Ramadan, which is also called as Ramzan in few parts of this world is the holy month of Muslims. It is the ninth month of the Islamic Year. Muslims abide fasting in this month, as it is the month during which Prophet Mohammed received the first Koran’s revelations.
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According to the followers of Islam, one should do fasting if they are at home. But those who are ill or in journey can do it later days. The fast begins at the dawn of every day during the month of Ramadan. While fasting, Muslims are forbidden to eat or drink or smoke.
They have to do special prayers (at least for 5 times a day), during which Koran will be recited. The night between the 26th and 27th days of this Ramadan month is called the “Night of Determination”. The followers of Islam believe that according to Koran, that is the day on which God decides how the world will be in the following year.
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The end of Ramadan month is celebrated as a festival, with special prayers and breaking fast with special foods too.
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Wish a Happy Ramadan to all those who are fasting. Eid Mubarak to all Islamic friends.
A very fine write up.
Assalamu Alaikum (Peace be upon you),
good article, just want to clear up a few things.
The “Night of Determination” is actually translated the “night of power” and is one of the last ten nights of Ramadan (we don’t know) and is the night when the Qur’an (spelled Koran in this article) was first revealed (its beginning verses). There’s no decision by God about the following year from this night. The real thing about this night is that it is said to be better than a thousand months (so if you worship and do good deeds in the night, your reward will be multiplied)
Also, Muslims pray 5 times a day year round, the special prayers are called Tarawih, and they are performed after the last prayer of the day.
Good article, just wanted to make sure the readers weren’t mistakened if they hear more from another source.
Wasalaamu Alaikum (and peace be upon you)
Wa Eid Mubarak (and happy Eid!)
Thank u so much for the great clarifications Jawaadahmadkhan. Eid Mubarak to you