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
