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The Islamic months also called Lunar months are based on the
sighting of the moon. The Islamic calendar began when Mohummed (pbuh)
ordered his disciples to leave and save themselves from the
atrocities committed by the Mekkans and emigrate to Madina
called Yasrab at the time.
There are 12 months in a lunar year. These are:
1. MUHARRAM
2. SAFAR
3.RAWIAL-AWWAL
4. RAWIAL-SANI
5. JAMADAL-AWWAL
6. JAMADAL-SANI
7. RAJAB
8. SHA’BAN
9. RAMADAN
10. SHAWWAL
11. DHU QA’DAH
12. DHU HIJJAH
QUR'AN
Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was revealed with clear
guidance and differentiation (Between Good and Bad) Whoever of
you is a witness of this month, should fast. But if anyone is
ill, or on a journey, the prescribed period (Should be made up)
by days later. Allah intends every facility for you; He does not
want to put you in any difficulties. 2:185 And eat and drink,
until the white thread of dawn appears to you distinct from it’s
black thread; then complete your fast till the night appears.
{Qur’an 2:187}
HADITH
Whoever fasts Ramadan with faith and seeking the pleasure of
Allah, his past errors are forgiven. (Ahmed) Islam is based on
the five pillars, the oneness of Allah, establishing prayers,
paying Zakat (Charity) fasting in Ramadan and pilgrimage to
Makkah. Fast when you see the new moon of Ramadan, and finish
fasting when you see the new moon of Shawal, and if you cannot
see the new moon then calculate thirty days of Shaban.
RAMADAN
The month of Ramadan comes once each year giving every fasting
Muslim a spiritual and physical improvement which lasts until
the following year.
CHARITY
To be homeless without a place to live and to lose your family
or the home you were born in or to lose your spouse or children
is a terrible thought. Yet this is what many Muslim brothers and
sisters face each winter. We see this happening daily on TV or
in the newspapers. "Every little bit helps", whatever you donate
this Ramadan, it will give someone a chance to live or hope for
a better future.
ZAKAT-A-FITR
This is a charity that must be paid at the end of Ramadan and
only then is your fasts accepted.
ZAKAT-AL-MAL
This is a charitable tax which must be paid every year based
upon your wealth. To do this during Ramadan is more rewarding.
Source: www.islamawareness.net
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