2023 Mar 22 Blessed Fasting Ramadan

 

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion and worship..

During this month, Muslims observe fasting, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Muslims who are physically and mentally able to fast abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset. The fast is broken at sunset with a meal called Iftar, and the meal that is taken early in the morning before the fast begins is called Suhoor.

Ramadan is a time for Muslims to engage in more spiritual activities, such as prayer, Quran recitation, and charity work. Muslims are encouraged to read the Quran in its entirety during the month of Ramadan, as it is believed that the first verses of the Quran were revealed during this month.

Ramadan is not only a time for individual spiritual reflection but also a time for community and family bonding. Muslims often gather with family and friends to break their fasts together in the evenings and attend special congregational prayers, known as Tarawih, at night.

Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the new moon, and it concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is a joyous celebration that marks the end of the month of fasting and is a time for Muslims to come together and celebrate with family and friends.

In summary, Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting and heightened spiritual devotion for Muslims worldwide. It serves as a time for self-reflection, charity, prayer, and community bonding. Ramadan is a significant event in the Islamic calendar and is observed by millions of Muslims worldwide.

Ramadan

In the month of Ramadan, we seek to purify

Our souls and hearts, and draw nearer to the Most High

With fasting, prayer, and good deeds galore

We strive to be better than ever before

As the sun rises, we begin our fast

With suhoor, a meal that will surely last

Till the sun sets, and we break our fast with glee

With dates and water, or whatever we decree

In this blessed month, the Quran was revealed

A guide for all humanity, to be healed

Of their sins and shortcomings, and to turn

Towards the One, who alone can make us yearn

For a better life, and a more peaceful way

Of living, and treating others, night and day

Ramadan is a time to reflect and renew

Our faith, our purpose, and our love for You

O Allah, guide us through this blessed month

And help us to follow Your commands, with ease and not in angst

Grant us forgiveness, and Your mercy so true

And bless us with Your grace, in all we say and do

Ramadan Mubarak to all, in this time of renewal

May our hearts be filled with gratitude, and our spirits a jewel

Of goodness, kindness, and compassion for all

And may we strive to answer the call.

                                                     

Ramadan : The Greatness of Fasting

Verse 1:

Ramadan is here, a month of great reward,

A time to turn towards our Lord,

Fasting from dawn till dusk,

With hearts full of gratitude and trust.

Chorus:

Oh, the greatness of fasting,

A chance to purify our souls,

To strengthen our faith,

And reach our ultimate goals.

Verse 2:

As we fast, we feel the hunger and thirst,

But we remember those who have less and worse,

We give charity, we do good deeds,

And we seek forgiveness for our misdeeds.

Chorus:

Oh, the greatness of fasting,

A chance to purify our souls,

To strengthen our faith,

And reach our ultimate goals.

Verse 3:

In this blessed month, we read the Quran,

And ponder upon its teachings to understand,

We increase our prayers and supplication,

And seek Allah's mercy and salvation.

Chorus:

Oh, the greatness of fasting,

A chance to purify our souls,

To strengthen our faith,

And reach our ultimate goals.

Verse 4:

Ramadan teaches us self-control,

And helps us to purify our soul,

It reminds us of our purpose in life,

And guides us towards the straight path of light.

Chorus:

Oh, the greatness of fasting,

A chance to purify our souls,

To strengthen our faith,

And reach our ultimate goals.