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Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims and some issues that have resonance beyond borders — including conflicts and political turmoil — can become part of the focus of the month’s prayers, giving or advocacy for many. Ramadan, in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Islamic tradition states that it was during Ramadan that the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelations of the Quran. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims and some issues that have resonance beyond borders Ramadan is the month on 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˺. Ramadan commemorates the first revelations of the Quran, the central religious text in Islam, to the Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel, according to Islamic tradition. Believers are required to abstain from food, drink (including water), smoking and sexual relations during daylight hours for the duration of the month. Ramadan is that month for over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, a sacred period of fasting, prayer, and reflection. From dawn to sunset, Muslims refrain from food, drink, and sexual relations to focus on spiritual growth and self-discipline. Ramadan is the time for Muslims to learn to control themselves and to develop their spiritual side. Basically, Muslims try to have a pre-dawn meal, known as sahur, before they begin fasting. The fast lasts from dawn to sunset. As soon as the sun has set, Muslims break their fast without delay. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by practicing Muslims as a month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. It commemorates the first revelation of Muhammed and, as such, observance of the month is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, is one of the most sacred times for Muslims. It is the month in which it is believed that the Holy Qur'an was sent down from heaven "as a guidance for men and women, a declaration of direction, and a means of salvation." CAIRO (AP) — Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. A boy looks at traditional lanterns ahead of the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims worldwide. It is usually commemorated around April or May. Islam. Islam is the second largest religion in the world Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims and some issues that have resonance beyond borders Islam is a major monotheistic religion that originated in the 7th century CE in the Arabian Peninsula, founded by the Prophet Muhammad.With approximately 1.9 billion followers, Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, encompassing diverse beliefs, practices, and cultures across the globe. Ramadan’s religious rituals and spiritual essence unite diverse Muslim communities around the world. The plights of some fellow Muslims and some issues that have resonance beyond borders Islam [a] is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, [9] and the teachings of Muhammad. [10] Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number 1.9 billion worldwide and are the world's second-largest religious population after Christians. Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, with worship, charity, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts.. The faithful gather for prayers inside mosques in Muslim-majority Islam, major world religion that emphasizes monotheism, the unity of God (‘Allah’ in Arabic), and Muhammad as his final messenger in a series of revelations. As the literal word of God, the Qur’an makes known the will of God, to which humans must surrender (lending the name Islam, meaning ‘surrender’). In addition to prayer and spirituality, Islam is a religion that makes the welfare of society a matter of concern for each and every Muslim. To strive for the prosperity of mankind is an ambition that Islam wishes to instil within Muslims at every moment of their lives, and the essence of fasting in Ramadan entails this very spirit. The act of fasting predates Islam and is apparent in all the major religions of the world. In that respect it is an ancient practice (and one that may also carry health benefits ). 5. A Hadith declares that the month of Ramadan was when the three Abrahamic Religions received their Books of Revelation. According to a Hadith cited by ibn Kathir in elucidating Qur’an 2:185
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