Ramadan Dua
Ramadan is a special month for Muslims all over the world. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is believed that Quran Pak is sent down in this Holy Month from Heaven for the guidance of all Human Beings.
When is Ramadan 2025?
The Ramadan 2025 start date is expected from 28th Feb or 1st March depending on the sight of the moon and lasts for 29 or 30 days with a difference of a few days. Islamic calender follows the moon so Each year month of Ramadan comes 10 days early than the previous year.
This month Muslims make a fast from fajar prayer to the maghrib prayer, during this time they can’t eat food of any type or can’t take liquid. At time of maghrib, they open their fast with a meal named ‘Iftar‘. In this month Muslims pray a special prayer after the prayer of Isha called ‘Taraweeh‘. This is the month in which Sawab/Ajar of each prayer and ibadah increases up to 70times. Here are the Duas of Ramadan.
Importance and Benefits of Ramadan:
Ramadan is exceptional and sacred for Muslims as we can see its significance from the Quranic verse
شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ ۚ فَمَن شَهِدَ مِنكُمُ الشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ ۖ وَمَن كَانَ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ ۗ يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ بِكُمُ الْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ الْعُسْرَ وَلِتُكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ
This is the month of Ramadan in which the Quran was revealed, guidance for the people, clear guidance and proof, So whoever finds it (sees the moon for this month) make fast, and those who are ill or traveling so he can make fast later, Allah wants ease for and don’t want hardships for you, and he(wants) you to complete the period and make Glory for Allah for that he guides you so that you may become thankful.
- Fasting is a great lesson in obeying Allah
- Fasting in the month of Ramadan is the 4th pillar of Islam
- Strengthening of bond with Allah
- Fasting gives lessons of self-improvement
- Ramadan gives lessons in self-discipline
- It boosts up our Iman and Taqwa
- Ramadan opens special gates for us towards Jannah
- It also helps in improving our Health
- It gives us a solution of weight guidance
- It softens our hearts for the needy people
Allah Almighty said that every deed of the son of Adam is for Him except for fasting, fasting is for me and I will reward for that (Sahih al-Bukhari)
Laylatul Qadar:
This is a special night which comes in Ramadan. The exact date of laylatul qadr is unknown but it is recommended that Muslims should find this in odd number nights of last ashra/last 10 days of Ramadan. The importance of this night can be see by this ayah
97|1| إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ
97|2|وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ
97|3|لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
97|4|تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ وَالرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍ
97|5|سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ
Indeed, we sent down the Quran on the night of Decree And How do you know what the night of Decree is Night of Decree is better than the thousands of months The angels and the spirit(Jibreel)sent down there with the permission of God Peace retain until the emergence of Dawn
Conclusion:
We should utilize this month in a much better way as this is a sure way of salvation for us. As the month of Ramadan is now near we should prepare ourselves for this month, We should memorize many surahs and Duas so that we can recite them easily and fluently this month as we know the ajar has increased up to 70 times.
