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"EID - UL -
FITR" |
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I begin in the Name of
the Almighty Allah (God) the Beneficient, the Most Merciful |
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"O you who believe, fasting is prescribed
for you, as it was prescribed for those before you,
in order for you to gain God consciousness" |
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[Al-Quran - Chapter 2: verse 183] |
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The Holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the
Islamic lunar calendar. Over one billion Muslims all around the world
take part in the Fast of Ramadan. During this month, Muslims fast from
dawn to sunset everyday. The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammed
(upon whom be peace) during the month of Ramadan, and .........
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“Was sent
down from heaven, a guidance unto man,
a declaration of direction, and a means of Salvation.” |
* Fasting in the month of Ramadan is obligatory as it
is one of the five pillars of Islam. The five pillars are:
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Testifying that there is One God (Allah) and Muhammed is his
last Messenger. |
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The
establishment of Salaat (Prayer). |
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The
giving of Zakah (Charity). |
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Saum
(Fasting in the month of Ramadan) |
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Hajj
(Pilgrimage to Mecca) |
Fasting is a time for reflection, devotion to Almighty Allah (God)
and self-control. A time to strengthen family relationships and
community ties. Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink, smoking and
sexual relations are also forbidden during the fasting hours from dawn
to sunset. Great emphasis is placed on the reciting and study of the
Holy Quran and one must practice patience and honesty at all times. Some
things that can destroy the good that is acquired through fasting are
slander, backbiting, false promises, theft and dishonesty. |
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“If one does not
abandon falsehood in words and deeds,
Almighty Allah has no need for his abandoning of food and drink” |
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The sighting of the new moon at the end of Ramadan heralds the
celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr which takes place on the first day of the
tenth Islamic month of Shawwal. Eid-ul-Fitr is a day of thanksgiving to
Almighty Allah. A day of rejoicing, a day of giving and sharing as it
culminates a month of prayer, sacrifice and spiritual discipline. On Eid
Day the celebrations begin with a short prayer after which parents,
friends and relatives visit each other, gifts are exchanged and everyone
partakes in delicious traditional meals such as sawine, halwa, curried
meats and vegetables with roti and rice. Before the Eid prayer, Muslims
pay the Sadaqu-tul-fitr (special poor rate). This is a special charity
given to their less fortunate brothers and sisters to enable them to
celebrate this wonderful occasion. Gifts and meals are also given to the
poor and underprivileged in the society, so that they too can enjoy and
be part of the giving and sharing that comes with the celebration of
Eid. At the end of this Holy month of Ramadan, a Muslim is rewarded with
discipline, tolerance, piety and humility. |
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Assalam-u-Alikum (May
the peace and Blessings of the Almighty God be with You) and ....... |
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Eid
Mubarak To one and all. |
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Yours
Truly Here At |
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Concerned Youths
(at Youth of Islam) |
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Assalamu Alaikum
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"May Allah (swt)
continue to guide and lead us
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towards the
right path..." |
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