Islam and Ramadan
Islam:
The First and Last Religion (Islam and Ramadan)
Islam
is the religion Quran has been teaching from the advent of time with the two
main believes that there is only one God (Allah) and that Muhammad is the last
Messenger of Allah. (Islam and Ramadan) “This idealism makes Islam a
monotheistic religion form all of which is the world’s second-largest religion
with over 1.8 billion followers or 24.1% of the global population, known as
Muslims”.
The only true and most followed religion of Allah (S.W.T)
is that of Islam (submission), the only religion he has asked us to go
after. (Islam and Ramadan) Islam is a perfect system of divine laws which
brings man closer to Allah to lead a prosperous life here in the world and in
Akhirah (afterlife).
Islam in the Quran
The Holy book of Islam is Quran which
contains the sacred messages of Allah which have been revealed to Prophet
Muhammad (P.B.U.H) been sent down for the ultimate guidance of mankind and a
guide for being a good human with detailed every aspect of life and death.
Quran
(3:56) - "As to those who reject faith, I will punish them with terrible
agony in this world and in the Hereafter, nor will they have anyone to help."
Ramadan-
A Pillar of Islam (Islam and Ramadan)
According to Islam, there are
five towers, Muslims should observe to become a true Islam which is known as
the five pillars of Islam.
Importance
of Ramadan
Ramadan is the holiest month for
seeking Allah’s blessings, Allah’s mercy in which the doors of submission gets
open to achieve forgiveness of sins. Muslims performs fasting from dawn to dusk
refraining from eating, drinking and avoidance of all evil endeavors.
Ramadan
holds a special place for Muslims because of two factors:
· Firstly, the whole Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad
(P.B.U.H) in the last ten nights of Ramadan
· Secondly, the 30 days of observation
Why Muslims Fast? (Islam and
Ramadan)
Praise is to Allah. He
says,
“Do you who believe! Observing
As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those
before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (pious)” [Al-Baqarah 2:183]
It is also to fulfill this act of worship because,
- ·
To attain piety
- ·
To reap the
biggest reward of the Night of Power (Lailat-Al-Qadr)
- ·
To ask for
repentance of the sins
- ·
To cherish
Allah’s bounty.
- ·
To help
poor by making charity
When a long fasting Ramadan reaches to its end, Muslims around the world come forward to celebrate the gift of Allah by breaking the fast and by greeting one another with wishes, gifts, special food and giving Eidi to children. People also perform Zakat Al-Fitr after Eid prayers.
Umrah Places
Obligating for Umrah in Ramadan is
equivalent to Hajj because Makkah and Madinah are considered to be the most
sacred place on earth and are must-visit-places to go once in a lifetime.
Special conditions exist for Pilgrims to perform this holy deed who can afford
in the Islamic month.
There
are some highly recommended places to visit in Makkah and Madinah.
Places
to Visit in Makkah
1.
Masjid-Al Haram
2.
Jabbal-e-Noor
3.
Mount Arafah
4.
Cave Suhr
5.
Jannat ul Maula
The
place to Visit in Madinah
1.
Masjid-e-Nabwi
2.
Jannat ul Baqi (The Garden of Heavens)
3.
Masjid Al Quba
4.
The Well of Uthman (Bir e Usman)
5.
Masjid-E-Abubakar
6.
Masjid-E-Ali
7.
Masjid-E-Bilal
8.
Masjid-E-Bukhari
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