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The first ashra (ten days) of Ramadan is known as Ashra al-Rahmah (Mercy). It emphasizes Allah’s boundless compassion. Muslims seek mercy through worship and repentance in these days.
Wajib means “ordained” or obligatory. It refers to acts that must be performed, though in some schools it is a level slightly below fard. In the context of fasting, it shows the binding nature of Ramadan fasts.
There are 5 days in the Islamic year when fasting is forbidden: Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and the three days of Tashreeq (11th–13th Dhul Hijjah). These are days of feasting and gratitude, not abstinence.
Ramadan is called Sayyid al-Shuhoor, meaning “Leader of months.” It is the most sacred month in Islam. Fasting, Qur’an revelation, and Laylat al-Qadr occur in it. Its virtues surpass all other months.
It was Umar ibn al-Khattab who arranged Tarawih in congregation during his caliphate. Before that, people prayed it individually or in small groups. Umar organized it under one imam, strengthening unity.
The Battle of Badr occurred on 17th Ramadan, 2 A.H., the same year fasting became obligatory. Despite fasting, Muslims achieved victory against overwhelming odds. This showed the spiritual strength gained through Ramadan.
Tarawih comes from the Arabic word for “rest.” It refers to the night prayer in Ramadan where breaks were traditionally taken between sets. It became a practice to pray long portions of the Qur’an in congregation.
Bab al-Riyan is the special door of Paradise for those who observed fasting. Only fasting people will enter through it. This honor shows the immense reward of Saum. It highlights fasting’s status among acts of worship.
The kaffarah (atonement) for deliberately breaking a Ramadan fast without valid reason is either feeding 60 poor people or fasting 60 continuous days. This heavy penalty shows the seriousness of fasting. It acts as both punishment and purification.
The command of fasting is found in Surah al-Baqarah (2:183). The verse says fasting was prescribed for believers just as it was for previous nations. This links fasting with a universal tradition of worship and self-purification.
