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Ramadan is derived from the Arabic word “Ramadh” which means intense heat. In Arabia, the month of Ramadan usually arrives during the hot summer season where the heat reaches its peak. However, this meaning also has a spiritual significance whereby Muslims burn away their sins through the act of fasting and observing the month out of faith.

The following verses about Ramadan are in Surah Al Baqarah (Chapter 2) of the Holy Qur’an:

“O you who have believed, decreed upon you is fasting as it was decreed upon those before you that you may become righteous” – (183)

[Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew. (184)

The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you, and perhaps you will be grateful. (185)

- It is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed
- Ramadan is the Month which has a Night of Power “Laylatul Qadr”, the best night of the year!
- It is the month where the gates of heaven are opened, and the gates of hell are closed
- The devils are chained
- Every night and every breaking of the fast Allah choose those saved from the Hellfire
- If one avoids major sins, fasting Ramadan wipes away all the sins of the previous year
- Fasting during Ramadan equates fasting for 10 months straight
- Umrah during the month of Ramadan is equivalent to the act of performing Hajj
- Whoever provides the iftar meal to someone fasting, are guaranteed the same reward.

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