When Is Ramadan 2013? First Calendar Day Of Muslim Holy Month Celebrated Monday [PHOTOS] When Is Ramadan 2013? First Calendar Day Of Muslim Holy Month Celebrated Monday [PHOTOS] By Nadine DeNinno @nadinedeninno On 07/09/13 AT 8:07 AM A vendor displays dates at a market in Sanaa, as Muslims prepare for the fasting month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, July 7, 2013. Photo: Reuters Filipino Muslim students pray at the IBN Khaldon Asian Integrated Institute in Maharlika village, Taguig city, south of Manila, July 9, 2013. Philippines' President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday called for unity and cooperation among Filipino Muslims as they prepare to start the observance of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar. The Philippines will be starting Ramadan on Wednesday, local media reported. Photo: Reuters A fruit vendor awaits customers ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Kabul, July 8, 2013.

Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. Photo: Reuters Brunei's Islamic religious officers perform "rukyah," the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan, in Bandar Seri Bebawan, July 8, 2013. Muslims scan the sky at dusk in the beginning of the lunar calendar's ninth month in search of the new moon to proclaim the start of Ramadan, Islam's holiest month, during which observant believers fast from dawn to dusk. Photo: Reuters A Malaysian Islamic religious officer performs "rukyah," the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan, in Putrajaya outside Kuala Lumpur, July 8, 2013. Photo: Reuters A Palestinian man hangs decorations at the entrance to the compound of The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City July 8, 2013, ahead of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. Photo: Reuters A vendor sells at his shop ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan at the Shorja wholesale market in central Baghdad, July 9, 2013.

Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and conducting sexual relations from sunrise to sunset. Photo: Reuters A vendor displays bananas at his stall in Somalia capital Mogadishu as Muslims prepare for the fasting month of Ramadan, July 8 2013. Photo: Reuters Previous Next Monday marked the first calendar day of Ramadan 2013, the holy month for Muslims around the world, who will fast and practice abstinence from dawn until sunset for 30 days. The annual event marks the anniversary of the Quran being revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is held during the ninth month of the 12-month Islamic calendar, starting after the sighting of the new moon. The holy month lasts for 29 or 30 days, this year beginning on Monday, July 8, at sunset, or “rukyah,” when the moon is spotted, and going on until the next new moon appears, on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

The month of fasting is celebrated by more than 1.5 billion Muslims around the world, including in the U.S., where there are nearly 2.6 million Muslims, according to the Pew Research Center . This year, one of Britain’s top broadcasters, Channel 4, will broadcast the three-minute call to prayer at 3 a.m. on each day of Ramadan. The channel's act of “deliberate provocation” is designed to break the stigma for those who associate Islam with terrorism. While it has caused a bit of controversy for British citizens, assistant secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain Ibrahim Mogra told Voice of America that the move will make Muslims feel welcome in British society. “I think this will certainly help,” he said. “It is not going to dispel all the myths and misconceptions about Islam in one go. But every effort helps.” The purpose of Ramadan is to focus on spirituality, praying more often and withholding any acts of violence during the fast.

All Muslims around the world are expected to participate, with the exception of the elderly, sick and pregnant, by wishing each other "Ramadan Kareem" or "Ramadan Mubarak." As one of the five pillars of Islam, Muslims are expected to refrain from food and drink and abstain from smoking and sex each day during the celebration from dawn to dusk. The breaking of the fast, or iftar, begins at dusk by eating dates. Some Muslims have slightly different variations and have broader definitions of practices during Ramadan. Ramadan commences annually with a celebration called Eid al-Fitr, comprised of feasting and prayer. Ramadan ends with the three-day Eid al-Fitr festival , sometimes abbreviated as Eid, where many feast and join in Islamic prayer, known as salat, while saying "Allahu Akbar" or "God is Great.” Muslims around the world observe holy month of Ramadan Muslims around the world observe holy month of Ramadan 26 Photos Muslims throughout the world are marking the month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar during which devotees fast from dawn till dusk. An Afghan boy studies the Koran during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at a mosque in Herat on June 15, 2016.

Muslims throughout the world are marking the month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar during which devotees fast from dawn till dusk. (Aref Karimi/AFP/Getty Images) A Tunisian family watches a Euro 2016 football match during the break of Ramadan fast on June 17, 2016 in Tunis. (Fethi Belaid/AFP/Getty Images) Vendors sell food during the holy month of Ramadan on June 15, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Muslim men and women across the world observe Ramadan, a month long celebration of self-purification and restraint. During Ramadan, the Muslim community fast, abstaining from food, drink, smoking and sex between sunrise and sunset, breaking their fast with an Iftar meal after sunset. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Indian Muslim shopkeepers break their fast at their place of work during the fasting month of Ramadan in Allahabad on June 17, 2016. Muslims throughout the world are marking the month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar during which devotees fast from dawn till dusk.

(Sanjay Kanojia/AFP/Getty Images) Myanmar Muslims partake in Iftari, or breaking fast, after the final evening prayer during Ramadan at the 59th Street Mosque in downtown on June 17, 2016 in Yangon, Burma. Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, observed by the Muslim community as a month of fasting. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images) A Myanmar Muslim woman attends the evening Maghrib prayer during Ramadan at the 59th Street Mosque in downtown on June 17, 2016 in Yangon, Burma. The Maghrib prayer is the final prayer before breaking fast in the evening. Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, observed by the Muslim community as a month of fasting. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images) Myanmar Muslims attend the evening Maghrib prayer during Ramadan at the 59th Street Mosque in downtown on June 17, 2016 in Yangon, Burma. The Maghrib prayer is the final prayer before breaking fast in the evening.

Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, observed by the Muslim community as a month of fasting. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images) Pakistani Muslims take part in Friday prayers at a mosque in Lahore on June 17, 2016 during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Muslims throughout the world are marking the month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar during which devotees fast from dawn till dusk. (Arif Ali/AFP/Getty Images) Palestinian Muslim worshippers perform Friday prayer at the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem’s old city on June 17, 2016 during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Around 53,000 Palestinians from the West Bank were allowed into Jerusalem to pray at Al-Aqsa, an Israeli spokeswoman said. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty Images) Palestinian Muslim worshippers perform Friday prayer at the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem’s old city on June 17, 2016 during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Around 53,000 Palestinians from the West Bank were allowed into Jerusalem to pray at Al-Aqsa, an Israeli spokeswoman said.

(Ahmad Gharabli/AFP/Getty Images) Palestinians wait to cross the Israeli Qalandia checkpoint as Muslim worshippers make their way to attend the second Friday prayer of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound, on June 17, 2016 near the West Bank city of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. (Abbas Momani/AFP/Getty Images) Sudanese women arrive to share a picnic at a park on Nile Street as they break the fast during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan on June 17, 2016 in the capital Khartoum. (Ebrahim Hamid/AFP/Getty Images) Sudanese arrive to share a picnic at a park on Nile Street as they break the fast during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan on June 17, 2016 in the capital Khartoum. (Ebrahim Hamid/AFP/Getty Images) Afghan boys carry traditional Afghani bread, known as Bolani, to sell, during of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

Muslims across the world are observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) A Pakistani religious student takes a nap in a class during the Islamic month of Ramadan, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Friday, June 17, 2016. Muslims across the world are observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad) Muslims pray on the second Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, June 17, 2016. Observant Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk for the entire month of Ramadan. A single sip of water or a puff of a cigarette is enough to invalidate the fast. (AP Photo/ A.M. Ahad) An Indian Muslim man grooms a young boy as they wait to offer prayers on the second Friday of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at Jama Masjid in New Delhi, India, Friday, June 17, 2016.

Islam’s holiest month is a period of intense prayer, self-discipline, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Muslim men perform Friday prayer near mannequins displaying Islamic clothing at a market in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, June 17, 2016. Muslims across the world are observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) Kenyan Muslims recite Quran, Islam’s holy book, on the second Friday of Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, at Masjid Noor, Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, June 17, 2016. Ramadan, which is calculated on the sighting of the new moon, began June 6 in Kenya, where practicing Muslims worldwide abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual activities from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Sayyid Abdul Azim) Kenyan Muslims pray on the second Friday of Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, at Masjid Noor, Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, June 17, 2016.

Ramadan, which is calculated on the sighting of the new moon, began June 6 in Kenya, where practicing Muslims worldwide abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual activities from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Sayyid Abdul Azim) Palestinian women take a picture during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at the Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City, Friday, June 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) Palestinians walk towards the Qalandia checkpoint between the West Bank city of Ramallah and Jerusalem on their way to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Friday, June 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed) Pakistani vendors prepare food for customers during the Islamic month of Ramadan in Peshawar, Pakistan, Friday, June 17, 2016. Muslims across the world are observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk.

(AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad) Pakistani volunteers arrange food for people to break their fast at dusk in Karachi, Pakistan, Friday, June 17, 2016. Muslims across the world are observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan) A Pakistani Muslim recites the Quran at a mosque during the Islamic month of Ramadan, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Friday, June 17, 2016. Muslims across the world are observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Mohammad Sajjad) Ramadan - What Islam Teaches About Fasting? What Islam Teaches About Fasting 01 How it Began? Ramadan, the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, was established as a Holy Month for Muslims, after the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on the occasion known as Laylat Al-Qadr, frequently translated as “the Night of Power”.

Observance of Ramadan is mandated in the Quran, where God Almighty says; “The month of Ramadan (is that) in which was revealed the Quran, guidance for the people and a clear proof of guidance and criterion. (Noble Quran 2:185) Since the cycle of the lunar calendar doesn’t match with the solar calendar, the date of Ramadan shifts approximately 11 days each year, marking the end with the Eid festivities. 02 The Trendy Fast – A Muslims Routine Fasting is the key factor in Ramadan. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, with no food or water. Before sunrise they have the Suhur or predawn meal. At sunset, families and friends gather for Iftar which is the meal eaten by Muslims to break the fast Fasting became the newest trend when health gurus came up with an intermitted fast diet. Health coach’s, fitness experts and trainers started preaching it. This had nutritionists and medical associates think about fasting and Ramadan in detail. The Canadian Medical Association Journal concurs that there is a large body of research supporting the health benefits of fasting. 03 Lifestyle Change – The Islamic Way This newest fad involves a lifestyle change.

Waking up before sunrise, indulging in fitness training and then hydration, followed by slowly eating breakfast, in which you leave a portion of your stomach empty. Then fasting for 7-9 hours and eating one meal a couple of hours before bedtime. If you study this routine in detail, you’ll realize this IS a Muslim’s way of starting the day. Ramadan or no Ramadan, Muslims wake up predawn, offer prayers and start their daily work.). One of the main principles of good health is a balanced diet. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the habit of eating less as a method of preventing sickness and disease. He said, “The son of Adam does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son of Adam to eat a few mouthfuls, to keep him going. If he must do that (fill his stomach), then let him fill one third with food, one third with drink and one third with air.” Things You Didn’t Know About Ramadan 1 Fasting is about spiritual & physical well-being. It provides a healthier and fulfilling life. Something Muslims knew over 1400 years ago.

2 By abstaining forbidden things for good 30 days, Ramadan helps Muslims rid of bad habits like smoking & backbiting. 3 Muslims break their fast with dates which are rich in vitamins, minerals, fructose and dextrose, all needed for a healthy body. 04 Health Facts Dr. John Berardi, chief science officer of Precision Nutrition, in his lecture on intermittent fasting emphasized on the fact that fasting can help in controlling diabetes, weight reduction, prevent cancer and improves brain health. 05 Fasting Food and Obesity Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in adults and children, even now in developing countries. It has emerged as one of the most serious public health problems of this century. Mohammad Yawar Yakoob, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, USA, carried out a survey in which he found in a before-after study on obese individuals in Egypt that showed remarkable improvement in the overall health and wellbeing. Similarly, in another study on obese women with type 2 diabetes in Algeria, fasting resulted in significant improvement in glucose homeostasis. Ramadan is God’s way of telling us that it is possible for us to refrain from an unhealthy lifestyle.

If we live the way Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) lived, there would be no obesity in this world. 06 Date Anyone? The ideal way for a Muslim to break fast is with a date fruit. Date fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, fructose and dextrose, all needed for a healthy body. Much more tasty and nutritious than a bar of Mars or Snickers. 07 Habits Build Strengths As human beings, we know that if something is practiced repeatedly for a period of 4 weeks, it will become a habit and will stick with you for a lifetime. So Ramadan is a perfect time to quit bad habits like smoking, compulsive eating, irregular sleep pattern etc. This could be the beginning of a new, improved and better lifestyle. It is out of sheer love for God that we become strong willed and refrain from legal things (such as eating food, having a relationship with our spouse). It just shows that if we can refrain from permissible things, then how easy it is to stay away from bad habits (like lying, cheating, backbiting, gossip etc.). We have enough potential and are strong enough to improve ourselves in the best possible way.

08 Ramadan – The Month of Quran Ramadan is the month of Quran. It is advised to recite a lot of Quran in this month. Non Muslims with the capability to rationally think and analyze things should try reading the Quran at least once in their life. Quran provides complete guidance in every aspects of the human life. They would learn a lot from it. 09 Important Clarification It is important to clarify that Muslims do not fast because of health reasons. Muslims fast in accordance to the divine commandment documented in the Quran. Fasting has historically been an institution commonly practiced by various religious communities (for example, during Lent by Christians and on Yom Kippur by Jews). Allah states, "O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it has been prescribed to those before you in order that you may attain Taqwa (obedience and fear of God).” 10 Bottom Line Fasting is all about spiritual and physical wellbeing. It could help you live a longer, healthier and fulfilling life. – A fact that Muslims knew from thousands of years ago. So Muslim or Non Muslim, lets welcome Ramadan and fast our way to a healthy, rejuvenated, trendy new self.

Do you want to learn more about Islam? Chat with a friendly Muslim now! accounts of Muhammad's life 101 Ramadan The ninth month of - HIS - 1010 View Full Document This is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document. Unformatted text preview: accounts of Muhammad's life 101 Ramadan The ninth month of the Islamic calendar. The month of fasting, in which Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from dawn until sunset. 102 Ramadan Muslim holiday; cannot eat from sunrise to sunset 103 Hajj One of the Five Pillars of Islam. At one point in a Muslim's life, he or she must make a pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia (given that he or she is financially and physically able). This journey is called the ______. 104 Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca 105 Jihad Generally defined as a &quot;struggle,&quot; be it 1. struggle against vice: a struggle within oneself 2. struggle against ignorance of Islam: spread faith 3. struggle to defend Islam: in its classical sense, against an unfair regime; a JUST war.

106 Jihad &quot;struggle&quot;; one's duty to struggle on behalf of faith; calls for holy wars against nonbelievers 107 Shia The Original Shia did not agree with Abu Bakr's appointment as Caliph; they believed that the power to rule the Islamic community should have rested in Ali. They still hold his family in high spiritual and political regard as Imams. 108 Shia Islamic minority sect; leadership should reside in the line descended from Ali 109 Sunni The Original Sunni were supporters of Abu Bakr over Muhammad's direct descendant Ali. The larger of the two sects of Islam. Refered to as &quot;Orthodox Islam.&quot; Named after the Sunnah, which refers to the words and actions of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. 110 Sunni &quot;Traditionalists&quot;; believe in the legitimacy of the early caliphs; biggest sect of Islam 111 Caliph Leader of the Islamic community, even when it was a vast empire. The first was Muhammad, immediately followed by Abu Bakr 112 Caliph &quot;deputy&quot;; Islamic leader after the death of Muhammad 113 Torah The Holy book of Judaism.

It is comprised of the first five books of the Old Testament. 114 Torah Jewish holy book 115 Talmud A central text of mainstream Judaism, in form of a record of discussion between various Rabbi, concerning Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, customs, and history. 116 Talmud Jewish book pertaining to Jewish law,ethics, philosophy, customs and history. 117 Abraham A Biblical figure. This man was asked by god to sacrifice his son in a display of loyalty to his God. Right before he planned to do so, God told him to stop. His sons were Isaac and Ishmael, the founders of Judaism and Islam. 118 Kingdom of Israel The original United Jewish Kingdom. When the Kingdom split, only two tribes remained in the Kingdom of Israel, while the other ten allied with a new ruler in the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Generally regarded as the Northern Kingdom.... HIST 1010 Test 2 Study Guide St.

John's Study Questions for Test Two Lecture 8: The United States, 1783-1914 What major polit HIST 1010 Test 2 Study Guide BBC - Birmingham - Faith - An Idiot's Guide to Ramadan An Idiot's Guide to Ramadan By Adam Yosef, site user Lots of frequently asked questions answered by Adam, about the most important event in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan, What does this mean? Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. It's when Muslims all over the world spend 30 days observing fast and bettering themselves in principles of faith. Observing fast? Is that something to do with running, then? No. Oh, what is it then? Observing fast, or fasting, is when a person abstains (or keeps away) from eating and drinking. What, you don't eat or drink anything? Don't you get hungry? I know I would. Yes, that's the idea. We fast for 30 consecutive days during the month of Ramadan. 30 days? No one can go 30 days without food and drink-or can they? No, that's right, which is why Muslims only fast during daylight hours.

Once the fast for each day ends, they are allowed to eat again. Adam: What, no food? Not even an apple? Then, what's the point of fasting? The reason Muslims fast is to discipline their body and mind. The absence of food and drink and other pleasures provides a perfect opportunity to concentrate on prayer and worship. Not having the luxuries of life to hand makes it easier to reflect on life and be grateful for what we do have. Muslims use this month to start afresh and give their life a new direction? What kind of direction? Many Muslims use Ramadan to make resolutions, similar to New Year's resolutions. It is a time when they decide how they want to live their life for the next year and try their very best to adhere to their new commitments. Commitments...? Yes, like greater commitment to God and faith. Ramadan is a time when Muslims can introduce practices into their life to reflect their religious identity. A lot of Muslims have a desire to pray more and learn more about Islam. Others wish to be better and nicer people while some want to learn Qur'anic Arabic to better their understanding of the Holy Book.

For these people, Ramadan is the best opportunity to begin this grand affair with something so personal and spiritually enlightening. Can't they do it at any other time... why Ramadan? Ramadan is a blessed month ordained by God. It is the month in which Satan and his minions are said to be locked away in Hell to prevent them from misleading, deceiving and whispering in the ears of believers. This doesn't mean that sin and bad deeds will completely disappear for a month but it will mean that if bad deeds are done and sins committed, they will be from the hearts of people alone and the devil cannot be blamed. Adam: Sorry, no music and movies However, God has promised the people that the reward for good deeds and actions during the holy month will be multiplied greater than usual and this encourages many to increase their level of worship and prayer. Although, this also applies to sins and so any naughty actions only invite greater punishment than usual. Ramadan does make it easier for Muslims to observe their faith though, largely because all Muslims are following the same pattern and so they are always offering each other moral support and encouraging each other to do better.

Ramadan brings people much closer than normal as they forgive each other for any misdemeanours of the past, forge new and positive relationships and treat each other with greater respect. What else do Muslims do in Ramadan? Well, aside from fasting, they pray more. Muslims should pray five times a day anyway and go to the mosque but many find this difficult so Ramadan helps them to fulfill these practices and in many cases, stick to them long after Ramadan is over. Muslims also read the Qur'an more and understand and share their religious teachings. They also learn to abstain from bad habits and minor and major sins and hopefully continue with the effort when Ramadan is over too. What kind of bad habits are we talking about? Many people are always trying to give up things that they know are bad for them or things that make God angry. These are usually things that are not good for people and not good for those around them and so people use Ramadan as the time to drop these ills. It is debatable as to what is considered a bad habit or deed but because Ramadan is observed as a religious obligation, most use religious teachings to determine what is right and what is wrong. So, what's the really bad stuff then? A number of things.

Practices like smoking, swearing, drinking alcohol and abusing drugs, treating people with disrespect and being mean, harming or hurting living things, being cruel, un-courteous and selfish. There's a whole host of things, many of them universally accepted as 'unhealthy'. Adam: It's the Kaa'ba! What else is banned during Ramadan? For Muslims, some things are prohibited all the time, not just in Ramadan but if abstinence isn't being observed, Ramadan is a good time to start or try and implement change in life. Other things are allowed but should be reduced in Ramadan to make more time for prayer and worship. This could be things like watching television, playing board games, spending too much time dressing up, listening to music, shopping and messing around with mates and so on. I heard you can't have sex in Ramadan, is this true? Sex is allowed in Ramadan but not during the fast. Just like food and drink, a person's natural needs must be fulfilled. Muslims are normally allowed to eat, drink and have sexual relations so this would be the case in Ramadan but not during the fast when all must be avoided or they could nulify the fast.

When the fast is over for the day, those things that are halal (lawful) may continue but more time should still be spent on worship. However, Islam doesn't allow extra-marital relationships so any sexual activity outside of marriage or contrary to Islamic teaching is prohibited and those who may indulge in any such activity are expected to try their very best in Ramadan to abstain with intent to give up - the same applies to any haraam (prohibited) activities as mentioned before. What about all that bowing is that praying? I think you're referring to prayer. Muslims prostrate to the Lord in submission. As I mentioned, Muslims must try to improve and excel in their prayer during the holy month, with extra effort on the regular prayers during the day, not just Friday services. Both Muslim men and women should make more effort to go the mosque and spend more time studying Islamic knowledge and the Qur'an. Attending lectures and being involved in good work, whether it's helping out at the old folk's home or even attending a peace rally, all is encouraged. During Ramadan, there are special prayers known as the 'Tarawih' service which are performed every evening at the mosque in congregation. Adam: How not to use a prayer mat!

When does the fast begin and end? The fast begins just before dawn when Muslims eat a light meal (suhoor) and confirm their intention to fast for the day. The fast ends at sunset when the call to prayer (Adhan) is announced. Eating a date or some water are the recommended and most popular methods of concluding the fast. The time when the fast ends is known as 'Iftar'. When you break the fast, do you have to eat Asian food? Because Islam is not a culture, there is no restriction on what is eaten by Muslims provided it is prepared in the halal manner. Quite obviously, pork and alcohol are not allowed. Recommended food items for Muslims include dates, milk, water, honey, olives and figs - all for their nutritional properties and religious significance. With regards to main meals, anything from fish and chips and spag bol to curries and cous-cous is allowed. Why do some people stuff themselves when the fast is over? Those who are fasting should deprive themselves of the meals they would normally have during the times of fast but they shouldn't really eat all they missed once the fast is over as this defeats the whole objective of the fast.

When breaking the fast (of having breakfast, I guess), they should simply have the meal they would on any other day. It is permissible to have a more elaborate feast if one if hosting a 'Iftar' meal for guests as this is considered a good and noble act, in which there is divine reward. But don't you have to think about the poor? Yes, Ramadan is also about thinking about the less fortunate and needy although in a lesser degree to improving one's own character over the blessed month. Not eating and drinking does encourage Muslims do recognise how the poverty-stricken and starving people in the world must bear the burden of daily life and this is why, in Ramadan, many Muslims donate more to charities and why mosques collect more so that people right across the world can have better life and those who donate can gain greater regard for well intentioned actions. Enlightenment is a must during Ramadhan So who has to fast, is it everyone? Not everyone. Young children are encouraged to learn about fasting but fasting is only obligatory (a must) for anyone beyond adolescence (or over the age of 10 according to some scholars).

Muslims who have medical conditions that prevent or make fasting difficult, those who are not of sound mind or are going through a pregnancy or menstruation cycle as well as those who are too young or too old do not have to fast. In some circumstances, individuals who cannot fast for any number of reasons may make up the fast at a later date. What if you need to train at the gym or do sports or something and you know you'll need water? Ramadan obviously should always be placed first as it is no doubt of greater benefit and only comes around once a year. It would be a missed opportunity if Muslims who wish to fast, and have the ability to do so, miss out while their brothers and sisters participate around them. If Muslims feel they can fast and still carry out any high energy activities, then that's fine but if they have to choose because they can't do both, then fasting would be the better option as they can always get in any recreation or exercise when the fast is over. Some people call it 'Ramadam', what's that all about? The month is correctly known as 'Ramadhan' or 'Ramadan', the latter being the more anglicised version. 'Ramadam' is incorrect and is mistakenly used.

'Ramadam-dam-dam', as pronounced by Ali G, is also wrong but you probably guessed that already. 5 things to know about Ramadan - 680 NEWS 5 things to know about Ramadan by Ginella Massa Posted Jun 5, 2016 9:44 pm EST People offer evening prayer at a mosque ahead of the Muslim month of Ramadan, in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, June 5, 2016. Muslims across the world will be observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil) What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar. It is believed the Holy Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this month. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar year and is shorter than the Gregorian calendar, so Ramadan shifts back about 10 days every year. Depending on the sighting of the new moon, and where in the world you live, Ramadan is set to begin June 6th or 7th this year. You can greet Muslims with the phrase “Ramadan Kareem” which means “generous Ramadan”. How does fasting work?

During the month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the world will fast from before dawn to sunset. Many will wake up early for suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, and break their fast with dates and water at sunset, enjoying the iftaar meal with family and friends. Because Ramadan lands during the month of June this year, Muslims in Toronto will fast for about 17 hours of daylight. During the fast they are required to abstain from food and water, as well as smoking and sexual intercourse. They are also encouraged to refrain from distasteful behavior such as lying, cursing, or speaking negatively about others behind their back. Who is exempt from fasting? The sick, elderly, young children, anyone who is travelling a long distance, and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating are all exempt from fasting. Those who cannot fast during Ramadan can make up the fasts later in the year, or donate to charity instead. Why do Muslims fast? Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam (The others are: belief in one God, and Muhammad as his final messenger; five daily prayers; giving to charity, and pilgrimage to Makkah during one’s lifetime).

It is a time for spiritual reflection, a means to practice patience and self-restraint, and an opportunity to remember those less fortunate. When does Ramadan end? Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the new moon. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid-ul-Fitr and is typically marked with a special morning prayer, visits with family and friends, and a donation to charity. Next Story Iftaar by Nayzak on DeviantArt Manga & Anime / Digital Media / Drawings ©2010-2017 Nayzak Peace be to you my friends, here is a muslim family having their Iftaar meal during the month of ramadan. so many muslims like to have dates and milk in their meal after a day of fasting. I admit that perspective views are harder to draw. but I like to draw them. they are very cool. for my brothers and sisters in Islam, I hope you are doing well in this holy month of Ramadan. try to take this opportunity to do more good deeds and get more hasanaat, in sha'Allah. for those who don't understand, Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual activities from dawn until sunset. Fasting is intended to teach Muslims about patience, humility and spirituality and is a time for Muslims to fast for the sake of God and to offer more prayer than usual. During Ramadan, Muslims ask forgiveness for their sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds. Iftaar is the sunset meal for the fasting muslims. all the family members have a warm and happy meal together. Remarks: a- the muslim woman doesn't have to wear the veil at home in front of her husband and kids. b- the father is not taking the spoon in a wrong way. he is just playing with it while waiting his second bowl. c- I know the floor didn't come out very well. but I felt lazy to redo it. I hope you like it peace be to you.

Ramadan: History, Dates, Greeting And Rules Of The Muslim Fast - IslamiCity Ramadan: History, Dates, Greeting And Rules Of The Muslim Fast Category: Articles , Faith , Featured | Topic: fasting (sawm) , history , ramadan | Views: 29,920 What is the history of Ramadan? Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar . The term Ramadan literally means scorching in Arabic. It was established as a Holy Month for Muslims after the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad in 610 CE on the occasion known as Laylat al-Qadr, frequently translated as “the Night of Power. Observance of Ramadan is mandated in the Quran, Surah 2, Ayah 185 : “The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then an equal number of other days.

Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.” What are the dates of Ramadan? Because the cycle of the lunar calendar does not match the solar calendar, the dates of Ramadan shifts by approximately 11 days each year. The ending of Ramadan is marked by the holiday of Eid ul-Fitr, which takes place either 29 or 30 days after the beginning of the month. On Eid ul-Fitr, morning prayers are followed by feasting and celebration among family and friends. What are the daily fasting requirements? During the month of Ramadan, most Muslims fast from dawn to sunset with no food or water. Before sunrise many Muslims have the Suhur or predawn meal. At sunset families and friends gather for Iftar which is the meal eaten by Muslims to break the fast. Many Muslims begin the meal by eating dates as the Prophet used to do. This ritual fast known as, Sawm , is one of the five pillars of Islam, and requires that individuals abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sexual intercourse.

To find the specific times for Ramadan fasting, click over to this helpful tool provided by IslamiCity that allows you to calculate prayer schedules — including sunup and sundown — by entering your city or zip code. What are the expectations towards charity? Charity is an important part of Ramadan. The fast emphasizes self-sacrifice and using the experience of hunger to grow in empathy with the hungry. During Ramadan, Muslim communities work together to raise money for the poor, donate clothes and food, and hold iftar dinners for the less fortunate. What scriptural study do Muslims take part in? Many Muslims use Ramadan to read the entire Quran or read the Quran daily. Many communities divide the Quran into daily reading segments that conclude on Eid ul-Fitr at the end of Ramadan. Can non-Muslims participate? Non-Muslims are free to participate in Ramadam. Many non-Muslims fast and even pray with their Muslim friends or family members. Non-Muslims are often invited to attend prayer and iftar dinners. Those wishing to be polite to someone who is fasting for Ramadan may greet them with Ramadan Mubarak or Ramadan Kareem, which mean Have a Blessed or Generous Ramadan. Should Muslims with diabetes fast?

Fasting during Ramadan is discouraged for patients with diabetes by the American Diabetes Association . “In keeping with this, a large epidemiological study conducted in 13 Islamic countries on 12,243 individuals with diabetes who fasted during Ramadan showed a high rate of acute complications.” However, the study says this was not conclusive. Many diabetic patients fasted with no complications. Patients with diabetes should work with their doctors to figure out a strategy if they choose to fast. What is the ‘goal’ of Ramadan? In general, the practices of Ramadan are meant to purify oneself from thoughts and deeds which are counter to Islam. By removing material desires, one is able to focus fully on devotion and service to God. Many Muslims go beyond the physical ritual of fasting and attempt to purge themselves of impure thoughts and motivations such as anger, cursing, and greed. Do all Muslims take part in Ramadan fasting? Most Muslims believe Ramadan fasting is mandatory, but there are some groups that do not. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, people who are seriously sick, travelers, or those at health risk should not fast. Children that have not gone through puberty are also not required to fast during the month Ramadan.

***** 5 things to know about Ramadan - 570 NEWS 5 things to know about Ramadan Posted Jun 6, 2016 6:45 am EST Last Updated Jun 6, 2016 at 6:50 am EST People offer evening prayer at a mosque ahead of the Muslim month of Ramadan, in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, June 5, 2016. Muslims across the world will be observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan, when they refrain from eating, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk. (AP Photo/Shakil Adil) What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar. It is believed the Holy Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this month. The Islamic calendar follows the lunar year and is shorter than the Gregorian calendar, so Ramadan shifts back about 10 days every year. Depending on the sighting of the new moon, and where in the world you live, Ramadan is set to begin June 6th or 7th this year. You can greet Muslims with the phrase “Ramadan Kareem” which means “generous Ramadan”. How does fasting work?

During the month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the world will fast from before dawn to sunset. Many will wake up early for suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, and break their fast with dates and water at sunset, enjoying the iftaar meal with family and friends. Because Ramadan lands during the month of June this year, Muslims in Waterloo Region will fast for about 17 hours of daylight. During the fast they are required to abstain from food and water, as well as smoking and sexual intercourse. They are also encouraged to refrain from distasteful behavior such as lying, cursing, or speaking negatively about others behind their back. Who is exempt from fasting? The sick, elderly, young children, anyone who is travelling a long distance, and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating are all exempt from fasting. Those who cannot fast during Ramadan can make up the fasts later in the year, or donate to charity instead. Why do Muslims fast? Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam (The others are: belief in one God, and Muhammad as his final messenger; five daily prayers; giving to charity, and pilgrimage to Makkah during one’s lifetime).

It is a time for spiritual reflection, a means to practice patience and self-restraint, and an opportunity to remember those less fortunate. When does Ramadan end? Ramadan lasts 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the new moon. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid-ul-Fitr and is typically marked with a special morning prayer, visits with family and friends, and a donation to charity. Holy Ramadan Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) about Ramadan: What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, which is based on the orbiting of the moon (lunar calendar), rather than the orbiting of the earth (solar calendar). It was in the month of Ramadan in which the Quran (Holy Book for Muslims) was first revealed. What is Fasting? Muslims should refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and conjugal relations. This means that no substitute should be introduced into the body, which could be considered as providing nourishment to the body (e.g., a nutritional injection). Fasting also involves abstaining from evil intentions and desires. What is the length of the Fasting?

From dawn to sunset, every day of the month of Ramadan, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Who should observe the Fast? Fasting is obligatory upon every Muslim male and female who has reached the age of puberty. Who is exempted from Fasting? Men and women who are too old and feeble to undertake the obligation of fasting. Sick people whose health may be worsened by fasting. Pregnant women if according to a doctor's advice they should refrain from fasting. Breast-feeding mothers if their child does not receive a sufficient quantity of milk because of their mother's fast. Women in the period of menstruation and after childbirth (up to a maximum of 40 days). Children under the age of puberty. Insane people who are not accountable for their deeds. A traveling Muslim. All the above people (with the exception of children who are underage and the insane people and the feeble elderly) must make up the number of fasts they have missed on account of their exemption, after the month of Ramadan. How is Ramadan celebrated? A feast called Eid-ul-Fitr, a day of thanks giving and happiness celebrates the end of Ramadan.

On this day, Muslims offer special prayers in congregation and thank Allah for His blessings and mercy. In conclusion, it is imperative to judge a religion by its teachings and not by people who claim to be its followers.

Question: What is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, the month of fasting, in which Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and so on from dawn to sunset?
Answer: Ramadan