Ramadan Presentation
Transcript: Eid Al-Fitr Iftar - (If..what?!) What is Ramadan By Haruun And Sofiane -Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and worship. Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam and to avoid obscene and irreligious sights and sounds. -During fasting, intercourse is prohibited as well as eating and drinking, and resistance of all temptations is encouraged. Sexual intercourse among spouses is allowed after one has ended the daily fast. Purity of both thoughts and actions is important. -The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse one’s soul and free it from harm. - -It also teaches Muslims to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thus encouraging actions of generosity and charity . RAMADAN So what Muslims just don’t eat for a month? -It is encouraged during Ramadan to recite the whole Quran. The Quran is the equivalent to the Christian Bible, the Jewish Torah and what Muslims to be the verbatim word of god. -Some Muslims perform the recitation of the entire Qur'an by means of special prayers, called Tarawih, which are held in the mosques every night of the month, during which a whole section of the Qur'an is recited. Therefore the entire Qur'an would be completed at the end of the month. However it is not required to read the whole Qur'an in the Salatul Tarawih. Although it is highly recommended to do so. Sadaqa - (Charity) Conclusion Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which lasts 29 or 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex during daylight hours and is intended to teach Muslims about patience, spirituality, and submissiveness to God. Ramadan is observed solely for the sake of God, the dates of Ramadan vary, moving backwards by about eleven days each year depending on the moon. Thus It is never the same time every year. Muslims believe Ramadan to be an incredibly holy month for the because it is the month in which the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad (PBUH). Alright, No Food, Sex, and Be Spiritual, What Else? RAMADAN -Iftar refers to the evening meal when Muslims break their fast -Muslims all around the world will abstain from food and drink, through fasting, from dawn to sunset. At sunset, the family will gather the fast-breaking meal known as Iftar. The meal starts with the eating of three dates — just as Muhammad used to do. Then it's time for the Maghrib prayer, which is the fourth of the five daily prayers, after which the main meal is served. -Over time, Iftar has grown into banquet festivals. This is a time of fellowship with families, friends and surrounding communities, but may also occupy larger spaces at mosques or banquet halls, where a large group of people may gather to break fast together. -The elderly, the chronically ill, and the mentally ill are exempt from fasting, although the first two groups must try to feed the poor in place of their missed fasting. -It becomes compulsory for Muslims to start fasting when they reach puberty, so long as they are healthy, sane and have no disabilities or illnesses. Also exempt are pregnant women if they believe it would be harmful to them or the unborn baby, women during the period of their menstruation, and women nursing their newborns. -Theirs a difference of opinion amongst Islamic scholars as to whether nursing women must make up the days they miss at a later date, or feed poor people as an alternative for days missed. -While fasting is not considered compulsory in childhood, many children try to complete as many fasts as possible as practice for later life. -Lastly, those traveling are exempt, but must make up the days they have missed. is here -The holiday of Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of the fasting period of Ramadan and the first day of the following month, after another new moon has been sighted. -The Eid falls after 29 or 30 days of fasting, per the lunar sighting. Food is donated to the poor everyone puts on their best, usually new, clothes and community prayers are held in the early morning, followed by feasting and visiting relatives and friends. The prayer is optional although highly recommend as opposed to the mandatory five daily prayers. -Muslims are expected to do this as an act of worship, and to thank God. Presents are also given, mainly clothes and money. RAMADAN Who's Exempt from Fasting? -Charity is very important in Islam, and even more so during Ramadan. -According to Islam, Ramadan it is a particularly blessed time to give in charity, as the reward is 70 times greater than any other time of the year. For that reason, Muslims will spend more in charity and many will pay their zakat during Ramadan, to receive the blessings (reward). Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is the giving of a fixed portion of one's wealth to charity, generally to
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