RAMADAN KAREEM!

O you who believe! Observing As-Saum (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al -Muttaqun (the pious). ( Surah Al-Baqara, Chapter 2, Verse 183)

VIRTUES OF RAMADHAN
1) Abu Hurayrah relates that the Prophet (SAW) said, "My Ummah was given five things for Ramadhaan which were not given to anyone except them. For them, the smell from the mouth of a fasting person is sweeter to Allah than the fragrant smell of musk. On their behalf the fish in the sea seek forgiveness for the fasting persons until they break their fast. Allah prepares and decorates a special garden in Jannah everyday and then says (to it), "The time is near when faithful servants shall cast aside the great trials of the world and come to you". In this month (for them) evil-minded Shaytaan is chained so as not to reach unto those evils to which they normally reach during other months besides Ramadhaan. On the last night of Ramadhaan they are forgiven". The Sahaabah R.A. thereupon enquired, "0 Messenger of Allah, is that last night Laylatul Qadr? The Prophet (SAW) replied, "No. But it is only right that a servant should be given his reward on having completed his service". 2) Ubaadah bin Saamit (Radhiallaahu nhu) reports that the Prophet (Sallallaahu layhi Wasallam) said one day when Ramadhaan had drawn near; "The month of Ramadhan, the month of blessings has come to you, wherein Allah turns towards you and sends down to you His special Mercy, forgives your faults, accepts prayers, appreciates your competition for the greatest, good and boasts to the angels about you. So, show to Allah your righteousness; for verily, the most pitiable and unfortunate one is he who is deprived of Allah's Mercy in this month. 3) Abu Hurayrah relates that the Prophet (SAW) 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. 4) Abu Hurairah relates that the Prophet (SAW) said When the month of Ramadhan comes, the Gates of Heaven are thrown open and the Gates of Hell are shut, and the devils are put behind bars 5) Abu Hurayrah relates that the Prophet (SAW) said, Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving ten times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, 'Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.' For the fasting person there are two times of joy; a time when he breaks his fast and a time of joy when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk.

RAMADHAN GENERAL FACTS

Complete the cross-word to find general facts about Ramadhan

Across 2. The Arabic word for fasting. 4. The first ten days of Ramadhan 5. In this month the ______ was revealed 8. To mark the end of Ramadan Down 1. The second ten days of Ramadan 3. Muslims should do extra __________ during this month 6. Muslims fast from dawn to _______ 7. In the last ten days of Ramadan Muslims ask to be _________ from fire

DID YOU KNOW?

Fasting in Ramadan became compulsory in 2 A.H. The same year Battle of Badr occurred!

The Prophet (SAW) revised the Quran with Jibreel (AS) every Ramadhan! (So we should too!)

Ramadan derives from the Arabic root: ramida or ar-ramad, meaning scorching heat or dryness. Since Muslims are commanded to fast during the month of Ramadan, it is believed that the month's name may refer to the heat of thirst and hunger, or because fasting burns away one's past sins.

Due to the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadhan passes through all seasons in a cycle of about 33 years!

The rewards for generosity are multiplied in Ramadhan! Not just for giving money!

WHAT MUSLIMS SHOULD DO WHILE FASTING



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DAILY ROUTINE IN RAMADHAN

In a Typical day in Ramadhan write an account of what you do or feel that you should do. Use the following key words and if you can give reasons for why you would do these actions. Key Words: Suhoor, Iftar, Taraweeh, Quran, Zhikr, Tahajjud, Fajr, Zohr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha

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A SPECIAL NIGHT IN RAMADHAN

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Al-Qadr In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful We have indeed revealed this in the night of Power: (1) And what will explain to thee what the Night of Power is? (2) The Night of Power is better than a thousand Months. (3) Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah's permission, on every errand: (4) Peace! This until the rise of Morn! (5)

Looking at the Surah above answer the following questions

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What is the night of Power known as? When does this night occur during Ramadan?

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Why is this night special?

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What was revealed in the night of Power?

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What do you think we should do in this night after having read the translation?

DUAS DURING RAMADHAN

Some useful duas during Ramadhan (note there may be some variations in different ahadeeth)
When beginning the fast- Suhur

a isawmi ghadinn nawaiytu min shahri ramadan

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When breaking the fast- Iftar

When you are fasting, and someone is rude to you

nni sa'iimu, inni sa'iimu am fasting, am fasting

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On Lailatul Qadr - the Night of Power

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llahumma innaka 'affuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni' "

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