RAMADAN (Month of FASTING): by Yusuf Islam

Muslims are called upon to use this month to re-evaluate their lives in light of Islamic guidance. We are to make peace with those who have wronged us, strengthen ties with family and friends, do away with bad habits -- essentially to clean up our lives, our thoughts, and our feelings. The Arabic word for "fasting" (sawm) literally means "to refrain" - and it means not only refraining from food and drink, but from evil actions, thoughts, and words.

During Ramadan, every part of the body must be restrained. The tongue must be restrained from backbiting and gossip. The eyes must restrain themselves from looking at unlawful things. The hand must not touch or take anything that does not belong to it. The ears must refrain from listening to idle talk or obscene words. The feet must refrain from going to sinful places. In such a way, every part of the body observes the fast.

Therefore, fasting is not merely physical, but is rather the total commitment of the person's body and soul to the spirit of the fast. Ramadan is a time to practice self-restraint; a time to cleanse the body and soul from impurities and re-focus one's self on the worship of ALLAH.

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[missmankind]

Ramadan keeps me calm and more devout than the other months coz when I fast I can feel how poor people and needy are suffer from hunger and thirst then after I eat, I really thank ALLAH that he granted me this food and think of those MILLIONS who cannot find a drop of water to drink.

[werPakistan]

Welcome Ramadan

Walk humbly

Talk politely

Dress neatly

Treat kindly

Pray attentively

Donate generously

May ALLAH bless & protect you!

[theizbah]

Masha'allah!

Alhamdulillah!

May Allah swt reward you