10 Things about Ramadan | Every Muslims should know

Ramadan is the most important month for a Muslim. It is the ninth month of Islamic calendar. It is also called by Ramzan. It is observed by Muslims. In this month, Muslim people around the world abstain from eating and other physical needs(such as sex or smoking) during the daylight hours. It is the best time to purify the soul and one can refocus attention on Allah. The foundation of Islam is 5, and Ramadan is one of them. During Ramadan, every part of our bodies must be restrained. We should restrained our tongue from unnecessary gossip, we should not watch unlawful things, we should not hear any obscene words.

Ramadan has been observed for many years. The first Ramadan Kareem was observed in 624 CE. It was the second year of Hijra. During Ramadan, it is believed that Prophet Muhammad still received ‘revelations’ sent by Allah through angel Gabriel.
Every year Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims. There are five pillars of Islam. Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Ramadan, Hajj. Ramadan is one of them. So, we celebrate Ramadan. After Ramadan, Muslims congratulate each other by saying Kullu am wa antum bi-khair. This means “May you be blessed throughout the year. Another reason to celebrate Ramadan is, it is mandated in the Quran. The month lasts 29 to 30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. The Ramadan of 2017 is going to held on Friday, May 26.

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What can't you do on Ramadan:

You can’t smoke

If you smoke your fast breaks, because it’s something that you ingest through your mouth. This is also a drugs, as a Muslims you can't use drags.

You can’t take medicine

While fasting you can't take any kind of medicine. But, if you’re sick for a long term condition then you’re exempt.

You can’t have sex

You can't have sex with your wife during Ramadan. This only applies to during the fasting hours, not during the night.

You can’t drink water

You can not drink water while fasting.

You can’t talk smack

It is the purpose of fasting month of Ramadan is not just the food.Try to avoid lying, gossiping, backbiting, being rude, swearing, and others bad works.

What is allowed on Ramadan:

You can shower

Yes, you can take shower. And the most important things is that, you should be washed regularly to keep yourself clean.

You can spread good

Ramadan is a time of purification of the soul.
It’s a time when Muslims love to do good deeds, whether that’s visiting the sick, giving to charity or donating clothes and food to those less fortunate. It’s a month with so many blessings.

You can eat whatever you want

Many people think that if there are no rules for eating? Muslims can eat whatever they want for suhoor and whatever they want for iftar.

Can i kiss my wife while fasting?

During Fasting hours, if you are kissing your wife or husband and you believe that it will not lead to intercourse or it will not get you to ejaculation then kissing and hugging is allowed.

Ramadan is the month of purity. This month teaches us patience, discipline, loyalty. All of us should maintain the sanctity of Ramadan.