Introduction

This blog is going to talk about Ramadan, the month of the Quran. Ramadan is a lunar hijri month. It is the most sacred month for Muslims. In addition, Ramadan is the month of obligatory fasting in Islam. Fasting is to abstain from food, drinks and other permissible joys. Fasting extends from dawn till the sunset of the same day. A Muslim practices fasting for two main reasons. The first is to please Allah by practicing fasting. The second reason why a Muslim fasts is to attain the degree and rank of piety. Piety meand to fear Allah. Also, it means to protect oneself against the torture of the hellfire

وقد ورد ذكر هذا الشرف في قوله تعالى في سورة البقرة:
“شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ ۚ فَمَن شَهِدَ مِنكُمُ الشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ ۖ وَمَن كَانَ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ ۗ يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ بِكُمُ الْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ الْعُسْرَ وَلِتُكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ”
surat Al -Baqarah/185

The prophet’s worship in Ramadan:

 The Prophet (ﷺ) was meticulous in observing the fasts, breaking them with dates and water, and encouraging moderation in all aspects of life. He led the Taraweeh prayers, However, while he initially performed Taraweeh prayers in congregation at Masjid Nabawi for three days, he later refrained. Concerned that it might become obligatory for the Ummah, he chose to perform Taraweeh at home. At the time of Isha (night prayer), the Prophet ﷺ would pray Sunnah at home and then go to the mosque to lead the congregation in the Isha Jamaat.  Moreover, the Prophet’s generosity reached its peak in Ramadan. Ibn Abbas (RA) said:
“The Prophet (ﷺ) was the most generous of people, and he was even more generous during Ramadan when Jibreel (AS) would meet him to review the Quran.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari 6)

Tolerance in Ramadan:

Ramadan is the month of good familial relationships. Therefore, severing the familial ties contradicts the spirit of fasting. This is because Ramadan calls Muslims for tolerance and love. Therefore, Ramadan is a golden chance to purify hearts. A Muslim’s heart should be void of grudge and hostilities. Prophet Mohammad said:

((“It is not permissible for a muslim to sever ties with their fellow muslim for more than three days. They meet. and avoid each brother. nevertheless, the best of the two is the one who starts by greeting the other”))

For this reason, severing the social bonds with relatives is a great sin which denies a muslim great rewards. prophet mohammad said:

((“No one who severs their relatives enters into paradise.”))

The reward for good relations:

Ramadan is the month of mending the familial relationships among relatives. All year around, relatives are too busy to meet, visit or invite each other at home. Therefore, they take the chance to exchange meetings. They visit each other during ramadan. Many Muslims are keen on inviting their relatives to have breakfast or dinner at night. There is a Muslim tradition that whoever invites a fasting Muslim to have breakfast, that Muslim will gain a reward equal to the fasting person’s. This happens without the decrease of the fasting person’s reward. Anyway, Islam stresses the importance of good familial relationships.

Learning Quran During Ramadan

Ramadan offers a unique opportunity for Muslims to reconnect with the Quran. As the month in which the Quran was revealed, it holds special significance for believers to reflect on the Quran’s verses and seek guidance. For Muslims in the UK, enrolling in online Quran courses has become increasingly popular. Platforms like Eaalim.com provide tailored learning experiences for children and adults. Eaalim.com offers lessons on Quran recitation, Tajweed, and understanding its deeper meanings. The platform courses are designed to fit flexible schedules.These courses make it easier for Muslims to dedicate time to their spiritual growth.