The Beginning of Ramadan
Assalam Alaikum everyone, Alhumdillah today was the first day of Ramadan and we have approached the blessed month. I will like to tell you some information about the month of Ramadan and why this month is very important to Muslims. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and this is the month were Allah (SWT) revealed the Quran to Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Jibraeel (Gabriel) on the night of Laytul Qadar (Night of Power) which is on the 27th day of Ramadan. I will further discuss about Laytul Qadar on the 27th day. During this month Muslims abstain from eating,drinking,smoking,sex,anger and all sinful behaviors or that is one bad for oneself and others. Muslims don't eat till sunset. Muslims keep their fast by having breakfast in the morning called suhoor/sehri and stop eating before the morning prayer, Fajr. Then, we open our fast when it is sunset which is known as Iftar/Iftaari before the evening prayer which is known as Maghreb.
The purpose of Ramadan is to reconnect with the book of Allah which is the Quran. As you know a lot of people lose their connection from their Creator, so this will be a good month to start reconnecting and making the bond more stronger with your Lord. It's also the month were a person tries there best to become a better person and become more humble and to get rid of all of the bad habits. In the month of Ramadan people often let go of their ego and anger and ask forgiveness for the people they have wronged. Ramadan also shows what potential a Muslim person has , so they can change their life in a good way. As you know people sin whether its big or small; we all sin its part of human nature and that's how a person grows, by their mistakes. In this month the Shaytaan (Devil) is locked for the whole month, so he can't tempt to sin. It makes a person realizes that when he/she sins are they doing it through their own actions or are they really being tempted by Shaytaan (Devil). Also, we learn how people with no food or water feel, by that we gain sympathy. It makes you feel the hunger and thirst that millions of people face today.
In this month we reflect what is in the Quran so the person's heart can become pure and be filled with knowledge and try to contribute that knowledge through societal issues. That's why there is a special prayer known as Taraweeh which Muslims pray every night between the time of Isha and Fajr prayer. It is an obligatory prayer during Ramadan and it is highly suggested to pray in congregation. The Imam (leader in the Mosque) will recite a Surah (Chapter) during the prayer and will take breaks which is known as rukho. In this month it is highly suggested to finish the Quran since it is month based and have more emphasize of the Quran. That's why there is taraweeh because the Imam (leader of the Mosque) reads all the Surahs (Chapters) in the Quran. I will like to share a hadith about the Taraweeh prayer:
Narrated Abu Salama bin 'Abdur Rahman: that he asked 'Aisha "How was the prayer of Allah's Apostle in Ramadan?" She replied, "He did not pray more than eleven Rakat in Ramadan or in any other month. He used to pray four Rakat ---- let alone their beauty and length----and then he would pray four ----let alone their beauty and length ----and then he would pray three Rakat (Witr)." She added, "I asked, 'O Allah's Apostle! Do you sleep before praying the Witr?' He replied, 'O 'Aisha! My eyes sleep but my heart does not sleep."
This is the end of my first blog. Stay tuned for more of my blogs about Ramadan. Peace and Assalam Alaikum Everyone :D <3
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