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Book of Ramadan
Book of Ramadan
Book of Ramadan
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This is a book about how to fast correctly during the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting is an obligatory form of worship and is one of the pillars of Islam.  The watery hadith of the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him says that whoever fasts expecting good from Allah, Allah will forgive him all his sins. Therefore, let's try to keep the fast correctly, without mistakes, for the sake of Allah's pleasure. The book also describes the types of fasts, how to fast correctly, how fasting affects oganism, who is prohibited from fasting, and much more.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHydyr
Release dateAug 17, 2024
ISBN9798227406408
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    Book of Ramadan - Hydyr

    Bismilahi Rahmani Rahim

    In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

    This book is about fasting during Ramadan. All the materials in the book were collected from Islamic sources. Below is a small glossary for a better understanding of what is written in the book.

    Shahada—testimony of faith in the One God (Allah) and the prophetic mission of Muhammad, peace be upon him. Shahada is the main point for a person to become a Muslim and the first pillar of Islam.

    Arabic: ‏أشْهَدُ ألَّا إلَهَ إلَّا الله وأشْهَدُ أنَّ مُحَمَّدًا

    رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ‏‎

    Transliteration: Ashhadu alla ilaha illallah wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan rasulullah 

    Translation: I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

    Fard (Arabic: فرض‎)—a religious duty that is obligatory to perform, including norms of piety and ritual actions, and the commands of Allah expressed in clear and indisputable proofs from the Quran and Sunnah. Performing fard is direct worship of Allah, and neglecting fard is direct disobedience to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Examples of fard actions include the five daily prayers and fasting during the month of Ramadan.

    Sunnah (Arabic: سُنَّة‎ — custom; example)—Muslim sacred tradition, presenting examples, moral qualities, advice and prohibitions, approvals and disapprovals of certain actions and things, as well as sermons from the life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, as a model and guide for the entire Muslim community (ummah) and every Muslim. The Sunnah is the second source of Islamic law after the Quran and is closely related to it, explaining and complementing it.

    Dhikr (Arabic: ذکر‎ — remembrance)—Islamic practice of remembering the Almighty, performed both by tongue and heart, during which the beautiful names and qualities of Allah, words of praise and glorification of Allah can be recited. It involves repeatedly reciting a prayer formula containing praise of Allah, the Lord of the worlds.

    Salawat (Arabic: صَلَوَات‎ — prayers)—a specific prayer magnifying the Prophet Muhammad (his status before God and people). Every person who shows respect by saying salawat to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, will receive blessings from Allah and intercession from the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, on the Day of Judgment.

    Hadith(Arabic: الحديث‎)—tradition about the words and actions of the Prophet Muhammad, touching on various religious and legal aspects of the lives of Muslims.

    Suhur or Sahur(Arabic: سَُحُور‎)—an Islamic term meaning the pre-dawn meal before fasting during the month of Ramadan.

    Iftar(Arabic: إفطار‎ — breaking the fast)—the evening meal with which Muslims end their daily Ramadan fast at sunset, either before or after the evening prayer, depending on local practice.

    Mustahabb (Arabic: مُسْتَحَبّ‎ — recommended, desirable)—approved, good action. God-pleasing deeds that are recommended to perform because they were usually performed by the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. However, not performing them does not lead to sin.

    Makruh (Arabic: مكروه‎)—a category of permissibility in Islamic law; it refers to actions that are not absolutely prohibited (haram) but are undesirable.

    Hajj (Arabic: حَجّ‎)—pilgrimage. A pilgrimage involving visiting Mecca (the Masjid al-Haram) and its surroundings (Mount Arafat, the valleys of Muzdalifah and Mina) at a specific time. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam after shahada, prayer, almsgiving (zakat), and fasting (sawm).

    Ghusl (Arabic: غسل‎)—in Islam, an act of complete purification of the body through ritual washing. Ghusl involves washing not only the hands, feet, and face but the entire body. Ghusl is performed to cleanse the body after various impurities, severe illness, long journeys, etc.

    Kaffara (Arabic: كفارة‎—to cover, to hide)—in Islam, an expiatory act performed in place of a committed sin. Kaffara can be imposed for breaking the fast, violating the rules of Hajj, breaking an oath, performing zihara, or accidentally killing a person.

    Houris (Arabic: حورية‎‎‎—houri)—in the Quran, heavenly maidens who will be the spouses of the righteous in paradise. It is stated that the houris possess striking beauty, rest on precious carpets in luxurious, eternally green gardens, and in their embrace, the faithful will find endless bliss.

    Maghfirat—forgiveness.

    Istighfar—a supplication to the Almighty Allah for the forgiveness of sins. The word istighfar can also mean submission and repentance.

    Bismillah

    Muslims try to begin every word they say with Bismillah. They say Bismillah when they are about to stand up, sit down, eat, or give alms. If we translate Bismillah, it means "in the name of God. In other words, by saying Bismillah, a person turns to Allah in hope of gaining His help, support, and protection. By saying Bismillah," we seem to want to attract our Lord's special attention to us. It’s like saying, Here I am, O my Lord, I remember You. I start all my affairs with the mention of You, fearing You, loving You, and hoping for Your mercy.

    Why is it so important to start any task with the words Bismillah, the words of Allah Himself? The fact is that the name Allah includes all the beautiful names of our Lord. Allah has the most beautiful names, and each one testifies to His perfection. Each of His names carries great meaning. For example, the name Allah itself means the God who is worshiped and to whom worship is due. He is the only one who deserves worship due to His divine qualities. In other words, this means that the one who deserves worship is the one who has divine qualities, and that is only Allah. No one else possesses such qualities of perfection as Allah. Moreover, it would not even occur to anyone to compare anyone with Allah. Any rational

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