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Ramadan commemorates the month during which Muslims believe the prophet Muhammed was given the first revelations of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, from the angel Gabriel. It’s an extremely important month in the Muslim year. By learning about the significance of Ramadan, engaging in acts of charity, and actively participating in interfaith dialogue, Christians can contribute to building a society that values and promotes harmony between Christians and Muslims. What is Ramadan? The yearly Ramadan fast is one of five orthodox practices that define Islamic culture and religion. Muslims who do not observe the fast are marked out as those who are not serious about their religion. Because Muslims account for 1.6 billion of our global neighbors, Christians need to become more aware of Ramadan and Islamic practices. Here are nine things you should know about Islam’s holiest month. Fasting during Ramadan is intended to be a time to seek God, and many sincerely do. While recognizing the futility of seeking to please God by one’s own piety and works, we avoided An explanation of Ramadan for non-Muslims. History, purpose, practices, fasting, and more. Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims. Discover insights to help Christians engage with their Muslim neighbors during this time. Ramadan is one of the 5 Pillars of the Islamic faith, which requires all Muslims to fast each day of the holiday, from sunrise to sunset. This time of fasting is intended to purify the soul and refocus one’s devotion to their god, Allah. For followers of Jesus, Ramadan is an opportunity to focus on God’s heart for Muslim people. Here are 9 ways to love Muslims this Ramadan. For most Muslim groups, the lunar calendar dictates that Ramadan began Friday, May 26 this year and continues until Sunday, June 25. Christians can use this time to earnestly seek God on behalf of the more than 1.6 billion followers of Islam around the world. In this episode of Neighborhood and Nations, Steven Morales helps Christians understand the significance of Ramadan for Muslims. During this month, consider The month of Ramadan is also an excellent opportunity for Christians to invite their Muslim friends to an evening meal, to give return hospitality, and to have dialogues on spiritual things. Here are a couple of questions you could use to begin a spiritual conversation with one of your Muslim friends during Ramadan: 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. For a Christian, fasting is usually accompanied by prayer and is a way to express deep distress and dire need. However, there is a big difference between a Christian fast and the Islamic fast of Ramadan. But just what, exactly, is Ramadan? Ramadan is well known as the famous month-long fast of Islam. But Ramadan is actually also the proper name of a specific month in the Islamic calendar. Just as September is the name of the ninth month of the Western calendar, so Ramadan is the name of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This time of year is the Ramadan season. It is a special time for Muslims around the world to fast and pray. Right now, even the most nominal Muslims focus on their spirituality. It presents a unique opportunity for Christians to share the gospel with Muslims if only we knew how. One key difference is the time of year when fasting is practiced. In Islam, fasting takes place during the month of Ramadan, which is based on the lunar calendar and occurs at a different time each year. In Christianity, there are several fasting periods throughout the year, including Lent, which is observed for 40 days leading up to Easter. Pray for Christians living in Muslim nations. Pray for their safety, pray for their supernatural witness. Pray for Muslims to meet and befriend followers of Jesus this Ramadan. Pray for boldness, anointing and wisdom on the Christians as they share their faith. “You are the light of the world” Matthew 5:14; Pray for Christians with Muslim Ramadan and Christmas are the two most famous periods in religious calendars and they have some similarities and differences. Ramadan is a month of fasting while Christmas is a celebration of Jesus’ birth, Ramadan is celebrated at different times of the year while Christmas is fixed.
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