Saturday, September 13, 2008

" Ramdan"







All Muslims of the world celebrate their holiest month of Ramadan. It is a special event in each Muslim’s life . Ramadan is a very special visitor that comes once in a year, it is a time for spiritual purification achieved through fasting, self-sacrifice and prayers. Celebrated during the ninth month of Islamic calendar, people should fast every day from sunrise to sunset. Fasting has health and spiritual benefits, but we must never lose sight of the main goal of fasting. Therefore ,the purpose of the fasting is to develop God-consciousness, self control ,improvement of health by reducing or eliminating impurities from the body, and to become aware of the plight of the poor, hungry and the sick.
It is an obligation on every adult and healthy Muslim to fast during the month of Ramadan. It is also the month in which the holy Quran was sent down from 7th level of heaven to the 1st level. According to the Holy Quran: “The month of Ramadan in which Quran was sent down, the direction for the people and guidance and clear signs of judgment; that whoso of you finds this month, necessarily, he should fast in it, and whoso is ill or on a journey then same number of fasting in other days; Allah desires facility for you and desires not hardship and for this, that you should complete the counting and speak of the Greatness of Allah, as He guided you and so that you may be grateful”. (Surah Al-Baqara).In Ramadan people must read Quran and help poor to clear away their guilt’s . During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid (Mosque) and spend several hours praying and studying the Quran. In addition to the five daily prayers, during Ramadan Muslims recite a special prayer called the Taraweeh prayer .people visit their family and friends, they spend nice hours together watching nice programs on TV and eating special sweets of Ramadan .Ramadan is also a time to re-evaluate one's convictions and deeds. It is a time to mend troubled relationships, give charity, find forgiveness for others, and refocus on worshipping God.
In conclusion, Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. It is repeated every year as a reminder and re-enforcer. We should Live moment by moment in Ramadan by praying ,reading quran and helping poor people. After Ramadan is completed Muslims all over the world celebrate their holiday of Eid ul-fitar., Friends and family gather around and exchange gifts and money.

1 comment:

Zurob said...

Rayami,this gets zero as a grade. It is a collection of pastes from other websites. I said this must come from your mind using your language.
Try again and use your words. I'll grade it then.