


Ibn Abu Hurairah reported: Do not say "Ramadan", for verily Ramadan is a name from the names of Allah, rather say "month of Ramadan". The Messenger of God (sa) said: Do not just say "Ramadan", for verily Ramadan is the name of Allah, rather say "month of Ramadan". The Prophet (sa) said: Do not say "Ramadan has come" or "Ramadan has finished", for verily Ramadan is a name from the names of Allah, the Lofty. Rather we say just as Allah said – the "month of Ramadan". He (the Prophet Muhammad) hated them saying "Ramadan", and he said: "Because it is a name from the names of Allah. The Messenger of God (sa) said: Do not say "Ramadan", for verily Ramadan is a name from the names of Allah, rather say "month of Ramadan". Prohibition to pronounce the word Ramadan by itself Īccording to numerous hadiths Ramadan is one of the names of God in Islam, and as such it is prohibited to say only "Ramadan" in reference to the calendar month and that it is necessary to say the "month of Ramadan". ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) JSTOR ( April 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Please improve this section by adding secondary or tertiary sources.įind sources: "Ramadan" calendar month – news This section relies too much on references to primary sources. Many Muslims spend the entire night in prayer. This is often interpreted as praying throughout this night is rewarded equally with praying for a thousand months (just over 83 years i.e., a lifetime). Muslims believe that this night which is also known as "The Night of Power" is better than a thousand months. Laylat al-Qadr is observed during one of the last ten days of the month (typically the odd nights). 20 Ramadan, the Conquest of Mecca by Muhammad.19 Ramadan, Caliph Ali struck on the head during prayer by an assassin with a sword.18 Ramadan, the Psalms ( Zabur) were bestowed on David ( Dawood).17 Ramadan, the Battle of Badr was won by the Muslims.17 Ramadan, death of Aisha bint Abu Bakr – a wife of Muhammad.12 Ramadan, the Gospel was bestowed on Jesus according to Islam.10 Ramadan, death of Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the wife of Muhammad.2 Ramadan, the Torah was bestowed on Moses according to Islam.Some important historical events during this month are generally believed to include: The month of religious observances consists of fasting and extra prayers. Ramadan is observed by Muslims during the entire lunar month by the same name.
