Therefore, the month of Ramadan is considered to be the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, the recording of which began with the Hijra.
Since the new moon indicates the beginning of the new month, Muslims can usually safely estimate the beginning of Ramadan. However, to many Muslims, this is not in accordance with authenticated Hadiths stating that visual confirmation per region is recommended. The consistent variations of a day have existed since the time of Muhammad. Practices during Ramadan Fasting Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, improvement and increased devotion and worship.
Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. The fast sawm begins at dawn and ends at sunset. In addition to abstaining from eating and drinking, Muslims also increase restraint, such as abstaining from sexual relations and generally sinful speech and behavior. The act of fasting is said to redirect the heart away from worldly activities, its purpose being to cleanse the soul by freeing it from harmful impurities.
Ramadan also teaches Muslims how to better practice self-discipline, self-control, [18] sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate; thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity zakat. Exemptions to fasting are travel, menstruation, illness, older age, pregnancy, and breast-feeding. However, many Muslims with medical conditions insist on fasting to satisfy their spiritual needs, and healthcare professionals must work with their patients to reach common ground.
Professionals should closely monitor individuals who decide to persist with fasting. Those who are unable to fast are obliged to make up for it.
According to the Quran, those ill or traveling musaafir are exempt from obligation, but still must make up the days missed later on. Health effects Fasting does not pose any medical risks to healthy individuals.
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