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What is the importance of Ramadan festival in Islam?
Ramadan is one of the most important holy festivals of Muslims that is celebrated every year in the Islamic month of ‘Ramadan’. The festival usually lasts for 30 days, however; if the crescent moon is observed earlier then the Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated in 29th of the month. The gates of heaven open in this month whereas the same as hell shuts and the evil spirits are chained up. Ramadan comprises the regular prayer recitation, chanting Quran, fasting the entire day, and the introspection. According to the Islamic beliefs, Qu’ran was received by Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) in this holy month. The fasting is one of the most significant rituals of Ramadan that generally begins before the dawn and concludes at the time of sunset. The meals consumed before the dawn are termed as ‘Sufur’. On the other hand, breaking the fast during the sunset is called ‘Iftaar’.
Fasting is one of the five essential pillars of Islam and is considered as a mandatory act for the Muslims. Besides fasting, Muslims are necessitated to pray the five times ‘Namaaz’ in the mosque and recite Quran during Ramadan. It is often said that Allah forgives the sins of the worshippers in this sacred month. This act of worship is commonly known as ‘Taqwa’, asking for the blessings of Lord. In one of the Days of Ramadan, the night of Decree often called as ‘Laylatul Qadr’ occurs in which the Muslims are required to pray the whole night. Moreover, the Muslims who prefer doing Umrah in Ramadan is given the reward of Hajj that is why a large crowd is observed in Mecca during these days.
Apart from the rituals, Muslims also participates in ‘Zakat’ and ‘Sadaqa’ (offering a small portion of their savings or wealth to the poor and needy) and provide’ Iftaar’ to other Muslims.
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Mahfooz Sharif
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What is the importance of Ramadan festival in Islam?
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Eaalim Travel is enthusiastic about imparting knowledge about the perfect example and life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and in doing so the idea is to create a deep love as well as connection with our Prophet ﷺ.
