Post on 12-May-2015
RamadanDone By: Shahzad
Introduction -‘O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain piety.’
Al-Qur’an 2:183
Definition of Siyam-
Siyam in Arabic means abstaining.
Ruling on fasting-
The Ummah is agreed that fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory (must).
Excellence or virtues of Ramadan-
Fasting involves depriving one’s self from certain daily needs like eating and drinking for the sake of Allah, being desirous of His reward.
Benefits of fasting-
Taqwa or pietyProtecting the rest of the bodyPatienceFeel for the poorSelf controlUnity among Muslims
The Sunnah of fasting-The Sunnah practices related to fasting
are the following:Delaying the pre-dawn meal or suhoor Hastening to break the fastThe DuaBreaking the fast with fresh datesIncreasing the performance of good deedsBeing eager to perform the Taraweeh prayers in the mosque
Other etiquettes of fasting-
Keeping away from sinExercise self controlEating moderatelyDo not use fasting as an excuse
Meritorious deeds in Ramadan -
Reading the Qur’an Qiyam or night prayerSalatut – Taraweeh Performing UmrahBeing generousSincere repentance
Ramadan Kareem!