2006-12-11 05:34:01 · 10 answers · asked by Jsuscltre22 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Ramadan
Ramadhan from what you have read is a month where we fast. But, the significance of fasting is that we feel how the less fortunate feel, those without food. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it unifies the nation of Islam; those who follow it, because in this month we refrain from nearyl all sins such as tv and listening to music. But honestly speaking it is an amazing feeling, well not the hunger lol, but the feeling that you're connecting with your lord, and just praying. We develop spiritual character in this month also because there are no other distractions about. It really is hard after ramadhan has gone!
2006-12-11 08:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by f4t1ma_m4njra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Fast of Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. The Month of Ramadan is also when it is believed the Holy Quran "was sent down from heaven, a guidance unto men, a declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation"
It is during this month that Muslims fast. It is called the Fast of Ramadan and lasts the entire month. Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. It is a time of worship and contemplation
During the Fast of Ramadan strict restraints are placed on the daily lives of Muslims. They are not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours. Smoking and sexual relations are also forbidden during fasting. At the end of the day the fast is broken with prayer and a meal called the iftar. In the evening following the iftar it is customary for Muslims to go out visiting family and friends. The fast is resumed the next morning
According to the Holy Quran:
One may eat and drink at any time during the night "until you can plainly distinguish a white thread from a black thread by the daylight: then keep the fast until night"
The good that is acquired through the fast can be destroyed by five things -
the telling of a lie
slander
denouncing someone behind his back
a false oath
greed or covetousness
These are considered offensive at all times, but are most offensive during the Fast of Ramadan
During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid (Mosque) and spend several hours praying and studying the Quran. In addition to the five daily prayers, during Ramadan Muslims recite a special prayer called the Taraweeh prayer (Night Prayer). The length of this prayer is usually 2-3 times as long as the daily prayers. Some Muslims spend the entire night in prayer
On the evening of the 27th day of the month, Muslims celebrate the Laylat-al-Qadr (the Night of Power). It is believed that on this night Muhammad first received the revelation of the Holy Quran. And according to the Quran, this is when God determines the course of the world for the following year
When the fast ends (the first day of the month of Shawwal) it is celebrated for three days in a holiday called Id-al-Fitr (the Feast of Fast Breaking). Gifts are exchanged. Friends and family gather to pray in congregation and for large meals. In some cities fairs are held to celebrate the end of the Fast of Ramadan.
2006-12-11 13:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well it isd the ninth month of the Islamic calender. it is said to be the time when Muhammad(pbuh) got the Quran. We fast during the day. We break fast with Iftar int eh night. But it is not only a time when we don't eat. it is a time for us to try to better ourselves. We obstain from all sins trying to break bad habits and learn to eb a better person. We obstain from smoking, premarital sex, using foul language, and any other bad habit we might have. When we fast it reminds us of all the less furtonate people out there who are starving, it teaches us will power, and cleanses us of our sins. During this time, families and old freinds come together to make tghe Iftar. Ramadan ends with Eid-al-Fitr(the Festival of Breakign Fast). During this time we pray and enjoy the company of freinds and family. The children get gifts and it is just a time of great happiness.
2006-12-12 18:55:51 · answer #3 · answered by Amira M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good Q hon ,lol.. ranmadan is a number 9 month in arabic calendar muslims fast that month , 30 days sometimes 29 days , we beleive that in ramadan al quran came in it and we beleive one of 30 nights is a holy night where all our sins will be forgiven if we ask god for it , but we dont know exactly which one, alots of poeple say its 27th.. isnt this Q kinda too late ? ramadan just past lol ...
no we dont sleep during day lol , some of us are just lazy to work at day so they sleep . .. dont listen to blondie shes a blonde lady anyway dont take anything from her , bye lol
2006-12-11 13:41:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) Ramadan is a test of will for Believers
2) They sacrifice bad deeds and wrong doings
3) They divert their attentions towards Allah by Praying
4) The offer Salat ut Tarawih
5) The gets a chance to collect mercy of Allah (Lilla't-ul-Qadr)
2006-12-12 02:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by Talha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the month of fasting for Muslim's, it should start on the 9th month of arabic months, they watch the moon when its full all start the fasting month when the moon become crescent they stop fasting and the day after it called Eid.
And Eid its like Christmas or Easter.
the fasting day start from the sun shines till sunset.
2006-12-11 13:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by BITEme26 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The holy month of Islam in which Muslims do not eat at all when the sun is out, but they can eat at night.
2006-12-11 13:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by plasmasphinx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A time when muslims eat all night long and sleep during the day.
2006-12-11 13:36:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am a muslim ramadan is when we fast it is a holiday muslim people celebrate like me then comes eid
2006-12-11 21:46:15 · answer #9 · answered by Cindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the time when muslims fast during the day and breaks fast during the night..
2006-12-12 07:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by ateeqah_a7x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋