Ramadan: The Month Of Empathy, Patience and Self Purification
Muslims around the world anticipate the arrival of the holiest month of the year. During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims from all continents unite in a period of fasting and spiritual reflection. Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) is reported to have said: “Sha’ban is my month, Rajab is the month of Allah and Ramadan is the month of my Community.” Ramadan Basics: The annual fast of Ramadan is considered one of the five “pillars” of Islam. Muslims who are physically able are required to fast each day of the entire month, from sunrise to sunset. The evenings are spent enjoying family and community meals, engaging in prayer and spiritual reflection, and reading from the Qur’an. The Word Ramadan is based on the Arabic term ‘al-Ramz’ which represents “to get rid of.” Ramadan is to get rid of the sins of the one who fasts in it, and who involves in pious actions in abundance. This allows to get rid of the sins, ...