The month of Ramadan is the one in which the Qur’an was revealed as guidance for mankind, with clear proofs of guidance and distinction
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WHAT MUST A MUSLIM DO TO FAST?
During the fasting period, a Muslim must abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations. In addition, fasting is about combating bad character traits. Therefore, Muslims should refrain from bad behavior and sins, especially during this month.
DOES SMOKING INVALIDATE THE FAST?
Yes, smoking invalidates the fast, as certain substances from tobacco smoke enter the stomach through saliva. In addition, smoking is extremely harmful to health and is considered forbidden by the vast majority of scholars. Ramadan is a good opportunity to quit.
IS A SICK PERSON ALLOWED TO BREAK THE FAST?
Eine kranke Person darf das Fasten brechen, wenn das Fasten für sie gesundheitlich unerträglich ist. Leichte Gesundheitsbeschwerden wie etwa leichte Kopfschmerzen etc... dürfen aber nicht als Grund für das Fastenbrechen herangezogen werden. Wenn das Fasten die Genesung von einer Krankheit verhindert, verzögert oder gar schädlich für die Person ist, so muss sie das Fasten brechen. Sie muss die verfehlten Tage nachholen, sobald sie gesund ist. وَمَن كَانَ مَرِیضًا أَوْ عَلَى سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَیَّامٍ أُخَرَ
Allah sagt: „ (...) wer aber krank oder auf Reisen ist, soll ebenso viele andere Tage fasten". (2:185)
WHAT SHOULD ONE DO IF ONE EATS OR DRINKS SOMETHING BY MISTAKE OR OUT OF FORGETFULNESS?
As soon as one remembers, they must stop immediately. If there is still something in the mouth, it should be spat out without delay. In this case, the fast remains valid, and the person continues fasting without having to make up the day. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Whoever forgets that he is fasting and eats or drinks, let him complete his fast, for it is Allah who has fed him and given him drink.” (Bukhari 1399, Muslim 1155)
Ramdan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. During this month, the Qur’an was revealed. Throughout this month, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink from dawn until sunset.
The day begins at dawn, when one can distinguish a white thread from a black thread. This corresponds to the time of the first prayer (Fajr).
Ramadan is obligatory for every adult Muslim. Exceptions include children, pregnant women, and menstruating women. The sick, elderly people, and travelers may make up the missed days after Ramadan.
Elderly people and those with chronic illnesses are not required to fast. Instead, they must provide food to a needy person for each missed day.
WHY DOES A MUSLIM FAST?
A Muslim fasts in order to attain Allah’s pleasure and hopes for a great reward. The month of Ramadan is a time of repentance, reflection, and hope for forgiveness. Through fasting, a Muslim seeks to improve their spiritual state as well as achieve physical and psychological purification. Ramadan also strongly enhances the sense of community and brings social bonds closer together.
HOW LONG DOES THE FASTING PERIOD LAST?
It begins with the time of the Fajr prayer (first dawn) and ends with the time of the Maghrib prayer, that is, at sunset.
DOES A PREGNANT WOMAN HAVE TO FAST?
A pregnant woman is permitted to break her fast if she finds it physically difficult due to health reasons. If fasting seriously affects her health or the health of the child, she is obliged to break the fast. She must make up the missed days at a later time without having to pay expiation (fidya).
Why do we fast in Ramadan?
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