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Ramadan Fasting Guide & Traditions

This document provides information about the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It begins with an overview and table of contents. It then explains that Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and was named due to the hot and dry weather during that time. Ramadan is special because the Quran was first revealed during this month, the gates of Hell are locked, and Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting involves abstaining from food, drink, and sinful behaviors. Muslims fast for the entire month of 29 or 30 days depending on the year. They know when Ramadan has ended by sighting the new crescent moon. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid al

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Ramadan Fasting Guide & Traditions

This document provides information about the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It begins with an overview and table of contents. It then explains that Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and was named due to the hot and dry weather during that time. Ramadan is special because the Quran was first revealed during this month, the gates of Hell are locked, and Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting involves abstaining from food, drink, and sinful behaviors. Muslims fast for the entire month of 29 or 30 days depending on the year. They know when Ramadan has ended by sighting the new crescent moon. At the end of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid al

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Table of Contents
About Ramadan Why is Ramadan special? What is fasting? How do we fast? How long do we fast? How do we know when the month is over? What happens when Ramadan is over?

Ramadan is a special time for Muslims around the World

Ramadan is the 9th month of the hijri year.


Muharram Safar Rabi Al Awwal Rabi Ath Thani

Jumada Al Ula

Jumada Ath Thani

Rajab

Shabaan

Ramadan

Shawwal

Dhul Qidah

Dhul Hijjah

It is said that Ramadan got its name because it fell in the hot season..

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Source: Saheeh Muslim Commentary

During this month were some of the hottest days of the year..

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Source: Saheeh Muslim Commentary

The word Ramadan

comes from an Arabic word for dry and scorched due to much heat.

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Source: Saheeh Muslim Commentary

Why is Ramadan special?


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Ramadan is the month that the Quran was first revealed.

The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'n, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the Criterion (between right and wrong).(2:185)
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Ramadan is also special because the gates of Hell are locked and the devils are chained.
Abu Hurayrah reported Allahs Messenger (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) as saying: When there comes the month of Ramadan, the gates of mercy are opened, and the gates of Hell are locked and the devils are chained (Saheeh Muslim, #2361)
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and Ramadan is special because we fast during this month and receive many blessings, insha Allah
So, whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan, i.e. is present at home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month (2:185)
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What is Fasting?
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Many people think

That fasting is staying away from food and drink from Fajr to Maghrib..

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This is true,
but

..

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Fasting also means to stay away from bad speech and bad actions such as lying, backbiting and cursing.

Abu Hurayrah reported that the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said: If one does not abandon falsehood and other actions like it, Allah has no need that one abandon ones food and drink (Saheeh Bukhari)
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How Do We Fast?
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Eat a yummy dinner, insha Allah

Eat Suhoor before The Adhan of Salatul Fajr

Click the screen to see the steps of fasting. Keep clicking until you have seen all the steps, then turn the page.

Pray Salatul Maghrib

Youve finished a day of fasting!

If you havent already finished, stop Eating when you hear the adhan

Break your Fast at The adhan Of Maghrib

During the day, Read Quran and do good deeds

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How Long Do We Fast?


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We fast the whole month of Ramadan.


Sometimes the month is 29 days and sometimes it is 30 days
Saheeh Muslim

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How do we know when the month is over?


Do we use a calendar?
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No, we look for the new crescent moon.

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What happens when Ramadan is over?

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We give Zakatul Fitr and then


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We celebrate Eid ul Fitr


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Activities
For little ones
For big kids

Skip the Activities

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IMPORTANT TIPS: Click only when you see the hand Do not click again until the sound stops.

Ramadan Quiz
Suhoor True True True True Iftar False False False False False

1. What is the morning meal for fasters called? 2. We go by the calendar to tell when Ramadan is over.

3. The month of Ramadan is always 30 days.


4. To fast means to give up more than food and drink. 5. Eid ul Adha is the Eid we celebrate at the close of Ramadan. 6. The Quraan was sent down in the month of Ramadan.

True

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IMPORTANT TIPS: Click only when you see the hand Do not click again until the sound stops. Game is over when you have clicked on all the Ramadans.

Click on the Word Ramadan

Eid Fast

Sawm

Quraan

Zakah
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Stop by TJ Ramadan for more Ramadan fun and activities!!!!!! http://tj-ramadan.tripod.com


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