Today will share some answers to the most asked questions about the holy month of Ramadan by Non-Muslims according to the Google search.
- What is Ramadan?
It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in which Muslims all around the world observe it as a month of fasting, reflection, and praying. It is also known as Ramazan.
2. How Muslims fast in Ramadan?
Muslims during Ramadan abstains from eating or drinking or any sexual act from dawn to dusk, and Yes even water is not allowed. They break their fast with a meal called Iftar with family and friends when the sun sets down and then start fasting all over again when the sunrise.
3. How Muslims celebrate Ramadan?
Ramadan is not based on celebrating specifically, in fact, it’s based on fasting and learning how to discipline ourselves, self-control, being grateful/thankful, and having empathy for those who are less fortunate. This all leads to encouraging generosity actions like charity (Zakat).
4. Is there a story behind Ramadan?
Yes, there is. In A.D. 610 the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and revealed the Holy Quran to him during this month, So Muslims fast during this month as a way to commemorate the revelation of the Holy Quran.
5. Who Can NOT fast during Ramadan?
In Islam, there are some excuses for people to not fast. The children, women in their period or postnatal bleeding, if you are sick, travelers, elderly who can not fast due to their weakness, and other reasonable reasons.
At The End
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, where Muslims fast, pray, and ask Allah for forgiveness. It is a truly humbling experience, no matter if you are rich or poor, which teaches us empathy, patience, compassion, and that will encourage you to help others. Hopefully, I have answered some of the main curious questions about the Holy month of Ramadan by non-Muslims.
Ramadan Kareem
