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Ramadan is considered the most blessed and virtuous month in Islam. Allah (SWT) specifically mentions this month in the Holy Quran as the time when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). This makes it a month of spiritual reflection, devotion, and increased worship. Fasting during Ramadan, known as Sawm, is one of the five pillars of Islam, and it obligates Muslims to abstain from food, drink, and sinful behavior from dawn to sunset.

The importance of Ramadan is highlighted in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185):
"The month of Ramadan [is that] in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion..."

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  Month Name: Ramadan

  
  


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  Significance: Month of Quranic revelation

  
  


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  Religious Obligations:

  
  
  
  
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    Fasting (Sawm) from dawn to sunset

    
    
  
  
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    Performing Taraweeh prayers at night

    
    
  
  
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    Increased recitation and study of the Quran

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Spiritual Benefits: Purification of the soul, increased patience, gratitude, and self-discipline

  
  


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  Special Night: Laylat-ul-Qadr occurs in Ramadan, a night better than a thousand months

  
  


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  Charity and Good Deeds: Muslims are encouraged to give Zakat and perform acts of kindness

  
  

Ramadan provides a unique opportunity for self-purification, spiritual growth, and strengthening faith. It is a month of reflection on one’s relationship with Allah and fostering a sense of community through collective worship and charity.