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Islam is based on the following five (principles), which are also the forms of
worship; the first two (Shahada &
Salah) are daily, next two (Zakat & Saum) are annual and the last Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makka) is once in life:-
FASTING; THE 4TH
PILLAR OF ISLAM
Islam is based on the following five (principles), which are also the forms of
worship; the first two (Shahada &
Salah) are daily, next two (Zakat & Saum) are annual and the last Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makka) is once in life:-
5. To
perform Hajj (Pilgrimage to
Makka once in life time if one can afford financially and physically). This
form of worship has physical, financial, social and spiritual aspects.
Read more: Fundamentals of Islam: http://islam4humanite.blogspot.com/2011/07/islam-fundamentals.html
FASTING; THE 4TH
PILLAR OF ISLAM
Every year in the month of Ramadan,
all Muslims fast from early morning till sunset, abstaining from food, drink,
and sexual relations (with wife). It
is a unique Islamic way of worship which creates sincere love to God. Fasting
infuses creative sense of hope, devotion, patience, unselfishness, moderation,
willpower, wise saving, sound budgeting, mature adaptability, healthy survival,
discipline, spirit of social belonging, unity and brotherhood. The
tradition of Fasting as a unique form of worship, different form Prayer and
Zakat. This is very old form of worship which existed in very old societies. It
is mentioned in Qur’an: “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, even
as it was prescribed for those before you, that ye may ward off
(evil);”(Qur’an;2:183).
Fasting Mentioned in Bible:
Prophet Jonah (Younas, peace be upon
him) was sent to one of the nations in the area of the old civilizations of Nineveh Babylon Nineveh Nineveh Israel 20:26 ). “And they
mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son,
and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel 12:16 ).
“And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month
of the second year after they were come out of the land
of Egypt Israel Judah 2:12 -13). “And the word of the
LORD of hosts came unto me, saying, Thus said the LORD of hosts; The fast of
the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and
the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and
cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.” (Zechariah; 8:18 ).“Moreover
when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they
disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto
you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head,
and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father
which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee
openly.”(Mathew; 16:16-18).“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the
Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have
called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them,
they sent them away.” (Acts; 13:2-3). “And he (Jesus) said unto them
(disciples), This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.”(Mark;
9:29 ).
“Howbeit this kind goes not out but by prayer and fasting”(Mathew; 17:21 ). “And he
(Jesus) said unto them (disciples), This kind can come forth by nothing, but by
prayer and fasting”(Mark; 9:29 ).
Significance of Fasting (Saum) in Islam:
The significance of Fasting has been
emphasized in Qur’an: “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a
guidance for mankind, and clear proofs of the guidance, and the Criterion (of
right and wrong). And whosoever of you is present, let him fast the month, and
whosoever of you is sick or on a journey, (let him fast the same) number of
other days. Allah desires for you ease; He desires not hardship for you; and
(He desires) that ye should complete the period, and that ye should magnify
Allah for having guided you, and that peradventure ye may be thankful.” (Qur’an;2:185).
Narrated by Abu
Huraira: Allah's Apostle said, "Allah said, 'All the deeds of
Adam's sons (people) are for them, except fasting which is for Me, and I will
give the reward for it.' Fasting is a shield or protection from the fire and
from committing sins. If one of you is fasting, he should avoid sexual relation
with his wife and quarreling, and if somebody should fight or quarrel with him,
he should say, 'I am fasting.' By Him in Whose Hands my soul is, the unpleasant
smell coming out from the mouth of a fasting person is better in the sight of
Allah than the smell of musk. There are two pleasures for the fasting person,
one at the time of breaking his fast, and the other at the time when he will
meet his Lord; then he will be pleased because of his fasting."(Sahih
Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.128).
Apart from
obligatory one month fasting in Ramadan; the voluntary fasting brings higher rewards if done on
every Monday and Thursday of every week, three days in the middle of each
Islamic month, six days after Ramadan following the Feast Day and a few days of
the two months before Ramadan. The
Muslims have been allowed to eat (Sehri)
till early morning, thereafter they abstain from eating and drinking till
sunset (Maghrib). Muslims take special care to avoid all bad and
prohibited acts and sins and try to do all good acts to seek pleasure of Allah.
Extra prayers (Tawraweeh) are offered
after Isha prayer, in which the
prayer leader (Imam ) complete one
recitation of Qur’an in this holy month. The Muslims under take extensive
recitation of Qur’an on daily basis to complete at least one recitation of
whole Qur’an in the holy month of Ramadan.
Fasting in the month of
Ramadan is a an act of worship which is obligatory on every adult Muslim, male
or female who are mentally and physically fit and not on a journey.
Those who are sick, elderly, or on a journey, and women who are pregnant,
menstruating or nursing are permitted to break the fast and make up an equal
number of days later in the year. If they are physically unable to do this,
they must feed a needy person for every day missed. Children begin to fast (and
to observe the prayer) from puberty, although many start earlier. Although the fast is most beneficial to the
health, it is regarded principally as a method of self-purification. By cutting
oneself off from worldly comforts, even for a short time, a fasting person
gains true sympathy with those who go hungry while growing the spiritual life.
Revelation of Qur’an was started during this month, the last tend days are
specially revered because ‘The Night of Power’ (Lailatulqadar) is expected to fall in this period. Allah says: “We have indeed revealed this
(Message) in the night of Power: And what will explain to thee what the Night
of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand Months. Therein come
down the angels and the Spirit by Allah's permission on every errand: Peace!...
This until the rise of Morn!”(Qur’an;97:1-5). Some Muslims perform aitekaf by staying and spending last ten days &
nights in the mosque in solitude for devotion and prayers as practiced by
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). At the end of Ramadan (month of fasting) the feast of Eid-ul-fitr is celebrated by offering special prayer and paying
alms (fitrah) to the poor.
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رمضان میں قیامِ لیل اور تراویح Taraweeh Salah in Ramadan- History
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Facts, History, Dates, Greeting And Rules Of The Muslim Fast
- 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. In 2011, Ramadan began on August 1st. In 2012 Ramadan began on July 20th. In 2013, Ramandan is expected to begin on the evening of July 8th with the first full day of fasting on July 9th.
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. This year Eid ul-Fitr will most probably fall on Wednesday, August 7.
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 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.
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