Designed by digital learning partners. The Desire for Predetermined Months As communications in the Muslim community became more complex, there was a need to have predetermined months for scheduling purposes.
Which Calendar Should Determine Ramadan As can be seen, even predetermined calendars which are calculated according to precise measurements require some specific methodology, such as conjunction, moonset-after-sunset, or some other precise measurements. Global Sighting vs Local Sighting: If one region in the world sees the crescent but the other does not, should they adopt the same date or a different date? Muslim scholars have disagreed over this issue because it was not directly addressed by the Prophet.
In the past, one city like Makkah may sight the crescent but the Muslims in Damascus do not. With the advent of modern communications, it seems that this issue has been resolved because one region can instantaneously send a message to another region about purported sightings. Does there need to be more than one witness? What if the person is known to be dishonest or has a bad memory?
What if they claimed to see the moon but it was almost impossible for them to actually see it? To what extent should their report be scrutinized? These questions, and others, concerning the testimony of witnesses results in different conclusions. One group may accept the testimony of a witness and declare the start of Ramadan, while another may reject it.
Usage of Technology: Should high powered telescopes or other technology be used to sight the new crescent, even if it cannot be seen with the naked eye? Generosity and giving to worthy causes and neighbours is encouraged. It is a period for reflection, self-restraint and warmth intended to bring Muslims closer to Allah, hence the abstention from earthly distractions like food and water, cigarettes and sexual activity during daylight hours.
Fasting during Ramadan is a requirement for all Muslims from a young age, in some cases beginning as early as Those who are too ill to fast can be exempted if participating would mean endangering their health, as can the elderly, those suffering from a mental illness, those who are travelling and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or menstruating. The festival can last for up to three days and also sees people donating to charity as part of the celebrations.
A staple of the Middle East, dates are rich in nutrients , easy to digest, and provide the body with sugar after a long day of fasting.
During these three days of festivities, participants gather to pray, eat, exchange gifts, and pay their respects to deceased relatives. Some cities host carnivals and large prayer gatherings, too. This year, the coronavirus pandemic is disrupting Ramadan observances across the world, closing mosques and upending plans for traditional suhoor and iftar gatherings.
But while celebrations might be subdued this year, the spirit of this centuries-old tradition will remain the same for many as a time for piety and self-reflection. Shahadah : believing there is no deity but God and prophet Mohammad peace be upon him as his messenger. All rights reserved. Sultan Ahmed Mosque Blue Mosque Constructed during the early 17th century, Istanbul's most photogenic building gets its nickname from the blue tiles adorning the interior.
The Five Pillars of Islam. These guidelines are fundamental to the lives of Muslims. Sawm : fasting from dawn until dusk during Ramadan Shahadah : believing there is no deity but God and prophet Mohammad peace be upon him as his messenger Zakat : giving to charity Salah : praying five times a day Hajj : making the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once if able.
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The judge confirms the beginning of Rama da n if one upright Muslim, whose testimony is acceptable to the judge, bears witness he saw the crescent. He must be Muslim, male, pubescent, free, clear of enormous sins, clear of having his small sins exceed his acts of obedience, and one who abides by the ethics and manners of the people of his class. So if a person who did not satisfy these conditions testified to the judge that he saw the crescent, like, for example: a woman, a child, one who commits enormous sins, or a slave, then the judge would not confirm the beginning of the month of Rama da n and would not announce to the general public to commence fasting--relying solely upon their testimony.
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