The act of fasting defines a Muslim. Islam is based on 5 core principles; believing in these principles is key to being identified as a person of the Islamic faith. These five principles are also referred to as the five pillars of Islam, namely Shahadah, belief in one God (Allah) (SWT), Salat (prayer), Sawn (toContinue reading “Why Muslims Fast during Ramadan”
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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. During this month, Muslims observe a complete fast from dawn until sunset. The observance of the Sawm, considered to be the Fourth Pillar of Islam, is detailed in the Qur’an: Ramadan is the month in which was set down the Qur’an, as a guide to mankind,Continue reading “Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr”