Similar to the previous post, this is some additional researches about Ramadan.
Ramadhan falls on the ninth month in the Islamic Lunar Calendar, Muslim from all around the world must abstain themselves from food and drinks. Besides than abstain from food and drinks, the Muslim are also not allow to smoking, have chewing gum and having sex.
Ramadhan falls on the ninth month in the Islamic Lunar Calendar, Muslim from all around the world must abstain themselves from food and drinks. Besides than abstain from food and drinks, the Muslim are also not allow to smoking, have chewing gum and having sex.
But there
some exception during Ramadhan, which mean a certain group of people
are exempted from this Ramadhan.
- Menstruating and postpartum women
Women who is undergoing menstruation can be exempted from Ramadhan because these women are consider unclean.
So, they are forbidden to pray and to fast.
- Pregnant
and breast-feeding women
- Traveler
- Patient
(anyone who is sick or weak)
- Children
before puberty
Even though it says children
before puberty, but most of the parents will let their children fast for only half a
day.
Purposes of
Ramadhan:
-
Self-control
By ignoring their
physical fulfillment such as food, drinks, sex, etc.
- Reminder
of spiritual duties
Remind the Muslims to remember what and why they believe and fulfill the pillars of Islam.
Remind the Muslims to remember what and why they believe and fulfill the pillars of Islam.
- To purify the soul
- Refocus attention on God
- Practice self-sacrifice.
-by Adriana
-Edited Rui
-by Adriana
-Edited Rui
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