1 A Month of Blessings Unit D, Chapter 1RAMADAN A Month of Blessings Unit D, Chapter 1
2 RAMADAN NASHEED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQP_JQiQmDM
3 OBJECTIVES Know what is RamadanUnderstand the special virtues of Ramadan Learn & appreciate the spiritiual, medical, psychological & social benefits of fasting
4 VERSES OF RAMADAN & FASTINGhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sJmZMg0JWE
5 Allah says in the Quran:And I (Allaah) created not the jinns and humans except that they should worship Me (Alone).” [al-Dhaariyaat 51:56] One of the greatest acts of worship is fasting, which Allah has made obligatory on His slaves.
6 Fasting in Ramadan is one of Five Pillars of Islam. Other Pillars:Shahada Prayer five times a day Zakah Fasting (in Ramadan) Performing Hajj
7 What is RAMADAN?
8 Ramadan is the 9 th month of the Islamic calendar.The month is either 29 or 30 days depending upon the sighting of the new moon (crescent). Ramadan is an Arabic word that means heat and thirst.
9 THE MONTH OF QURAN Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation from Allah in the month of Ramadan, thus Ramadan is said to be the holy month of the year.
10 THE MONTH OF QURAN Surah Baqarah, Verse 185https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bWOkaYYsnM
11 THE MONTH OF LAYLAT-UL-QADRThere is in it the night of Qadr, which is better than 1000 months. Surah Al-Qadr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0yME4RexCc
12 THE MONTH OF LAYLAT-UL-QADRIn a hadith the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said: “…To Allah belongs a night in it, which is better than a thousand months. Whosoever is prevented from its good, then he has been deprived.” (Taken from a hadeeth reported by Ahmad and An-Nasaa'ee)
13 THE MONTH OF OBEDIENCE During Ramadan Allah inspires people to do good deeds that lead to Jannah and to avoid sins that lead to Hellfire. In a hadith reported by Bukhari & Muslim, the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said: “When Ramadan comes the gates of Heaven are open, the gates of the Hellfire are closed and the devils are chained.”
14 Quick Fire What is the month of fasting named?
15 Quick Fire Which number is the month of fasting in the Islamic calendar?
16 Quick Fire What did the Prophet Muhammed receive during this month?
17 Quick Fire How many days are in an Islamic month?
18 Quick Fire What does the Arabic word Ramadan mean?
19 Quick Fire What is the significance of fasting the month of Ramadan according to Islam?
20 Quick Fire What are some of the virtues of this month
21 THE IMPORTANCE OF FASTINGPage D4 and D5 of the Text Book
22 BENEFITS OF RAMADAN
23 SPIRITUAL BENEFITS
24 Fasting protects you from committing sins, and from Hell Fire.Fasting increases Taqwa (God Consciousness)
25 1. TAQWA: PIETY/GOD CONSCIOUSNESSPiety/God Consciousness, in general, is to willingly obey God’s orders and avoid His prohibitions.
26 TAQWA: THE RESULT OF FASTING“Observing al-sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may attain Taqwa (become pious).” [al-Baqarah 2:183]
27 2. SIYAM BRINGS GREAT REWARDSProphet Muhammad (PBUH) proclaimed the reward of fasting: “Every action of the son of Adam is given manifold reward, each good deed receiving ten times its like, up to seven hundred times. Allah the Most High said, ‘Except for fasting, for it is for Me and I will give recompense for it, he leaves off his desires and his food for Me.’ (Bukhari) For the fasting person there are two times of joy a time when he breaks his fast and a time when he meets his Lord, and the smell coming from the mouth of the fasting person is better with Allah than the smell of musk.”
28 SIYAM BRINGS ALLAH’S FORGIVENESSThe Prophet (PBUH) said: “…whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan out of sincere faith, and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari) NOTE: According to scholars major sins are not forgiven unless the Muslim offers a sincere repentance to Allah
29 SAWM SHIELDS THE MUSLIM FROM THE PUNISHMENT IN JAHANNAMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRzo2a-DG7o Read the Ahadeeth on page D6
30 PHYSICAL & MEDICAL BENEFITS
31 GOOD HEALTH Fasting detoxifies the body. Helps regulate weight.
32 FASTING BRINGS GOOD HEALTHFasting gives the body, the environment to heal itself--physiologic rest Individuals affected with certain types of gastrointestinal disorders are benefited by fasting. Fasting has also been used in cases of diabetes and obesity. It is a cleansing process and a physiologic or functional rest which prepares the body for future correct living
33 It promotes elimination of metabolic wastesIt allows the body to adjust and normalize its biochemistry and also its secretions It lets the body break down and absorb swellings, deposits, diseased tissues, and abnormal growths; It restores a youthful condition to the cells and tissues It increases the powers of digestion and assimilation (absorption and utilization of food into the system) It permits the conservation and re-routing of energy; It clears and strengthens the mind; It gives vital organs a complete rest
34 PSYCHOLOGICAL BENIFITSReinforces training in self-control.
35 PSYCHOLOGICAL BENIFITSEvery vice in society stems from a lack of self-control. Whether it’s violence, addiction, gambling, infidelity or pre-marital sex – they are all a result of succumbing to desires and a lack of self-control. The month of Ramadan provides this training in self-control. Aside from gaining will power and the ability to control desires, fasting instills within us a deep feeling of gratitude along with patience.
36 SOCIAL BENIFITS Month of compassion for the less privileged.Encourages the wealthy to help the less-fortunate. Iftar dinners breaks down the barriers between the different people of society and brings a sense of harmony and togetherness.
37 The Muslim who provides Iftar to a fasting person gets the reward of that person’s fast without detracting anything from the fasting person (Al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Maajah)
38 HOW NOT TO FAST (VIDEO CLIP)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMcQBIztQr4
39 GAME Two Teams Quickly make as many questions as you can from what you learnt of the lesson for the other team to answer Five minutes to make the questions and then start asking Each team takes a turn in asking a question
40 REVIEW OF LESSON ONE
41 Recap: RAMADAN A MONTH OF BLESSINGS
42 PURPOSE OF RAMADAN & FASTING
43 THIS MONTH: Rids an individual of bad habits.Instills discipline & self control. Helps create a closer connection with Allah. Provides opportunities to reform self & seek forgiveness for our sins.
44 FASTING Is a command of Allah.Helps us to be more thankful to Allah for His blessings. Makes us aware of those less-fortunate. Reminds us to be more charitable.
45 BLESSINGS OF RAMADAN
46 Continuous Mercy and Blessings of Allah.Qur'aan was first revealed in this month. Reward of a good deed is equal to the obligatory of another month. Month of patience = Paradise.
47 GREAT REWARD!! The Prophet (S) said ‘Umrah performed in the month of Ramadan will equal (in rewards) to that of Hajj or Hajj performed with Me (PBUH).' (Bukhari, Muslim)
48 SPECIAL GATE IN PARADISE FOR THE FASTINGCalled “Ar-Rayyan” which is for the people who fasted for Allah’s sake and only they will enter through it.
49 RULES OF RAMADAN & FASTINGUNIT D CHAPTER TWO
50 SIGHTING OF THE MOON The Islamic calendar is the lunar calendar and is known as the “Hijri” calendar. The months are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Vi0QVaQnI
51 SIGHTING OF THE MOON The months in the Lunar calendar is either 29 or 30 days depending upon the sighting of the new moon (crescent). If the crescent is not sighted, Muslims wait until 30 days of Sha’ban are completed, then they start fasting the month of Ramadan.
52 Fasting hours start from sunrise and end at sunset.During fasting a Muslim is not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, enjoy intimate relations with ones spouse or use abusive language.
53 OBLIGATORY ACTIONS OF FASTINGThe “Niyyah” intention to fast “Imsaak” Abstaining from eating, drinking and mating during the day
54 “Niyyah” (Intention) is very importantIf fasting is done without sincere intention then the person does not gain the spiritual benefit of fasting. According to the majority of the scholars it is preferable to make the intention the night before, but if a person forgot to do that, he/she should do it before the Fajr time.
55 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS OF FASTINGFollowing actions are recommended by the Prophet which, if done bring great reward for the person:
56 TAKING THE “SUHOOR” & DELAYING IT TO A LITTLE BEFORE THE FAJR ADHANSuhoor is a light meal before the dawn prayer. Recommended to delay Suhoor until just before Fajr.
57 HASTENING TO BREAK THE FAST AT MAGHRIBTo hasten the breaking of the fast (at the azan of Maghrib) is the Sunnah of the Messenger (S) [Bukhaaree and Muslim]
58 BREAKING THE FAST WITH DATESIt is the Sunnah to break fast with dates and water. [Ahmad and Abu Dawood]
59 THE TIME OF ANSWERING OF DU’AASThe supplication (duaa) of the fasting person is not rejected [Tirmidhee, Ibn Majah and Ibn Hibbaan]
60 DU’AA OF OPENING THE FASTAllahumma Laka Sumtu wa ‘Alaa Rizqika Aftartu, thahabath Thama’u wab tallatil ‘Urooqu wa thabatal ajru In Shaa’ Allah O Allah I fasted for You alone, and broke my fast eating what You have given me. Thirst is over, my flesh is watered, and my reward for fasting is approved by the will of Allah
61 INCREASE RECITATION OF QURANQuran gives peace to the heart Allah says : Those who believe [in the Oneness of Allah], and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah, verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest. (Qur ‘an 13: 28)
62 EASY WAY TO COMPLETE THE QURAN IN ONE MONTHAll you have to do is to read around 4.5 pages after each Fard prayer
63 Who is obliged to fast? Fasting is an obligation on every adult, sane, Muslim who is able to fast.
64 PEOPLE EXEMPTED FROM FASTINGChildren not reached puberty The Mentally disabled The Aged The sick Those on monthly cycle, pregnant or nursing Travelers Those unable to fast during Ramadan due to the above reasons still have to make up the missed days, or feed one needy person a day.
65 DO’S & DON’TS OF RAMADAN AND OTHER ISSUES
66 The Prophet has clearly stated: Whoever does not give up lying and evil actions, then Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink” [Saheeh al- Bukhari]
67 DO NOT Play music at any time or anywhere.Watch immoral and indecent programs. Waste your time chatting with friends or surfing the net. Get angry.
68 DO NOT Drink or eat. Swear or use bad language. Fight with anyone
69 DO Perform prayers on timeTry to complete reading the whole Quran within the month Understand the Quran and implement it in your life. Increase your supplications
70 DO Be considerate to those that are fasting.Dress according to the Islamic manner (cover your ‘Awrah always but more so in Ramadan). Be generous and charitable. Be sensitive at the bad breath from those who are fasting. forgive people for their faults.
71 HALITOSIS – BAD BREATH Halitosis - an unpleasant odor exhaled through the mouth. Bad breath is worst when there is little or no saliva flow. That is why bad breath increases when we fast. It is recommended for the fasting person to use miswāk.
72 GAME Catch the robbers of fasting!! They are hidden around the room. Each student should find one robber and answer the question
73 REWARD OF PRAYING IN LAYLAT-UL-QADRAll previous sins will be forgiven. (Bukhari)
74 DU’AA IN THE NIGHT OF POWER“Our Lord! You are the most Forgiving, You love to forgive, so forgive us”. Allahumma innaka 'affuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa‘afu 'anni (Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah)
75 VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmwyBorl0N0
76 ACTIONS THAT ARE ALLOWED & THOSE THAT ARE DISALLOWED DURING FASTINGText Book page D20
77 DEFINITIONS Qadaa’ Kaffarah Fidyah Mubtilaat-us-Siyam ImsaakSuhoor Iftar Taqwa Laylatul Qadr
78 Etiquettes of Fasting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mCeFyQ5pBI
79 THE NIGHT OF POWER
80 The last ten days - most significant.I’tikaf is performed by some. Significance: there is a night in it, in which worshipping Allah, and seeking His forgiveness is worth more than worshipping Him a thousand months.
81 NIGHT OF POWER: LAYLAT-UL-QADR“The Night of Al-Qadr moves around (i.e., from year to year) throughout the last ten nights." At-Tirmidhi
82 THE ONE WHO MISSES LAYLAT-UL-QADROne who misses this blessed night then he is deprived of much good. [Ahmad, an-Nisa'i & al-Bayhaqi]
83 Its to be given before Eid prayer.ZAKAT-UL-FITR Purpose – purify those who fast from any indecent act or speech help the poor and needy Its to be given before Eid prayer.
84 PLANNING FOR RAMADAN
85 what does Ramadan mean to us personallywhat does Ramadan mean to us personally? What are our plans for this Ramadan? How do we attain taqwaa?
86 The objectives of Ramadan are to:. increase our Taqwaa The objectives of Ramadan are to: * increase our Taqwaa * become more charitable, * strengthen our knowledge of the Holy Qur'aan improve our character
87 RECAP OF POINTS
88 Ask Allah to enable you to reach Ramadan and to get the most out of it.Intend to fast every day with Iman and pure intention Read the whole Qur'an in the month. Have Suhoor . Make Du'a during the fast and before opening it. Give Sadaqah and be good to people. Go for Umrah (if you are able to).
89 Avoid lying, backbiting, cheating, getting angry.Don’t over eat at Suhoor and at/after Iftar. Continuously ask Allah for forgiveness. Pray all the obligatory prayers. Pray At-Tarawih. Feed the poor and invite others for Iftar. Try harder the last ten nights. Say this Dua in the last ten nights : Allhumma innaka afuwun tuhibbul-afwa fa'fu anni (O Allah you are Forgiving and love forgiveness so forgive me). Ask Allah to accept all your good actions during this month
90 READ Page D 15 and pages D 17 & D 18