Ramadan 2024: These rules apply to Muslims during the fasting month

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During the Muslim holy month, more than a billion believers are urged to abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex from sunrise to sunset and until the end of April. It is a tradition to celebrate the breaking of the fast with a sumptuous feast with the family as the sun sets.

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. The tradition commemorates the time when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. He became the first Muslim to fast during Ramadan.

Like every Islamic month, Ramadan begins with the new moon. The month of fasting is also celebrated as a month of charity. The word itself means “hot moon,” “great heat,” “scorched land,” and “food scarcity.” The Arabic name refers to both the dry month and physical strain.

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam that is obligatory for every believing Muslim. Fasting is supposed to help cleanse the soul and strengthen relationships with other people. During Lent, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking and sex from dawn to dusk.

Devout Muslims only eat at night during Ramadan. At the end of this period and during this period, eating is allowed when it gets dark. Afterwards, believers celebrate the breaking of the traditional fast.

1. Adults and all mentally healthy Muslims are required to fast. People with physical problems such as pregnant women, patients, the elderly or very weak people are excluded. Children gradually get used to fasting, for example, without eating for several hours a day.
2. You should completely avoid eating and drinking between dawn and sunset. Smoking and chewing gum are also prohibited. Sex is also not allowed during the day.
3. After sunset, you can eat normally. Lent varies depending on where you live. For example, Scandinavian countries have very long daylight hours in the summer and therefore have to fast for longer periods.
4. Muslims who cannot fast during Ramadan must fast at a later date. If people cannot fast, they should donate to the poor and needy. A person who breaks his obligatory fast without an excuse must fast for 61 days.
5. Women are not allowed to fast during their menstrual period and must make up the missing days.

Many Muslims see Ramadan as a break for body and mind. In addition to intense prayer, a particularly friendly approach towards people is also developed. In Muslim countries, everything happens much slower during the day in schools and offices. If you can, try to spend the day with plenty of sleep. Celebrations and concerts are held at night, and the streets take on the atmosphere of a folk festival.

All Muslims celebrate the month of fasting. In some Islamic countries, not fasting is prohibited by the state and non-Muslims are even punished if they eat, drink or smoke in public places during the day.

In 90 percent of cases, the cause of bad breath lies in the mouth and most often on the tongue. There are many bacteria on their surface that break down food residues, saliva, blood and dead cells. An effective remedy for this may be to clean your tongue with a tongue brush and special tongue paste. It is better to refrain from smoking and coffee consumption during fasting. Fennel, anise or sage tea helps against bad breath. Chewing gum while fasting does not help bad breath.

After the end of the fasting month, “Eid al-Fitr” is celebrated. Eid al-Fitr is an important event for many Muslims. The nicest clothes are worn, gifts are distributed and the family meets for a big meal. Muslims also use this holiday to forgive each other and thank God.

Source : Blick