Muslims fast during that month as a way to commemorate the revelation of the Quran. Read how Muslims, although often misunderstood, are thriving in America. The Quran consists of chapters and is taken to be the direct words of God , or Allah. Together they form the religious texts of Islam. During Ramadan, Muslims aim to grow spiritually and build stronger relationships with Allah. They do this by praying and reciting the Quran, making their actions intentional and selfless, and abstaining from gossiping, lying, and fighting.
See how American Muslims celebrate Ramadan. Throughout the month Muslims fast, also refraining from drinking and sexual intercourse between sunrise and sunset.
Fasting is obligatory for all Muslims, except for the ill, pregnant, traveling, elderly, or menstruating. Days missed fasting can be made up throughout the rest of the year, either all at once or one day here and there. Read about Ramadan with your kids. Meals are opportunities for Muslims to gather with others in the community and break their fast together.
Pre-dawn breakfast, or suhoor , usually occurs at a. The evening meal, iftar , can begin once the sunset prayer, Maghreb , is finished—normally around Since the Prophet Mohammad broke his fast with dates and a glass of water, Muslims eat dates at both suhoor and iftar. A staple of the Middle East, dates are rich in nutrients , easy to digest, and provide the body with sugar after a long day of fasting. During these three days of festivities, participants gather to pray, eat, exchange gifts, and pay their respects to deceased relatives.
Some cities host carnivals and large prayer gatherings, too. This year, the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting Ramadan observances across the world, closing mosques and upending plans for traditional suhoor and iftar gatherings. But while celebrations might be subdued this year, the spirit of this centuries-old tradition will remain the same for many as a time for piety and self-reflection.
Shahadah : believing there is no deity but God and prophet Mohammad peace be upon him as his messenger. As well as food and drink not even water is allowed , Muslims will also refrain from a number of other activities such as smoking, chewing gum and sexual activity. The fast is also meant to remind Muslims of their dependence on Allah for sustenance, as well as to give them compassion and empathy for those who are less fortunate than them. It is regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam, along with Profession of Faith, Prayer, giving to charity and making a pilgrimage to Mecca.
Muslims who are able to fast start their day during Ramadan with a pre-dawn meal known as Suhur, and break their fast at sunset with a meal known as Iftar. Those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or bleeding after childbirth, or who are menstruating, are exempt from fasting — although they should make up the days they missed later on.
Those who are ill or travelling are also exempt — if they are unable to make up the days due to permanent sickness, for example they can pay fidyah, which is similar to kaffarah in that it helps pay for food for the needy, but also can be done on a daily basis rather than a full 60 days.
These are acts that Allah SWT has ordained compulsory. Fasting is one of the five pillars meaning that to fast during the month of Ramadan is mandatory for all able Muslims. As humans, we are susceptible to sins and transgression of the boundaries established by Islam and fasting teaching us to be pious and restrain ourselves from worldly pleasures. The idea is to ensure we are not led astray by materialistic desires and to be able to control urges that can cloud judgement.
Lailat-ul-Qadr is carefully concealed within Ramadan and is also known as the Night of Power as special blessings are associated with this night; it is the most sacred of nights within Islam.
It is said that any deed in this night carries more reward than the deeds of months combined.
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