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Did you know that the reward for giving charity in the month of Ramadan is greater? Did you know that the word "Ramadan" comes from the word "heat"? Interesting enough?
Kushtiashahar.com has gathered some original, yet interesting facts about Ramadan.
Ramadan falls in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The lunar calendar means the start of each month depends on different causes, such as the sighting of the moon. Therefore, like all Islamic months, the month of Ramadan recurs each year.
The month of Ramadan is believed to be the month in which the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as guidance for all mankind.
The month of fasting is Ramadan. Fasting (Saum) is one of the five pillars of Islam.
Between sunrise and sunset, fasting is not merely about abstaining from food and drink. It also involves abstaining from sins such as backbiting, lying, bad intentions and sexual matters; among many other things. These can invalidate the validity of the fast.
The fast is opened with the dua of niyyat (intention).
Eating dates to break the fast is a popular practice. It is narrated that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used dates to break his fast. But what is really in dates? The health benefits of dates are widespread. They contain natural sugars, plenty of fibre, are essential for digestion, are rich in vitamins and highly nutritious, and much more!
Ramadan is a good month for generosity and charity. In this month the reward of charity and kindness is boundless. It is known as the month of humility and simplicity, and for remembering those who are less fortunate than us. Many people have increased their habit of giving charity in this month of Ramadan. Some give up their time to hold extra prayer services, and some volunteer to help in fund-raising for a good cause.
Ramadan ends with Eid-ul-Fitr, a celebration that follows the period of fasting. It is usually known as a day of celebration, and thanks are given to Allah for the strength to complete the spiritual month. It is a day of gratitude, prayer, unity and happiness. For countless people, the day usually takes place in the mosque: praying, meeting family and friends, exchanging gifts, giving charity, and eating plenty!
However, in reality, Ramadan is not the same for everyone. There are some people who observe Ramadan only from the moment they start their fast, breaking it at the time of iftar.
The month of Ramadan is a blessed month. A time for purification, prayer, religion and thinking of the people around us.
