The month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar in which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. There are many things about this month which we know and there are certain things which we don’t know. Thus, in Ramadan 2019 all you need to know about this month is the basics because if we will know the basics then we will be able to know and understand the details properly. The details are also the basic part though being the essence of this topic.
Also, after knowing the basics you can know the detailed information about this month as well. However, knowing the basics before the details will be more helpful. Thus, today we will focus on some basic and important points about Ramadan which are as follow;
The order of the month of Ramadan came in in 2nd AH. At various places in Quran, there is mention of Ramadan and fasting. We fast for Allah and thus, expects our rewards from Him. As in Ramadan 2019 all you need to know is about the basic things thus, knowing when the order of fasting in Ramadan came is a very basic information.
As in Ramadan 2019 all you need to know is about the basics. Thus, it is very important for Muslims to know this basic thing that how they must fast in the month of Ramadan. Firstly, Muslims must wake up for the sehri before Fajr and eat some food then they end their sehri with dua in which intention to fast is made. With the azan of Fajr, the time for sehri ends and then Muslims must not eat, drink and not get into sexual intercourse till the time of Maghrib. Then at Maghrib time, they must open their fast with dua and have iftar. Here the fast completes.
There is a great importance of the month of Ramadan. From the Quranic verses and ahadees, we can come to know about the significance of the month of Ramadan.
“The month of Ramadan (is the month) in which the Qur’an has been sent down as guidance for mankind containing clear signs…” (Q 2:185)
“Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain taqwaa.” (Q2:183)
The Holy Prophet (SAWW) said, “When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained.” (Imam Bukhari)
It is reported by Abu Umamah, “I came to the Allah’s Messenger (SAWW) and said: ‘Order me to do a deed that will allow me to enter Paradise.’ He (SAWW) said: ‘Stick to fasting, as there is no equivalent to it.’ Then I came to him again and he (SAWW) said: ‘Stick to fasting.’” (Imam Ahmad, Imam Nasa’i, and Imam Hakim)
Sahl ibn Sa’d reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) said, “There is a gate to Paradise that is called ar-Rayyan. On the Day of Resurrection it will say: ‘Where are those who fasted?’ When the last [one] has passed through the gate, it will be locked.” (Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim)
The reason that why we stated that in Ramadan 2019 all you need to know is about the basics because many Muslims may not know the very facts and basics about Ramadan which they must know. It’s important for Muslims to know the basics about every Islamic month. Only in this way, they will come to know about the spirit of that Islamic month. Thus, knowing about Ramadan is likewise essential.
