For this entry, we will talked about the meaning of Ramadhan and several reasons why Ramadhan is considered important to Muslims. We hope this infomation give benefits to all of us.
WHAT IS RAMADHAN?
Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calender, when Muslims fast during daylight hours. Ramadhan is intended to increase our self-control in all areas, including food, sleeping, sex and the use of our time.
There are several reasons why Ramdhan is considered important:
- The Qur'an was first revealed during this month
- The gates of Heaven are open
- The gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained up in Hell
THE QUR'AN REVEALED
"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)"
[al-Baqarah 2:185]
The actual night that the Qur'an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad is called Lailatul Qadr, and to stand in prayer on this night is said to be better than a thousand months of worship.
Ramadhan is often called 'month of the Qur'an' and Muslims attempt to recite as much of the Qur'an as they can during the month.
No one knows on which particular night the Qur'an was revealed, but it is said to be one of the last ten nights of Ramadhan.
THE GATES OF HEAVEN ARE OPENED AND THE GATES OF HELL ARE CLOSED
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "When Ramadan comes, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are put in chains."
(Agreed upon)
Muslims believe that their good actions bring a greater reward during this month than at any other time of year, because this month has been blessed by Allah.
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