RAMAZAN

شَهۡرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِىۡٓ اُنۡزِلَ فِيۡهِ الۡقُرۡاٰنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَ بَيِّنٰتٍ مِّنَ الۡهُدٰى وَالۡفُرۡقَانِۚ فَمَنۡ شَهِدَ مِنۡكُمُ الشَّهۡرَ فَلۡيَـصُمۡهُ ؕ وَمَنۡ کَانَ مَرِيۡضًا اَوۡ عَلٰى سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنۡ اَيَّامٍ اُخَرَؕ يُرِيۡدُ اللّٰهُ بِکُمُ الۡيُسۡرَ وَلَا يُرِيۡدُ بِکُمُ الۡعُسۡرَ وَلِتُکۡمِلُوا الۡعِدَّةَ وَلِتُکَبِّرُوا اللّٰهَ عَلٰى مَا هَدٰٮكُمۡ وَلَعَلَّکُمۡ تَشۡكُرُوۡنَ‏ ١٨٥

The verse “Shahru ramadan allazi unzila fihil quran” is part of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185) in the Quran, highlighting Ramadan as the month of the Quran’s revelation. It emphasizes guidance, clear proofs, and the criterion between right and wrong. The Arabic text is: 

“رمضان کا مہینہ ہے جس میں قرآن نازل کیا گیا جو لوگوں کے لئے ہدایت اور رہنمائی ہے اور فیصلے کی روشن باتوں (پر مشتمل ہے)۔ تو تم میں جو کوئی یہ مہینہ پائے تو ضرور اس کے روزے رکھے…”. 

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ

“Shahru Ramadan allazi unzila fihil Quran” (or Shahru Ramadan allazi unzila fihi al-Quran) is Arabic for “The month of Ramadan is that in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion,” from Surah Al-Baqarah (Chapter 2, Verse 185) of the Quran, highlighting Ramadan as the month when the Holy Quran began its descent. This verse emphasizes the importance of Ramadan for fasting and reflection, connecting the divine revelation with the spiritual duties of the month. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Points:

  • Source: Quran 2:185 (Al-Baqarah).
  • Meaning: The month of Ramadan is when the Quran was sent down.
  • Significance: The Quran serves as guidance, clear signs, and a criterion (between right and wrong) for humanity.
  • Context: This verse precedes the commands to fast during Ramadan, linking the spiritual practice to the revelation of the Quran. [1, 2, 3]

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[1] https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-support-needy-children-this-ramadan

[2] https://islamicstudies.info/reference.php?sura=2&verse=185

[3] https://myislam.org/quran-verses-ramadan/

[4] https://legacy.quran.com/2/185

Ramzan (or Ramadan) is the holiest month in Islam, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of intense spiritual discipline, fasting from dawn to dusk, prayer, and charity, commemorating the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. During this month, able-bodied Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from sunrise to sunset as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, focusing on self-reflection, community, and drawing closer to God, culminating in the festival of Eid al-Fitr. [1]

Key Aspects of Ramzan:

  • Fasting (Sawm): From pre-dawn (Suhur) to sunset (Iftar), Muslims fast, fostering empathy for the poor and building self-control.
  • Quran: It’s believed the Quran was revealed during Ramadan, making it a time for increased Quran recitation and study.
  • Prayer: Special night prayers, Tarawih, are performed in mosques, alongside the five daily prayers.
  • Charity (Zakat & Fitra): Increased almsgiving (Zakat) and specific donations (Fitra) are emphasized, especially before Eid.
  • Spiritual Focus: It’s a time for introspection, forgiveness, and strengthening one’s connection with Allah (God).
  • Community: Families and communities gather for evening meals (Iftar) and strengthening bonds.

Timing:

  • Ramzan’s start and end are determined by the sighting of the new crescent moon, making it shift about 10-12 days earlier each Gregorian year.

End of Ramzan:

  • The month concludes with the joyous festival of Eid al-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast), a major Islamic holiday.

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[1] https://www.indianpanorama.in/festivals/ramzan.php

Ramazan (also spelled Ramadan) is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a period of deep spiritual reflection, communal prayer, and increased charity, observed by over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. 

Core Significance

  • The Quran’s Revelation: It commemorates the month in which the holy book, the Quran, was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
  • The Five Pillars: Fasting (Sawm) during this month is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, making it a fundamental duty for able-bodied adult Muslims. 

How It is Observed

  • Fasting: From dawn until sunset, Muslims abstain from all food, drink (including water), smoking, and sexual relations.
  • Daily Meals:
    • Suhur: A pre-dawn meal eaten before the first prayer of the day (Fajr).
    • Iftar: The evening meal to break the fast, traditionally starting with dates and water.
  • Worship: Many spend extra time in prayer (Salah) and reciting the entire Quran. Special nightly prayers called Tarawih are held in mosques.
  • Self-Improvement: Beyond physical hunger, it is a “fast of the heart,” where believers avoid negative behaviours like lying, gossiping, or anger. 

Key Logistics

  • Timing: Because it follows a lunar calendar, Ramazan starts roughly 10–11 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar.
    • 2025 Start Date: Expected around 1 March 2025.
    • 2026 Start Date: Expected around 18–19 February 2026.
  • Exemptions: Children, the elderly, travelers, and those who are ill, pregnant, or nursing are not required to fast.
  • Ending: The month concludes with Eid al-Fitr, a major festival of feasting, gifts, and gratitude. 

“Ramazan” vs. “Ramadan”

The spelling “Ramazan” is commonly used in non-Arabic-speaking countries like India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran due to Persian and Urdu influences on the pronunciation of the Arabic letter Ḍād. Both terms refer to the same holy month. 

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shahru ramadan allazi unzila fihil quran

This phrase is the beginning of a central verse in the 

Holy Quran, specifically Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185). 

It translates to: “The month of Ramadan [is that] in which was revealed the Quran”. 

Key highlights of this verse include:

  • Significance of Ramadan: It establishes Ramadan as the most sacred month because it was chosen for the first revelation of the Quran.
  • The Quran’s Purpose: The verse describes the Quran as a “guidance for mankind” and a “criterion” to distinguish between right and wrong.
  • Command to Fast: Following this phrase, Allah commands that anyone who witnesses the month must fast it.
  • Ease for Believers: The verse also clarifies that those who are ill or traveling are permitted to make up the fasts later, as Allah intends ease for His servants. 

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