Once upon on time, I was running late for group study. I had a group study scheduled, and when I get to the library, as I walked into the room, I decided to shake hands with everyone in the room except the two girls wearing the hijab refused to shake hands with me.
I was confused and embarrassed. I wondered if the girls were mad because I was running late?
So at the end of the group study, I asked another Muslim friend why they refused to shake hands, and Ibrahim shouted, “typically, some Muslims woman not allowed to shake hands with another man except the husband, brother, or a close relative.”
He added that it is Ramadan; you not supposed to have physical contact,” I got even more confused with that statement until he explained to me what was Ramadan.
Here are the six facts about Ramadan;
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is a period of fasting, reflection, and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. It takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast during the daylight hours all month, abstaining from food, drink, and other practices.
The fast itself is considered a purification of sins and a time to cleanse the mind, body, and soul.
How long does Ramadan last?
Ramadan lasts for approximately one month; the exact dates can vary by location because Muslims follow the lunar calendar.
Do children fast during Ramadan?
No. children are not required to fast until the age of maturity (puberty).
What is allowed while you are fasting
- You are allowed to rinse your mouth and face with limited water so that you do not swallow it.
- You can take a shower, as long as not swallow the water
- Women can apply eyeliner
- Take injections if needed for medical reasons
- Taste a food but does not swallow it
- It is allowed for one to kiss or hug his spouse and children
- Sex is allowed in Ramadan but not during fast just like food and drink
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What is NOT permitted while you are fasting
- Eating, drinking or smoking deliberately
- Deliberately causing yourself to vomit.
- Sexual intercourse during fast
- For women, if the menstruation begins just before sunset, the days fast becomes invalid. These days need to be compensated later.
Any action that violates the rules of Ramadan must either fast or pay fidiya for each day of having missed the Ramadan.
What is Ramadan iftar?
Iftar is the main meal of the fasting day. It is typically just a regular dinner that occurs at sunset every day of the Ramadan.
Peace be upon to you. Eid Mubarak!
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