“Let’s repair your iman, During this Ramadan”
We should know how to prepare for Ramadan. Know about the pillars of Islam too. Islam has five pillars: the Muslim declaration of faith, daily prayer, charity, performing the hajj in Mecca, and fasting during Ramadan. Fasting during the lunar month of Ramadan is a critical Pillar of Islam.
There are three Ashra of Ramadan. Each comes with its piece and compensation. The first is Ashra Rehmat which entails the “Mercy of Allah (SWT),” the second is Maghfirah which involves the “Forgiveness of Allah (SWT), “and the third one is that of Najat, meaning “Salvation.”
Ramadan is a month of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and increased adoration. Fasting during Ramadan involves abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs from sunrise until sunset. Ramadan 2024 in the United States will begin in the evening on Sunday, March 10, 2024 and end on Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of heaven are opened, and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.” (reported by Al-Bukhari)
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also said, “Whoever observes fasts during the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s (SWT) rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven.” (Al-Bukhari)
This guide will provide tips and strategies for successfully fasting during Ramadan, including how to prepare for the fast, manage hunger and thirst, maintain donate and iftar, and make the most of this spiritual experience.
What Is Ramadan
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is considered a blessed month for Muslims worldwide. Ramadan is also known as Ramadhan, Ramazan, Ramzan, and Ramadhan. The annual adherence to Ramadan lasts a minimum of twenty-nine days and a maximum of thirty days.
It is celebrated in the month when Muhammad (PBUH) received the first invention of the Holy Quran, the Muslim holy book. Besides, Muslims do prayers, donate to charity, and attend mutual feasts after sunsets. Muslims notice the Roza from sunrise to evening. They are devoting themselves instead to salat and the reciting of the Quran.
DUA
Allahumma Ahillahu Alaina Bil-Wal-Islam, Rabbi Wa Rabbuka Allah (SWT).
Meaning
“O Allah (SWT), bring it over us with blessing and faith, and security and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah (SWT)”
It was recorded that he would say this dua when the Prophet (PBUH) saw a crescent moon.
How To Commemorate Ramadan
Ramadan is a blessed month for all Muslims worldwide. People celebrate it every year as a holy month for Muslims. To celebrate Ramadan, habitually fast during the day and break the fast at night. You can also change your habit or improve yourself during Ramadan. Therefore, after the end of Ramadan, you can enjoy Eid-Ul-Fitr with your family and friends.
Ramadan is expected to begin in the evening on Sunday, March 10, 2024 and end on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Then it was time to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
- Stay away from eating and drinking during the day.
- Fast from harmful behaviors, too.
- Wait until you’re old enough to fast.
- Avoid fasting if you have certain health conditions.
- Rise early for the morning meal.
- Break the fast with friends and family.
- Eat halal on Ramadan.
- Visit the mosque for prayer.
- Lastly, enjoy Eid-ul-Fitr.
How To Donate During Ramadan
During Ramadan, donating could be zakat or sadaqah, the 3rd pillar of the Islamic faith—as such, donating to charity is a huge part of regular life for Muslims. Ramadan donation has more benefits; if you donate in Ramadan, the reward is 70 times more. For example, if you contribute 1 dollar, you get Swabs of 70 dollars.
Donate To Charity
Well, if you are capable, you can help people who are poorer than you. Normally, you can donate at least 2.5% of your assets as a Zakat-Al-Mal during Ramadan. Besides, you also need a small amount of Zakat-Al-Fitr before Eid namaz.
However, to whom should you donate if you don’t know someone? Then you can donate to local charities.
How To Eat During Iftar
In the most accepted sense, people break their fast in the sunset with dates and water, which gives you an energy boost. Besides, juice, sherbet, and milk can also take in many people. According to the Health Promotion Board (HPB), two servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit per day.
- Fruit and vegetables
- Meats and alternatives
- Rice and alternatives
- Different kinds of refreshment drinks
Spiritual Practices And Prayers
Muslims are always spiritual, but Ramadan is a spiritual time for Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims go to the mosque and spend several hours praying to get closer to Almighty Allah (SWT).
- Pray five times, namaz. ( including tarawih)
- Mindful speech
- Recite Quran
- Dhikr and give charity
- Ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness
- Be grateful besides praying for others
- Fasting and smile
Services And Charities To Support
As human beings, we have a built-in desire to help others. This gratitude is greatly followed by Islam, which emphasizes charity and helping others.
Charities and services help poor people and children to support and lead healthy lives. In Islamic rule, there is some specific option to donate. They are – Zakat, Sadka,Fidya etc.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said:
“Ramadan is an Honorable and blessed month, and the rewards for generosity are multiplied.”[Al Tirmidhi]
Donate To Water Well And Show Kindness
“Water is life.”
In Ramadan, Muslims have to fast. During Ramadan, many countries need a better opportunity to get water Well. Water is the most essential thing for breaking fasting as iftar. Now, you can donate money through online services, which collect money from various sources and use their donation, for example, Donate for Water Well.
Tips And Ideas
The blessed month is Ramadan for Muslims. Every year Muslims fast for 29-30 days during Ramadan, which begins with the appearance of the new moon. From sunrise until sunset, during the fasts, Muslims don’t consume any food or water and do not smoke.
- Make a list of duas
- Prepare for Ramadan fasting
- Maintain a nutritious diet
- Adopt good habits
- Ramadan Iftar food plan
- Plan for Eid ul Fitr
FAQ
- What Is Ramadan?
– Ramadan is fasting from sunrise to sunset, the 9th month of the Islamic calendar.
- What Should I Eat During Iftar?
– You can eat water, dates, fruits, vegetables, sherbet, and meats, giving you lots of energy.
- How Can I Support Services And Charities During Ramadan?
– You can support services and charities by donating Zakat, Sadka, and Fidya in the rules of Islam.
It’s Not Over Till It’s Over
Ramadan is a circling process for Muslims. It comes in every year with a period of the Islamic calendar. Let’s prepare for Ramadan in MATW USA.
It is designated by Allah (SWT) himself, as it is said:
“Ramadan is the month of giving and mercy” in it, Allah (SWT) blesses the believers with forgiveness and being saved from Hellfire. Therefore, whoever is merciful and giving in Ramadan, Allah (SWT) will be even more Merciful and Giving, and will bestow countless bounties and blessings upon him.
“ Ramadan starts with suhoor and iftar,
It’s a celebration with brother and sister.”