Ramadan, the most holy month in Islamic culture, starts the evening of Tuesday, May 1, and ends on June 14. Muslims believe that Allah gave the first verses of the Quran to Prophet Mohammed during the month in 610. Across the world, Muslims observe Ramadan by abstaining from eating, drinking, intercourse and other activities considered worldly, from sunrise to sunset. Instead, they focus on the religion and self-reflection.
Here are top Ramadan sayings to share this year, according to Muslims Prayer Times:
#RamadanTips Have a monthly schedule. Read #Quran regularly and try to always keep yourself busy and fasting will become less strenuous.
— Ramadan Tips (@RamadanTips) May 14, 2018
"When the month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the heaven are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained."
"The Prophet said, the people will remain upon goodness as long as they hasten to break their fast."
"The Messenger of Allah said: He who gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will receive the same reward as him, except that nothing will be reduced from the fasting persons reward."
"Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you many learn piety and righteousness."
"He is the one god, the creator, the initiate, the designer. To him belong the most beautiful names … He is the almighty, most wise. Wishing you a blessed Ramadan!"
"May Allah shower his countless blessings on believers on the holy month of Ramadan and always."
"Walk humbly, talk politely, dress neatly, treat kindly, pray attentively, donate generously. May Allah bless and protect you!"
"May this Ramadan be successful for all of us and provide us with good health and wealth."
"Your sincere prayers, your devotion, your faith in Allah, will make you a better human to serve this society with wisdom and truth. Happy Ramadan."
"Ramadan is like a rare flower that blossoms once a year and just as you begin to smell its fragrance, it disappears for another year."
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