Fasting

Fasting

Fasting is not eating or drinking for 12 or 24 hours.

It is very close to Muslims and they do it for the whole month of Ramadan. It makes their body relax for a bit and focus on ALLAH. Their salah and sun ah, their respecting culture and taking care of others. Most people give a lot of food and money to poor and needy people.

Who else does it:

Except for Muslims, some other religions prefer fasting like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity.

They have their way of fasting.

Feel hungry:

Yes, you will feel hungry after you wake up but if you keep on doing it you will not feel it anymore.

Some religions also can eat things that are not cooked while fasting.

What does fasting do:

According to Islam, fasting makes your body and mind fresh. It removes all the sins from you're body if you fulfill all 30 Roza in Ramadan.
It's not all about fasting but praying, doing good deeds, and respecting each other and Roza.

Roza:

You wake up early in the morning before sunrise and eat a meal properly which is called “Sehri” or “Sahar”.

Then you fast the whole day and do your deeds like praying to recite Holy Quran.

After sunset, it is time for Azan of Margrib and after listening to that we do our Iftar opens are Roza by eating “Dates”.

In Ramadan the gates of Paradise is opened and the gates of Hell are closed. The shaitan is locked so that it couldn’t distract us from any good deeds we are doing.

Zakat:

It happens in Ramadan to give poor and needy people money so that they could afford their household. Zakat is farz to every Muslim that can afford and earn more.

Facts about Ramadan:

- Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.

- The exact dates of Ramadan change every year, as they are based on the lunar calendar.

- Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the basic tenets of the faith.

- Muslims who are physically able to fast are expected to do so during Ramadan, but there are exceptions for children, the elderly, and those who are ill or pregnant.

- The fast is broken each day at sunset with a meal called iftar.

- Suhoor is the pre-dawn meal that Muslims eat before beginning their fast each day.

- During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to read the entire Quran, which is the holy book of Islam.

- Ramadan is also a time for increased charity and good deeds, as Muslims strive to improve themselves and their communities.

- The end of Ramadan is marked by a three-day celebration called Eid al-Fitr, which is a time for feasting and celebrating with family and friends.

- Ramadan is observed by Muslims all over the world, and is an important time of spiritual reflection and community.

Importance of Ramadan:

Ramadan is an important time for Muslims, as it is a time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and increased devotion to God. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the basic tenets of the faith. By fasting, Muslims are reminded of the suffering of those who are less fortunate, and are encouraged to be more charitable and compassionate. Ramadan is also a time for increased prayer and good deeds, as Muslims strive to improve themselves and their communities. By focusing on spiritual reflection and self-improvement during Ramadan, Muslims are able to strengthen their relationship with God and deepen their faith. Additionally, Ramadan is a time of community, as Muslims come together to break their fasts and celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the end of the month. Overall, Ramadan is a time of heightened spirituality, community, and charity, and is an important part of the Islamic faith.