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Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, self-improvement and heightened devotion to God. In addition to praying five times a day, Muslims pray extra nightly prayers. Muslims are also encouraged to study and recite the Quran and perform acts of charity. A common way to greet Muslims during the holy month is to say, “Ramadan mubarak.” 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 followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. It’s regarded as an act of worship to attain God-conscious piety and one of submission to God. The devout see benefits including 3 of 10 | . Mohammed El-Dahshan, 38-year-old “mesaharati,” or dawn caller, accompanies his donkey wrapped with colored led lights to wake Muslims up for a meal before sunrise, during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in the Delta city of Dikernis, Egypt, about 93 miles (150 kilometers) north of Cairo, early Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The common belief among Muslims is that fasting during Ramadan is an occasion to reflect on other people’s suffering, and hence an opportunity to appreciate the bounty that God has bestowed on For Muslims, Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer (ṣalāt) in the mosque, and reading of the Qurʾān. God forgives the past sins of those who observe the holy month with fasting, prayer, and faithful intention. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. A foundational pillar of practicing Islam is fasting during the month of Ramadan. This devotional act is observed by over a billion Muslims worldwide today. Fasting is a major act of worship, and it is a powerful means of cultivating God-consciousness in the heart and mind. Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. It is celebrated as the month during which Muhammad received the initial Ramadan is simply the name of the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calender. It happens to be the month that God revealed the Quran, to Muhammad (the final Prophet of God). 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, occurring during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims as a month of dawn-to-dusk fasting, prayer and charity. It is a commemoration of Muhammad’s first But Ramadan is so much more than abstaining; it’s about connecting—to God, to one’s community, and to the divine message of the Quran. God tells us in the Quran, "It was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. But Ramadan is so much more than abstaining; it’s about connecting—to God, to one’s community, and to the divine message of the Quran. God tells us in the Quran, "It was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. "In Ramadan, Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an, and fast from food and drink during the sunlit hours as a means of drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control, gratitude When Ramadan is over, pay attention to how your habits fare in the following months. The idea is that Ramadan should be transformative; we should come out as better Muslims than we were at the beginning. To keep up the good habits, it is recommended to fast some days during the following month of Shawwal. Ramadan is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God and to put forward more prayer than is customary. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of the Islam religion, and one of the main types of Islamic worship. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar during which the Holy Quran was sent down to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).. During this time, Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, a command given to Muslims in the Quran itself, instructing believers to observe fasting as an act of devotion and self-discipline. What is Ramadan? The month of Ramadan (Arabic: رَمَضَان) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is the holiest month. The Islamic calendar is lunar—relying on the phases of the moon to count the days of the month. Naturally, sometimes the month fluctuates between 29 and 30.
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