasting is only temporary, one is required to make up for the days missed after the month of Ramadan is over and before the next Ramadan arrives. If one's condition is permanent or present for an extended period of time, one may make up for the fast by feeding a needy person for every day missed.
If one who does not fit into one of the exempt categories breaks the fast out of forgetfulness, the fast is still valid. If, however, one intentionally breaks the fast, that individual must continue fasting for the remainder of the day but then make up for the entire day later in addition to a "penalty" (kaffara) which can be in one of three forms: fasting for 60 consecutive days[citation needed], or feeding 60 people in need. If one breaks the fast through consensual sexual intercourse, the transgressor must make up for the day lost while also choosing one of the above penalities.
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Laylat al-Qadr
Main article: Laylat al-Qadr
Laylat al-Qadr is the night that the first verse of Quran was read to Prophet Muhammad (s). The exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is unknown (the Night of Power), but it is known to have occured in one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, usually thought to be on one of the odd-numbered dates between 21st and 29th, with the 27th being the most likely. God instructs one to seek-out this blessed night by virtue from the odd nights of the last ten nights of this month. It is said that when one seeks the Laylat al-Qadr, his/her sins will be erased, and it will be as if he/she has just been reborn. Many hadiths also affirm the great value of praying during Laylat al-Qadr. The Qu'ran was also revealed in its entirety during the Prophet Muhammad's time in this night.
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Tarawih
Main article: Tarawih
During this month, extra optional prayers of eight to twenty raka'ah, called tarawih, are prayed each night in the mosque by Sunni Muslims. For those praying at the mosque throughout the month of Ramadan, the whole Quran in many mosques is recited during this month. By the end of the month, the Imam reads the last chapters of the Quran. Although, it is not compulsory to pray Tarawih together at a mosque for Sunni Muslims, it is recommended.
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Suhoor
Main article: Suhoor
Most practicing Muslims, especially children and the elderly, have a light meal or snack before dawn. This light meal is called Suhoor or Sohoor or Sehri, and is considered an act of Sunnah. This tradition is practised by Muslims worldwide. Cafes and restaurants, in Muslim countries, stay open till early morning hours in Ramadan to serve food and drink for Suhoor.
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Eid ul-Fitr
Main article: Eid ul-Fitr
The Islamic holiday of Eid ul-Fitr (Arabic: عيد الفطر) marks the end of the fasting period of Ramadan and the beginning of the following month. Eid ul-Fitr means the Festival of Breaking the Fasts. On the day of the Eid, congregational prayers are held in mosques or Islamic community centers. It is two rakaahs only. Following the prayers, people congratulate each other and eat sweets at a mosque or community center.
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Historical Events Occuring in Ramadan
1)- Battle Of Badr: 17th Ramadan 2 AH- Was the first battle fought by Muslims after their migration to Medina against the Meccans. The battle ended in a victory for the 313 Muslims participating in the war over whelming around 1000 Meccans.
2)- Assasination of Ali: 21st Ramadan 40th AH: The fourth and last caliph of the Muslims, passed away in this month. His death marked the end of Caliphate in Islam.
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2006-09-27 15:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by Linda 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Yes after fast broken,we a single man and woman can masturbate and for husband and wife can make a sexual intercourse.During the day it is not allowed. because we should control all of our desires.But after fast broken it is better if we pray on maghrib and Isya to our God and tarawe
that is praying at least 8 bows after isya praying and will be ended by witir pray for one or 3 bows.After that we are allowed for making love.with our spouses .During the day we should avoide for drinking,eating,smoking,masturbating,sexual interco-
urse,cheating,slandering and other wrong /bad doings
.Ramadhan is a training month of muslims how to handle well their desires.After ramadhan we should act like in ramadhan although we have no fasting..During ramadhan all of our good deeds will be rewarded by our God, bigger than in other month.
2006-09-28 20:19:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course it will break your fast immediately and it is the very big sin in Islam. You should not even think of it while fasting.
Fasting means not only of not eating or drinking. A muslim should must control his/her self desires and sacrifice for the sake of Allah while fasting. that's the meaning of fasting. While fasting a Muslim must not do or think of a even smallest sin or bad things. Even not to argue or fight with anyone. A heart and mind must be clean while fasting.
In this Holy Month of Ramadan a Muslim should must fast for the sake of Allah. When a Muslim fasts in this month on Ramadan, In return they get Forgiveness of past sins from Allah. Allah purifies his/her soul who fasts and Allah accepts prayers soon of one who fast.
2006-09-28 00:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by effecter 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
having sex = baby, new life masturbate = having sex wid ur hand (lol) no baby, no life... just wasted babies (sperm) looool anyways...having sex is a way for a married couple create a special and loving bond. when u make love u get close to the person u trust and care about. while masturbate is just a non sence thing! Fast and u will have a shield against shaytan! masturbate is a way to relief desire...but by urself... desire should be shared with sum1 not ur hand!!! lool ur hand is part of u! like that u being selfish. i hope ma answer makes sense lolz
2016-03-18 02:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duh! Of course it's gonna break the fast!
During the month of Ramadan you're not supposed to do anything other than pray, go to work/school/college, cook for later when you'll break the fast and everything else that's not considered "impure" or "dirty" or whatever you wanna call it (incl. smoking, watching porn, etc.). All you're supposed to think of is God and about doing good deeds, like giving charity to the needy.
After all Muslims fast to understand and realize what the poor go through when they don't have anything to eat all day in the first place. It's supposed to cleanse the soul, mind and body as well.
2006-09-27 11:10:36 · answer #5 · answered by Adorable Angel 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it's broken but not till after iftari
2016-06-13 01:59:57 · answer #6 · answered by Ali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because u are supposed to abstain from anything un holy or bad thoughts, but im sure at night a married couple may have sex as long as after they cleanse their entire body in a bath or shower but thats after u break the fast..is it so hard to spend one month being a good person lol
2006-09-28 00:48:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes it breaks the fast. It is generally a major sin, doing it while fasting is even more serious. And it breaks fast because it involves
inciting sexual desires.
For detailed info:
http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?pagename=IslamOnline-English-Ask_Scholar/FatwaE/FatwaE&cid=1119503543104
2006-09-27 21:39:46 · answer #8 · answered by SFNDX 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Girl Masturbates Fast
2017-03-01 13:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by haake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,of course it can break ur fast that is bec sexual desire is prohibited during fasting
2006-09-27 23:06:27 · answer #10 · answered by vertebralcolum 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes--you must not act on any sexual urges.
2006-09-28 11:07:34 · answer #11 · answered by patlrussell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋