قلبي ملك ربي**
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 عدد المساهمات : 2350 تاريخ التسجيل : 21/11/2010
الموقع : في حمى ربي
 | | موضوع: The Five Pillars of Islam : 4 الأحد مارس 20, 2011 11:57 pm | |
| 4. Sawm (Fasting)
"You who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you
as it was prescribed to those before you that you may attain piety."
(Qur'an 2:183)
During Ramadhan,
the ninth month of the Islamic calendar,
adult Muslims are required to fast during daylight hours.
Many children also practice fasting before they are adults,
for at least some part of Ramadhan.
By the age of 11 or 12 years,
many Muslim children are fasting through the whole month.
Pregnant women and ill persons may forgo fasting
, but are expected to make up the lost time as soon as their health permits.
The fast begins with a pre-dawn meal after
which Muslims go about their normal duties of work and school.
At sunset they may break their fast with a light meal of dates,
fruits and water.
Afterward, Muslims make the sunset prayer then gather for dinner,
usually eaten with family and friends.
Many masjids hold community meals that anyone can attend.
It was during the month of Ramadhan
that the first verses of the Qur'an were revealed and Muslims
commemorate this holy event
by increasing their reading of their holy scripture as well as by observing nightly
voluntary congregational prayers known as Taraweeh during the holy month.
Fasting as a community helps bring Muslims together and adds depth to the
experience.
For many Muslims,
gathering with others in homes or in masjids
and community centers is one of the most enjoyable
and memorable parts of
experiencing Ramadhan.
Ultimately, fasting bring Muslims closer to one another
as well as bringing them closer to their Lord.
Muslims are supposed to fast in spirit as well;
they will make an extra effort to avoid arguments and conflicts.
They believe fasting builds will power against temptation,
reminds them of those in need, and encourages generosity.
Fasting causes physical and psychological changes,
and helps people to think about the spiritual side of their lives.
Many religions include fasting as a form of worship
and a way to draw closer to God. | |
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نائب مدير أول
عدد المساهمات : 2300 تاريخ التسجيل : 21/11/2010
العمر : 47
الموقع : سبحان الله وبحمده * تونس*
| | موضوع: رد: The Five Pillars of Islam : 4 الخميس مارس 24, 2011 5:22 am | |
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قلبي ملك ربي**
نائب مدير أول
عدد المساهمات : 2350 تاريخ التسجيل : 21/11/2010
الموقع : في حمى ربي
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