Ramadan blessings
(M Haseeb Vohra, karachi)
The word Ramadan comes from the
Arabic root ramida or ar-ramad, which means scorching heat or dryness, Ramzan is
the holly month and it is ninth month according to the Islamic calendar,it is a
month of fasting for muslimes all over the world, The month lasts 29–30 days
based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon after moon sighted muslimes
celebrate Eid ul Fitar.
The fast (roza) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. Before the rise of sun and
Azan of fajar we do saher, sehri is a like break fast and the time of
Azamn-e-fajar muslimes who have fast are restricted to eat and drink before the
time of aftari, when the azan-e-magreeb is start we are abil to eat and drink
dates are usually the first foods to break the fast.
Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion
and worship, Ramadan also teaches Muslims how to better practice
self-discipline, self-control and compulsory charity (zakat) Charity is very
important in Islam, and even more so during Ramadan.
In addition to fasting, Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Quran. Some
Muslims perform the recitation of the entire Quran by means of special prayers,
called Tarawih. These voluntary prayers are held in the mosques every night of
the month, during which a whole section of the Quran (Juz', which is 1/30 of the
Quran) is recited. Therefore, the entire Quran would be completed at the end of
the month.
The blessed month of Ramadan has been divided in 3 parts or Ashra: The Days of
Mercy, The Days of Forgiveness and the Days of Emancipation from Hell-fire. In
this month Laylat al-Qadr "the night of power" or 'the night of decree" is
expected in last 10 days. most important blessd of ramzan is Al Quran kareem has
completed on Muhammad (s.a.w) all the muslimes men do atekaaf in masjid and
women in their home.
In month of ramzan shopping fever is at their extreem level all markets have
fully loaded with people specially the ladies have been crazy.
In the end of ramzan all muslimes celebrate eid 3 days. The day of eid start
with the fitra and then offer prayer of eid after salat Every buddy hugging
their muslim brother and distribute eidi to children in the form of
money,sweets,or gifts. Sheeer khorma is a traditionaly sweet dish and every
buddy eat it.