A little bit about Ramadan

Its that time of year when all Muslims come together as one. As an Ummah. yes its Ramadan. i will starting with wishing you all Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is more than just fasting .During this blessed month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the globe prevent themselves from food and drink and other physical needs such as music and smoking during the day until Maghreb (sunset). It is a time to purify our souls and get closer to Allah SWT. This holy month is more than just not eating and drinking. Zakat (charity ) is also highly encouraged during this month.

A bit about Ramadan :

-Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calender 

-Sawm (fasting) is the fourth pillar of Islam 

-The Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during this month.Lailet ul-Qadr (the night of power) was the night it was revealed on.

-We Muslims attempt to read the Quran and complete it.

-During Ramadan special evening prayers take place, during which long texts of the Quran are recited.It is called Taraweeh.

So...why do you only fast during Ramadan ?

We fast during Ramadan because it is the blessed month ordained by god. During this month Satan is locked away to prevent misleading and deceiving in the ear of the believers.This doesn't mean people will not be able to sin or commit bad deeds. it means that any sins are committed they are from the heart of the person and the devil cannot be blamed.

what good do you get out of it ?

Allah SWT has promised that the reward of good deeds and good actions that take place during this month will be multiplied greater than usual.This encourages Muslims to increase their worshiping and prayer. Also Ramadan brings the Muslim community closer together. We tend to support each other and encourage each other to do better. The atmosphere during this blessed month is amazing. 

Breaking the fast :

When breaking our fast, we say a dua (supplication):

Bismillah alrahman alraheem . Allahuma ini laka laka sumto, wa bika amanto, wa alaika tawakalto , wa ala rizkika aftart.

Translation :

In the name of Allah the beneficent the merciful .O Allah i fasted for you and i believe in you and i break my fast with your sustenance.

People tend to break their fast with a date as it is sunnah.

Taraweeh:

During Ramadan special evening prayers take place, during which long texts of the Quran are recited.It is called Taraweeh.The Arabic word "Taraweeh" comes from the word rest. Taraweeh prayer can be very long (an hour or so) . After every two sujoods we takes a brief rest. And this is where the name comes from. Taraweeh (rest prayer).