History of Ramadan - Why Ramadan is the most sacred month in Islam
History of Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the months in the Islamic calendar. It was also part of ancient Arabs' calendars. The naming of Ramadan is originated from the Arabic root “ar-ramad,” which means scorching heat. Read also When is Ramadan 2021 in Pakistan? Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, has been observed and celebrated by Muslims around the world for more than 14 centuries. |
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Why Ramadan is the most sacred month in Islam
Muslims believe that in A.D. 610, the angel Gabriel appeared to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and revealed to him the Quran, the Islamic holy book. That revelation, Laylat Al-Qadar—or the “Night of Power”—is believed to have occurred during Ramadan. Muslims fast during that month as a way to commemorate the revelation of the Quran.The sighting of a new crescent moon marks the start of Ramadan, a time for piety and self-reflection.
Why Ramadan is important?
Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity (zakat).
Who started Ramadan and why?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).The surviving Muslims migrated to the city of Medina in 622 AD, over 300km away. Two years later, the verses about fasting in Ramadan were revealed, with Prophet Muhammad establishing the holy month's practices in the sanctuary of their new home.
How did the practices of Ramadan begin?
The early Muslim community would awake for the pre-dawn meal, known as suhoor, and refrain from eating, drinking, and marital relations until sunset, when they broke their fast (iftar), typically on dates. As well as a spiritual discipline and increased worship, fasting placed a strong focus on improving behavior, as Prophet Muhammad stated: “If a person does not avoid false talk and false conduct during the fast, then God does not care if he abstains from food and drink.”What is the main purpose of Ramadan?
Muslims observe the month of Ramadan, to mark that Allah, or God, gave the first chapters of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad in 610, according to the Times of India. during Ramadan, Muslims fast, abstain from pleasures, and pray to become closer to God. It is also a time for families to gather and celebrate.Ramadan 2021 in Pandemic
What was initially practiced by around a hundred early Muslims in the seventh century is now emulated by 1.8 billion people around the world. This year, the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting Ramadan observances across the world, closing mosques and upending plans for traditional suhoor and iftar gatherings. But while celebrations might be subdued this year, the spirit of this centuries-old tradition will remain the same for many as a time for piety and self-reflection.
