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The Meaning ofThe Meaning of
RAMADAN RAMADAN
Dr. Teresa Lesher, AWARE Center
IslamIslam
• Compatible with Judeo-Christian monotheism
• Acknowledges revealed books– Old Testament– New Testament– Last Testament
• Reveres prophets and messengers throughout time
Divinely revealed faithsDivinely revealed faiths
kindness
modesty
compassion
justice
honesty
generosity
Acts of Worship in IslamActs of Worship in Islam_________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________
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Declaration of FaithDeclaration of Faith
“I bear witness that:
there is no God but the one true God
and Mohammed is His messenger.”
The Muslim’s pledge to submit to Godand follow His guidance.
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Five Daily PrayersFive Daily Prayers
Before sunriseAt noon
AfternoonAfter sunsetAfter dark
Making the connection with God and keeping it strong.
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Alms Tax on Savings Alms Tax on Savings
2.5%On savings that have
accumulated for one year
To be distributed to the poor
Social security for the disadvantaged and weak.Promotes good will and brotherhood.
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Pilgrimage to MeccaPilgrimage to Mecca
• Once in a lifetime• Financial and physical ability
• To answer God’s call to the first house of worship on earth
Remembering our brotherhood, equality and the Judgment Day
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RamadanRamadan
The ninth lunar month
29 or 30 days
Lunar year: 11 days shorter than solar year
Full cycle through all seasons in 30 years
First Quranic revelation
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Fasting (siyaam)Fasting (siyaam)
“To refrain from”
FoodDrink
Conjugal relationsSmoking
All bad speech and actions
An Ancient PracticeAn Ancient Practice
• Egyptians, Greeks, Romans• Old and New Testaments
As expiation for sins, purification of soul, rescue from calamity
“Fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you so that you may learn piety.” (Quran 2:183)
Main Benefits of FastingMain Benefits of Fasting
• Self-discipline and patience• God consciousness and sincerity• Compassion• Gratitude• Brotherhood• Motivation • Flexibility
Additional Benefits of Additional Benefits of FastingFasting
• Lowers fats and cholesterol• Lowers blood pressure• Regulates sugar in the blood• Breaks bad dietary habits• Gives digestive system a rest • Weight control• Increased productivity
The Muslim’s FastThe Muslim’s Fast
An act of worshipAn act of obedienceAn act of gratitude
Who is Exempt from Who is Exempt from Fasting?Fasting?
• Pre-adolescent children• Pregnant and menstruating women• Temporarily or chronically ill• Travelers
”God wills that you shall have ease, and does not will you to suffer
hardship…” (Quran 2:185)
Ramadan CustomsRamadan Customs
• Extra prayers• Reading the Quran• Strengthening family ties• Reviving old friendships• Charity and generosity• Forgiveness• Pilgrimage
Eid al-FitrEid al-Fitr
“Celebration of the Feast”
Citing the moonCongregational prayer after sunrise
Exchanging visitsGiving gifts
Sharing meals
After RamadanAfter Ramadan
•Hope and anticipation•New habits, a new focus•Community spirit•Appreciation and gratitude
“God wills… that you complete the number of days and that you extol Him for His having guided you aright and that you render your thanks unto Him.” (2:185)
“…and it is better for you to fast, ifyou only knew.”
(Quran, 2:184)
RAMADANRAMADAN
A month that, by depriving the body,
enriches the soul.
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