8 June 2016 by Souty News

The Muslim sacred month of Ramadan also transliterated Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramathan. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar begins ‎6 June 2016 – 5 July 2016 which is Observed by our ‎Muslims brothers, the greater part of the world’s 1.6 billion adherents, making up over 22% of the world population.

Muslims are instructed to refrain from sinful attitude that may negate the reward of their fasting, such as false speech (backbiting, cursing, insulting, lying and fighting). Meals are served before sunrise time, called suhoor, and after sunset time many Muslims break their fast by eating dates before beginning the iftar meal.
They undertake extra prayers and worship, as a means to grow closer to Allah. The month is intended to improve morality and character, so there are more regular mosque visits alongside a personal attempt to work on positive traits and thoughts.


People do ask

How many days do you fast in Ramadan?
Ramadan closes this year on the night of 5 July. Each Ramadan comes full circle with the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, which happens either 29 or 30 days after the start of the month.



Who is exempt from fasting ?
The elderly, pregnant ladies and diabetes sufferers are absolved from fasting during Ramadan.
However majority believe that there are many benefits in allowing and encouraging kids to fast from a young age. In 2015, it was reported by Washingtonpost that Muslim students banned from fasting during Ramadan at four British schools.
First class competitors are once in a while likewise given a pass, for example, Muslim players at the World Cup recently. In any case, it is an individual decision.

Intriguing Ramadan Facts:

1. In some countries it is a crime to ignore Ramadan and break the fast.

2. Economy is impacted in some Muslim countries because of the fasting. It usually results in a month of inflation where prices go up.

3. Muslims are obligated to give to charity through Zakat (mandatory giving). Sadaqa (voluntary giving), During this holy month.

4. Muslims often break the daily fast with three dates and then a prayer called the Maghrib prayer. A meal follows which is often a buffet-style large meal.

5. Children are not obligated to fast during Ramadan, not until they have reached puberty, but some practice in order to prepare for adult participation.

6. In Egypt, the clocks are adjusted back to shorten the days time and increase the night time, when fasting is not required.

7. In spite of the exclusions to fasting amid Ramadan, for example, sickness, breastfeeding, or therapeutic conditions, Some Muslims will endure with fasting on account of their spiritual needs. In the event that one is not ready to qualify for fasting, but rather can later fast once their condition is better.

8. Muslims believe it was during this month of Ramadan that God revealed the first verses of the Quran (Islam holy book), to Mohammed, on a night known as “The Night of Power” (or Laylat al-Qadr in Arabic).

Source : http://www.soutynews.co.za/news/ramadan-sunrise-and-sunset-time/

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8 June 2016 by Souty News
The Muslim sacred month of Ramadan also transliterated Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramathan. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar begins ‎6 June 2016 – 5 July 2016 which is Observed by our ‎Muslims brothers, the greater part of the world’s 1.6 billion adherents, making up over 22% of the world population.
Muslims are instructed to refrain from sinful attitude that may negate the reward of their fasting, such as false speech (backbiting, cursing, insulting, lying and fighting). Meals are served before sunrise time, called suhoor, and after sunset time many Muslims break their fast by eating dates before beginning the iftar meal.
They undertake extra prayers and worship, as a means to grow closer to Allah. The month is intended to improve morality and character, so there are more regular mosque visits alongside a personal attempt to work on positive traits and thoughts.
People do ask
How many days do you fast in Ramadan?
Ramadan closes this year on the night of 5 July. Each Ramadan comes full circle with the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, which happens either 29 or 30 days after the start of the month.
Who is exempt from fasting ?
The elderly, pregnant ladies and diabetes sufferers are absolved from fasting during Ramadan.
However majority believe that there are many benefits in allowing and encouraging kids to fast from a young age. In 2015, it was reported by Washingtonpost that Muslim students banned from fasting during Ramadan at four British schools.
First class competitors are once in a while likewise given a pass, for example, Muslim players at the World Cup a year ago. In any case, it is an individual decision.
Intriguing Ramadan Facts:
1. In some countries it is a crime to ignore Ramadan and break the fast.
2. Economy is impacted in some Muslim countries because of the fasting. It usually results in a month of inflation where prices go up.
3. Muslims are obligated to give to charity through Zakat (mandatory giving). Sadaqa (voluntary giving), During this holy month.
4. Muslims often break the daily fast with three dates and then a prayer called the Maghrib prayer. A meal follows which is often a buffet-style large meal.
5. Children are not obligated to fast during Ramadan, not until they have reached puberty, but some practice in order to prepare for adult participation.
6. In Egypt, the clocks are adjusted back to shorten the days time and increase the night time, when fasting is not required.
7. In spite of the exclusions to fasting amid Ramadan, for example, sickness, breastfeeding, or therapeutic conditions, Some Muslims will endure with fasting on account of their spiritual needs. In the event that one is not ready to qualify for fasting, but rather can later fast once their condition is better.
8. Muslims believe it was during this month of Ramadan that God revealed the first verses of the Quran (Islam holy book), to Mohammed, on a night known as “The Night of Power” (or Laylat al-Qadr in Arabic).
Source : http://www.soutynews.co.za/news/ramadan-sunrise-and-sunset-time/

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