With the name of Allah the Merciful, the Merciful
Praise be to Allah - the Lord of the worlds, peace and blessings of Allah to our prophet Muhammad, his family members and all his companions!
Suhoor(Pre-dawn food)
The importance and merits of suhoor
Every Muslim should adhere to suhoor for the last part of the night with the intention of fasting. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Eat before dawn, for there is grace in suhoor"... al-Bukhari 1923, Muslim 1095.
Regarding the merit of performing suhoor, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Verily, Allah and His angels bless those who perform suhoor"... Ahmad 3/12. Sheikh al-Albani called the hadith good.
Sukhur is also the difference between the fasting of Muslims and the fasting of Christians and Jews. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Indeed, the difference between our fasting and the fasting of the people of the scripture is suhoor". Muslim 2/770.
The importance of suhoor is spoken of in many authentic hadiths. From Ibn ‘Amr, Abu Sa'id and Anas (may Allah be pleased with them) it is reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:“ Take suhoor with at least a sip of water "... Ahmad, Abu Ya'la, Ibn Hibban. The hadith is authentic. See Saheeh al-Jami '2945.
Truly, there is blessing in suhoor, so do not leave it". Ahmad 11003. The hadith is good. See Saheeh al-Jami '3683.
Also the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “ The best suhoor of the believer is dates". Abu Daud. The hadith is authentic. See “Sahih at-targib” 1/448.
Suhoor time
Suhoor time begins shortly before dawn. If a person eats a few hours before dawn or before bedtime, then this is not called suhoor. See al-Mausu'atul-fiqhiya 3/269.
It is advisable to postpone suhoor until the last part of the night, right up to the morning prayer. Ibn ‘Abbas narrated: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:“ We, the prophets, were commanded to break our fast early and commit suhoor later ””. Ibn Hibban, at-Tabarani, ad-Dyya. The hadith is authentic. See “al-Silsilah al-sahiha” 4/376.
Ibn ‘Abbas said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "There are two types of dawn: the dawn, at which it is forbidden to eat and it is allowed to perform the morning prayer, and the dawn, at which it is impossible to perform the morning prayer, but it is allowed to eat." Ibn Khuzaimah, al-Hakim, al-Bayhaqi. The authenticity of the hadith was confirmed by Imam Ibn Khuzaimah, al-Hakim and Sheikh al-Albani. See “al-Silsilah as-sahiha” 693.
A person can eat until he is convinced that dawn is beginning. Allah Almighty said: “Eat and drink until you can tell the white thread of the dawn from the black one” (al-Baqara 2: 187).
Ibn Abbas said: “ Allah has permitted you to eat and drink until your doubts disappear (regarding the dawn). "‘Abdu-Rrazzak, hafiz Ibn Hajar called the isnad reliable See Fathul-Bari 4/135.
Sheikhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah was of the same opinion. See “Majmu'ul-fataua” 29/263.
The statement that the cessation of eating and drinking, in order to avoid mistakes, should be before dawn, for example, ten minutes, is an innovation (bid'a). Some schedules even have a separate line in which it is written "imsak" (that is, the time for stopping eating and drinking) and a separate column for the onset of morning prayer - this has no basis, and moreover, contradicts authentic hadith. It is reported from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "If any of you hears the call (adhan) to prayer and the dish (with food) is in the hand of one of you, then let him not put it down until he has eaten out of it."... Abu Dawood 1/549, Ahmad 2/423, al-Hakim 1/426, al-Bayhaqi 4/218, ad-Darakutni 2/165. The authenticity of the hadith was confirmed by Imam al-Hakim, Sheikhul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah and Sheikh al-Albani. See “al-Silsilah al-sahiha” 1394.
In this hadith, the indication that the so-called time of refusal to eat (imsak), which is set 15-20 minutes before the morning prayer, due to fear of eating until the onset of the adhan, is an innovation. See Tamamul-minna 418.
This hadith is corroborated by many reliable traditions. Abu Umama said: “Once, when they called for prayer, Umar had a glass in his hand, and he asked the prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him):“ Can I finish this for me, O Messenger of Allah? ” He said: "Yes, finish it””. Ibn Jarir at-Tabari 3017. Isnad hadith is good.
Abu Zubair said: “I asked Jabir what to do for a person who wants to fast and during the call who has a glass of drink in his hand? He said: “We also mentioned in the presence of the prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) about the same case, and he said:“ Let him drink ””. Ahmad 3/348. Hafiz al-Haysami called the isnad of the hadith good. See “Majmu'u-Zzauaid” 3/153.
Sheikh al-Albani said: “In the hadith, under the words:“ If any of you hears the call (adhan) to prayer, ”the second adhan is meant. This is not the first adhan that is incorrectly called the adhan of refusal to eat (imsak). We should know that there is no basis in the Sunnah for calling the first azan - the azan of refusal (imsak) ”.
It is narrated from the words of Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that once the prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "The call to prayer, proclaimed by Bilyal at night, should in no case interfere with your eating before dawn, for he utters the words of the adhan in order to distract the awake from you and awaken the sleeping ones, and not in order to inform about the time of morning prayer."... al-Bukhari 621, Muslim 2/768.
Another version of the hadith says: "So eat and drink until the adhan is proclaimed by Ibn Umm Maktum."... Ibn Umm Maktum proclaimed the second adhan, which meant that food from that moment became forbidden, and that now it was time for the morning (fajr) prayer. But, nevertheless, the prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) made an exception, saying: "If any of you hears the call (adhan) to prayer and the dish is in the hand of one of you, then let him not put it down until he has eaten out of it."
Sheikh al-Albani also said: “The saying of people is condemned by fiqh and contradicts the Sunnah:“ If a person hears the second adhan and has food in his mouth, then he must spit it out ”. This is excessive severity, extreme and excess (gualuu) in religion, from which Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) warned us against, who said: “Beware of excessiveness (gualuu) in religion, for those who came before you were ruined by excessive in religion "... an-Nasai 2/49, Ibn Majah 2/242. The reliability of the hadith was confirmed by al-Hakim, al-Zahabi, al-Nawawi, Ibn Taymiyyah.
It is reported from Ibn ‘Umar that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Indeed, Allah Almighty loves when His relief is accepted, just as He does not love when His prohibitions are violated."... Ahmad 2/108, Ibn Hibban 2742, al-Qada'i 1078. Authentic hadith. See Sahih at-targib 1059.
Iftar(Conversation)
Jabir said: “ The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Indeed, Allah Almighty and Great has those whom He frees from the Fire at every break of the fast, and this happens every night!"»Ibn Majah 1643, Ibn Khuzaimah 1883. Sheikh al-Albani called the hadith authentic.
When should you stop fasting?
The need to rush to break the fast
All of the above applies to this section as well. Also in the hadith from Sahl ibn Sa'd (may Allah be pleased with him) it is said that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “ People will not cease to be in well-being as long as they are in a hurry to break the fast. " al-Bukhari 1957, Muslim 1092.
It is reported from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Religion will not cease to be evident as long as people are in a hurry to break the fast, for the Jews and Christians are delaying with it"... Abu Dawood an-Nasai, al-Hakim. The hadith is good. See also Saheeh al-Jami '7689.
‘Amr ibn Maymun said:“ The companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) hurried faster than anyone else to break their fast and delayed suhoor "... Abdur-Razak. Hafiz Ibn Abdul-Barr called the isnad reliable. See also Fathul Bari 4/199.
If the fasting person cannot find anything to break his fast, he should interrupt his fast with intent, and not suck his finger, as some do.
How and how should you break your fast?
They begin to talk about the Sunnah with fresh or dried dates or water. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "When one of you breaks his fast, let him break his fast with dates, and if he does not find dates, let him break his fast with water, for it truly cleans"... Abu Daud 2355, at-Tirmidhi 658, Ibn Majah 1699. The reliability of the hadith was confirmed by the imams Abu Hatim, ‘Abu Isa at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Khuzaimah, Ibn Hibban, al-Hakim, al-Zahabi.
One should talk immediately with a call to the evening (mag'rib) prayer, before performing this prayer, as the prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did. Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “I have never seen the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) perform the evening (mag'rib) prayer when he was fasting without even breaking his fast with water.”... Abu Ya'la, Ibn Khuzaim. Sheikh al-Albani confirmed the accuracy. See Sahih at-targib 1076.
One should appeal to Allah with entreaties before breaking the fast
From ‘Abdullah ibn’ Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) it is reported that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Verily, the prayer of a fasting person before breaking the fast is not denied."... Ibn Majah 1753, al-Hakim 1/422. Hafiz Ibn Hajar, al-Busayri and Ahmad Shakir confirmed the authenticity of the hadith.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), after breaking the fast, said: "The thirst is gone, and the veins are filled with moisture, and the reward is already awaiting, if Allah wills"... Abu Dawud 2357, al-Bayhakyi 4/239. The reliability of the hadith was confirmed by Imam ad-Darakutni, al-Hakim, al-Zahabi, al-Albani.
ذهب الظمأ وابتلت العروق وثبت الاجر إن شاء الله
/ Zahaba zzama-u uabtallatil-‘uruk, wa sabatal-ajru insha-Allah /.
By the way, this is the only reliable hadith, which indicates the prayer uttered by the prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) before the spell.
And in conclusion, praise be to Allah - the Lord of the worlds!
Iftar - breaking the fast, interrupting fasting with the onset of sunset (the beginning of the Maghrib prayer time).
It is Sunnah to rush with Iftar and it is a mistake to postpone it.
It is narrated from Sahl ibn Sa'd, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him, said: "People will not cease to be in well-being as long as they are in a hurry to break the fast."
(al-Bukhari 1957, Muslim 1092.)
It is reported from Abu Hurayrah that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him, said: "Religion will not cease to be evident as long as people are in a hurry to break the fast, for the Jews and Christians are delaying with it"... (Abu Dawood al-Nasai, al-Hakim. The hadith is good. See also Saheeh al-Jami '7689.)
‘Amr ibn Maymun said: "Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, hurried faster than anyone to break their fast and delayed suhoor."(Abdur-Razak. Hafiz Ibn Abdul-Barr called the isnad reliable. See also Fathul-Bari 4/199.)
If the fasting person cannot find anything to break the fast, he should interrupt his fast with intention.
How to combine the order to hurry with breaking the fast and the order to hurry with the Maghreb prayer?
Sheikh Albani answered this question: “There is a hadith that is often neglected because of another hadith because most people are unable to combine their meaning in practice. This hadith is his, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him, saying: "My Ummah will be on the good, as long as people speed up their fasting and delay food before dawn."
Two issues are mentioned here, and they are neglected by most people: the acceleration of breaking the fast and the postponement of pre-dawn food (suhoor). As for the neglect of the first issue, which is to speed up the breaking of the fast, according to some people, this contradicts another hadith, in which he, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him, said: "My Ummah will be on good, as long as people speed up the Maghrib (evening) prayer."
We have two prescriptions to speed up two things. It seems to some people that we cannot speed up both of them at the same time. But reconciliation between the prescription to hasten the breaking of the fast and the prescription to hasten the Maghreb prayer is a very easy question. Our Prophet, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him, explained this in practice. He, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, broke his fast with three dates. He ate three dates, then performed the Maghreb prayer, then ate again if he thought he needed supper..»
From the example of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him, it follows that after the adhan to the Maghreb, one should perform Iftar with something like dates, then perform the Maghreb prayer, and after that have a hearty supper. This is the sunnah of our Prophet.
Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “I have never seen the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) perform the evening (mag'rib) prayer when he fasted without even breaking his fast with water.”(Abu Ya'la, Ibn Khuzaimah. Sheikh al-Albani confirmed the accuracy. See “Sahih at-targib” 1076.)
Sheikh Albani says: “But today we fall into two mistakes. First, we delay the adhan (call to prayer) from its legalized time.And after this delay comes another delay, which consists in the fact that we sit down to eat, with the exception of certain people who break their fast and perform the Maghreb prayer in the mosque. But most people wait for the adhan and then sit down to eat as if they are going to have lunch or dinner, and not just start breaking the fast. "
He also said: “It is important that iftar, which in accordance with the law does not need to be postponed, should consist of several dates. Then we must hasten to pray. After that, people can sit down and have supper if they need it. "
("Sunnah neglected in the month of Ramadan")
What should you break your fast with?
As mentioned above, iftar of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) usually consisted of dates and water. He said: "When one of you breaks his fast, let him break his fast with dates, and if he does not find dates, let him break his fast with water, for it truly cleans"... (Abu Dawud 2355, at-Tirmidhi 658, Ibn Majah 1699. The reliability of the hadith was confirmed by the imams Abu Hatim, ‘Abu Isa at-Tirmidhi, Ibn Khuzaimah, Ibn Hibban, al-Hakim, al-Zahabi.)
It is betrayed from Anas that he said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to break his fast with fresh dates before praying; or dry in the absence of fresh ones, if dry ones were not available, he would take several sips of water. "(at-Tirmidhi, 3/79. He said it was a garib hasan hadith. Classified as saheeh in al-Irwa, 922).
An appeal to Allah with prayers before and during breaking the fast
From ‘Abdullah ibn’ Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, it is reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "Truly, the prayer of a fasting person before breaking the fast is not rejected."
(Ibn Majah 1753, al-Hakim 1/422. Hafiz Ibn Hajar, al-Busayri and Ahmad Shakir confirmed the authenticity of the hadith.)
The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, after breaking the fast, said: "The thirst is gone, and the veins are filled with moisture, and the reward is already awaiting, if Allah wills."
(Abu Dawood 2357, al-Bayhaqi 4/239. The reliability of the hadith was confirmed by Imam ad-Darakutni, al-Hakim, al-Zahabi, al-Albani.)
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During the holy month of the Muslim calendar, which is called Ramadan in Arabic, or Ramadan in Turkish, Muslims are required to observe a strict fast - limit yourself to drinking, eating, and intimacy.
By following the rules of Ramadan, mature people give up their passions. This is how they cleanse themselves of the negativity.
The fast ends with the great holiday of Uraza-Bairam.
Features and traditions of fasting Ramadan - what are Iftar and Suhoor?
Fasting believers test the strength of the human spirit... Compliance with the rules of Ramadan makes a person comprehend his lifestyle, helps to determine the main values in life.
During Ramadan, a Muslim must limit yourself not only to food, but also carnal satisfaction of their needs, as well as other addictions - for example, smoking. He must learn control yourself, your emotions.
Observing simple fasting rules, every Muslim believer should feel indigent and starving, since the available benefits are often perceived as mundane.
Swearing is prohibited in Ramadan. There is an opportunity to help the needy, the sick and the poor. Muslims believe that prayer and monthly abstinence will enrich everyone who follows the dogmas of Islam.
There are two main prescriptions for fasting:
- Follow the rules of fasting sincerely from dawn to dusk
- Abstain completely from your passions and needs
And here are some conditions for a fasting person:
- Over 18 years old
- Muslim
- Not insane
- Physically healthy
There are those for whom fasting is contraindicated, and they have the right not to observe it. These are minor children, the elderly and pregnant women, as well as those women who are menstruating, or they are going through the time of postpartum cleansing.
Fasting Ramadan has several traditions
Let's list the most important ones:
Suhoor
Throughout Ramadan Muslims spend their meals early in the morning before dawn. They believe that Allah will reward very much for such an action.
During traditional suhoor do not overeat but you should eat a sufficient amount of food. Sukhur gives strength for the whole day. It helps Muslims to stay sane and not be angry, as hunger often causes anger.
If the believer does not commit suhoor, then his day of fasting remains in force, but he will not receive some kind of reward.
Iftar
Iftar is evening meal, which is also performed during fasting. You need to start breaking the fast immediately after sunset, that is, after the last day(or the fourth, penultimate prayer on this day). After Iftar follows Isha - Muslim night prayer(the last of the five obligatory daily prayers).
What you can't eat during Ramadan fast - all the rules and prohibitions
What to eat during Sukhur:
- Doctors recommend eating complex carbohydrates in the morning - cereals, sprouted grain bread, vegetable salad. Complex carbohydrates provide the body with energy, moreover, they take a long time to digest.
- Dried fruits are also suitable - dates, nuts - almonds and fruits -.
What not to eat during Suhoor
- Give up protein foods. It takes a long time to digest, but loads the liver, which works without interruption during fasting.
- Not worth consuming
- Do not eat fried, smoked, fatty foods in the morning. They will put unnecessary strain on the liver and kidneys.
- Avoid eating fish during Suhoor. After her you will want to drink
What not to use in the evening after adhan
- Fatty and fried foods... It will harm your health - cause heartburn, be deposited in extra pounds.
- Exclude from food instant food- various cereals in bags or noodles. You will not fill up with them and literally in an hour or two you will want to have a meal again. In addition, these foods will increase your appetite even more, as they contain salt and other spices.
- You can't eat sausage and sausages... It is best to exclude them from your diet during the Ramadan fast. Sausages affect the kidneys and liver, satisfy hunger for only a few hours, and can also develop thirst.
Despite the prohibitions and strict rules, there are benefits to fasting.:
- Denial of carnal passions
A person must understand that he is not a slave to his body. Fasting is a good reason to give up intimacy. Only by refraining from sinful activities can a person maintain his soul purity. - Self improvement
By observing the fast, the believer is more attentive to himself. He gives birth to new character traits such as humility, tolerance, obedience. Feeling poverty and deprivation, he becomes more resilient, gets rid of fear, more and more begins to believe and learn what was previously hidden. - Gratitude
Having passed through the refusal of food, the Muslim becomes closer to his Creator. He realizes that the innumerable benefits that Allah sends are given to a person for a reason. The believer gains a sense of gratitude for the gifts sent. - The opportunity to know mercy
Fasting reminds people of the poor, and also encourages people to be merciful and help those in need. After going through this test, the believer remembers kindness and humanity, as well as the fact that everyone is equal before God. - Economy
Fasting teaches people to be frugal, to restrain themselves, and to curb their desires. - Promotes health
The benefits to the physical state of human health are manifested in the fact that the digestive system is resting. Within a month, the intestines are completely cleansed of toxins, toxins and harmful substances.
Holy Ramadan schedule until 2020 - when does Ramadan fast start and when does it end?
V 2015 year The fast of Ramadan will begin on June 18th and end on July 17th.
Here are the following dates for holy Ramadan:
2016 year- from June 6 to July 5.
2017 year- from May 26 to June 25.
2018 year- from May 17 to June 16.
2019 year- from May 6 to June 5.
2020 year- from April 23 to May 22.
Ramadan fasting violation - actions interrupting the Muslim fasting of Ramadan and punishments
It is worth noting that the Ramadan fasting rules are valid only during the daytime. Some actions committed during fasting are considered prohibited.
Actions that interrupt Muslim Ramadan include:
- A special or deliberate meal
- Unspoken intent to fast
- Masturbation or intercourse
- Smoking
- Spontaneous vomiting
- Administration of rectal or vaginal medications
but condescending to similar actions... Despite the similarity, they do not break the fast.
They include:
- Unintentional meal
- Administration of drugs with injections
- Kissing
- Caress if they do not lead to ejaculation
- Teeth cleaning
- Blood donation
- Period
- Involuntary vomiting
- Failure to perform prayers
Punishments for those who break the fast of Ramadan:
Those who unintentionally
violated fasting due to illness, must spend the missed day of fasting on any other day.
For sexual intercourse performed during daylight hours, the believer is obliged to defend another 60 days of fasting, or to feed 60 in need.
Ramadan 2018 is the time of cleansing the spirit and body from all unclean things. Uraza is the name of the Muslim fast in the Holy Month, whose name is Ramadan.
Uraza 2018 begins on May 16 with moonrise and ends on the evening of June 13. June 14 morning 2018 Eid al Fitr (Eid al-Fitr) holiday will begin. Fasting in Ramadan begins before sunrise (an hour or two) and ends with sunset.
What Fasting Can't Do in Ramadan 2018
How not to break fasting in Ramadan 2018? In order to keep the Uraza correctly, you need:
- Be a muslim
- To be capable - healthy, in a clear mind
- Accept Intentions (Niyat).
During the fast, you cannot:
- drink,
- there is,
- give injections that are substitutes for food and drink,
- to lose consciousness (the fasting person feeling the threat of loss of consciousness must interrupt the fast with the subsequent compensation of the remaining days). Loss of consciousness between Fajr and Maghreb renders fasting invalid.
- have intimate relationships, masturbate,
- take medications and alcohol, drugs,
- smoke.
- Chew gum.
- To cleanse the body in an unnatural way (enemas, artificial vomiting).
- Sing, dance, listen to music loudly.
With the onset of night, the prohibitions are lifted.
Uraza lasts differently each year, but usually it is 29 or 30 days, and each year the fast begins 10 days earlier than the previous year.
Ramadan 2018: The Beginning and Features of Fasting
The official start date of the month of Ramadan (which means "sultry" and "hot") in 2018 is May 17. But in fact, the post of Uraza will begin at sunset on May 16 and end at sunset on June 14.
Ramadan is crowned with one of the most important holidays of the Muslim world - Eid al-Adha. On a holiday, all restrictions on the post of Uraz cease to apply. Believers greet each other with the words "Eid Mubarak!" (Blessed holiday).
During the holy month, believers of both sexes must strictly adhere to the two fundamental dogmas of Islam - prayer and fasting. From sunrise to sunset, Muslims have a number of strict requirements and restrictions, the violation of which leads to a violation of the fast.
Uraza 2018: start - requirements
During the month of Ramadan, every Muslim should do:
- Know the beginning and end of the fasting time. It is necessary to know the timing of the acceptance of the Intention.
- Read prayers, recite the Quran and confirm your intention (niyat) to participate in this holiday in the name of Allah.
- Refrain from temptation and bad thoughts and intentions.
- Do good deeds: give alms, help those in need, and bring food to the poor.
Uraza 2018: exceptions
There is a certain list of persons who, due to certain factors, can be released from office. These include:
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women (fasting is reimbursed at other times).
- Women who have postpartum or menstrual bleeding. (fasting is refunded at other times).
- Mentally ill, elderly people,
- Patients who can be harmed by fasting (fasting is reimbursed at other times).
- Believers, soldiers wandering around the world or around the country (fasting is reimbursed at other times).
Ramadan 2018: Fasting Schedule Every Day
Having learned about when the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan 2018 will be, it will also be useful to announce the fasting schedule for each day of the holy month.
Prayer times in Ramadan 2018 MSK
(Version time-namaz.ru. Also on this site you can see the exact prayer times for your city).
May
| Day | Suhoor | Fajr | Sunrise | Zuhr | Asr | Maghreb | Iftar | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (Wed) | 02:17 | 02:32 | 04:11 | 12:27 | 16:46 | 20:41 | 20:41 | 22:18 |
| 17 (Thu) | 02:15 | 02:30 | 04:09 | 12:27 | 16:47 | 20:43 | 20:43 | 22:20 |
| 18 (Fri) | 02:13 | 02:28 | 04:07 | 12:27 | 16:47 | 20:45 | 20:45 | 22:22 |
| 19 (Sat) | 02:10 | 02:25 | 04:05 | 12:27 | 16:48 | 20:47 | 20:47 | 22:24 |
| 20 (Sun) | 02:09 | 02:24 | 04:04 | 12:27 | 16:49 | 20:48 | 20:48 | 22:26 |
| 21 (Mon) | 02:07 | 02:22 | 04:02 | 12:28 | 16:50 | 20:50 | 20:50 | 22:28 |
| 22 (Tue) | 02:05 | 02:20 | 04:00 | 12:28 | 16:50 | 20:52 | 20:52 | 22:30 |
| 23 (Wed) | 02:03 | 02:18 | 03:59 | 12:28 | 16:51 | 20:53 | 20:53 | 22:32 |
| 24 (th) | 02:01 | 02:16 | 03:57 | 12:28 | 16:52 | 20:55 | 20:55 | 22:34 |
| 25 (Fri) | 01:59 | 02:14 | 03:56 | 12:28 | 16:52 | 20:57 | 20:57 | 22:36 |
| 26 (Sat) | 01:58 | 02:13 | 03:55 | 12:28 | 16:53 | 20:58 | 20:58 | 22:38 |
| 27 (Sun) | 01:56 | 02:11 | 03:53 | 12:28 | 16:53 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 22:40 |
| 28 (Mon) | 01:55 | 02:10 | 03:52 | 12:28 | 16:54 | 21:01 | 21:01 | 22:42 |
| 29 (Tue) | 01:53 | 02:08 | 03:51 | 12:28 | 16:55 | 21:03 | 21:03 | 22:43 |
| 30 (Wed) | 01:52 | 02:07 | 03:49 | 12:28 | 16:55 | 21:04 | 21:04 | 22:45 |
| 31 (th) | 01:50 | 02:05 | 03:48 | 12:29 | 16:56 | 21:06 | 21:06 | 22:47 |
How and when to conduct SUKHUR AND IFTAR in Ramadan 2018
Suhoor - the morning meal must be stopped before dawn begins, before the first signs of dawn approach: “Eat, drink, until you distinguish a white thread from a black thread [until the dividing line between the coming day and the leaving night appears on the horizon] at dawn. And then fast until night [before sunset, refraining from eating, drinking and intimate relations with your spouse] ”(see Holy Quran, 2: 187). With the beginning of the morning prayer-namaz, the meal (suhur) also ends.
Suhoor time begins shortly before dawn. If a person eats a few hours before dawn or before bedtime, then this is not called suhoor. See al-Mausu'atul-fiqhiya 3/269.
The importance of the morning meal is evidenced by the following words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him): “Eat before dawn [on the days of fasting]! Truly, in suhoor - God's grace (barakat)! ”. Also, a reliable hadith says: “There are three practices, the use of which will give a person strength to fast (he will eventually have enough strength and energy to fast):
- eat and then drink [that is, do not drink much during meals, do not dilute the gastric juice, but drink after the feeling of thirst appears, 40-60 minutes after eating],
- eat [not only in the evening, breaking fast, but] in the early morning [before the adhan for the morning prayer],
- sleep in the afternoon (take a nap) [approximately 20–40 minutes or more between 13:00 and 16:00] ”.
If a person intending to fast did not eat before dawn, then this does not affect the validity of his fast, but he will lose some part of the savab (reward), because he will not perform one of the actions included in the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad.
Iftar (evening meal), it is advisable to start just after sunset. It is undesirable to postpone it until a later time.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “My ummah will be abundant until it starts to postpone breaking the fast and does suhoor from the night [and not in the morning, especially getting up before the morning prayer time] ”.
What to eat during Suhoor and Iftar in Ramadan 2018
On Sukhur:
- no fast carbohydrates (white bread, baked goods, refined flour products, store sweets) to prevent fast onset of hunger.
- salty, fatty, fried food - it increases thirst,
- Give preference to steamed, baked and boiled meat,
- Eat legumes (lentils, soybeans, white and red beans, chickpeas, baked beans, mung bean)
- Barley (barley or shelled), millet, quinoa, green buckwheat, brown rice, and all other unpolished rice.
- Whole wheat pasta, wholemeal bread without yeast.
- Apples, dried apricots, peaches, cherries, grapefruits, plums, oranges, pears.
- Avocados, courgettes, spinach, peppers, onions, mushrooms, leafy greens, leeks, green beans, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes.
On Iftar
- By tradition, it is advisable to start breaking the fast with water and an odd amount of fresh or dried dates. If there are no dates, then iftar can start with something sweet or drink some water. According to a reliable hadith, the Prophet Muhammad, before performing the evening prayer, began breaking the fast with fresh or dried dates, and if they were not there, then with plain water.
- After prayer - bread and bakery products, meat, fish, poultry, all kinds of side dishes. But remember that food in Ramadan should be simple, correctly composed with the above in mind. It is necessary to avoid israfa (waste) in spending money on food, as well as observe the principle of moderation in food.
Ramadan 2018: What You Can Do During Fasting
- donate blood,
- make injections of medications,
- bathe,
- kisses are allowed.
Ramadan 2018: the end - when, the holiday of Eid al-Adha
The holiday of breaking the fast (in Arabic Eid al-Fitr, and in Turkic Uraza-Bairam) in 2018 will come with sunrise on June 14. The ringing of a bell informs that a person has coped with the most difficult test in the name of God. Uraza is the second most important Muslim celebration after Eid al-Adha, the holiday of sacrifice that coincides with the last day of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
By the end of Ramadan, they begin to prepare in advance: the house and yard are thoroughly cleaned, people are preparing holiday dishes and the best outfits. The distribution of alms is considered an obligatory ritual. This compensates for the mistakes that the person may have made while fasting. At the same time, they donate either money or food.
Rewards for the Fasting Ramadan 2018
The rewards of fasting are truly great, and one of the narrated saheeh hadiths says that Allah chose fasting for Himself, and He will reward the fasting person and increase the reward immeasurably, as He said:
· "Except for fasting, which is only for Me and I will reward him for it."
(al-Bukhari, al-Fath 1904, Sahih al-Targib 1/407).
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Nothing is equal to fasting (al-Nissai, 4/165, Sahih al-Targib 1/407), and the supplication (dua) of the fasting person will not be rejected
(narrated by al-Bayhaqi 3/345, al Silsilah al-Sahih, 1797).
The fasting person has two moments of joy: the first - when breaking the fast, and the second - when he meets his Lord and rejoices in his fast
(Muslim 2/807)
· Fasting will intercede for a person on the Day of Judgment and say: “Oh Lord, I kept him fromfood and carnal desires during the day, so let me intercede for him. "
(Ahmad 2/147. Al-Haytami said that this isnad is Hasan, al-Majma. Sahih al-Targib, 1/411).
· "The smell emanating from the mouth of a fasting person is better with Allah than the aromas of musk."
(Muslim, 2/807).
"Fasting is protection and a strong fortress that protects a person from Fire."
(Ahmad, 2/402; Saheeh al-Targib, 1/411; Saheeh al-Jami 3880).
· "Whoever fasts one day for the sake of Allah, Allah will take his face at a distance of seventy years from the Fire."
(Muslim, 2/808).
· "Whoever fasts one day, seeking the mercy of Allah, then if this is the last day of his life, he will enter Paradise."
(Ahmad, 5/391, Saheeh al-Targib, 1/412).
· “In Paradise there is a gate called al-Riyan, through which the fasting people will pass, and no one except them will pass through them; when they begin to pass, they will close, and no one else will pass through them. "
(al-Bukhari, Fath, 1797).
Ramadan is a pillar of Islam; The Kur'an was revealed in this month, and there is a night in it better than a thousand months.
· "When Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise open and the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained."
(al-Bukhari, al-Fath, 3277).
· "Fasting in Ramadan is equal to fasting for ten months."
(Musnad Ahmad, 5/280, Sahih al-Targib, 1/421).
· "Whoever fasts in Ramadan with faith and hope for a reward, all his past sins will be forgiven."
(al-Bukhari, Fath, 37).
· "During each break of the fast, Allah will choose people freed from Fire."
(Ahmad, 5/256, Saheeh al-Targib, 1/419).
Sheikh Muhammad Solih Munajid
from book "70 Highlights About Fasting"
The month of Ramadan is rapidly approaching, and at the same time, the anxiety of those who have recently converted to Islam is growing. Abstaining from food and drink during the long hours of the day can seem like an insurmountable obstacle to those who have never fasted.
Let's face it, the thought of not eating for several hours is not very pleasant. But when you add a spiritual component, since Ramadan is a celebration of the spirit, things are different. Ramadan can be difficult for beginners. But if you arm yourself with knowledge, it will become for you a month full of spiritual growth and awakening.
Here are eight things everyone should know about before their first Ramadan:
1. Start with a "rehearsal"
Rajab and Sha'ban, the months leading up to Ramadan, are excellent times to try fasting and see what adjustments are needed. Give it a try and see how you feel. It may be worthwhile to start fasting for half a day and slowly bring the fast to a full day by the start of Ramadan. You wouldn't run a marathon without a workout or warm-up? The same goes for fasting. This is why fasting in the months leading up to Ramadan is highly recommended. And this is especially true for the new Muslim who has never fasted.
The stomach adjusts and contracts to deal with the emptiness it will experience during Ramadan, but it takes time. It is best to start fasting early and try frequently to get your stomach ready for Ramadan.
2. How to determine iftar time
Iftar is the end of the day when you can eat and drink again. It comes exactly the moment the sun sets. Many will tell you that you cannot eat or drink until the sun goes down, but most likely no one told you that it will still be light when you can break your fast.
The fact is that sunset (iftar time) occurs when the sun ball drops below the horizon. But at this time there is still light surrounding him, that is, it is not yet completely dark. It is like moving a lamp to the next room when you can still see the light that is coming from it. This is what the sunset looks like. This does not mean that you can only eat when it gets dark.
If you determine the time of iftar according to the calendar-schedule of namaz, then iftar is the time of the maghreb prayer.
3. How to determine the time of suhoor
Suhoor is the time when you wake up to eat before the sun comes up. Suhoor is the time when you can still eat. When a solar ball appears above the horizon, it marks the beginning of fasting (imsak).
If you think that sunset means total darkness, you might also think that sunrise means it will be light. This is not the case, and, surprisingly, it is darker during suhoor than during iftar. This can all be very confusing if you yourself are looking for the sun in the sky or want to make sure it is not there.
But all you need to know is that as soon as the morning Fajr prayer begins, you need to stop eating and drinking. You can find out the exact time of the end of suhoor and the beginning of iftar at the Islamic center in your place of residence.
4. Don't overeat on Iftar and Suhoor
Knowing when to eat and when not to eat will also help you make wiser decisions about what to eat and how to eat during Ramadan. You will dream of the most high-calorie foods while fasting. This is an illusion. Eating heavy foods will lead to weakness, nausea, lethargy, and stretch your stomach, which will make your hunger worse during the fasting hours.
The good news is, you don't have to completely avoid fried and fatty foods. Just don't listen to your stomach trying to lure you into a whole fried chicken or chocolate cake for Iftar and Suhoor. Make the most of your meals healthy and stop eating and drinking when you feel full and yet not overeat.
5. Take your time during Iftar
When you fast, the digestive tract and your entire body do, so to speak, repair and "renewal" of the system. Once you break your fast for Iftar, it takes time for your stomach to adjust to digesting food. So take your time during Iftar. You don't expect your computer to turn on in a second after a system update!
Likewise, it takes your body time to adjust to repeated meals. According to the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), one should eat an odd number of dates for Iftar, then perform the Maghreb prayer and only then proceed to the main meal. This is a great wisdom: when you break your fast with dates and then pray, your stomach will have time to start digestion, and, thanks to this, you can then eat without feeling unpleasant sensations.
6. Drink water
Fasting can lead to pretty severe dehydration if you don't pay attention to what and how much you drink after iftar. Cracked lips, dark circles under the eyes, and headaches are all signs of dehydration. To avoid this, try to drink as much water as you can when you are not fasting.
Coffee and tea can increase dehydration if you drink them instead of water. These fluids are diuretics, which means they remove water from your body rather than saturating it with water. A little soda won't hurt, but use pure water for a larger percentage of your drink.
7. Know what will be easier
For someone who has never starved in their life, fasting can be a daunting task. It is a test of self-discipline and endurance that many of us newcomers to Islam have never faced before. You may be tempted to decide that fasting will always be as difficult as it was at first. But after a couple of days or weeks, you will get used to it. It may be longer for some new converts than for others, but by the will of Allah it will happen. It always gets easier over time.
"Truly, for every burden comes relief" (Quran 94: 5).
8. Don't be cruel to yourself.
You can only do what you can. Know that Allah is Forgiving, Most Merciful. If you broke down, could not stand it, do not reproach yourself. Rise up, talk to Allah about your intention and desire to fast. Ask Him to give you strength and lightness. And keep going.
Allah loves those who turn to Him in repentance, and He runs to those who go to Him. Forgive yourself for the bumps along the way. After all, all the precepts of our religion were not revealed in one day. And you cannot expect to be able to fast perfectly from day one.
But know that if you fast in Ramadan correctly and with good intentions, you will be hungry, but your soul will feel peace and contentment like never before. This feeling will make you addictive to hunger. And the reward you receive from Allah will exceed it.
A word of caution: If you have any medical condition, check with your doctor before trying to fast. For those who are physically incapable of fasting, fasting is optional.
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