Ramadan kareem

[miss tenderness]

Salam Alykum****** *******

Here's my best days of the year come :banana: the days of Ramadan. The holy month that teaches us how to share others' hardships . Just wanted to congratulate you my fellows and remind you that these days are aimed to make us go back to ourselves ,meditate ,share ( the scenes of breakfasting in mosques keep fascinating me, how different people of different colors and social backgrounds sit together sharing ,you won't believe the sentiment that this scene creates in me),pray and care for eachother. If you've never seen it, I'd love each of you to experience this feelings. I know many non-Muslims attend mosques in Ramadan to enjoy the atmosphere and enrich their experiences. Ramadan Kareem to all of you.http://www.islamicfinder.org/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/Ramadan1.jpg
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[Shield&Sword]

Ramadan Mobarak miss. i hope that we all will be from Otaqaa' Ramadan, may Allah sw help as to fast and pray at night and read holy Quran and that he accept our deeds in all our life, ameen.
I think this year will be same as all 3 passed year, no ramadan spirit here where i live, but who cares, as Ibn Taymia said: i got my paradise inside me. Next year insha ALLAH i will make it in my country with my family.
I think i will begin to cook more serious things (i will try), at least to survive, if you want the turth all there is nothing like getting married :bawling: (for me at least for sure).
Again Ramadan Mobarak for all Muslims. اعاده الله على جميع المسلمين باليمن والبركة

[Kurtz]

Why are not all days like this? Why only have one month aimed at such goals?

[subterranean]

Happy fasting, guys :)

[Shield&Sword]

I think its Goal without S, because praying we do it every day, in Ramadan we are obligated to fast. Ramadan is a blessed month, in this month the holy Quran was sent to prophet Muhammed peace be upon him. Fasting every day the way we fast Ramadan is so difficult and no one can hold such thing, but in out of Ramadan there are days we fast like monday and thursday like prophet Muhammed pbuh was doing all year, or to fast like prophet Davide pbuh did, he was fasting one day and leave the one it come after and then he fast the one which some after and so on, but this fasting is not obligated only Ramadan is obligated. As you see fasting one month in year is something all people can do it (even my 10 years old brother do it, since he was 8 he started), in other words its something that we can hold and support, its not alot but in same time its not few, its a period in which the person can start a new life, a new thought, a new pure spirit, new behaiving, new relation with God, its not few that it will be easy to forget it. And people who start they can continue to fast in all year, and prophet Muahmmed pbuh encoureged us to to fast more and more, believe me its different when you fast when you are obligated and when you do it because you want it, at the end the obligated period wont you feel it as obligated. And the obligated period will be for those who got weak soul, for those who forget so easy so they wont forget and wont become more weak, but for them there will be always a point to start which is Ramadan, the blessed month.

[Amra]

Assalamu aleikum,

There is nothing like the spirit of Ramadan. May it be a blessed time for all muslims, and may Allah t. accept your fast. Amin.

[miss tenderness]

Ramadan Mobarak miss. i hope that we all will be from Otaqaa' Ramadan, may Allah sw help as to fast and pray at night and read holy Quran and that he accept our deeds in all our life, ameen.
I think this year will be same as all 3 passed year, no ramadan spirit here where i live, but who cares, as Ibn Taymia said: i got my paradise inside me. Next year insha ALLAH i will make it in my country with my family.
I think i will begin to cook more serious things (i will try), at least to survive, if you want the turth all there is nothing like getting married (for me at least for sure).
it's really a pity to have Ramadan days away from the family,for Ramadan is all about sharing . If the family are away I'm sure that you have mosques up there,you will definitely find a vey loving and welcoming brothers to make it up for you. I'm glad that you have got to cook for yourself:p try it men!


Why are not all days like this? Why only have one month aimed at such goals?
Islam is not about making hardships for people,and you know that fasting the whole year is not normal.In fact people are prohibited to fast the whole year coz it's such a hard thing on any normal being. Even in Ramadan,people who can not fast are excused . Maybe it'll come to your mind that fasting a month is hard and unbearable ,Kurtz,but you won't believe how smoothly it gooes and how much happiness it gives to our souls and bodies. Doctors recommend fasting if someone has some health problems and here we fast,for oue belief's sake in the 1st place,a month that both renew our bodies and souls.

There is nothing like the spirit of Ramadan,and may Allah t. accept your fast. Amin.
exactly,nothing is like Ramadan. Ameen for yor du'a:)

[Bita]

Salam salam :yawnb:

Happy Ramedan to too!

I wonder what you people have been planning for this sacred month - I mean what kind of promises you made to yourseves and God?

Hmmmm - Maybe I'll start a new thread

[muhsin]

Assalamu alaikum Brothers and Sisters.
We've to thank Allah(SWT) for giving us such opportunity of reaching this blessing month-Ramadan. May Allah grant our worshippings-Ameen.
Thank you guys.

[THX-1138]

Happy Ramadan

[Kurtz]

I am not talking about fasting for the whole year. I just do not understand why you need an excuse to worship togethor and love each other during a particular month. Shouldn't this activity be practiced throughout each time of the year. Furthermore, I do not understand the issue of fasting. In what way does it get you closer to a higher being? And why do the rules change to accomadate people who are weaker than others. It seems slightly nihilistic to me , and I can see no real application other than self gratification.

"the scenes of breakfasting in mosques keep fascinating me, how different people of different colors and social backgrounds sit together sharing ,you won't believe the sentiment that this scene creates in me)"

Yes this is fascinating and I am guessing it only takes place in that particular situation.

[optimisticnad]

Sallam everyone

YOU dont need an excuse to worship together and lv eac other during a particular month, you shold always attempt to do that daily in your lives but-BUT-WE ARE ONLY HUMAN, THEREFORE WE NEED TO BE 'RE-CHARGED' IF YOU LIKE in worshippinh and loving each other, this months helps us to recharge ourselves in good acts, get into practise for the upcoming year. so happy 'recharging' everyone.

[Kurtz]

I know what you mean. I respect peoples beliefs and I know that people are only human. I just have a hard time accepting that people try to find elnightment through acts such as fasting. I realize the importance this activity has had throughout the history of many religions, but, I do not think that it really gives people a new perspective, and if it does I have yet to see the positive implications of such an activity. Please do not think I am demaning peoples religious practices. I am simply interested in getting feedback from people who practice such religions.

[adilyoussef]

Happy fasting to you all. Enjoy your days and spend them in more worshiping.

[Madhuri]

It seems a tough thing to do, for a whole month. :thumbs_up:

[Nossa]

Al salamo alikom...
Ramadan Kareem alaikom isA...and I hope we'll ALL be forgiven in this blessed month...

[THX-1138]

well it is not that tough really madhuri the days in ramadan are just amazing.

[Madhuri]

well it is not that tough really madhuri the days in ramadan are just amazing.

I believe they are amazing. :)

[adilyoussef]

They are simply just wonderful.

[Amra]

Importance of fasting:


Abu Umaamah r.a.a. said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an action by which I may enter Paradise'. He said: 'Take to Fasting, there is nothing like it.' " [An-Nasaa'ee, Ibn Hibbaan, Al-Haakim, Saheeh

"Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwaa." [2:183]


Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving then times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, 'Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.' for the fasting person there are two times of joy; a time when he breaks his fast and a time of joy when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk." [al-Bukhaaree]


Also, Sahl ibn Sa`d said that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: "Indeed there is a gate of Paradise called ar-Rayyaan. On the day of Resurrection those who fast will enter through it; no one enters it except for them, and when they have entered, it is closed so that no one enters it, so when the last of them enters it, it is closed, and whoever enters it drinks, and whoever drinks never becomes thirsty." [Ibn Khuzaimah, Saheeh].


On the Day of Judgement, "Fasting will say: O My Lord I prevented him from food an desires so accept my intercession for him." [Ahmad, al-Haakim and Abu Nu'aim, Hasan]

"There are in the month of Ramadhan in every day and night those to whom Allah grants freedom from the Fire, and there is for every Muslim an supplication which he can make and will be granted." [al-Bazzaar, Ahmad, Saheeh]

[Nossa]

Importance of fasting:


Abu Umaamah r.a.a. said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an action by which I may enter Paradise'. He said: 'Take to Fasting, there is nothing like it.' " [An-Nasaa'ee, Ibn Hibbaan, Al-Haakim, Saheeh

"Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwaa." [2:183]


Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving then times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, 'Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.' for the fasting person there are two times of joy; a time when he breaks his fast and a time of joy when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk." [al-Bukhaaree]


Also, Sahl ibn Sa`d said that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: "Indeed there is a gate of Paradise called ar-Rayyaan. On the day of Resurrection those who fast will enter through it; no one enters it except for them, and when they have entered, it is closed so that no one enters it, so when the last of them enters it, it is closed, and whoever enters it drinks, and whoever drinks never becomes thirsty." [Ibn Khuzaimah, Saheeh].


On the Day of Judgement, "Fasting will say: O My Lord I prevented him from food an desires so accept my intercession for him." [Ahmad, al-Haakim and Abu Nu'aim, Hasan]

"There are in the month of Ramadhan in every day and night those to whom Allah grants freedom from the Fire, and there is for every Muslim an supplication which he can make and will be granted." [al-Bazzaar, Ahmad, Saheeh]

Thank you!

[Nightshade]

I believe they are amazing. :)

ok jumping a bit late but there you go that what Im like.
It is great maddie but mostly becasue it makes you feel good about yourself and it ssort of centres you as it were.

I guess you could say its our version of lent.


Anyway Ramadan Kareem and Somen moqubil inshallah everyone.
:D:D

[optimisticnad]

aww thats lovely nightshade.

[Madhuri]

ok jumping a bit late but there you go that what Im like.
It is great maddie but mostly becasue it makes you feel good about yourself and it ssort of centres you as it were.

I guess you could say its our version of lent.


Anyway Ramadan Kareem and Somen moqubil inshallah everyone.
:D:D

I am sure, it is great. :) As I know a few people and what I see is that during this time there is a lot of activity going on in the evening for Iftar.

[miss tenderness]

I just do not understand why you need an excuse to worship together and love each other during a particular month, Shouldn't this activity be practiced throughout each time of the year..
Kurtz, actually it's not just in this month, all the teachings of Islam depicts our love for each other any time an anywhere. It's just the way of life that we live in this time make it a bit hard for everyone to keep the intimacy. In this month everyone try as much as he can to change the routine of his life and work, so he can achieve what he was unable to achieve or was incompletely able to achieve . I myself keep my visiting for the family and the close people every week but in Ramadan I make sure to have my breakfast everyday with my parent an the family.

Yes this is fascinating and I am guessing it only takes place in that particular situation.again. It does not just occur in this month,Muslims gather in mosques five times a day to performe praying. Thus, the gathering,and the strong relationships accordingly, doesn't take place just in Ramadan. I was referring ,plz go and check what I wrote,to breakfasting scene which are mainly so noticeable in Ramadan because people fast. I love this scene and when I go to the mosque I always engage myself into deep meditation to each person's behavior. If there is few water or just few dates,each one push it to his neighbor preferring not to eat something that his neighbor can't.

just have a hard time accepting that people try to find elnightment through acts such as fasting. I realize the importance this activity has had throughout the history of many religions, but, I do not think that it really gives people a new perspective, and if it does I have yet to see the positive implications of such an activity. I see your point,Kurtz. In fact,it's not exactly the fasting that bring all this feeling in us but the outcomes of fasting. When we fast,we gather to breakfast,hence,our relation get stronger. In Ramadan,there are additional prayers for whomever want to perform,most people do not miss them,hence,they meet more than just five a day and therefore,their care and knowledge about each other increase…many other things in Ramadan rather than fasting bring us closer to each other. When a Muslim fast,he is strongly prohibited from acting any act that may bother others. If he does,then there is no need for his fasting, So the fast is not meant for itself but to reform people. If someone fasts,he can easily eats anything if he is away from others' eyes if there is no strong belief that disencourage him to do so. Thus,fasting strengthen the conscience of people as not to behave in certain way for the sake of people and once he is away from their observation he may wrong. Hope that was a bit satisfying for you,please feel free to ask or to wonder:)

[Virgil]

Ramadan sounds like a wonderful traditon and holiday. I don't know what the right way to say it, but I wish you all have a wonderful celebration. When does it start or has it already started?

[Amra]

Thank you virgil.

The first day of fasting is this Saturday. The first Ramadan (taraweeh) prayer is prayed Friday night. The specific prayer is prayed in the mosque during the month of Ramadan after muslims break their fast. It usually lasts between 1-2hours, and in most mosques, the imam recites approx. 1/30th of the Qur'an each night, so that by the end of the month, the whole Qur'an is recited. It is by far the most blessed time for muslims. Also, many mosques invite non-muslims to the iftar dinners during the month of Ramadan, so for all of those who would like to get to know more about your muslims community :D , feel free to come and tour a neighboring mosque.

[Nossa]

I am sure, it is great. :) As I know a few people and what I see is that during this time there is a lot of activity going on in the evening for Iftar.

Yup..cuz after Iftar...there's the Taraweeh prayer...and Al qeyam Prayer..late at night...and more of reading Qura'n...it's just such a wonderful month...I wish it could last for the entire year...not just thirty days in it..
It just gives you inner peace..makes you feel closer to God...
I wish everyone would know how much we're blessed to have such a month...then everyone would NEVER waste one minute of it...
I just LOVE Ramadan:D

[miss tenderness]

wow, wow,wow, here's the best news: Ramadan has been announced to be tomorrow. Saturday is the first day of Ramadan. Yuppiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i. Tomorrow I'll fast and pray Taraweeh . Plz everyone, tell me tell me once it's announced up where you are.

[Nightshade]

yup I think its tommorow too, and I forgot to buy bread for suhoor :eek2: well my first ramadan away from my family this should be interesting :rolleyes: but luckily Ive met some nice people here who have invited me out for iftar on wedensday and I already cooked breakfast for tommorow so I going to be ok.... I might have to go hunting for people to break fast with cause I cant do it alone. :D

And Im going to taraweeh for the first time in 4 years ! :banana:

[miss tenderness]

interesting, Night. So you cooked ur iftar already?the way Mom does cuz coming from work won't allow her enough time to do so. This is good way,u know, I'll try it.

[Nightshade]

yeah but I only did that becaus eI got the meat portioned wrong and had too much so it needed cooking :D

[Shield&Sword]

I started Ramadan today here in europe. I think most of my iftar will be Makaroni (i am good in doing it, any way its easy). I think i will leave the forum for a while (hatta isha'ar akhar) i must study alot alot alot. Happy Ramadan for all. Salam

[muhsin]

Assalamu alaikum
How fasting? May Allah accept our worships.
Here in my country, there are lots of speculations and misconceptions regarding the view of this month. Some say it'll start today (saturday) while some say yesterday. So, I don't know when our other bro. and sis.living in US,UK,INDIA,etc start theirs.
Can every country start fasting in the same day? Is that really possible? What about the saying that the globe is revolving. I'm a bit confuse. I don't know when to exactly start. But we start also today.

[subterranean]

Hi, muhsin. I'm not a Muslim, but my Muslim friends will start fasting tomorrow (Sunday, September 24th). We're Indonesians and that day is as advised by the related departement of Indonesian authority (not sure what's the English term for it). And I don't know how the decision was made.

Happy fasting!

[Nightshade]

The way it works is that the moon needs to be seen by the visable eye. The problem is that people dont agree on the start. but it is technically possible for everyone to start on the same day it just never happens although Im of the opion we should all ( especially when it comes to dul hija just follow mecca and be done with it, but Im not the correct authority :D

[Nossa]

Ramadan is tomorrow for us in Egypt...Sunday..
And finally I'll get to fast and pray el taraweeh...YAY!!
I wonder why Egypt is probably the ONLY country in the arabic world that has Ramadan one day delayed...instead of saturday it's sunday...
Anyways..happy Ramadan everybody...
Rabena yatakabal isa

[Nightshade]

its not nossa its everything west of egypt as well is sunday.

[Nossa]

I thought that Libeya was having Ramadan today, saturday? as well asl Sudan...
Dunnow..
But I'm still SOOOOOOOO happy that Ramadan is finally here...and I prayed the Taraweeh today already..
Don't you just LOVE the spirit of this month?

[miss tenderness]

yeah, what a destinguished spirit for this month. do you all have the same feelings of dispear and sadness when this month draws to close?though Eid Alfiter supposed to be for enjoyment and eating I still prefer Ramadan and the feeling of losing Ramadan overwhelm the happiness of the Eid.

[Nossa]

I totally agree...I feel blue and I get depressed most of the time in the last week of Ramadan...It's like you miss the month already before it's gone..

[Madhuri]

I was wondering what is the significance of sighting the moon, and then starting Ramzan, or why this particular month.

Is there a link in which one can read more about Islam?

I believe you guys must be midway through Ramzan. Happy fasting!

[Goodfella]

I was wondering what is the significance of sighting the moon, and then starting Ramzan, or why this particular month.

Is there a link in which one can read more about Islam?

I believe you guys must be midway through Ramzan. Happy fasting!

Ramza or Ramadan our great Madhuri?:)
As to the question you mentioned about Islamic Site, I'll simple recomend you to go www.mathaba.net/www/islamic/index.shtml and search for millions of that. Though I still have some that I think will, by Allah's grace, guide and reveals lots about this religion. viz;
whyislam.com
talkislam.com
answering-islam.org
islamreligion.com
etc.
I wish you goodluck.

[Amra]

I was wondering what is the significance of sighting the moon, and then starting Ramzan, or why this particular month.


Muslims's calendar is a lunar calendar, which means that a new month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the muslim calendar, and it is in this month that the revelation of the holy Qur'an began. The importance of Ramadan is illustrated in many verses of the Qur'an and in the hadith. It is believed that in Ramadan Allah s.v.t is most merciful and most forgiving. The first 10 days of Ramadan are the time of Allah's mercy, the second 10 days are considered the time of forgiveness, and the last 10 days are the days of protecting oneself from hell fire. In the last ten days there is also a very important night (Laylat'ul Kadr) which is the night when the revelation of the holy Qur'an began. It is the most holy night in the muslim calendar, and we believe that Allah s.v.t is closest to us during that night. The whole night is usually spent in prayer.

Because Muslims calculate their days based on the lunar calendar, each month starts with the sighting of the new moon and each new day with the sunset/emerging of the moon. Therefore, the start of the month of Ramadan is determined the same way. Muslims wait to see the new moon to determine whether the new month (Ramadan) has started, and if it is seen, they start fasting the following morning. Today, we can calculate the time of the new moon in advance, so it is not necessary to wait until the it can be seen with the naked eye. However, some muslims keep this tradition and gather together to anticipate the sighting of the moon because of the excitement that Ramadan brings.

[Madhuri]

Ramza or Ramadan our great Madhuri?:)
As to the question you mentioned about Islamic Site, I'll simple recomend you to go www.mathaba.net/www/islamic/index.shtml and search for millions of that. Though I still have some that I think will, by Allah's grace, guide and reveals lots about this religion. viz;
whyislam.com
talkislam.com
answering-islam.org
islamreligion.com
etc.
I wish you goodluck.

Thanks for the links. :)

In India it is popularly known as Ramzan, that is why I thought it is also called as Ramzan or Roza, but I think it is how they speak, it primarily is Ramdan.

[Madhuri]

Muslims's calendar is a lunar calendar, which means that a new month begins with the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the muslim calendar, and it is in this month that the revelation of the holy Qur'an began. The importance of Ramadan is illustrated in many verses of the Qur'an and in the hadith. It is believed that in Ramadan Allah s.v.t is most merciful and most forgiving. The first 10 days of Ramadan are the time of Allah's mercy, the second 10 days are considered the time of forgiveness, and the last 10 days are the days of protecting oneself from hell fire. In the last ten days there is also a very important night (Laylat'ul Kadr) which is the night when the revelation of the holy Qur'an began. It is the most holy night in the muslim calendar, and we believe that Allah s.v.t is closest to us during that night. The whole night is usually spent in prayer.

Because Muslims calculate their days based on the lunar calendar, each month starts with the sighting of the new moon and each new day with the sunset/emerging of the moon. Therefore, the start of the month of Ramadan is determined the same way. Muslims wait to see the new moon to determine whether the new month (Ramadan) has started, and if it is seen, they start fasting the following morning. Today, we can calculate the time of the new moon in advance, so it is not necessary to wait until the it can be seen with the naked eye. However, some muslims keep this tradition and gather together to anticipate the sighting of the moon because of the excitement that Ramadan brings.

Thanks, Amra!

This really answers my query. I was under this impression that it is the fasting that is called Ramdan, but now I know that it is actually the name of a month. I now understand the importance of this month. :)

[miss tenderness]

Madhuri,check this site:
www.islamtomorrow.com

[Madhuri]

Madhuri,check this site:
www.islamtomorrow.com

Thanks!

I was actually going through this site www.islamreligion.com mentioned by GoodFella.

I will go through this too. :)

[miss tenderness]

"Fasting during Ramadan is a unique opportunity to attain both peace of mind and heart," says Imam Gayth Nur Kashif, Director of Washington, DC's inner city Masjid ash-Shura.
Imam Kashif, who came to Islam by way of the Black Muslim movement and was an editor of the movement's Muhammad Speaks newspaper and a contemporary of Malcolm X, explains: "During Ramadan one concentrates on rendering good and abstaining from the wrong. Such a pursuit creates peaceful serenity in the hearts of men and women. Ramadan fasting cannot be complete and in fact, the fast can be invalidated if one fails to control his or her temper. The fasting persons are advised to refrain from argument and to inform the other party that they cannot continue the troublesome dialogue because they are engaged in the sublime obligation of fasting. Without doubt a full month of such restraint is destined to leave its mark upon our bodies and souls."
The fasting during Ramadan that requires certain restraints from dawn to dusk, the hours when the human interaction is the greatest, is designed to mould the lives of its practitioners.
Dr. Molook Roghanizad, a member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee of the Fairfax County School Board in Virginia and an educational consultant, says, "Ramadan fasting offers an opportunity for Tazkiyah, - the cleansing of the self - through its disciplinary regimen. And on another level, Ramadan offers a unique opportunity for synthesizing with the less fortunate."
She points out that the tazkiyah aspect is clearly emphasized by Prophet Muhammad who, according to Ka'b ibn Malik, said: "Two hungry wolves sent against a herd of sheep will not do more damage to it than a man's eagerness for wealth and prestige does to his religion." [Cited in Ahmad, al-Tirmidhi and Abu Yahya]
"The Quran," she adds, "started to be revealed during Ramadan and it is recommended that during this month we concentrate on the reading of the Quran. Why? This is because during this month, we are less involved with physical needs and have a better opportunity of understanding the Message - the Quran, that is. Therefore there is a better chance of understanding the truth and reaching that spiritual elevation that we all desire." This state of 'special elevation', she is says comes when we elevate ourselves through understanding the true message. "The moment you have reached the absolute truth is your Lailut ul Qadr, the Night of Power," she stresses.
She says that the real attainment of Qadr for ordinary beings is not a physical act, nothing sort of pulling a spiritual rabbit out of a hat, but in reality that indescribable moment when all things become clear to you and this moment of truth is worth one thousand months, more than a lifetime. The Quran says: "But those will prosper who purify themselves and glorify of their Guardian-Lord and (lift their hearts) in Prayer." (Quran 87:14-15)
Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah, the eminent scholar and translator of the Quran into French, in his monograph Why Fast? (Centre Culturale Islamique, Wilkes Barre, PA) discusses the physical aspect of fasting. He likens fasting to the break from the ordinary to sleeping and to the weekend breaks in work and school. He points out that just as sleep renovates the body, the fast rejuvenates and invigorates the body, noting that Prophet Muhammad said, "There is a tax on everything, the tax of the body being the fast."
What fasting does to a Muslim is perhaps best explained by Jim Quraishi, who wrote in an internet religion forum, "I am much more forgiving and accepting of my coworkers. I am more liable to overlook their frailties and petty jealousies. I'm like a man who knows that at the end of the day there is a pot of gold that awaits him."
Islam does not promote withdrawal from society, however during Ramadan a brief withdrawal from society is allowed for those who desire to do so, which is called itikaf. In itikaf a person can confine oneself to a secluded corner of a mosque - women can select a corner at home - during the last ten days of Ramadan to devote their full-time to prayer and remembrance of God. The itikaf experience can be likened to a retreat in a secluded camp. Ibn Umar said, "The Messenger of Allah [Prophet Muhammad] used to seclude himself for the last ten days of the month of Ramadan."
According to the late Dr. Alija Izetbekovic, President of Bosnia, "The Islamic fast which is the union of asceticism and joy - and even pleasure in certain cases - is the most natural and most radical educational measure that has ever been put into practice. It is equally present in the king's palace and the peasant's hut, in a philosopher's home and a worker's home. Its greatest advantage is that it is really practiced."
The fasting during Ramadan has been ordained for Muslims as fasting had been ordained for people that preceded them. Prophet Muhammad, addressing his companions on the last day of Shaban, the preceding month, said: "O people! A great month has come over you; a blessed month; a month in which is a night better than a thousand months; month in which Allah has made it compulsory upon you to fast by day, and voluntary to pray by night. Whoever draws nearer (to Allah) by performing any of the (optional) good deeds in (this month) shall receive the same reward as performing an obligatory deed at any other time, and whoever discharges an obligatory deed in (this month) shall receive the reward of performing seventy obligations at any other time. It is the month of patience, and the reward of patience is Heaven. It is the month of charity, and a month in which a believer's sustenance is increased. Whoever gives food to a fasting person to break his fast, shall have his sins forgiven, and he will be saved from the Fire of Hell, and he shall have the same reward as the fasting person, without his reward being diminished at all." [Narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah]BY:Omar bin Abdullah.

[Ranoo]

i wish u all a happy Ramadan

Ramadan kareem ppl,

i ask Allah to forgive and reward us in this blessed month. Ameen

[miss tenderness]

You are most welcome Madhuri:)

Ranooooooooooooooo,where were you all this time?I really miss your pms dear:)how is Makkah?I wish to visit this Ramadan but when I see how crowded Alharam is ,I delay it .Giving a space for those who visit fro the 1st time is much preffered ,u know.

[muhsin]

Assalamu alaikum,

I was, since yesterday, trying to post about some thing I read concerning one of our estimable member looking for truth about our great religion-Islam.
I'm talking about Madhuri's remarkable effort. Wallahi, Madhuri I know you're gonna find this religion very wonderful and exciting I know. It's very simple and enduring practicing it (to tell you a bit).

I don't precisely mean you to just convert. But, atleast trying to cover how something is, is a good thing in Islam. Allah (SWT) says that we should ask those who know whenever we are in a state of ignorance toward something.

Wishing you best of all lucks.

[optimisticnad]

i was thinking of something creative to post on this thread and so on the way to uni as i was sitting in the bus i wrote the first stanza of a poem, its not all that but im still quite proud that i managed to write it in my head with all the noise in a bus as u can imagine. iv only got one stanza so far but itl be great if other people wanna write another stanza, than wel have a poem!

O. you who fast all day and pray all night
and in your free time search for the bright light.
take heed take heed take heed
a blessed month is here, so do good deeds!

[optimisticnad]

dont all rush at once than! :-)

[Ranoo]

Miss tenderness ,
I missed u too. I was away for awhile :D How're u sweetie ?.
Makkah is great as usual , don't miss the chance and try to come in Ramadan :thumbs_up . Yesterday, I went to Al-Haram (the Holy Mosque )really it was inspiring and full with spirituality .

[miss tenderness]

Optimistic: nice poem especially that it was written amongst the nois in a bus! and you know what? it's just great the feeling that all Mualims share concerning their religion and its rituals. I mean this eagerness that I truly and deeply share with you and with all my sisters and brothers,I was also thinking of doing sth creative for Ramadan on the internet and here's the month drawing to close and I'm still thinking:Dno matter what I'll arrive for ,it wont reach the feeling that I have towards Ramadan. I do not think I'll be able to rhyme with you. I'll ruin the whole thing:lol:
Ranoo,Oh my, do u recognize the bless that is given to you?I mean just taking a taxi and go to Alharam. YOU are lucky,LUCKY and I'm really happy for you.One more thing:when you go next time,if you go in the iftar time, give any needy a date and secretly wish the ajir to be for me(neeah),if you can do so.:)

Just simple definitions:
Fasting:
" O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint " Holy Qura'n [Sûrah al-Baqarah: 183]
Fast of Ramadan
The most prominent event of this month is the fasting practiced by all observant Muslims. The fasting during Ramadan has been so predominant in defining the month that some have been led to believe the name of this month, Ramadan, is the name of Islamic fasting, when in reality the Arabic term for fasting is sawm.


Ramadan Dinner known as Iftar
Eating, drinking, sexual intercourse and smoking are not allowed between dawn (fajr), and sunset (maghrib). During Ramadan, Muslims are also expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam by refraining from violence, anger, envy, greed, lust, angry and sarcastic retorts, refrain from gambling and betting and gossip. Sexual intercourse during fasting in the day is not allowed but is permissible after the fast. All obscene and irreligious sights and sounds are to be avoided. Purity of both thought and action is important. The fast is an exacting act of deep personal worship in which Muslims seek a raised level of closeness to God. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the inner soul and free it from harm. Properly observing the fast brings on a comfortable feeling of peace and calm.
Fasting during Ramadan is not obligatory for several groups for whom it would be excessively problematic. Children before the onset of puberty are not required to fast. However, if puberty is later than is normally expected, fasting becomes obligatory for males and females after a certain age. According to the Qur'an, if fasting would be dangerous to someone's health, such as a person with an illness or medical condition (this can include the elderly), that person is excused. For example, diabetics and nursing or pregnant women are not usually expected to fast; but they are encouraged to feed a needy person instead. According to hadith, observing the Ramadan fast is not allowed during menstruation period for women; still they (women) must make up these days they didn't fast during their menstruation period. Other individuals for whom it is usually considered acceptable not to fast are those in battle and travelers who intend to spend fewer than ten days away from home. If one's condition preventing fasting is only temporary, one is required to make up for the days missed after the month of Ramadan is over and before the next Ramadan arrives. If one's condition is permanent or present for an extended period of time, one may make up for the fast by feeding a needy person for every day missed.
If one who does not fit into one of the exempt categories breaks the fast out of forgetfulness, the fast is still valid. It should be noted that if a person is required to break thier fast because thier life is in danger or they require medicine that they have to take at that particular time, ie, the person has a perfectly valid reason for breaking the fast and they can not keep it no matter what, they do not have to pay "compensation" in the event of breaking thier fast.
Laylat al-Qadr (Kadir Gecesi)
Laylat al-Qadr is the night that the first verse of Quran was read to Prophet Muhammad (s). The exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is unknown (the Night of Power), but it is known to have occured in one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, usually thought to be on one of the odd-numbered dates between 21st and 29th, with the 27th being the most likely. God instructs one to seek-out this blessed night by virtue from the odd nights of the last ten nights of this month. It is said that when one seeks the Laylat al-Qadr, his/her sins will be erased, and it will be as if he/she has just been reborn. Many hadiths also affirm the great value of praying during Laylat al-Qadr. The Qur'an was also revealed in its entirety during the Prophet Muhammad's time in this night.
Tarawih (Teravih)
During this month, extra optional prayers of eight to twenty raka'ah, called tarawih, are prayed each night in the mosque by Sunni Muslims. For those praying at the mosque throughout the month of Ramadan, the whole Quran in many mosques is recited during this month. By the end of the month, the Imam reads the last chapters of the Quran. Although, it is not compulsory to pray Tarawih together at a mosque for Sunni Muslims, it is recommended.
Suhoor (Sahur)
Most practicing Muslims, especially children and the elderly, have a light meal or snack before dawn. This light meal is called Suhoor or Sohoor or Sehri, and is considered an act of Sunnah. This tradition is practised by Muslims worldwide. Cafes and restaurants, in Muslim countries, stay open till early morning hours in Ramadan to serve food and drink for Suhoor.
Source:Wikipedia.

[Madhuri]

Assalamu alaikum,

I was, since yesterday, trying to post about some thing I read concerning one of our estimable member looking for truth about our great religion-Islam.
I'm talking about Madhuri's remarkable effort. Wallahi, Madhuri I know you're gonna find this religion very wonderful and exciting I know. It's very simple and enduring practicing it (to tell you a bit).

I don't precisely mean you to just convert. But, atleast trying to cover how something is, is a good thing in Islam. Allah (SWT) says that we should ask those who know whenever we are in a state of ignorance toward something.

Wishing you best of all lucks.

I was reading about Islam on these links. But, believe me I respect all religions alike, my main aim in reading was to have a familiarity with the religion, I am not thinking beyond it. You are right that Islam is good, I agree, so are other religions. My curiosity led me to make an enquiry, and I did get some good responses.

Miss T, your post about what various scholars say about fasting, is an interesting read.

[miss tenderness]

oh,glad you like it,Madhuri:)

[la rose]

Importance of fasting:


Abu Umaamah r.a.a. said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me of an action by which I may enter Paradise'. He said: 'Take to Fasting, there is nothing like it.' " [An-Nasaa'ee, Ibn Hibbaan, Al-Haakim, Saheeh

"Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwaa." [2:183]


Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving then times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, 'Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.' for the fasting person there are two times of joy; a time when he breaks his fast and a time of joy when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk." [al-Bukhaaree]


Also, Sahl ibn Sa`d said that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: "Indeed there is a gate of Paradise called ar-Rayyaan. On the day of Resurrection those who fast will enter through it; no one enters it except for them, and when they have entered, it is closed so that no one enters it, so when the last of them enters it, it is closed, and whoever enters it drinks, and whoever drinks never becomes thirsty." [Ibn Khuzaimah, Saheeh].


On the Day of Judgement, "Fasting will say: O My Lord I prevented him from food an desires so accept my intercession for him." [Ahmad, al-Haakim and Abu Nu'aim, Hasan]

"There are in the month of Ramadhan in every day and night those to whom Allah grants freedom from the Fire, and there is for every Muslim an supplication which he can make and will be granted." [al-Bazzaar, Ahmad, Saheeh]

Thank You So much for this tradition & holy Quraan that u quet to provide ur words

I ma really glad boz there is good people like u & miss tenderness that defend to Islam

really Don't fall nation ...His prophet is Mohammed (pbuh)

Ramadan Kareem

I hope this year will be good than b4 :)

[miss tenderness]

thank you Rosy gal:)I hope that Allah gives us ikhlas in all of what we do and say..

[miss tenderness]

Has anyone of you guys seen the tarweeh prayers from the Holy Mosque in Mecca? WOW, it's fully croweded just like every year . everyday I keep looking at TV, at the millions of those people with this huge number and it amazes me the way they are organized. If this huge number occurs any where I bet no police force would be able to organize them the way they are organized to obey Allah's ,swt, order. One question: is there any website that live the prayer or at least provide updated pictures ofr everyday's prayers from Mecca?

[totyfroty]

Happy Ramadan
yeah the number of people are great

have a nice day

[miss tenderness]

In the month of Ramadaan it is very important that we spent a few moments to understand some of the wisdoms and lessons that we can learn from this month of fasting.
Unfortunately, many Muslims come in to this month and they are as a companion of the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Let it not be that the day that you fast and the day that you break fast be equal." Meaning, one's behaviour, attitude and outlook are the same whether one fasts or not, i.e. fasting has no effect upon that person. This is why we need to reflect on some of these lessons.
LESSON 1: Gaining Taqwaa
Allaah legislated fasting for gaining taqwaa, "O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed upon you as it has been prescribed upon those before you, so that you may attain taqwaa." (meaning of SoraatulBaqarah (2):183) Taqwaa in this case means to make a shield between oneself and Allaah’s anger and Hellfire. So we should ask ourselves, when we break our fasts, ‘Has this fasting day made us fear Allaah more? Has it resulted that we want to protect ourselves from the hellfire or not?
LESSON 2: Drawing closer to Allaah
This is achieved by reciting and reflecting on Al-Qur’aan during night and day, attending the taraaweeh prayers, remembering Allaah, sitting in circles of knowledge and, for those who can, making `umrah. Also for those who can, making I`tikaaf (seclusion) in the last ten nights of Ramadaan, so as to leave all worldly pursuits and seclude oneself in a masjid just thinking of Allaah, so as to bring oneself closer to Allaah (SWT). When one sins, one feels distant from Allaah. That is why one might find it heard to read the Qur’aan and come to the masjid. However, the obedient worshipper feels closer to Allaah and wants to worship Allaah more, because he is not shy from his sins.
LESSON 3: Acquiring patience and strong will
Allaah has mentioned patience more than seventy times in the Qur’aan and has commanded patience in more than sixteen ways in His Book. So when one fasts, and gives up one’s food and drink, and one’s marital sexual relations for those hours, one learns restraint and patience. This Ummah needs man and women that are strong willed, who can stand upon the Sunnah and the Book of Allah and not waver in front of the enemies of Allaah. We do not need emotional people, who just raise slogans and shout, but when the time comes to stand upon something firm, they cannot do so, they waver.
LESSON 4: Striving for Ihsaan (righteousness and sincerity) and staying away from riyaa’ (showing off)
Ihsaan means to worship Allaah as if one seeks Him, and even though one does not see Him, He sees all. Hasan al-Basree said, "By Allaah, in the last twenty years, I have not said a word or taken something with my hand or refrained to take something with my hand or stepped forth or stepped back, except that I have thought before I have done any action, ‘Does Allaah love this action? Is Allaah pleased with this action?' So when one is fasting, one should gain this quality of watching oneself and also staying away from riyaa’ (showing off). That is why Allah said in a hadeeth qudsee, "Fasting is for Me and I reward it." (al-Bukhaaree) Allaah singles out fasting from all other types of worship saying, "Fasting is for Me", because no one knows whether you are fasting or not, except Allaah. For example, when one is praying or giving charity or making tawaaaf, one can be seen by the people, so one might do the action seeking the praise of the people. Sufyaan ath-Thawree used to spend the nights and the days crying and the people used to ask him, "Why do you cry, is it due to the fear of Allaah? He said, ‘No.’ They said, "Is it due to the fear of the Hellfire?" He said, ‘No. It is not the fear of Hellfire that makes me cry, what makes me cry is that I have been worshipping Allaah all these years and doing scholarly teaching, and I am not certain that my intentions are purely for Allaah.’"
LESSON 5: Refinement of manners, especially those related totruthfulness and discharging trusts.
The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "Whoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action, then Allaah (SWT) has no need that he should heave his food and drink." (al-Bukhaaree) What we learn from this, is that we must pay attention to the purification of our manners. The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "was sent to perfect good manners." (Maalik) So we must check ourselves, are we following the behaviour of the Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him)? For example: Do we give salaam to those we don’t know and those we do know? Do we follow the manners of Islaam, by telling the truth and only telling the truth? Are we sincere? Are we merciful to the creation?
LESSON 6: Recognizing that one can change for the better
The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "Every son of Adam sins and the best of the sinners are those whorepent." (Ibn Maajah) Allaah provides many opportunities to repent to Him and seek His forgiveness. If one was disobedient they can become obedient.
LESSON 7: Being more charitable
Ibn `Abaas said, "The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) was the most charitable amongst the people, and he used to be more so in the month of Ramadaan when Jibreel used to meet him on every night of Ramadaan till the end of the month…" (al-Bukhaaree) The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "He who gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will receive the same reward as him, without nothing being reduced from the fasting person’s reward." (at-Tirmidhee)
LESSON 8: Sensing the unity of the Muslims
The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "…Those of you who will live after me will see many differences. Then you must cling to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided khaleefahs. Hold fast to it and stick to it." (Aboo Daawood) In this month we sense that there is a possibility for unity, because we all fast together, we break fast together, we all worship Allah together, and we pray Salaatul-`Eid together. Therefore we sense that the unity of Muslims is possible. It is possible for Muslims to be a single body, but this will only be achieved when obedience is only to Allaah and His Messenger.
LESSON 9: Learning discipline
The Prophet (ma Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) made us adhere to discipline and strictness, strictness that does not lead to fanaticism or going outside the bounds that Allaah has laid down. One cannot knowingly break the fast before the sunset, as this will not be accepted by Allaah. Muslims should learn to be very strict in their lives, because they are people of an important message, which they mold their lives around.
LESSON 10: Teaching the young to worship Allaah
It was the practice of the people of Madeenah, that during the fast of `Aashooraa (which is now a recommended fast of one day) to get their children to fast with them. When the children would cry of hunger and thirst, their parents would distract their attention by giving them some sort of toy to play with. The children would break their fast with their parents. (as mentioned in al-Bukhaaree).
So the young should be brought to the masjid and they should pray with their parents, so that they are able to get into the habit of becoming worshippers of Allaah. If one does not encourage children to fast when they are young, they will find it very difficult to fast for thirty days at the age of puberty. This is why the Prophet (may Allah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "Command your children to pray at the age of seven and beat them at the age of ten (if they do not pray." (Haakim)
LESSON 11: Caring for one’s health
Fasting has many medical benefits and it teaches Muslims to take care of their health and too build strong bodies. The Prophet (may Allaah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, "A strong believer is better and is more beloved to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone." (Muslim)

[Nightshade]

Basically in laymans terms in other words Ramadan is about strengthening the community, family and (err whats the word for all the people of asingle religion?) ties, by forcing them to actually sit down and eat together to pray together and above all to at least attempt to be kind and charitable to each other ( no mean feat belive me as this is the hardest bit probably). Its also about sorting yourself out spiritually I guess I mean using myself as an example in ramadan more than anyother time ( which is a real shame but there you go ) I try extra extra hard to get all 5 prayers in at exactly the right times everyday , not saying I suceed but I do try much harder, and then theres the reading of the koran and simply going to taraweeh is a truly amazing experiance.
Have I covered it all? Oh yes and with all the spirtuality it makes the best month to teach little ones about ramadan ( plus there are al sorts of nice ramadan kiddy songs about islam that just slots everything together)


:D:D

[miss tenderness]

most probably that today (laylat 27 of Ramadan)is laylatu Alghadir,so do ur best,guys. may Allah accepts from us. do not forget to watch the prayer from the holy mosque in Mecca,it's extraordinary today,people prayed in the streets. Mecca is filled.Ranoo,if u r there,dnt forget us ,dear.

[Nightshade]

ok I always get confused is it odd day even night or even day odd night?
I just had it explained on tuesday but I forgot again ...guess what I might be doing Tawagud ( for the first time ever Inshallah on friday)
ummm what is it you do anyway? Is it quiyam all layl? and what exactly do they do in quiyam al layal?

[miss tenderness]

ok I always get confused is it odd day even night or even day odd night?
I just had it explained on tuesday but I forgot again


lol nighty..it's also hard to explaine but I'll try my best..
laylat alghadir is on an odd night but not an odd day,I mean yesterday was the 26th of Rammadan(the date)and yesterday was also the night of 27th. Yesterday was the most probably to be laylat alghadir due to the hadiths. Today is the 27th of Ram.(the date)and it's the night of 28th of Ram.,so it can't be it(laylat alghadir)because the night is not odd. So laylat alghadir is on an odd night but not an odd day.Night starts from the sunset till fajir prayer and it takes the date of tomorrow. Hope this makes sense to you.
Here is a quote of one of the articles I posted:

Laylat al-Qadr (Kadir Gecesi):
Laylat al-Qadr is the night that the first verse of Quran was read to Prophet Muhammad (s). The exact date of Laylat al-Qadr is unknown (the Night of Power), but it is known to have occured in one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, usually thought to be on one of the odd-numbered dates between 21st and 29th, with the 27th being the most likely. God instructs one to seek-out this blessed night by virtue from the odd nights of the last ten nights of this month. It is said that when one seeks the Laylat al-Qadr, his/her sins will be erased, and it will be as if he/she has just been reborn. Many hadiths also affirm the great value of praying during Laylat al-Qadr. The Qur'an was also revealed in its entirety during the Prophet Muhammad's time in this night.
I might add that the best thing to do in this night is to make dua.



...guess what I might be doing Tawagud ( for the first time ever Inshallah on friday)
ummm what is it you do anyway? Is it quiyam all layl? and what exactly do they do in quiyam al layal?
Tawagud??????what does it mean,sisy?
I answered your question above. It's made unknown so Muslims make their best everyday in worshipping and reading the holy Quran,the good deeds or worshipping of this night is better than the worshipping of 1000 months. I n this night ,as stated in surat Alghadir(in the last chapter of the Quran),Gabriel and the angels are sent down to earth. Please check surat Alghadir and its tafseer for more clarification.

[Nightshade]

tahegud :blush: got :confused: and miss spelt
yes I know about the day strting from magrib thanks anyway its just I never rember which it is, of course here in the uk its both because some people started on saterday nd some on sunday.

[miss tenderness]

good luck wed ur tahagud ,nighty.

[bubble]

Hi all & Ramadan kareem to you.

I was wondering, since fast is broken at sunset, what happens if you're living in a Scandinavian country, e.g. in Sweden, and it coincides that Ramadan is in summer - meaning that daylight hours stretch from, approximately, 4am-11pm, does a Muslim fast for 19hrs since sunset takes place at 11pm? Also, would they fast only 6hrs or so, if Ramadan coincided with winter, when they have very few daylight hours? Finally, how is it ensured that there is some form of equality in the number of hours of fasting for Muslims around the world, given the variation in sunrise/sunset time?

[Nightshade]

well Its going to be pretty near that for me in about 3 years I think Ive heard that you can just follow mecca but thats a very iffy thing.

Basically you live with it.

[miss tenderness]

that needs fatwa,bubble.You can check this site:
www.islamtomorrow.com
and ask or email the sheikh...
May Allah accepts from me an u an all Muslims,remeber if sth is hard on somone ,the tawab (ajir)reward is more.

[Nossa]

Hey everyone..
Can any of you believe that Ramadan is over?! That fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't belive this...it seems like it started just yesterday...

[totyfroty]

yeah Nossa you are right
it has passed so fast so Happy feast every one

have a nice day

[miss tenderness]

Oh yah,what a grief :crying:
What a loss:
From the deep deepest of my heart I mourn our holy month. We're going to miss the fasting, taraweeh, suhoor, tahjud, long nights of praying and supplicating to the Almighty, the urgent waithing for Adhan (the calling)Almaghrib:D . well, ME and NOSSA will never forget the sambossa:Dare we,nossa?(off topic:the weird thing is that we rarely make the sambossa in other monsths!! )I love Rammadan and wish if the whole year is Rammadan. May Allah,accepts our deeds and reward us Paradise.

[bubble]

that needs fatwa,bubble.You can check this site:
www.islamtomorrow.com
and ask or email the sheikh...
May Allah accepts from me an u an all Muslims,remeber if sth is hard on somone ,the tawab (ajir)reward is more.


Hi again, sorry for the confusion, I'm not Muslim but it was just something I found a little puzzling but thanks for the link.

[miss tenderness]

no need to be sorry,bubble:)
actually,ur question is of great importance and can not be anserwed by any common Muslim,it needs some one who is a sheikh(have great knowledge in the religion). Islam is all about easiness and simplicity. Hence, in it there is no
monasticism. I mean it has been sent down to suit the life people live. So, do not worry about this point. I still recommend u to contact the sheikh by the address I gave you and ask him. plz tell me his answer(I'm as curious as you:D ).

[Turk]

I congratulate Ramadan Holiday of all Muslims.

[Nightshade]

no need to be sorry,bubble:)
actually,ur question is of great importance and can not be anserwed by any common Muslim,it needs some one who is a sheikh(have great knowledge in the religion). Islam is all about easiness and simplicity. Hence, in it there is no
monasticism. I mean it has been sent down to suit the life people live. So, do not worry about this point. I still recommend u to contact the sheikh by the address I gave you and ask him. plz tell me his answer(I'm as curious as you:D ).


hey Ill find out for you if you like? My dad lived it and found out all the stuff but it was before I was born so not sure how they managed but I rember sort of hearing a conversation about it about 10 years ago.

Eid mubarak!!
I LOVE EID prayer dont you ?:D:D

[miss tenderness]

I do, I do:banana:


okay, I did nt attend the Eid prayer the last 2 years, today I went and i really regreted what I missed in thses 2 years.I went early in the mornning so I can catch a place in the masjid,there were huge ppl came earlier than me. The kids an women beautifully dressesd, men looked handsome. Every one were loudly making the Sunnah of takbeer(glorifying Allah,swt,). Tears were almost in my eyes,actualyy many drops filled them:blush:I was really grateful to my God that he led me to this religion with all thses shara'a(sharee3a)hamdulaila,everyone were so happy that Allah has blessed them with the ability to complete the fasting of Rammadan and reading the holy Quran and praying all night. Thanks to my Creator.
oh,someting u're gonna love,night, there were a huge candy distribution. I got like 8 pices:D.
you know, you do not completely feel the pleasure of the Eid if u do n't attend the prayer. I really felt happy,glad and flying..
I tried to take a nap this afternoon but then these firegames did not let me! there is a big show going on in the night in the middle of the city for firegames and stuff...................
hey how was yours? same of q 4 all of u ,guys?

[Chrysalisyah]

The holy month of Ramadhan is over... Have a blessed Eid, kindred souls. May Allah bless you all; to the Muslims and non-muslims. We are all the same. :wave:

[miss tenderness]

oh,welcome:banana: a sister from Malysia,cooooooooooooool....

have a good time here and let us see u again:)

[Chrysalisyah]

Alhamdulillah, I came across this website after searching for good literature websites on the search engine. I will! In fact, I am having a good time on here! :)

[miss tenderness]

glad to hear that:) my aunt is on a tourist travel to the Greeny Malysia, will u give her my salam:D

[Chrysalisyah]

Oh yes, why not. :brow:

[Nightshade]

hey how was yours?

well we were really late because my family had to come up to me in manchester and they got caught in traffic-- we got ther in time for the last 2 sagdas. But a whole load of people prayed a 2nd jamah because the mosque just wasnt big enough for alll the people!:eek2:

[miss tenderness]

Salam Alaikum ,

with the arrival of the holy month ,I thought of reviving this dusty thread:D

Happy Ramadan for all of you:) , may Allah the Almight accepts our deeds

and fasting.

Taleen:)

[Virgil]

Happy Ramamdan to all celebrating. :)

[Nossa]

Happy Ramadan everyone :D

[muhsin]

Salam,
A warm regard to you all. Wish we'll be among the poeple that Allah (SWT) will forgive in this precious month of Ramadan.

[miss tenderness]

Thanks Virg:thumbs_up

Nossa, I still remmeber our talking about Kobaiba I think:D


Muhsin: Ameen yarab:thumbs_up

[Pensive]

Hope none of you feels too hungry as this time Ramazan has come in summer (at least it's still hot where I live). The good thing though is that Eid Day would arrive in good weather this time! :D

[Nossa]

Nossa, I still remmeber our talking about Kobaiba I think:D



Oh yeah! Don't remind me..I'm on diet :lol: I don't know if I mind eating it though :p
How's your Ramadan so far?!

@Pensive: Actually, the problem here, for me at least, is the water not the food..lol..but it's all good...the weather is getting better here...lots of sun of course, but some cold breeze every now and then..:D

[pinkmoon]

ٌRAMADAN KAREEM
Kol sana wento salmeen :wave:
wa asakom men awadah

I am very tired not because of lacking food but of serving the fast dinner
but it is very nice and beautiful pleasant thing to do.:)

And, as pensive said, Eid will come in a good weather this time.
RAMADAN MUBARAK Miss tenderness.

and Hellow Nossa.

[Niamh]

I wish you all peace and serenity during ramadan.

[totyfroty]

Happy Ramadan to all of you

Ramadan Mubarak
It is a really great time and I simply love this month.
I wish all of our sins will be forgiven. May we be able to pray to God and read Quran.

Happy Ramadan!

[miss tenderness]

Hope none of you feels too hungry as this time Ramazan has come in summer (at least it's still hot where I live). The good thing though is that Eid Day would arrive in good weather this time! :D

It's getting cooler in here and yah the Eid will be in jus a fine weather :)

the " z" in Ramazan is suggested by the Urdu langauge or what:D ?


Oh yeah! Don't remind me..I'm on diet :lol: I don't know if I mind eating it though :p
How's your Ramadan so far?!



hehe:lol:

break your diet, dear . It's Ramadan:D

Good luck with it :thumbs_up


Pink , Niam and Toty thanks : )

[unknown_lady]

salaaaaaaaaaam

happy Ramdaaaaaaaan


how's you'r ramdan dayz ppl teel me

n i will tell ya about mine here in k.s.a

[muhsin]

Thanks Virg:thumbs_up

Nossa, I still remmeber our talking about Kobaiba I think:D


Muhsin: Ameen yarab:thumbs_up

Miss T. I hadn't heard of you for a considerable time ago--before what you called reincanation of this thread. Wish everything had been fine with you.


Hope none of you feels too hungry as this time Ramazan has come in summer (at least it's still hot where I live). The good thing though is that Eid Day would arrive in good weather this time! :D

So it is also here in Nigeria--northern part of the country in particular Pensive. Wish you too are doing great up there.

[miss tenderness]

Muhsin yah I wasn't around for quite long time : ( life keep us busy:(

how is life treating you?

[Pensive]

It's getting cooler in here and yah the Eid will be in jus a fine weather :)

the " z" in Ramazan is suggested by the Urdu langauge or what:D ?

Yes. In Urdu, Ramadhan is pronounced as Ramazan, that's why. :)

[Ranoo]

happy Ramadan

[Ranoo]

happy Ramadan:D

I love Ramadan and always I feel it is a Unique. Why do think Ramadan is especial in your eyes?

[Nossa]

Ramadan Kareem everyone!!! :D:D
Ramadan is officially next Monday! :D:D

[Desert Rose]

RAMADHAN MOBARAK SISTERS & BROTHERS :wave:


May The Noor Of This Blessed Month illuminate ur heart & brighten it with the noor of imaan bless u with the vision of ihsaan, and elevate u with the greatness of ramadhan & may ur All prayers be answered (ameen) Always remember me in ur prayers. :blush:

Ramadhan Mubarak!!! :)

[mercy_mankind]

Ramadan Kareem sisters and brothers!! :)



RAMADHAN MOBARAK SISTERS & BROTHERS :wave:


May The Noor Of This Blessed Month illuminate ur heart & brighten it with the noor of imaan bless u with the vision of ihsaan, and elevate u with the greatness of ramadhan & may ur All prayers be answered (ameen) Always remember me in ur prayers. :blush:


Ameen.:)

[mercy_mankind]

Tell me what are your plans for Ramadan?!!
How many times will you finish reading the QURAN?! What about praying Al-Trawih?! Are you going to read books during Ramadan?
I want to know about you because i'm going to write my list today and i don't want to forget anything.
Allah bless you all :)

[Desert Rose]

Tell me what are your plans for Ramadan?!!
How many times will you finish reading the QURAN?! What about praying Al-Trawih?! Are you going to read books during Ramadan?
I want to know about you because i'm going to write my list today and i don't want to forget anything.
Allah bless you all :)

4 me
finishing Qura'an should be more than one time .inshallah i'll try because i just finished it before a week & i'll start all over again be ethen allah . I usually dont pray al-Tarawih everyday but its easy for men. Women , girls usually have a lot of stuff to do. But in the last 10th days of ramadhan al-asher alawakhair (mid-night pray) i think its extremely important .

I do read books in ramdhan i used to put my novels away & read a useful religious books.
Ramadham mobarak :)

[Virgil]

Have a good holiday to you all. :)

[Poetess]

I think its Goal without S, because praying we do it every day, in Ramadan we are obligated to fast.


We are obliged to pray as well. Especially in Ramadan, or else our fasts aren`t considered at all.



Thaaaaanks :D I am really excited, but not as before.
It is going to be the hardest Ramadan for the new generation.
We will be breaking our fast at 7:30 PM... May God bless those who wake up really early. Plus, it is deeply hot.

Ramadan Kareem.

[mercy_mankind]

4 me
finishing Qura'an should be more than one time .inshallah i'll try because i just finished it before a week & i'll start all over again be ethen allah . I usually dont pray al-Tarawih everyday but its easy for men. Women , girls usually have a lot of stuff to do. But in the last 10th days of ramadhan al-asher alawakhair (mid-night pray) i think its extremely important .

I do read books in ramdhan i used to put my novels away & read a useful religious books.
Ramadham mobarak :)

Reciting the Quran in Ramadan more than one time is one of my goals insh'allah.
but you are very strong Masha'allah :) as you are able to finish the quran in this short time , Allah bless you.
Night praying Al-tarawih is very important too. but as you said that women have a lot of stuff to do especially in the first ten days. But i want Insha'allah to make a change this year. So I want to perform it in Masjid, as i used to perform it at home.
oh i forget to mention charity, you know we have to increase charity giving in Ramadan and also to forgive others.
and never forget Dua for all our brothers and sisters facing difficulty around the world.
May our character become beautified, may our hearts become connected upon this haqq and we fulfill each others rights with happiness, ameen.

May we be saved from the punishment of the fire, and enter Paradise, ameen. May Allah forgive us of our sins and have mercy on us all, ameen.
What else to write in the list????!!!!

Thank you very much Virgil :).

[Poetess]

Hehehe, I already prayed with you I think. Well, after you.
You said it would be easy for woman especially the first ten days. Why the first 10 days? I mean Ramadan thoroughly is hard for them. Sometimes the first few days are easy. But generally, everyday is hard for how much time they actually spend serving food, ESPECIALLY when we have a variety to get done!!! OMG I already want to eat lol

[mercy_mankind]

Hehehe, I already prayed with you I think. Well, after you.
You said it would be easy for woman especially the first ten days. Why the first 10 days? I mean Ramadan thoroughly is hard for them. Sometimes the first few days are easy. But generally, everyday is hard for how much time they actually spend serving food, ESPECIALLY when we have a variety to get done!!! OMG I already want to eat lol

well, why the first ten days, because our home will be full of people, as you know “He who feeds a fasting person will gain the same reward as he will, without decreasing from the fasting person’s rewards.” so we have to invite or friends, relatives and so on.

[Poetess]

Oh Okay.
We don`t invite people to break their fast the first ten days. I mean not obligatory to be the first ten days.. Any day we choose.. Sometimes We invite during Ramadan thoroughly.

[Niamh]

Is it that time of year again?! :eek:

[wilbur lim]

I yearn you doesn't starve during Ramadan.

[Tournesol]

To all my Muslim and non Muslim friends - a Happy Ramadan!

Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, which is a lunar calendar [so the month shifts a little on every solar calendar]

This year, us Muslims in the west will be fasting from September 1st to September 29th or 30th, depending on the birth of the new moon.

This fasting consists of an abstinance of all food and drink, as well as marital relations, for the period of dawn to dusk.

In the Arabic transliteration of the traditional greeting is 'Ramadan Kareem' or 'Ramadan Mubarak' which essentially means 'Happy Ramadan'.

So - if you have any Muslim friends or relatives who you know will be observing the month of Ramadan by fasting, then feel free to greet them with this greeting. it brings joy in the hearts of both the one giving the greeting, and the one being greeted!

Ramadan Kareem! :)

[Nightshade]

Ramadan Kareem people
:D

[Janine]

Happy Ramadan to all my friends! Enjoy your celebrations and traditions; especially the good food.

[HerGuardian]

Ramadan Kareem to everyone :)
May Allah accept our deeds and reward us with heaven. Amen.

[muhsin]

Ramadan Kareem, my muslim systers and brothers.
I was a bit late to say so, am afraid. Wish you are all doing great.
mercy_mankind, I don't think, at least to me, writing my plans of this month is appropriate. That would mean doing/saying it to get praises from people.

[mercy_mankind]

I respect your opinion my brother, but I think we have to encourage ourselves to do better in Ramadan. And i asked my sisters here just to remind them with what we have to do.

"And remind, for verily, the reminding profits the believers." [51:55]
Ramadan Kareem :)

[miss tenderness]

Happy blessed Ramadan .


May Allah accept our deeds and reward us with heaven.

Amen .

[Madhuri]

Happy Ramzan, friends :)

[mazHur]

na khana na peena
ye kaisa he jeena
na bazm-e-tarab he
na saqi na meena

[muhsin]

I respect your opinion my brother, but I think we have to encourage ourselves to do better in Ramadan. And i asked my sisters here just to remind them with what we have to do.

"And remind, for verily, the reminding profits the believers." [51:55]
Ramadan Kareem :)

Thats good, sister.

Allah judges according to intention.


Happy blessed Ramadan .



Amen .

Ameen, sister.

You seem to have had been away for sometimes, eh? Welcome back.


Happy Ramzan, friends :)

Thanks, Maddie.

Ramzan? What language is this?

[mazHur]

na khana na peena
ye kaisa he jeena
na bazm-e-tarab he
na saqi na meena

This is a verse in Urdu,,,
Madhuri has a good taste for Urdu/Hindi poetry ,,,perhaps she can translate it in English!:)

[muhsin]

This is a verse in Urdu,,,
Madhuri has a good taste for Urdu/Hindi poetry ,,,perhaps she can translate it in English!:)

As you knew; I only forgot to ask for translation of your words, mazHur.
Thanks.

Ramadhan and Juma'at Mubarak!

[Madhuri]

Thanks, Maddie.

Ramzan? What language is this?

Ramzan is what is called the fasting month here :)


na khana na peena
ye kaisa he jeena
na bazm-e-tarab he
na saqi na meena

Well, mazHur, I dont know the meaning of every Urdu word, but, I'll try :)


Literal translation--
No food no water
what life is this
no joyful gathering
no companion no lover


Wth meaning, more refined --

None to eat and none to drink
strange life is this
nobody to party
none to drink with, none to love


I asked one of my friend for help :) I didnt know what bazm-e-tarab meant.

[novlist*star*]

I was going to write a topic about Ramadan..but you wrote before me (*_*)
Thank you..
Ramadan Kareem..

[mazHur]

Madhuri

my previous reply seems to have vanished! Anyway, thanks for the beautiful translation

[mercy_mankind]

Thats good, sister.

Allah judges according to intention

thank you very much:)


I was going to write a topic about Ramadan..but you wrote before me (*_*)
Thank you..
Ramadan Kareem..
Ramadan Kareem novelist, and welcome to the forum:)

[Pensive]

Happy Ramazan, all! :)

(I am keeping at least half of the fast everyday just so my friends don't feel hungry/thirsty if I eat/drink in front of them and you can't just avoid company in school, I will get some reward, right? :p)

BTW, can't wait for Eid!

[Nightshade]

Can you believe its here already? Whether it is Friday or Saturday ( or hey even Sunday!) where you are:



Ramdan Kareem
and Somen Moqbil Inshallah everyone!

[Niamh]

That time of year again? :D Ramadan Kareem Nightie and everyone else!

[Virgil]

That time of year again? :D Ramadan Kareem Nightie and everyone else!

Isn't it early? I thought it was the fall? Wish you guys that celebrate a joyful holiday. :)

[Niamh]

Isn't it early? I thought it was the fall? Wish you guys that celebrate a joyful holiday. :)

Well it is Autumn Virg. But from what i know, its not set by our calender but by the Arabic one which is shorter (it think?) well it works differently at any rate.

[Nightshade]

Approx 11 days shorter s it moves up by that much each year. This isnt the Holiday as it were Virgil this is more like Lent. The holiday holiday bit comes next at the end of the Month.

[mazHur]

Ramadan begins with the appearance of new moon, as all Islamic months do all over the world.

[Saladin]

Salaam alaikum

Ramadan Kariim!

[mercy_mankind]

Ramadan Mubarak, may Allah accept our fasting. :)

[mazHur]

FYI Here are some prayers offered by Muslims in Pakistan


Ramadan Dua: DAY 1

ALLAH, on this day make my fasts the fasts of those who fast (sincerely), and my standing up in prayer of those who stand up in prayer (obediently), awaken me in it from the sleep of the heedless, and forgive me my sins , O God of the worlds, and forgive me, O one who forgives the sinners.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 2

ALLAH, on this day, take me closer towards Your pleasure, keep me away from Your anger and punishment, grant me the opportunity to recite Your verses (of the Qur'an), by Your mercy, O the most Merciful.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 3

ALLAH, on this day, grant me wisdom and awareness, keep me away from foolishness and pretension, grant me a share in every blessing You send down, by You generosity, O the most Generous.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 4

ALLAH, on this day, strengthen me in carrying out Your commands, let me taste the sweetness of Your remembrance, grant me, through Your graciousness, that I give thanks to You. Protect me, with Your protection and cover, O the most discerning of those who see.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 5

ALLAH, on this day, place me among those who seek forgiveness. Place me among Your righteous and obedient servants, and place me among Your close friends, by Your kindness, O the most Merciful.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 6



ALLAH, on this day, do not let me abase myself by incurring Your disobedience, and do not strike me with the whip of Your punishment, keep me away from the causes of Your anger, by and Your power, O the ultimate wish of those who desire.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 7



ALLAH, on this day, help me with its fasts and prayers, and keep me away from mistakes and sins of the day, grant me that I remember You continuously through the day, by Your assistance, O the Guide of those who stray.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 8



ALLAH, on this day, let me have mercy on the orphans, and feed [the hungry], and spread peace, and keep company with the noble-minded, O the shelter of the hopeful.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 9



ALLAH, on this day, grant me a share from Your mercy which is wide, guide me towards Your shining proofs, lead me to Your all encompassing pleasure, by Your love, O the hope of the desirous.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 10

ALLAH, on this day, make me, among those who rely on You, from those who You consider successful, and place me among those who are near to you, by Your favor, O goal of the seekers.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 11



ALLAH, on this day, make me love goodness, and dislike corruption and disobedience, bar me from anger and the fire [of Hell], by Your help, O the helper of those who seek help



Ramadan Dua: DAY 12

ALLAH, on this day, beautify me with covering and chastity, cover me with the clothes of contentment and chastity, let me adhere to justice and fairness, and keep me safe from all that I fear, by Your protection, O the protector of the frightened.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 13



ALLAH, on this day, purify me from un-cleanliness and dirt, make me patient over events that are decreed, grant me the ability to be pious, and keep company with the good, by Your help, O the beloved of the destitute.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 14

ALLAH, on this day, do not condemn me for slips, make me decrease mistakes and errors, do not make me a target for afflictions and troubles, by Your honor, O the honor of the Muslims.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 15



Ramadan Dua: DAY 16



ALLAH, on this day, grant me compatibility with the good, keep me away from patching up with the evil, lead me in it, by Your mercy, to the permanent abode, by Your God ship, O the God of the worlds.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 17

ALLAH, on this day, guide me towards righteous actions, fulfill my needs and hopes, O One who does not need explanations nor questions, O One who knows what is in the chests of the (people of the) world. Bless Muhammad and his family, the Pure.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 18



ALLAH, on this day, make me love goodness, and dislike corruption and disobedience, bar me from anger and the fire [of Hell], by Your help, O the helper of those who seek help.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 19

ALLAH, on this day, multiply for me its blessings, and ease my path towards its bounties, do not deprive me of the acceptance of its good deeds, O the Guide towards the clear truth.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 20

ALLAH, on this day, open for me the doors of the heavens, and lock the doors of Hell from me, help me to recite the Qur'an, O the One who sends down tranquility into the hearts of believers.





Ramadan Dua: DAY 21

ALLAH, on this day, show me the way to win Your pleasure, do not let Shaytan have a means over me, make Paradise an abode and a resting place for me, O the One who fulfills the requests of the needy.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 22

ALLAH, on this day, open for me the doors of Your Grace, send down on me its blessings, help me towards the causes of Your mercy, and give me a place in the comforts of Paradise, O the one who answers the call of the distressed.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 23



ALLAH, on this day, wash away my sins, purify me from all flaws, examine my heart with (for) the piety of the hearts, O One who overlooks the shortcomings of the sinners.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 24

ALLAH, on this day, I ask You for what pleases You, and I seek refuge in You from what displeases You, I ask You to grant me the opportunity to obey You and not disobey You, O One who is generous with those who ask



Ramadan Dua: DAY 25



ALLAH, on this day, make me among those who love Your friends, and hate Your enemies, following the way of Your last Prophet, O the Guardian of the hearts of the Prophets.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 26



ALLAH, on this day, make my efforts worthy of appreciation, and my sins forgiven, my deeds accepted, my flaws concealed, O the best of those who hear.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 27

ALLAH, on this day, bestow on me the blessings of Laylatul Qadr, change my affairs from (being) difficult to (being) easy, accept my apologies, and decrease for me [my] sins and burdens, O the Compassionate with His righteous servants.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 28



ALLAH, on this day, grant me a share in its nawafil (recommended prayers), honor me by attending to my problems, make closer the means to approach You, from all the means, O One who is not preoccupied by the requests of the beseechers.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 29

O ALLAH, on this day, cover me with Your mercy, grant me in it success and protection, purify my heart from the darkness of false accusations, O the Merciful to His believing servants.



Ramadan Dua: DAY 30

O ALLAH, on this day, make my fasts worthy of appreciation and acceptance, according to what pleases You, and pleases the Messenger, the branches being strengthened by the roots, for the sake of our leader, Muhammad, and his purified family. Praise be to ALLAH, the Lord of the worlds.

[mazHur]

INFORMATION ABOUT RAMADAN


http://www.ehow.com/how_2056911_observe-ramadan.html?utm_source=eHOD&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2056911&utm_campaign=22_08_2009

[Nightshade]

Hey what happened to day 15?! Oh wait that is gergia'n,
I've never heard fa different dua for each day that is kind of nice though.

[mazHur]

appears something went wrong with the puter....

anyway, you can do your own praying for 15~

[Virgil]

Approx 11 days shorter s it moves up by that much each year. This isnt the Holiday as it were Virgil this is more like Lent. The holiday holiday bit comes next at the end of the Month.

Thanks Nightie. That is a good analogy for me to keep in mind.

[mazHur]

I would like to share this post and hope folk would find some interesting facts about
Ramadan in Pakistan. It also includes some videos

http://pakistaniat.com/2009/08/22/ramzan-ramadan-pakistan/


You can learn about the Islamic calendar by going to the foll link
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_calendar

Excerpts from the url ::


Islamic calendar


The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar or Hijri calendar (Arabic: التقويم الهجري‎; at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری ‎ taqwīm-e hejri-ye qamari; Turkish: Hicri Takvim) is a lunar calendar based on 12 lunar months in a year of 354 or 355 days, used to date events in many Muslim countries (concurrently with the Gregorian calendar), and used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper day on which to celebrate Islamic holy days and festivals. Its first year was the year during which the Hijra, i.e. the emigration of the Islamic prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, occurred. Each numbered year is designated either H for Hijra or AH for the Latin anno Hegirae (in the year of the Hijra).[1] A limited number of years before Hijra (BH) are used to date events related to Islam, such as the birth of Muhammad in 53 BH.[2] The current Islamic year is 1430 AH, from approximately December 28, 2008 (evening) to December 17, 2009 (evening).

Contents


* 1 Months
* 2 Days of the week
* 3 History
o 3.1 Pre-Islamic calendar
o 3.2 Prohibiting Nasi
* 4 Numbering the years
* 5 Astronomical considerations
* 6 Theological considerations
* 7 Saudi Arabia's Umm al-Qura calendar
* 8 Tabular Islamic calendar
* 9 Kuwaiti algorithm
* 10 Notable dates
* 11 Current correlations
* 12 Uses
* 13 See also
* 14 References
* 15 External links
* 16 Date converters

Months

The Islamic months are named as follows:[3]

1. Muharram محرّم (or Muḥarram al Ḥaram)
2. Safar صفر (or Ṣafar al Muzaffar)
3. Rabi' al-awwal (Rabī' I) ربيع الأول
4. Rabi' al-thani (or Rabī' al Thānī, or Rabī' al-Akhir) (Rabī' II) ربيع الآخر أو ربيع الثاني
5. Jumada al-awwal (Jumādā I) جمادى الاول
6. Jumada al-thani (or Jumādā al-akhir) (Jumādā II) جمادى الآخر أو جمادى الثاني
7. Rajab رجب (or Rajab al Murajab)
8. Sha'aban شعبان (or Sha'abān al Moazam)
9. Ramadan رمضان (or Ramzān, long form: Ramaḍān al Mubarak)
10. Shawwal شوّال (or Shawwal al Mukarram)
11. Dhu al-Qi'dah ذو القعدة
12. Dhu al-Hijjah ذو الحجة

Of all the months in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is the most venerated. Muslims are required to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during the daylight hours of this month.

Days of the week

In the Arabic language, as in the Hebrew language, the "first day" of the week corresponds with Sunday of the planetary week. The Islamic and Jewish weekdays begin at sunset, whereas the medieval Christian and planetary weekdays begin at the following midnight.[4] Muslims gather for worship at a mosque at noon on "gathering day" (yaum al-jumu'a) which corresponds with Friday. Thus "gathering day" is often regarded as the weekly day of rest, so the following day, Saturday, is often regarded as the first day of the work week.
Arabic English Urdu Persian
1 yawm al-aḥad يوم الأحد first day Sunday Itwaar اتوار Yak-Shanbeh یکشنبه
2 yawm al-ithnayn يوم الإثنين second day Monday Pîr پير Do-Shanbeh دوشنبه
3 yawm ath-thulaathaaʼ يوم الثلاثاء third day Tuesday Mangl منگل Seh-Shanbeh سه شنبه
4 yawm al-arbiʻaaʼ يوم الأربعاء fourth day Wednesday Budh بدھ Chahar-Shanbeh چهارشنبه
5 yawm al-khamīs يوم الخميس fifth day Thursday Jumahraat جمعرات Panj-Shanbeh پنجشنبه
6 yawm al-jumʻa يوم الجمعة gathering day Friday Jumah جمعہ Jom'e or Adineh جمعه or آدينه
7 yawm as-sabt يوم السبت sabbath day Saturday Saneechar/Hafta ہفتہ Shanbeh شنبه

("yawm يوم" means day)

[Nightshade]

I am kind of bored so random semi intresting factoid
Sunday- al ahad , means the singular
Monday- Al ithnain- means The two
Tuesday- Al thulthat - Means the third
Wednsday- Al arbia- means the fourth
Thursday- Al khamis - the fifth

Friday and Saterday I dont know about . :D

[Tournesol]

Asalamu alaikum everyone.

Ramadan Mubarak! Happy Ramadan!

What are you guys eating for Iftar and dinner? Last night my husband and I had chicken pies and dates to break the fast with, and then we had macaroni pie, baked chicken and steamed vegetables for dinner.
and my favourite for dessert: Gelato's Chocolate Ice Cream, with Hershey's chocolate shell on top of it! Mmmmm....good stuff!

[novlist*star*]

Happy Rammadan for all Muslims,,

I know it is late, but no problem:D