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Happy fasting to my Muslim friends! Good afternoon everyone, at this time I would like to share you a little bit about Ramadan which started today in my
place. So, what is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the ninth
month of the Islamic lunar calendar. During the blessed month of Ramadan,
Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs
during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on
God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and
drinking.
According to Wikipedia,
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion
and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the
teachings of Islam. The fasting (sawm) begins at dawn and ends at sunset. In
addition to abstaining from eating and drinking, Muslims also increase
restraint, such as abstaining from sexual relations and generally sinful speech
and behavior. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from
worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the soul by freeing it from
harmful impurities. Ramadan also teaches Muslims how to better practice self-discipline,
self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate; thus
encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity (zakat). Read more at
: Ramadan (Wikipedia)
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Thank you liv <3
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