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Ramadhan Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection on the Quran, self- Fasting with its implicit attack on
improvement, practising self-control, remembrance of empathy man’s animal appetites and carnal
toward the people who do not have what you have, happiness of cravings, is seen as another
practising on the sunnah and heightened devotion. way of purifying the self and
It is abstaining from water, food, and other sinful immoral acts bringing the recalcitrant soul into
from dawn to sunset. line’ (Colin Turner)
The fast is broken with dates and water just as Muslims believe "O you who believe, fasting is
that the Prophet Muhammad saw used to break his fast. prescribed for you as it was
Ramadhan comes in the 9th month of the lunar calendar. prescribed for those before you,
It is believed to be the most holy month. that you may develop God-
Ramadhan is believed to be the month in which the Quran was consciousness." (Quran 2:183).
revealed to prophet Muhammad saw “If one slanders you and
The last 10 days of Ramadhan are believed to be the most aggresses you, you say I am
important. fasting”-Hadith
The last ten days are usually spent in seclusion.
Reading the entire Quran and charity are encouraged during this
month.
The literal and physical application of Morally Ramadhan gives Muslims an opportunity to
discipline, obedience and submission helping identify with the poor while fasting. Fasting evokes
Muslims feel spiritually filled. feelings for the plight of the suffering and Muslims
The reflective moral aspect of avoiding sins, empathise with the needy in society.
being more aware of actions and generally Fasting is probably the most universal practise because
becoming more sensitive to the needs of others. it something all Muslims do together. It therefore
It leads to a renewal of moral obligations within brings the religious benefit of unifying the ummah.
Islam. Fasting brings Muslims closer to Allah as it provides
Muslims with a religious goal. You develop a spiritual
The spiritual aspect of becoming more Allah
relationship with Allah through dedicated to Allah and
conscious in every aspect of daily life with the
spiritual reflection.
result of becoming closer to Him.
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