Ramadhan.
Ramadhan.
Today
guys I will share a bit of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic
lunar calendar. It begins upon the visual sighting of the last full moon of the
year and lasts 29 or 30 days, depending on the year. The holiday of Eid al-Fitr
marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the next lunar month. Ramadan is
intended originated as an observation of the first revelation of the Qur'an to
Prophet Mohammed. During the blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the
world abstain from all food, drink, and other physical needs during the
daylight hours (such as smoking or sex).But Ramadan is much more than just not
eating and drinking: it is a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God
and practice self-discipline and sacrifice.
Fasting
for the month of Ramadan is an annual observance; every year, Muslims take an
entire month out of their lives to observe this strict fast and rededicate
themselves to worship and faith. Muslims are called upon to use this month to
re-evaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. We are to make peace with
those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends. The Arabic
word for "fasting” literally means "to refrain"—and it means not
only refraining from food and drink, but also from evil actions, thoughts and words.
The physical effects of the fast are felt by Muslims as a reminder of those who
suffer throughout the year.
It
reminds Muslims not to be wasteful and to feel empathy for those who face
hunger on a daily basis. We should feel gratitude for the bounties of Allah:
clean water, sufficient healthy food, the comfort of a home and the health of
our family members. There are so many in the world who must survive without
these basic needs, and Ramadan is a time for us to give thanks and reaffirm our
commitment to helping those in need. During Ramadan, every part of our bodies
must be restrained. The tongue must be restrained from backbiting and gossip.
The eyes must restrain themselves from looking at unlawful things. The hand
must give in charity and not touch or take anything that does not belong to it.
The ears must refrain from listening to idle talk or obscene words. The feet
must refrain from going to sinful places. In such a way, every part of the body
observes the fast.
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