Ramadan - Rules

Ramadan

Reasons for Breaking the Fasting

We always get some questions related to Ramadan.

Some specific questions:

Does Bleeding Break Fast?

Does vomiting Break Fast?

Does Kissing Break Your Fast?

Here are the Answers to these Questions:

Fasting During Ramadan you might have to be sure that you are following the rules and regulation that are mentioned in The Quran and Hadith.

Every Muslim has to have the pure intention to fast every night through Ramadan.

Intention and refraining from turns that invalidate the fast means that the fast is effective.

Fast can be broken if someone eats, drinks smokes or engages in sexual intercourse, intentionally vomits, menstruates or bleeds through childbirth.

There some other requirements to being able to fasting. Such as hit puberty and being sane.

You should / can only be able to take medications in case of a life-threatening condition.

There are some regular activities those can be accepted while fasting*

Such as, Muslim can shower, draw blood, breathe in different smells, rinse to mouth and nose. They can also have injections or suppositories, can apply deodorant, kiss or hug their wife, and apply eye drops.

Due to illness unintentionally vomiting can happen to someone that will not break the fast.

If someone has the intention to fast and they take bath and brushing teeth then also fast will remain active.

If someone feels the intention to break the fast but he does not follow through this intention then also fast will active.

Muslims must have to close their fasting at the proper time by either with odd numbers of dates or drinking water. But you have to consider one thing that a single sip of water breaks the fast.

What to Do In Ramadan

Ramadan is one of the most merciful months in the Islamic Calendar.

In this month Allah sent  Quran as a Guidance of humanity.

Allah has given special Prayers for this month.

Allah has announced forgiveness for them who will ask for it in this holy month.

Today we learn about to mandatory activity list.

Here’s a complete list of things to do in Ramadan.

1. Reading Quran.
2. Practicing Dua.
3. Building new Relationships and rebuilding the broken relationships.
4. Making oneself a True Muslim.
5. Giving Charity-zakat and sadaka.
6. Stop Wasting Time.

Special Conditions When You Excusable From Fasting

Islamic scholars have found some scopes for those people who are not able to fast due to their sickness or different health conditions.

Usually, the rules discussed above is for general Muslims who have no health problems or such kind of difficulties.

Fasting During Ramadan isn’t much of a regular caring term to mention but in the holy month of Ramadan you have to be sure about that you are following the do and not to do activities. Because these regulations are meant to keep the fasting and your sacrifice in a right way.

Here are some usual procedures and specific cases for circumstances such as critical sickness and chronic health conditions for an occurrence.

A pregnant woman who believes that fasting will harm her baby then he will be excused from fasting.

There are some other people for whom fasting is excused such as, travelers, the elderly people and the insane.

But, those who are capable are expected to make up for missing the fasting when it is permissible.

The poor can be excused but must ask forgiveness to Allah.

Ramadan For Kids

Muslim kids are not ordered to fast in Ramadan until they reach the age of maturity.

At that age, they are responsible for their decisions and are considered adults in terms of meeting religious commitments.

Schools and other programs that include children may find that some children choose to fast, while others do not.

It is requested to accept the child’s lead and not creating any force an action one way or the other.

All Muslims around the world fast at the same time each year.

Scope for kids

Fasting schedules and meal times are adjusted during the month, and more time is spent in community gatherings, family visits, and in prayer at the mosque.

Even younger children will be part of compliance since Ramadan is an event that comprises all members of the community.

In many families, younger children do enjoy contributing in the fast and are invigorated to practice their fasting in a way that is opposite for their age.

It is common for a younger child to fast for part of a day, as an example, or for one day on the weekend.

This way, they enjoy the “grown” feeling that they are sharing in the special actions of the family and community, and also become habituated to the full fasting they will one-day training.

It is infrequent for young children to fast for more than a couple of hours, but then again, some older children may impulse themselves to try longer periods. This is largely left up to the child, though; children are not pressured in any way.

Many Muslim children (under the age of 10 or so) will not fast all through the school day, but some children may prompt a fondness to try. In non-Muslim countries, there is no concession of sumptuous rooms for students who are fasting.

On the divergent, it is understood that one may face attractions during fasting, and one is responsible only for his or her activities. Then fasting students will escalate the offer of a quiet space during lunchtime (at the library or in a classroom, for an example) to be away from those who are eating or special attention during P.E. lessons.

Activities for kids

It is also communal for children to contribute to Ramadan in other ways, aside from the daily fast.

They may collect coins or money to contribute to the needy, help cook meals for contravention the day’s fast, or read the holy Quran with the family in the evening.

Families are often up late in the evenings for meals and special prayers, so kids may go to bed at a later bedtime than usual during the month.

Health Benefits of Ramadan

There are several health benefits are there if you fast one month of Ramadan.

Although three times when Muslims eat at the start of Iftar every day during Ramadan for spiritual reasons, they also come with the added bonus of multiple health benefits of Ramadan.

This is now Proved by Science that there are so many health benefits of Ramadan which allows us to be healthy and happy.

1. Fasting Boost Your Brain’s Strength.

2. Fasting Ditch Bad Habits Which You Were Trying To Eliminate For Long Time.

3. Fasting Lower Cholesterol and Keep Lower Your Blood Pressure.

4. Fasting Last Appetite Reduction Which Keeps Your Body Strong.

5. Fasting Detoxify Your Body From Different Germs and Viruses.

6. Fasting Absorb More Nutrients To Keep You Fit and Healthy

Who is Excused From Fasting During Ramadan?

But if any of you ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number “of Ramadan days”should be made up from days later. For those who cannot do this except with hardship is a ransom: the feeding of one that is indigent. Allah intends every ease for you. He does not want to put you to difficulties.
[Quran 2:184-185]

*Sickness*
If you are very sick then you are excused from fasting.

*Travelling*
If you are travelling then you are excused from fasting.

*Pregnancy or Breastfeeding*
If you are pregnant or you’re breastfeeding you child then you are excused from fasting.

*Senility and Old age*
This means the person is old to his last days and days are passing he’s getting weaker. He’s loosing his health condition getting worse then he is excused from fasting.

*Intense Hunger and Thirst*
If someone is very hungry like in a intense situation and also thirsty of water. In his mind he is thinking that he will loose his consciousness then he can eat as much as he thirsty or hungry. However after that he should refrain rest of the day from food.

*Compulsion*
If anyone is in a situation where he has no right of will and he is living according to other’s will forcefully then he is excused from fasting.

But in these situation you must fulfill your fasts later time in your convenience.

Ramadan Health Benefits: 

Ramadan has certain health benefits. Scientists now accepted that one month of Fasting is really helpful for your mental and physical health. We have made some lists of the Benefits of Ramadan.

1. It Gives Vital Organs a Complete Rest.

2. It Promotes Elimination of Metabolic Wastes.

3. It Allows the Body to Adjust and Normalize Its Biochemistry. Also Its Secretions.

4. It Lets The Body Break Down and Absorb Swellings, Deposits, Diseased Tissues, and Abnormal Growths.

5. It Restores a Youthful Condition To The Cells and Tissues.

6. It Increases The Powers of Digestion and Assimilation: Absorption and Utilization of Food Into the System.

Tips For Healthy Eating During Ramadan

Here are some Beneficial Tips and Suggestions for Diet In Ramadan.

Because It is very important to maintain healthy eating in Ramadan while fasting.

1. Eat Slow, Especially at Iftar to Avoid Indigestion.

2. Eat Fiber-Rich Foods Like Fruits and Vegetables.

3. Avoid Eating Foods That are High in Sugar, or Deep Fried.

4. Drink Plenty of Water with Meals, and Before Sleeping.

5. Avoid Consuming Coffee or Tea Before Fasting.