Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest months for Muslims worldwide. It is a time dedicated to fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Here are the key aspects of Ramadan:
1. Fasting (Sawm):
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib). This means abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and marital relations during daylight hours. The fast is broken each day with a meal called iftar, which often begins with the eating of dates and drinking of water, following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) Sunan Abi Dawood 2350. Fasting is obligatory for all adult Muslims who are physically able, with exceptions for those who are ill, traveling, or facing other hardships Quran 2:185.
2. Spiritual Reflection:
Ramadan is a time for spiritual growth and self-reflection. Muslims are encouraged to increase their prayers (Salah), recitation of the Quran, and acts of charity (Zakat). The Quran was revealed during this month, making it particularly significant for reading and reflecting on its teachings Quran 2:185.
3. Community and Charity:
The month fosters a sense of community as families and friends gather for iftar meals. It is also a time for increased charitable giving, as Muslims are encouraged to help those in need. The act of fasting is meant to cultivate empathy for the less fortunate and promote generosity Quran 2:177.
4. Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr):
One of the most significant nights during Ramadan is Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Decree, which is believed to occur on one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan. It is described in the Quran as being better than a thousand months Quran 97:3. Muslims seek this night through increased worship and supplication, as it is believed that prayers made during this night are especially powerful.
5. Eid al-Fitr:
The conclusion of Ramadan is marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a festival that signifies the end of fasting. It is a day of joy, communal prayers, feasting, and giving of gifts. Muslims are also required to give Zakat al-Fitr, a form of charity, before the Eid prayer to ensure that those in need can partake in the celebrations Sahih al-Bukhari 1503.
6. Purpose of Fasting:
The primary purpose of fasting during Ramadan is to attain Taqwa, or God-consciousness, as stated in the Quran: "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous" Quran 2:183. This month serves as a time for Muslims to purify their hearts, develop self-discipline, and strengthen their relationship with Allah.
1. Fasting (Sawm):
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib). This means abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and marital relations during daylight hours. The fast is broken each day with a meal called iftar, which often begins with the eating of dates and drinking of water, following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) Sunan Abi Dawood 2350. Fasting is obligatory for all adult Muslims who are physically able, with exceptions for those who are ill, traveling, or facing other hardships Quran 2:185.
2. Spiritual Reflection:
Ramadan is a time for spiritual growth and self-reflection. Muslims are encouraged to increase their prayers (Salah), recitation of the Quran, and acts of charity (Zakat). The Quran was revealed during this month, making it particularly significant for reading and reflecting on its teachings Quran 2:185.
3. Community and Charity:
The month fosters a sense of community as families and friends gather for iftar meals. It is also a time for increased charitable giving, as Muslims are encouraged to help those in need. The act of fasting is meant to cultivate empathy for the less fortunate and promote generosity Quran 2:177.
4. Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr):
One of the most significant nights during Ramadan is Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Decree, which is believed to occur on one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan. It is described in the Quran as being better than a thousand months Quran 97:3. Muslims seek this night through increased worship and supplication, as it is believed that prayers made during this night are especially powerful.
5. Eid al-Fitr:
The conclusion of Ramadan is marked by the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a festival that signifies the end of fasting. It is a day of joy, communal prayers, feasting, and giving of gifts. Muslims are also required to give Zakat al-Fitr, a form of charity, before the Eid prayer to ensure that those in need can partake in the celebrations Sahih al-Bukhari 1503.
6. Purpose of Fasting:
The primary purpose of fasting during Ramadan is to attain Taqwa, or God-consciousness, as stated in the Quran: "O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous" Quran 2:183. This month serves as a time for Muslims to purify their hearts, develop self-discipline, and strengthen their relationship with Allah.
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a:18:{s:8:"theTitle";s:72:"The Power of Silence in Fasting: Abdal Hakim Murad on Ramadan Discipline";s:12:"thePermalink";s:106:"https://www.islamicity.org/104171/the-power-of-silence-in-fasting-abdal-hakim-murad-on-ramadan-discipline/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:17:"Abdal Hakim Murad";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:56:"https://img.youtube.com/vi/pU9BS-lANFw/maxresdefault.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:5:"video";s:7:"theIcon";s:33:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:43:"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU9BS-lANFw";s:11:"theCategory";s:39:"Faith & Spirituality|/explore/faith";s:6:"theTag";s:39:"self-discipline|/topics/self-discipline";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Mar 2 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"March 2, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:39:"Abdal Hakim Murad|/by/abdal-hakim-murad";s:5:"theID";i:104171;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:7:"16 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"As we pass through the blessed days of Ramadan, we reflect on the time that has passed, hoping that it has been spent in worship, self-discipline, and spiritual growth.
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a:18:{s:8:"theTitle";s:25:"Mercy of Allah in Ramadan";s:12:"thePermalink";s:60:"https://www.islamicity.org/104176/mercy-of-allah-in-ramadan/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:12:" IslamiCity ";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:74:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/mercy-of-Allah.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:26:"Articles|/explore/articles";s:6:"theTag";s:19:"mercy|/topics/mercy";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Mar 2 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"March 2, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:31:" IslamiCity |/source/islamicity";s:5:"theID";i:104176;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"4 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"Ramadan is a month filled with countless blessings, and the first ten days are specifically known as the Days of Mercy (Rahmah).
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a:18:{s:8:"theTitle";s:63:"🌙 Ramadan Magic: Discover the Wonders of This Special Month!";s:12:"thePermalink";s:104:"https://www.islamicity.org/104167/%f0%9f%8c%99-ramadan-magic-discover-the-wonders-of-this-special-month/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:12:"Hira Mukhtar";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:73:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ramadan-magic.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:26:"Articles|/explore/articles";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"ramadan|/topics/ramadan";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Mar 2 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:38:"March 1, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:29:"Hira Mukhtar|/by/hira-mukhtar";s:5:"theID";i:104167;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"3 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"Ramadan is a month filled with blessings, kindness, and exciting traditions! It’s a time when families come together, hearts grow closer, and we all try to be our best selves.
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a:18:{s:8:"theTitle";s:68:"Seeking Mercy: Ten Powerful Dua's for the First Ten Day's of Ramadan";s:12:"thePermalink";s:100:"https://www.islamicity.org/100480/seeking-mercy-ten-powerful-duas-for-the-first-ten-days-of-ramadan/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:12:"Hira Mukhtar";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:111:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ten-Powerful-Duas-for-the-First-Ten-Days-of-Ramadan.png";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:26:"Articles|/explore/articles";s:6:"theTag";s:43:"dua (supplication)|/topics/dua-supplication";s:7:"theDate";s:10:"Mar 1 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"March 13, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:29:"Hira Mukhtar|/by/hira-mukhtar";s:5:"theID";i:100480;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"7 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:89:"As we enter the blessed month of Ramadan, our hearts crave to ask for the Mercy of Allah.";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:68:"Seeking Mercy: Ten Powerful Dua's for the First Ten Day's of Ramadan";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:80:"_blp_taxonomy_archives.php & zone12 & tax-query & mostrecent on post_tag=ramadan";}
a:18:{s:8:"theTitle";s:29:"Start of Ramadan 2025/1446 AH";s:12:"thePermalink";s:64:"https://www.islamicity.org/103994/start-of-ramadan-2025-1446-ah/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:12:" IslamiCity ";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:74:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ramadan-kareem.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:26:"Articles|/explore/articles";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"ramadan|/topics/ramadan";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Feb 28 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:41:"February 3, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:31:" IslamiCity |/source/islamicity";s:5:"theID";i:103994;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"4 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:186:"As we approach the sacred month of Ramadan, we are filled with anticipation for the spiritual journey that awaits us.
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a:18:{s:8:"theTitle";s:35:"My First Ramadan as a Muslim Revert";s:12:"thePermalink";s:70:"https://www.islamicity.org/100633/my-first-ramadan-as-a-muslim-revert/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:15:"Thom J. Defilet";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:56:"https://img.youtube.com/vi/4Q6Kezn1dZM/maxresdefault.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:5:"video";s:7:"theIcon";s:33:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:43:"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q6Kezn1dZM";s:11:"theCategory";s:39:"Faith & Spirituality|/explore/faith";s:6:"theTag";s:23:"ramadan|/topics/ramadan";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Feb 28 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:39:"March 17, 2024 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:34:"Thom J. Defilet|/by/thom-j-defilet";s:5:"theID";i:100633;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"4 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:0:"";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:35:"My First Ramadan as a Muslim Revert";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:80:"_blp_taxonomy_archives.php & zone12 & tax-query & mostrecent on post_tag=ramadan";}
a:18:{s:8:"theTitle";s:57:"Why You Feel Sleepy During Ramadan – And How to Fix It!";s:12:"thePermalink";s:87:"https://www.islamicity.org/104143/why-you-feel-sleepy-during-ramadan-and-how-to-fix-it/";s:13:"theAuthorName";s:8:"Amr Ehab";s:12:"theThumbnail";s:88:"https://media.islamicity.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/sleeping-problems-in-ramadan.jpg";s:6:"isWhat";s:7:"article";s:7:"theIcon";s:0:"";s:8:"theEmbed";s:0:"";s:11:"theCategory";s:26:"Articles|/explore/articles";s:6:"theTag";s:31:"health care|/topics/health-care";s:7:"theDate";s:11:"Feb 27 2025";s:11:"theDate_ORG";s:42:"February 24, 2025 {wpcf-soft-date engaged}";s:9:"theAuthor";s:21:"Amr Ehab|/by/amr-ehab";s:5:"theID";i:104143;s:14:"theReadingTime";s:6:"8 min.";s:10:"theExcerpt";s:103:"Sleep is a crucial component in our lives. When you are hungry or thirsty, you will probably face sl...";s:12:"theTitle_ORG";s:57:"Why You Feel Sleepy During Ramadan – And How to Fix It!";s:25:"processRelatedFacetsTitle";s:0:"";s:15:"whereItCameFrom";s:80:"_blp_taxonomy_archives.php & zone12 & tax-query & mostrecent on post_tag=ramadan";}