How is Islam different from other religions? Fasting Ramadan for Muslims is the most sacred time of the year. They refrain from all pleasures in order to test the power of will over carnal desires, to repent of sins, to overcome pride in the name of the forgiveness of the Almighty. What is the correct way to fast in Islam? This will be discussed in the article.

General information

During the Islamic fast - uraza, fasting during the day should not take any food. They are not allowed to drink alcoholic beverages, to have intimate relationships. Currently there are bans on smoking cigarettes and chewing gum (which, as you know, did not exist in the time of the prophet). And drinking alcohol in Islam is prohibited not only in the holy month of Ramadan, but, in general, throughout the year. Moreover, their sale is unacceptable. Unlike Christianity, fasting in Islam allows the adoption of any food: both meat and fried. At the same time, it is limited in time. It is permissible to eat only at night. It must be taken into account that Islam does not allow eating the meat of certain animals. For example, pork is a big ban.

Not only sacred to Muslims - fasting time. Islam divides it into two types. The first post is required. It must be observed in the holy month of Ramadan (the ninth in the Second is recommended. In Islam, the calendar is not the same as the Gregorian. It is shorter by 11 days. And that is why every year the month of Ramadan comes ten days earlier. And such days of fasting in Islam: every Monday and Thursday, 9th, 10th, 11th of Muharram, the first six days of Shawwal In addition to refraining from food and carnal pleasures, fasting people are required to pray (prayer). ) and after the evening (Maghrib).It is generally accepted that in this month the Almighty (Allah) is more favorable to prayers and increases the significance of good deeds.

Unlike in Islam - not sad, but festive. For true Muslims, it is the greatest holiday. They prepare for it in advance: they buy food and gifts, since the Almighty forgives sins and answers the prayers of not only those who fast, but also those who help those in need, and simply do charity work. After all, even the most disadvantaged should take food with the onset of the dark time of the day, participate in the holiday. Therefore, at the end of sacred time, it is customary to collect money (zakat) for the poor. In addition to charitable deeds, you need to try not to deceive anyone. Otherwise, it is generally accepted that the Almighty will not accept either fasting or prayers.

fasting time

Islam, as the reader already knows, calls all Muslims to fast during the holy month of Ramadan. What date his offensive will fall on depends on the lunar calendar. For every year it falls on a new date. During Uraza, it is customary to get up even before the morning prayer in order to eat breakfast. This procedure of eating before sunrise is called suhoor. The holy prophet ordered the faithful not to neglect him, because he would give much strength for accomplishment. Therefore, waking up an hour earlier should not be any difficulty for believers. And it is recommended to complete the suhoor before the completion of the morning prayer - fajra, so as not to be late for the time of fasting.

Throughout the day, until dusk, the fasting person is obliged to spend in complete restriction, without food and water. He is obliged to interrupt it before the evening prayer. You need to open iftar with a sip fresh water and phoenix. It is recommended to break the fast on time, without putting it off for later. After taking water and dates, you do not need to immediately eat. First you need to make and only then you are allowed to start dinner - iftar. It is forbidden to eat to satiety and overeat. You need to take just enough to satisfy the feeling of hunger. Otherwise, the post will lose its meaning. And he, as you know, is needed for the education of bodily lust.

Actions that deplete the body

What breaks fasting in Islam? These actions are of two kinds: that which empties a person, and that which fills him. The first are those during which certain fluids leave the body. As you know, this can be intentional vomiting (if it was not intentional, fasting is not considered violated) or bloodletting. Just as mentioned above, it is forbidden to have intimate relationships. And as you know, during this process, both men and women release sexual genetic material. Because the action is intentional, it is a violation.

In general, even without the release of genetic material, intimate contact breaks the fast. Even if it happens between legal spouses. If the release occurred without intimate contact, but intentionally (masturbation), then this is also a violation, since in Islam such an action is considered a sin. However, if a man deliberately decided to do this, but there was no release of sexual fluid, then the fast is not considered violated. It is also not a violation of unintentional release in both men and women.

In Islam, this violation is the most serious. If a person has repented, then he can atone for his guilt in two ways: either free the slave (in the civilized world this is difficult and actually inaccessible), or fast for the next two months. Even if, without good reason, he violates or interrupts the restriction that he maintains on the occasion of repentance for adultery, he must begin anew a two-month abstinence.

Hugging and kissing while fasting is allowed. But these actions should not lead to sexual arousal, so that something that breaks the fast does not happen. If the spouses know how to control themselves, then they can calmly kiss each other. If there is no confidence in yourself or in your soul mates, then you need to give up hugs. Sometimes it happens that the release of genetic material occurred in a dream. And as you know, a person does not control his actions at this time. Therefore, the post is not broken. In this case, there is no need to reimburse him. And sodomy and bestiality in Islam are always grave sins, and not only in the month of Ramadan.

Bloodletting during fasting

Donating blood is also illegal. It is believed that in this way a person becomes weaker. Feeling unwell while fasting is unacceptable. This means that a person should not become a donor. Even in case of emergency, it is a violation. However, the fasting person can make up for it on another day. If the blood went unintentionally, then the restriction is not violated. It also does not apply to him and donating blood for analysis. Indeed, in this case, little liquid is surrendered, so the person does not experience weakness. In addition, fasting during menstrual cycle(also kind of bloodletting). As you know, the fair sex during this period experience weakness and soreness. And, as stated above, fasting is unacceptable at such a time.

Nausea while fasting

If a fasting person has stomach problems, then it is not necessary for him to control vomiting, fearing that this may break the fast. When a Muslim deliberately called her, then for this action there will be no punishment. If the fasting person involuntarily emptied the stomach from its contents, this will not affect the observance of the fast. So, it is not necessary to restrain the urge to vomit. But calling them is deliberately forbidden.

Actions that fill the body

Filling actions are those in which the human body is filled. This is food and drink. And as you know, they are unacceptable during daylight hours. In addition to them, taking medications, infusion of blood, injections are also considered violations. If the medicines are taken as a rinse and not swallowed, then this is acceptable. Therefore, it is necessary to drink pills and other medicines in the dark. Also, the fast is not considered broken if the blood is re-infused after it has been cleansed and saturated with the necessary nutrients. In addition, eye and ear drops or enemas are also not forbidden in uraza. Even the extraction of teeth is acceptable, despite the probable discharge of blood from the wounds. If a fasting person uses (including asthmatics), then fasting is also not violated. Because air is not food and drink, but a gas that enters the lungs.

Any Muslim who has deliberately eaten or drunk has committed a major sin. Therefore, he is obliged to repent, to compensate for the violation on another day. A double sin is the acceptance of what Islam forbids on any day, and not just in fasting - alcohol and pork. If a person simply forgot about the restriction (and this is often observed in the first days of the Uraza), then the fast is not considered violated. It is not necessary to reimburse it. A person should thank the Almighty for sending him food (and there are many starving people in the world). If a Muslim sees that someone else is reaching for food, he is obliged to stop him and remind him of fasting. Swallowing saliva or leftover food stuck between the teeth is also not a violation.

What actions do not break the fast?

How to fast in Islam? What actions will not break it? In addition to the cases mentioned above, they include the following manipulations: applying antimony to the eyes (as is known, this is true for Muslim women); brushing your teeth with a special brush (miswak) or a regular brush without paste. The use of the latter is not prohibited. The main thing is not to swallow the remedy, even partially. Other hygiene procedures are also allowed: rinsing the nose, mouth, taking a shower. Swimming is also allowed, but on condition that a person does not dive with his head, as this can lead to water entering the body.

Also, a Muslim who involuntarily swallowed tobacco smoke or dust does not break the fast. Inhalation of aromas is also allowed (even intentionally). If women (and sometimes men) prepare food, then tasting them is acceptable. But it is forbidden to swallow it. Treatment of wounds with ointments, iodine, brilliant green solution is permissible. Women can have their hair cut and dyed. The same applies to men. In addition, the fair sex is allowed to use cosmetics. But many during Ramadan refuse it.

Smoking while fasting

Smoking during Uraza also breaks the fast. In general, this process is undesirable in Islam, because it harms the body and mind, devastates the wallet. And also due to uselessness. Therefore, intentionally swallowing tobacco smoke (as opposed to involuntary) breaks the fast. But many people who hold uraza do not enjoy cigarettes only during daylight hours. It is not right. Because smoking not only cigarettes, but also hookah is prohibited for the entire month of fasting in Islam. It often happens that after the end of Ramadan, many give up this addiction.

Fasting during pregnancy and lactation

How to fast during pregnancy in Islam? The expectant mother, if she feels well, there is no threat to either her or the child, is obliged to comply with the restrictions. If there is a possibility of a miscarriage, then fasting is optional. The same applies to breastfeeding mothers. Therefore, before the onset of holy fasting, the above women should consult a doctor. And pass the necessary tests.

If they are not recommended to observe the fast due to a difficult pregnancy or for other reasons, then they are obliged to compensate for the fast at another time. Preferably before next Ramadan. In addition, such a young lady needs to give alms to the needy (both money and food). However, if a woman cannot make up the fast because she is carrying the baby again under her heart or continues to feed, then it is quite enough for her to help the poor.

Fasting pregnant in Islam is not too strict. It is not necessary to observe it for all thirty days in a row. Violations are allowed every second day. Sometimes you can take a break for a week. The main thing is to keep thirty days in total. Since the days of fasting in winter are much shorter than summer days (during the cold season it dawns late and it gets dark early), young mothers are allowed to make up the fast on these days, even if Ramadan was in the summer.

Fasting during critical days

Can you fast during your period? Islam forbids a devout Muslim woman not only to observe restrictions, but also to perform namaz. If a woman does not do this on critical days, then there is no need to compensate. All this is due to the fact that these days the ladies are not clean. And as you know, the observance of the most important Islamic rituals is allowed only with the observance of complete hygiene.

If a woman holds a fast, and suddenly she begins to discharge, then it is considered violated. the girl will have to make up for it. But if it happened after dusk, then there was no violation. The next day, you need to refrain from restrictions until the end of the monthly cycle. In a word, fasting should be for the benefit of those who are fasting, and not to their detriment. And with a feeling of weakness of the body, you can get more negative from the uraza than positive moments.

Question:

Peace to you! I am not a Muslim myself, but I am interested in Islam. And I am interested in this question: why are Muslims not only allowed to eat, but also drink during fasting? A person can live without food for a long time, but it is very difficult to live without water - after all, our body consists of 2/3 of water. Is there any explanation for this prohibition in your religion?

Answer:

And peace to you. Thank you for your question.

The topic of fasting is of interest not only to many non-Muslims, but also to those Muslims who have recently converted to Islam, so they were not previously familiar with the rules of Islamic fasting.

I remember that I myself fasted for the first time in Ramadan, not yet being a Muslim. I had many Muslim students at school, and I wanted to express my solidarity with them in this way.

Then it was hard for me to believe that next year I myself would become a Muslim and would fast as a Muslim.

Your question is therefore very close to me - when I first started posting, I found that in daytime I didn't want to eat as much as I wanted to drink.

In the Qur'an we find the following verse:

“We sent down from the sky water in measure (i.e. rain) and soaked the earth with it, and, verily, it is in Our power to evaporate it.

With the help of water We have grown for you palm groves and vineyards, where many fruits that you eat grow for your needs. (23, 18-19).

Water is just one of the many gifts of the Creator that we take for granted in our lives. Just think how many times we use water in one day (we not only drink water, but we wash ourselves with it, wash our clothes, clean our house, cook food, wash dishes, use it in industry, etc.).

During Ramadan, we are ordered to give up some of the blessings that the Almighty has endowed us with (from food, drink and the love of our spouses) for a while - precisely so that we can better feel the full importance of these things.

If we are deprived of some things that are important to us for a while, we begin to appreciate them more when we finally regain them. All Muslims will confirm how tasty and valuable for them the first sip of water at sunset, when you can finally open the post. This water seems to us tastier than the most exquisite dishes.

In Ramadan, we also thank Allah for the rain - at other times of the year it can irritate us, but at this time, when we are deprived of water, we rejoice at the opportunity to refresh ourselves.

In times of difficulty, it is easier for us to sympathize with those people who are deprived of such an opportunity - to eat and drink when they want. How many people on Earth live in places where ordinary water is a rarity, and every sip of it is hard to come by.

All of the above, however, is only an introduction to the story of why Muslims fast. We don't do this to keep fit or experience some unusual spiritual states. We fast because our Lord - Allah Almighty ordered us to do this. Fasting is one of the so-called. "five pillars" of Islam, belief in which is required of all Muslims:

We read in the Quran:

“Whoever of you finds the month of Ramadan in which the Qur'an was sent down - the true guide for people, the clarification of the straight path and the distinction [between truth and falsehood], let him spend it by fasting. And if someone is sick or on a journey, then let him fast the same number of days in another month. Allah desires ease for you, not difficulty, desires that you complete the number of days [defined for fasting], and that you exalt Allah for guiding you to the true path. Perhaps you will thank Him." (2, 185).

Islam is a very wise and practical religion, it takes into account all possible life situations. If a person lives in his area, he must fast, but he is released from fasting if he is on the road or sick (as can be seen from the above verse).

The very command to fast also follows from the Qur'an:

“Oh, you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you, just as it was prescribed for those who lived before you - perhaps you will become God-fearing. (2, 183).

Muslims fast because it is the command of Allah, they observe it in order to achieve the pleasure of their Lord.

In fact, fasting is a complete abstinence from basic human needs - food, drink and relationships between the sexes, during the daylight hours - from dawn to dusk.

Also - which is very important, fasting is not only physical abstinence, it is also moral abstinence from all bad habits(like smoking) and bad deeds - like quarrels, gossip, slander. At this time, it is important to abandon even bad thoughts - envy, hatred, ill will. From one abstinence will not be useful if a person at this time quarrels with someone or wishes evil to another. Our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said that such a person will not get anything from fasting, except that by the end of the day he will suffer from hunger and thirst.

So, as I tried to explain to you earlier, we refuse to fast even from water. Sometimes this is easy to do (for example, in the cool season), but if there is a summer heat in the yard, this is a very significant sacrifice. Especially towards the end of the day of fasting, when you start to feel tired and sleepy. But if a person knows that he is doing it for the sake of Allah, it is easier for him to endure hardships.

Moreover, what is such a small sacrifice worth compared to the suffering of people in many parts of the Earth - many of whom live in constant hunger and thirst, someone has lost their homes and property - and possibly their loved ones - as a result of hostilities. If we think of all these people, it is much easier for us to sacrifice our comforts by giving up food and water for a little while.

When it is time to break the fast, Muslims gather with their families and friends to open the fast, thanking Allah for His gifts of food and water, which we do not notice during normal times of the year.

So fasting in Ramadan is an extremely useful and important thing when we learn to be grateful to Allah, try to become better and feel oneness with our brothers and sisters in faith.

Hope I was able to answer your question.

What is Ramadan?

Every year for a Muslim comes a special time - Ramadan. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims observe a fast from dawn to dusk, which consists in complete abstinence from food, drink, intimacy and evil deeds. Acts of worship such as extra prayers, recitation of the Qur'an and charity are especially encouraged during Ramadan.

People of different cultures have different traditions in Ramadan, whether it's the food they prepare or hosting iftars. Islamic spiritual values, such as generosity, compassion, mercy, are the basis of all these traditions, such as inviting guests, distributing food, etc.

What makes Ramadan special?

The Holy Quran was sent down in Ramadan.

Ramadan marks the most sacred and significant night of the year - the Night of Predestination or Laylatul-Qadr. On this night, the first verses of the Qur'an were sent down. The exact date of the Night of Destiny is unknown, but it is known that it falls on an odd number of the last ten days of Ramadan. It is believed that Laylatul-Qadr is the most sacred and significant night of the year.

When is Ramadan?

Every year, Ramadan moves forward 11 days. This is because the Muslim calendar is based on the phases of the moon. Ramadan begins with the phase of the new moon. When determining the time of the month of Ramadan, visual observation is the basis, but when this is not possible, then it is allowed to use astronomical calculations. This year Ramadan starts on May 27th.

Why do Muslims fast in Ramadan?

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. The Qur'an says that every Muslim must fast. main reason according to which Muslims fast is the desire for the pleasure of Allah and the desire to fulfill His command. In addition, fasting is not only abstaining from food, but also from everything bad, a manifestation of humility, patience, enslavement of one's nafs.

Do daily fasting times vary by country?

There are about 1.6 billion Muslims in the world, but they fast for varying amounts of hours during Ramadan. Some Muslims fast more than others, depending on where they live and the length of the day. For example, the shortest fast for Muslims in Australia is 9 hours, while Muslims in Sweden and Iceland fast for more than 20 hours.

What kind of worship is performed only in Ramadan?

In addition to the obligatory fasting, which can only be observed in Ramadan, a special prayer is performed this month - tarawih. Tarawih prayer is an obligatory Sunnah of the Messenger (peace be upon him) and is read after Isha prayer before the morning at 8 or 20 rak'ahs.

Suhoor and Iftar times (the latter corresponds to Maghrib prayer times) for Russian cities for the current year are presented in a table available for download.

Fasting (uraza, ruza) is one of the pillars of Islam, so its observance is mandatory for Muslims.

Usually, a layman understands Muslim fasting as abstinence from eating and drinking during daylight hours. In fact, this concept is much broader: it includes a voluntary refusal not only from eating, but also from committing any sins committed by the eyes, hands and tongue, as well as from certain actions. Being in a state of holding an uraza, the believer must be clearly aware that he is doing this for the sake of his Creator, and not have any other intentions.

In Islamic doctrine, depending on the time of observance and significance, two types of fasting are distinguished: obligatory (fard) and desirable (sunnat).

The first is massively observed by Muslims during the Holy month of Ramadan, which has an incomparable blessing for people. In His Scripture, Allah guides us:

“In the month of Ramadan, the Qur'an was sent down - the right guidance for the people, clear evidence of the right guidance and discernment. Whoever of you finds this month must fast" (2:185)

A huge reward awaits Muslims who adhere to the Uraza in the blessed month, and severe punishment will certainly follow for leaving it without a good reason. The proof of this is the following statement of the Mercy of the worlds of Muhammad (s.g.v.): “Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and hope for the reward of the Almighty, his former sins will be forgiven” (the hadith is cited by Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

However, the Lord made obligatory observance of the Uraza not for all people.

Who does not need to keep a post:

1. Non-Muslims

An important condition for observing the Uraza is the practice of Islam by a person. For others, posting is optional. At the same time, this does not mean that for the days spent without fasting during the months of Ramadan, every person, regardless of his religion, will not have to answer to the Almighty on the Day of the Great Judgment.

2. Minors

Uraza is imputed as mandatory for adults. At the same time, it is necessary to understand that adulthood is meant from an Islamic point of view, which does not occur at 18, as is customary in most countries of the world, but during puberty, which occurs differently for each person.

3. Mentally disabled

Mental capacity is listed among the conditions of obligatory fasting. In other words, a person who is not of sound mind has the right to refrain from observing this pillar of Islam.

4. Everyone who is on the road

Keeping an eye is not necessary for those people who are on the road, that is, travelers. It should be noted that, according to Sharia, travelers are considered to be people who have traveled more than 83 km from home and their journey lasts no more than 15 days.

5. Physically ill people

People who suffer from any disease that requires constant medication, or threatens with severe ailments and pains, up to a threat to life in case of observance of the uraza, are exempted from its need.

6. Pregnant

Women who are carrying a child and fear for the life of their future child have the right not to fast in the month of Ramadan.

7. Breastfeeding women

Women who are breastfeeding babies may not fast as well.

8. Women on the days of menstruation and bleeding caused by childbirth

In the menstrual period and during postpartum bleeding, women, according to Sharia, are in a position of ritual defilement, which is why non-compliance with the uraza is allowed and, moreover, necessary. If pregnant and lactating women have the right to fast, then these days it is better for women to abstain.

9. People who are unconscious

Believers who remain in an unconscious state for a long time, for example, in a coma state, for obvious reasons, are also freed from uraza.

In situations where a person misses one or more days of fasting for the reasons listed above, he should make up for them later, when the reason that gives the right to non-observance of the fast is eliminated, for example, when the traveler returns home or the person comes out of a coma. Believers who are not able to keep uraza during the year, for example, due to illness, should feed one needy for each of the missed days. If this is also difficult for a person in material terms, because he himself is among the needy, then he is completely freed from this obligation.

Desired post- this is one whose observance is desirable, but not imputed to Muslims as mandatory. The believer is rewarded for observing such a fast, but there is no sin for leaving him.

Days when it is desirable to keep uraza:

• Day of Araf- for fasting on this day, the Lord can forgive a person for the sins committed by him for 2 years. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) explained: “Fasting on the Day of Arafah serves as atonement for sins committed in the past and future years” (hadith from Ibn Maji and Nasai).

• Day of Ashura- For those who fast on the tenth day of the month of Muharram, all sins for the previous 12 months are erased. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) admonished his ummah: “Fasting serves as an atonement for the sins of the past year” (Muslim cites the hadith). However, Shiite theologians assure that it is undesirable to hold the uraza on this day, since on this date the grandson of the Final Prophet (S.G.V.) - Imam Hussein, who is especially revered by Shiite Muslims, was martyred.

• First 9 days of Zul Hijah- this can be found mentioned in the hadith: “Fasting in the first days of the month of Zul-Hijja is equivalent to one year of fasting” (Ibn Maja).

• Month of Muharram- Uraza in this forbidden month is considered Sunnat. After all, the Prophet Muhammad himself once said: “After Ramadan, the best month for fasting is the month of Allah - Muharram” (Muslim cites the hadith).

• Month of Shaaban- Another month during which it is desirable to fast. In the lunar calendar, it comes before Ramadan. In the hadiths from Bukhari, there is a mention that the Final Messenger of the Almighty (s.g.v.) was zealous in observing Uraza in the month of Shaaban, except for some days.

• 6 days of Shawwal- also desirable for the post. Shawwal follows the holy month of Ramadan. “If someone completed the fast in Ramadan and added to it six days of fasting in the month of Shawwal, he will receive such a reward as if he had fasted all year” (hadith from Muslim).

• Uraza in a day, or the fast of the Prophet Daoud (a.s.), who held uraza every other day and which, as the Grace of the Worlds Muhammad (s.g.v.) said, “is the most beloved fast for Allah” (in accordance with the hadith from Muslim).

• 3 days in the middle of each month- The Prophet (S.G.V.) instructed: “If you want to fast in the middle of the month, then fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th days” (at-Tirmidhi).

• Every Monday and Thursday- it was during these days that the Messenger of the Almighty (s.g.v.) regularly observed uraza. “The deeds of the people are presented to Allah on Monday and Thursday,” he said. “And I want my deeds to be presented while I am fasting” (hadith quoted by at-Tirmidhi).

Fasting times in Islam

It is known that in Islam, fasting is observed during daylight hours. The countdown starts at dawn. In the Holy Book of Muslims you can find the verse:

"Eat and drink until you can tell the white thread at dawn from the black, and then fast until night" (2:187)

The fasting person must stop morning reception food (suhoor) before the time of Fajr prayer (usually 30 minutes).

Once one of the ascetics asked the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) about what time interval should be between suhoor and azan for morning prayer, to which he replied: “As much as is necessary to read fifty verses” (hadith from Bukhari and Muslim).

The end of the time of fasting (iftar) comes at sunset and coincides with the time of the evening prayer. In this case, after fasting, the believer should first break his fast, and then proceed to prayer.

At the end of the suhoor, the following dua is read (niyat):

نَوَيْتُ أَنْ أَصُومَ صَوْمَ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ مِنَ الْفَجْرِ إِلَى الْمَغْرِبِ خَالِصًا لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى

Transcription:“Nahuatu an-assumma sauma shahri Ramadaan min al-fajri il al-maghribi haalisan lil Layakhi tya’aala”

Translation:“I have determined to fast the month of Ramadan from dawn to dusk sincerely for the sake of Allah.”

Immediately after breaking the fast - at iftar - they say dua:

اللَهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَ بِكَ آمَنْتُ وَ عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَلْت وَ عَلَى رِزْقِكَ اَفْطَرْتُ فَاغْفِرْلِى يَا غَفَّارُ مَا قَدَّمْتُ وَ مَأ اَخَّرْتُ

Transcription:“Allahumma lakaya sumtu wa bikya amantu wa alaikya tavakkaltu wa ‘ala rizkykya aftartu faqfirli ya gaffaru ma kaddyamtu wa ma akhhartu”

Translation:“O Allah! For Your sake, I kept a fast, I believed in You, and I only trust in You, I break my fast with what You sent me. Forgive me, O Forgiver of my sins, past and future!”

Actions that violate the mind

1. Deliberate receptionm of food and smoking

If a fasting person consciously ate or drank something, lit a cigarette, then his uraza that day will not be accepted. But if he ate something unintentionally, for example, out of forgetfulness, then in this case the person should stop eating or drinking as soon as he remembered his fast, and he can continue to keep the fast - such a fast will be considered valid.

2. Intimacy

After sexual intercourse, fasting is broken. Lip-to-lip kissing and ejaculation due to conscious stimulation (masturbation) have similar effects.

3. Instillation of medicine into the nose and ears

Uraza becomes invalid as soon as a person uses special medications used for instillation into the nose and auditory canal if they enter the larynx. At the same time, injections that are made into a vein or muscle, as well as eye drops, do not break the fast.

4. Swallowing liquid when gargling

When observing a fast, care must be taken when gargling for medicinal purposes or just to moisten - getting water inside will invalidate your fast. Swimming in a pond and taking a bath in a state of uraza is permissible, but one should beware of the penetration of liquid through the sinuses, pharynx and ears.

5. Use of medical inhalers

During fasting, the use of inhalers should be avoided whenever possible.

6. Intentionally inducing vomiting

If the person holding the uraza intentionally caused vomiting, then his fast is considered violated. If vomiting did not occur by the will of the person, then the fast remains valid.

7. Menstruation

In a situation where a woman has a seizure during daylight hours, she should stop fasting. She will need to make up this day after the end of her period.

Benefits of fasting

This pillar of Islam has many virtues for the believers who follow it.

Firstly, uraza is able to lead a person into the Gardens of Eden, which can be confirmed in the biography of the Prophet (s.g.v.): “Verily, in Paradise there is a gate called “Ar-Rayyan”, through which the Day of Judgment will enter fasting. And no one will enter through this gate except them ”(hadith from Bukhari and Muslim).

Secondly, fasting will serve as an intercessor for a Muslim on the Day of Judgment: "Fasting and the Qur'an on the Day of Judgment will intercede for the servant of Allah" (hadith from Ahmad).

Thirdly, uraza entails, as was said earlier.

In addition, all the requests of a believer who fasts will be accepted by the Almighty. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “A dua is never rejected by a fasting person during breaking the fast” (Ibn Maja).

Muslims strictly observe the traditions and precepts written in the Koran. One of the greatest celebrations is holiday Ramadan. This is a sacred month that has a special meaning for everyone wrapped in this faith. Let's take a closer look at this traditional religious action, and also tell you when Ramadan is celebrated in 2019.

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When is Ramadan celebrated in 2019: schedule - what date does the holy month of Ramadan begin and end?

Islamic calendar, or as it is also called Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar whose months begin with new moons. The 9th month of the Muslim year is called Ramadan, which can last 29–30 days. It begins at dawn after the ninth new moon. Since the calendar is tied to the moon and its growth, every year (compared to our Gregorian calendar) the Ramadan holiday shifts up to 11 days.

In 2019, the beginning of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar will fall at dawn on May 5. It will last a month until dark on June 3.

During this month, representatives of the Arab world fast during daylight hours. This post is obligatory for every “son of Allah”, because through it the power of faith is demonstrated, the spirit and will are strengthened. Fasting implies not only the refusal of food, but also the purification of the body and soul through the rejection of vices, lusts and worldly desires (prohibitions).

Brief history, essence, traditions, intention and meaning of Ramadan among Muslims

During Ramadan, the Koran is especially studied, the commandments of Allah are fulfilled, and believers adhere to the prescribed prohibitions.

• The first 10 days it is believed that Allah shows mercy to his believers.
• In the next 10 days, the soul becomes pure, cleansed of sins and impure thoughts.
• The final decade symbolizes salvation from Gehenna.

It is these last days that are considered the most sacred, since this period falls Night of al-Qadr (night of Power). It is generally accepted that on this night, Allah "distributes" the fate of each believer for the next year, based on his deeds .

It is not known for certain which of the last days the prophet Muhammad saw the appearance of the messenger Jibril, therefore it is revered every day. To be more precise, the Night of Destiny is celebrated several times over the last 10 days of Ramadan on odd numbers of the day.

The rules of the holy month of Ramadan: what is possible and what is not allowed during fasting in the month of Ramadan?

All believers in Allah must follow the rules of Ramadan, but there are exceptions that relate to:

• children (minors according to Shariah);
• menstruating women;
• the sick, including the mentally ill;
• old people;
• women in childbirth and breastfeeding.

Eating in Ramadan is allowed at night, but only twice:

1. Suhoor- it is supposed to eat food, which should end with a prayer 20-30 minutes before Fajr time (before dawn).
2. Iftar- this is the breaking of the fast, which occurs after sunset (Maghrib time). It starts with dates and water. After satisfaction of hunger, the Isha prayer is necessarily said (this is the 5th obligatory nightly prayer among Muslims).

Skipping meals is prohibited.

According to the scripture, during daylight hours, believers in Allah devote themselves to work and prayer (there are 5 obligatory daily prayers) to distract themselves from sinful thoughts and urges. In your free time, you need to read the Koran.

Activities during daylight hours that may break the holy fast include:

• food intake;
• drinking (alcohol, water, drinks, juices, etc.);
• smoking;
• having sex;
• involuntary cleansing of the body (vomiting, enema);
• medication.

How to prepare and how to properly hold the month of Ramadan?

Ramadan should be prepared in advance. To do this, before the 9th month fast every Monday and Thursday of the week. Also refuse food on the 13th, 14th, 15th of the month of Shaban . Rule to be entered get up 20-30 minutes before dawn. This time should be devoted to reading the Qur'an and prayer.

All the rules that should be observed in the month of Ramadan are written in the Koran. Their observance helps believers fast and refuse all temptations. To keep Ramadan, you need to remember the following:

• Iftar should consist of light foods.
• Suhoor provides for more high-calorie food, which serves as a "charge" of energy for the next day.
• When eating, it is better to refuse to eat fatty and spicy foods, as they provoke a feeling of thirst.
• To prepare yourself, on the next day of fasting, you need to read Niyat (intention in translation). It is read after dark. Theologians recommend repeating Niyat before dawn, as it is believed that such an intention is closer to the light post, and therefore stronger.
• It is believed that Niyat not uttered at night or read after dawn breaks the fast.

Which is correct: Ramadan or Ramadan?

The Muslim faith suggests two names, both Ramadan and Ramadan. The thing is that the only language in which the letter "dad" used in the name of the month exists is only in Arabic. In all other languages ​​and dialects, the letter "for" is used. Because of this, the ninth month holiday can be pronounced as both Ramadan and Ramadan.

It should be noted that regardless of the specifics of the pronunciation of the Muslim people, when reading the Koran, the name of the holiday is pronounced exclusively as Ramadan. Since distortion when reading the scripture is unacceptable.

Water during Ramadan: is it safe to drink?

The answer is clear - drinking during daylight hours of the month of Ramadan is prohibited. This rule applies to all liquids (alcohol, water, juice, fruit drink). The rule is valid until sunset, after which believers are allowed to drink plenty.

It should be noted that swallowing saliva is not a violation of fasting, but swallowing water that got into the mouth while bathing is a break in fasting, for which there is a debt to Allah.

Can you have sex during Ramadan?

Fasting on the holiday of Ramadan provides for the rejection of carnal pleasures and the performance of marital duty during daylight hours. After sunset, this prohibition does not apply, and sex is quite acceptable if desired or necessary. But if a believer breaks this rule and makes love to a woman during the day, then it is provided for "punishment" in the form of compensation for fasting for 60 days. Almsgiving and the organization of feeding the poor are also considered atonement for breaking the fast.

How many Ramadan are there in a year and how many days does it last?

Ramadan only happens once a year. He is tied to lunar calendar, therefore, its offensive changes annually, the site informs the site. The beginning of the ninth lunar month is considered the beginning of Ramadan. Its duration is calculated lunar days, so last Ramadan can be 29–30 days.

It should be noted that in different Muslim countries, the first day of Ramadan may be slightly shifted (different).

The fact is that the first day of the 9th month can be calculated:

• astronomically;
• observing the night sky;
• be declared by the theologians of the Muslim world.

These factors lead some believers to start the anointing a day or two earlier than their like-minded people on another continent.

Why is Ramadan eaten only at night?

If you ask Muslims why eating in Ramadan is only allowed at night, the answer will be the same for everyone: "This is the will of Allah". Indeed, if you look for explanations in the Koran, then it is impossible to find them. But turning to history, this kind of abstinence can be clarified a little.

Even before Islam, the Arabs lived according to a fixed calendar, and the month of Ramadan fell on the hottest period. It was the heat that gave the name to the ninth month, because the word Ramadan has a translation - intense heat (hot time). At this time, it was impossible to be under the scorching sun. The steppes were burned, and people tried to hide from the rays of the red-hot luminary. It seemed that life in this month froze, and only at night the Moon rose above the heads of the Arabs, which gave the long-awaited coolness. It was at night that people could work, respectively, there was a need for food. Since food supplies were very scarce due to the scorching sun, and main source water was raining, that is, during the period of "doing nothing" (in the afternoon) it was forbidden. It is from these sources that the tradition of eating in Ramadan only at night came.

What to do if I violated the fast of Ramadan?

Of course, not everyone can be perfect. Therefore, during the period of Ramadan, violations occur, for which the believers are indebted to Allah. To put it more clearly, for every sin in the holy month of Ramadan, you will need to pay off before Allah. What "rates" for ransom are there in the Holy Scriptures?

• In cases where the believer ended the post against his will(unintentional violation). These include: the onset of menstruation in women, unintentional vomiting, an accidentally swallowed fly, etc. For such a violation of the fast, redemption follows in the form of an extension of the interrupted Ramadan by the number of days (completing the missed days) and alms to the poor. It is allowed to pay one's debt to Allah on any day of the year before the next Ramadan.
• If the sin was deliberate(eating and drinking during the day, taking medicine, having sex), the debt is repaid with an additional 60 days of abstinence and mercy to those in need in the form of money or food.

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Per holy month the next Shavwal (10 lunar month) follows, on the first day of which it is customary to celebrate the celebration of breaking the fast of Eid al-Fitr. This day is marked by the first meals in the daytime, as well as the utterance of the Eid prayer. Also on this day, the head of the family must pay zakat al-fitr (this is a mandatory alms) for each member of his family.

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