Ramadan (fasting)

Ramadan

Sawm is the annual compulsory fast during the month of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. From dawn to sunset everyday a Muslim refrains from eating, drinking, and smoking and from sex with his marital partner, seeking only the pleasure of Allah.  Ramadan (Sawm) develops a believers moral and spiritual standard, and keep him away from selfishness, greed, extravagance and other vices. Ramadan (Sawm) is an annual training programmed increases a Muslims determination to fulfill his obligations to the greater and sustains.

Fasting is one of the most important and toughest duties in Islam. It is an order of Almighty Allah to put fasting into practice during the month of Ramadan as a form (worship) prayer. To seek Almighty Allah’s pleasure and forgiveness though fasting is a form of Ibadah (prayer). Mankind are just not able to seek mankind are also able to purify their souls and receive the limitless mercy of Allah and to reach his proximity. It is Fard (compulsory) for every Muslims male and female who reaches the age of maturity generally 12-13 years boys and 9-12 years girls to fast.

During Ramadan, Muslims are also predictable to put more effort into following the knowledge of Islam by refraining from violent behavior, anger, envy, greed, lust, profane language, gossip and to try to get along with fellow Muslims better. In accumulation, all obscene and irreligious sights and sounds are to be avoided.

Fasting during Ramadan is compulsory, but is forbidden for several groups for whom it would be very dangerous and exceptionally problematic. These include per-pubescent children, those with a medical situation such as diabetes, elderly people, and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Observing fasts is not acceptable for menstruating women. Other individuals for whom it is measured acceptable not to fast are those who are ill or traveling. Misplaced fasts usually must be made up for soon afterward, although the exact requirements vary according to circumstance.

Ramadan is a compulsory duty for Muslims.

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