Thread: The month of Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is almost upon us, and its arrival is very important for all Muslims. He is something they hold dear, as they long for and await His arrival.
They rejoice when it is near and give each other good tidings when it actually arrives, because they know about this great blessed month and the great benefits and unique qualities that are special to this month and set it apart from the other months of the year differentiate.


Whoever Allah grants honor and extends his term and extends his lifetime to reach and meet this noble month, it is a great blessing for the person to participate and reap the fruits of this great and blessed time . This time of obedience, faith and seeking closeness to the god

During Ramadan, healthy Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, but children, the disabled, travellers, and those who are physically or mentally ill or pregnant are exempt. The fast, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, includes abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and sex during daylight hours.

“O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you1—so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah” __ Al-Baqarah – Verse 183.

If you cannot fast, then you can break the fast. You will then have to compensate for the days that you were unable to fast with others of the same number when you are able to fast, by virtue of the verse:


“for days few in number. However, should any one of you be sick or on a journey, then (he should fast) a number of other days (equal to the missed ones); and those who have the strength, (still, they do not opt for fasting,) on them there is a fidyah (compensation), that is, the feeding of a poor person.Then whoever does good voluntarily, that is better for him. However, that you fast is better for you, if you only knew.. » (Quran 2/184).



“Ramaḍân is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard ˹to distinguish between right and wrong˺. So whoever is present this month, let them fast. But whoever is ill or on a journey, then ˹let them fast˺ an equal number of days ˹after Ramaḍân˺. Allah intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful”. __ Al-Baqarah – Verse 185.

The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, mentioned the great reward for fasting during Ramadan


Allah’s Messenger said, “Allah said, ‘All the deeds of Adam’s sons (people) are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will give the reward for it.’ Fasting is a shield or protection from the fire and from committing sins. If one of you is fasting, he should avoid sexual relation with his wife and quarreling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel with him, he should say, ‘I am fasting.’ By Him in Whose Hands my soul is’ The unpleasant smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of Allah than the smell of musk. There are two pleasures for the fasting person, one at the time of breaking his fast, and the other at the time when he will meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his fasting.” __ Sahih al-Bukhari



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Ramadan has always been a positive turning point in the lives of many Muslims.



Narrated by Abu Hurairah, May Allah be Pleased with Him said:




"The Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) ascended the Minbar (Pulpit) and said: “Ameen, ameen, ameen.” It was said: ‘O Messenger of Allaah, you ascended the Minbar (Pulpit) and said, ‘Ameen, ameen, ameen.” He said: “Jibreel (Peace be upon him) came to me and said: ‘If Ramadaan comes and a person is not forgiven, he will enter Hell and Allah will cast him far away. Say Ameen.’ So I said Ameen. He said: ‘O Muhammad, if both or one of a person’s parents are alive and he does not honour them and he dies, he will enter Hell and Allah will cast him far away. Say Ameen.’ So I said Ameen. He said: ‘If you are mentioned in a person’s presence and he does not send blessings upon you and he dies, he will enter Hell and Allah will cast him far away. Say Ameen.’ So I said Ameen.”





Narrated by Ibn Hibbaan, 3/188; classed as saheeh by al-Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1679.



This means that Ramadan should be a turning point in the life of every Muslim: a turning point from sins to repentance, from negligence to diligence, from deviation to guidance and from leaning on the life of this world to hastening towards the Paradise of the Hereafter.







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Things That Don’t Break Your Fast




• Accidentally drinking or eating.




• Brushing your teeth unintentionally. means swallowing water / toothpaste when gargling.




• Taking a shower.


• Swallowing your saliva.


• Vomiting unintentionally.


• Insertion of medical instruments.




• Anesthetic gases or oxygen as long as it doesn’t provide you with nourishment.







Does Listening to Music Break Your Fast?Even though listening to music doesn’t break your fast, it is highly discouraged as it goes against the spirit of Ramadan and Islam.





Does Arguing Break Your Fast?

No, arguing doesn’t break your fast. However, observing a fast is all about being patient. Therefore, if you are in a state of anger, it is advised to distance yourself from people until you calm down.






Does Showering Break Your Fast?
Ideally, no, showering does not break your fast. However, when taking a bath, ensure not to take in any water.






– List of Things That Break Your Fast

Ramadan teaches us to be grateful by giving zakat and Sadaqah and to be kind and patient individuals. Therefore, Muslims are advised to refrain from drinking, smoking, eating, vomiting, Hajamah, masturbation, and sexual intercourse as they can invalidate your fast.





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Many Muslims choose to spend the last ten days of Ramadan in seclusion (i’tikaf), where one solely focuses on worshipping Allah and refrains from involvement in worldly affairs. It is a time to reflect, increase worship and to increase one’s religious knowledge, seeking closeness to Allah.





The sunnah is to remain in i’tikaf for ten days but as a minimum it can be one day and one night. I’tikaf is a great opportunity to reconnect with Allah in solitude. It is also a time to implement good religious practices which can be carried on throughout the whole year.



This seclusion usually takes place at the mosque



Giving sadaqa during the last ten nights


The last ten days of Ramadan are an opportunity to gain multiple rewards by giving sadaqa to those in need for the sake of seeking the pleasure of Allah.



The rewards of giving sadaqa during Ramadan are multiplied by 70 and the reward for any righteous act during Laylatul Qadr is equivalent to having performed the same act for over 83 years!









The Prophet (peace be upon him) said “Sadaqa extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire,” (Hadith, Tirmidhi). He also said that Allah offers relief on the Day of Judgement for those who give sadaqa: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be their charity,” (Hadith, Tirmidhi).



Give generously before Ramadan comes to an end provide relief to those lives have been torn apart by war, famine and natural disaster. Show mercy to others so that Allah may show mercy to you.





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