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Importance of Ramadan

July 25, 2022

What is Ramadan?

Importance of Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, or the Hijri calendar based on the lunar cycle.  This is the month when the holy book of Islam, the Quran, was revealed to Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.

It’s also one of the most beautiful and intensely spiritual times in the year, granted to us as an opportunity to redeem ourselves through acts of love for the Almighty:

This is a month, the first part of which brings Allah’s Mercy, the middle of which brings Allah’s forgiveness and the last part of which brings emancipation from hellfire.” (Bukhari)

During Ramadan, over 1.6 million Muslims around the world, strive for Taqwa (God-consciousness) by abstaining from food and drink throughout the day, through reflection, additional prayer and performing good deeds such as charity. All acts loved by our Creator.

Ramadan – Key Facts:

Why do Muslims fast in Ramadan?

Fasting in Ramadan is obligatory for Muslims, as stated in the Quran:

O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain Taqwa [God-consciousness]. – The Qur’an, Al-Baqarah:183

The Night of Power

Among the final ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th, there is one that is better than a thousand months – Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Power.

It is believed that any good deed performed on the night of Laylat al-Qadr will be rewarded for the equivalent of 83 years’ worth of good deeds! And, because we don’t know exactly which night this is, we should try and give Sadaqah on each and every night among the last 10 of importance of Ramadan.

In fact, there are many ways to gain rewards on this blessed night:

اَللَّهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ ، تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Allahumma innaka ’afuwwun, tuhibbul-’afwa, fa’fu ’anni

(O Allah, You are most forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).

SubhanAllah! There are numerous rewards to be gained in these blessed 10 nights. Allah (SWT) has hidden knowledge of the exact night out of mercy for us. This enables us to increase our worship in search of this honourable night through prayer, making dhikr and du’a, and being more present in our connection with our Maker.

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